‘It represents how far I have come’: Pistol shooter Suruchi on her journey to Asian Games

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) From being an unknown 13-year-old in Bhiwani, without even an Indian jersey, to earning the right to wear the national colours at the Asian Games, shooter Suruchi Inder Singh Phogat's journey is a testament to how far she has come, and the young athlete cherishes the pride of representing India on the biggest stage.

Air India, Drukair ink interline partnership to boost India-Bhutan connectivity

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Air India on Wednesday announced an interline partnership with Bhutan's national carrier, Drukair-Royal Bhutan Airlines, enabling passengers to travel seamlessly across the two airlines' networks on a single ticket while strengthening regional connectivity.

Javed Ali reveals how ‘Siya Ram’ from ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ deepened his connection with devotional music

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:50 PM

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Singer Javed Ali has opened up about his experience of lending his voice to ‘Siya Ram’ from “Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha.”

MoS Pabitra Margherita pays tribute to Vietnam's founding father Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:45 PM

Hanoi, Aug 26 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Wednesday paid tribute to Vietnam's founding father Ho Chi Minh at his Mausoleum in Hanoi.

Seven dead, several missing as flash floods hit Nepal; rescue Ops on

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:41 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 26 (IANS) At least seven people have been confirmed dead after sudden flooding of the Bhote Koshi River hit Nepal's Rasuwa on Wednesday, according to local media reports.

CM Gupta launches Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, says 'until women progress, nation's problems can't be solved'

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday launched the 'Delhi Lakshmi Yojana', under which eligible women will receive monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Ishita Dutta on her birthday: ‘I feel lucky to be living the life I once dreamed of’

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:33 PM

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) Actress Ishita Dutta, who turned a year older on Wednesday, opened up about her journey and shared why she feels grateful for the life she is living today.

Neha Kakkar showers love on sister Sonu Kakkar ahead of Raksha Bandhan

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:30 PM

Mumbai, Aug 26 (IANS) As we gear up to celebrate the festival of Raksha Bandhan on August 28, singer Neha Kakkar decided to use social media to shower love on her elder sister, Sonu Kakkar.

India’s LNG import bill rises as prices, shipping costs shoot up

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India's LNG imports have shot up by 24 per cent to $5.6 billion during April-July of the current financial year, up from $4.5 billion in the same period of the previous financial year with shipments being increasingly sourced from the US amid the West Asia crisis, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

ICC Rankings: Starc dethrones Bumrah as No.1 Test bowler; Pant rises to joint seventh among batters

IANS | August 26, 2026 2:27 PM

Dubai, Aug 26 (IANS) Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has dethroned India’s Jasprit Bumrah to claim the No.1 spot in the latest ICC Test Bowler Rankings, released on Wednesday, while Rishabh Pant climbed six places to tie for seventh among Test batters.