DPL 2026: ‘Mayank Yadav gives invaluable motivation to the junior players,’ says Simarjeet Singh

IANS | August 22, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Captain Simarjeet Singh opened up about the team's refreshed mindset and lethal bowling partnership with Mayank Yadav after East Delhi Riders delivered a disciplined all-round performance to secure a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Outer Delhi Warriors in their Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 clash on Friday.

NADCP contributing to more disease-secure livestock sector in India

IANS | August 22, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) More than 39 crore livestock have been registered on the Bharat Pashudhan Portal, and 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units have provided doorstep services to 136 lakh farmers and treated 276 lakh animals, a government factsheet said on Saturday.

Gold and silver likely to see huge gains as debasement trade opens: Report

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Gold and silver are likely to witness a substantial rally as fiscal dominance and shifting real yields reshape the macro-outlook, a report said on Saturday.

Rupali Ganguly wishes brother Vijay on birthday, calls him ‘Mummy Papa ka honhaar bachcha’

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:51 PM

Mumbai, August 22 (IANS) Television superstar Rupali Ganguly celebrated the birthday of her brother, National Award-winning choreographer Vijay Ganguly, on August 22.

Hyderabad CGST busts illegal pan masala unit; Rs 160 crore tax evasion detected

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Hyderabad CGST Zone has unearthed a clandestine pan masala and tobacco manufacturing unit in Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri district and detected duty and cess evasion of about Rs 160 crore and arrested a key accused, an official statement said on Saturday.

Ian Somerhalder celebrates weekend: Was just thumbing through photos of Fridays

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:46 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Retired actor Ian Somerhalder shared a glimpse into his Friday mood, and urged everyone to stay safe and spread kindness as they head into the weekend.

France to get first major Hindu temple as BAPS Mandir in Paris prepares for September inauguration

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:42 PM

Paris, Aug 22 (IANS) France is set to get its first major Hindu temple, with the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in the Parisian district of Bussy-Saint-Georges scheduled to be inaugurated in September.

MC Square says underground music has become mainstream

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:38 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Rapper MC Square, who is currently seen as a mentor in the fifth edition of “Hustle”, believes music cannot be boxed into the label of ‘commercial’ based on its popularity or earnings and that “underground music has become mainstream.”

Rasika Dugal recalls watching ‘Umrao Jaan’ with Rekha, resonates with Rani Mukerji’s Shakuntala story at Melbourne

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:32 PM

Mumbai, August 22 (IANS) Actress Rasika Dugal looked back at her memorable moments from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026.

'We need players like him to play all formats': Dravid on Sooryavanshi

IANS | August 22, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, August 22 (IANS) Former India captain Rahul Dravid believes the game needs players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to develop into all-format cricketers, while stressing the importance of giving the 15-year-old enough time and exposure to red-ball cricket.