Dhaka, Sep 17 (IANS) In a major setback on gender parity, Bangladesh has dropped 55 places to 79th in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Index 2026, recording the sharpest decline among the 145 economies assessed, local media reported.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India is forging its own path between non-alignment and alignment, remaining independent of big-power blocs while strengthening its position as a trusted partner for mid-sized countries in security, technology and trade, a report has stated.
Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) African American singer Mary Millben sang a birthday greeting for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, praising his leadership and describing him as the right leader for the US–India relationship.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India's star batter Abhishek Sharma ripped up the record books with a jaw-dropping knock in the third and final T20I of the series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Thursday.
Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) The makers of director R Kaarthikeyan's eagerly awaited upcoming romantic action entertainer titled 'Anbil Avan', featuring actors Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundan in the lead, on Thursday released a gripping trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Australia's senior batter Marnus Labuschagne has been named captain of the Queensland side in the One-Day Cup following his removal from the ODI squad for the African tour.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Double Olympic medallist and India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, recalling how the nation’s sporting system has taken a leap ever since he took over the role.
Thimphu, Sep 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, along with Bhutan’s King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on Thursday lit ‘Aashirvaad ka Diya’ at the iconic Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu.
Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Daayra’ starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor Khan, has credited the late actor Irrfan's powerful performance in 'Talvar' for convincing audience that Aarushi Talwar's parents weren't at fault.
Islamabad, Sep 17 (IANS) The neonatal unit in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, where 14 babies died in the blaze in August, had no fire alarms and sprinkler system, a report claimed, citing an official inquiry.
