Dhaka, Sep 27 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an unprecedented measles outbreak, nine more children died from symptoms of the disease in the 24 hours until 8 a.m. (local time) on Sunday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected measles-related fatalities to 1,096 in 2026, local media reported.
Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) As many as 212 people, including Chinese nationals, were arrested by Pakistani authorities in raids carried out on three illegal call centres in Islamabad involved in an alleged international online fraud network, according to a media report.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (IANS) Batting stalwart Virat Kohli on Sunday became only the second men’s batter after Sachin Tendulkar to complete 15,000 runs in ODI cricket. Kohli reached the landmark during India's ongoing chase of 296 against the West Indies in the ODI series opener.
Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin, who was on a single-day visit to Kolkata on Sunday, had advised the West Bengal party leadership to ensure a strong three-way collaboration between the party's organisations, elected public representatives of the party and the state government.
Samarkand, Sep 27 (IANS) India signed off from the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 with two medals, as the men's Open team won silver and the women’s team secured bronze after both sides drew their final-round matches here on Sunday.
Kataka, Sep 27 (IANS) Keonjhar Miners and Kataka Panthers registered convincing victories in the Odisha T20 League – CM Trophy at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Kataka. While Keonjhar defeated Rourkela Superstars by 47 runs after posting a commanding 202/7, Kataka Panthers produced a disciplined bowling performance to beat Puri Titans by nine wickets in a match reduced to 10 overs per side.
Pretoria, Sep 27 (IANS) At least 27 people were killed, and more than 20 others were injured in two shooting incidents in South Africa over the weekend, local media reported on Sunday.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) The growing interest of Southeast Asian countries in BRICS reflects a broader push for strategic autonomy and diversification of economic and diplomatic partnerships amid shifts in the global order, according to a report.
Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) The Indian women's national team will play their first-ever international matches in Kolkata, taking on Russia in two friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on October 8 and 11, 2026, during the FIFA Women's International Match Window, the AIFF announced on Sunday.
Lucknow, Sep 27 (IANS) Hundreds of students chose unique ways to express gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for providing them with study tables. Many penned a letter to the Chief Minister, decorating it with flowers and pictures of study tables; some wrote the message of "Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao" along with a portrait of Yogi Adityanath to thank the Chief Minister.
