“We picked good team at auction, players putting in extra effort: Jalandhar Warriors’ Prabhsimran ahead of Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:17 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 20 (IANS) As the stage is set for the upcoming edition of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, scheduled to begin on August 30 at the I.S. Bindra Stadium in Chandigarh, Jalandhar Warriors captain Prabhsimran Singh is excited about the tournament and believes his team has prepared well for the challenge.

'School Thik Karo' campaign: Rajasthan villagers clash with CJP workers during visit; accuse them of politicising education

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:12 PM

Jaipur, Aug 21 (IANS) A confrontation broke out early on Friday morning in Rampura Kanwarpura near Jaipur’s Sanganer area after workers of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) arrived to inspect a government school under their 'School Thik Karo' campaign. Local villagers opposed their entry, claiming that the school premises should not be 'politicised'.

Anu Malik celebrates his first musical play ‘Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane’ it heads to America

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:05 PM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Composer Anu Malik expressed his happiness as his first musical play on stage, “Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane”, heads to America, calling it a beautiful journey and thanking the team for making the theatrical experience a memorable one.

Jharkhand govt's intention was to keep entire matter complicated: BJP on HC staying JPSC exam cancellation

IANS | August 21, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The BJP on Friday criticised the Jharkhand government after the High Court stayed the state government's order cancelling the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations and related appointments, alleging that the government's intention from the beginning was to keep the entire matter complicated.

India's private sector output growth rises to 54.6 in Aug: PMI data

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's private sector activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in August, supported by a rebound in services growth while manufacturing activity continued to expand, according to the HSBC Flash India PMI data released on Friday.

Hasina calls 2004 Dhaka grenade attack one of Bangladesh’s ‘most brutal, shameful’ chapters

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:51 AM

Dhaka, Aug 21 (IANS) Marking the 22nd anniversary of the 2004 deadly grenade attack on an Awami League rally at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described the tragedy as one of the most “brutal and shameful” chapters in the country’s history.

Muthanga land stir case: Kerala HC suspends sentences of four, says trial court verdict needs scrutiny

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:45 AM

Kochi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday suspended the sentences imposed on four persons, including social activist M. Geethanandan, in connection with the 2003 Muthanga land struggle case, while directing each of them to deposit Rs 36,000.

India High Commissioner hosts Team India ahead of Colombo Test

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:44 AM

Colombo, Aug 21 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has hosted the Indian team here at India House ahead of the second Test of the ongoing two-match series against Sri Lanka.

Adnan Sami remembers late mother on her birth anniversary: Her number’s still on my speed dial

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:44 AM

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) On his mother’s 79th birth anniversary, musician Adnan Sami remembered her and shared a note about missing her and that he still has her name and number saved on his phone.

Yash’s 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' gets off to a strong start as advance bookings open

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:43 AM

Bangalore, Aug 21 (IANS) The makers of director Geetu Mohandas's much awaited pan Indian film, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', featuring actor Yash in the lead, on Friday announced the opening of the film's advance bookings, much to the delight of eagerly waiting fans and film buffs.