Odisha T20 League: Ganguly's number 99 jersey inspired my journey, but bowling is my calling, says Mohanty

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was his childhood idol, but Bhubaneswar Tigers pacer Rajesh Mohanty found his true calling with the ball. It reflected when Mohanty, the former India U19 speedster, produced a clinical spell in a rain-affected match against Kataka Panthers in the ongoing Odisha T20 League.

Shiv Kapur holds three-shot lead as Delhi, Goa share top spot in IGPL

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:54 PM

Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), Sep 24 (IANS) Shiv Kapur followed up his stunning opening round with a composed three-under 69 on Thursday to retain the individual lead at the IGPL Invitational, while RVR Delhi Blue Bulls and Auro Goa Eagles moved into a share of the team lead after two rounds.

Exercise Yudh Abhyas reflects strength of India-US defence partnership: Sergio Gor

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:53 PM

Jaipur, Sep 24 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Thursday that the bilateral military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' reflects strength of the defence partnership between both countries.

FSSAI proposes to prohibit manufacturing, sale of analogue paneer across country

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India’s food regulator has proposed to prohibit manufacturing and sale of analogue paneer across the country, notifying draft amendments for consultations.

Pakistani authorities offered detained Baloch activists option of settling in Europe

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:38 PM

Quetta, Sep 24 (IANS) Leading human rights activist and chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Mahrang Baloch, has alleged that Pakistani authorities offered Baloch activists the option of settling in Europe in an attempt to persuade them to abandon their peaceful political struggle.

CARICOM ministers vow Caribbean community's support to India's candidature for UNSC 2028-29 term

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:37 PM

New York/New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The India-CARICOM Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) held on the sidelines of 81st UNGA in New York on Wednesday underscored the commitment of the two sides to deepen their relations both in the bilateral and global contexts, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday.

Jaideep Ahlawat on Ajay Devgn: ‘He doesn’t seem interested in showing the audience that he is acting’

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:34 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Actor Jaideep Ahlawat has opened up about reuniting with Ajay Devgn years after they shared the screen in the 2010 film ‘Aakrosh’.

'We are in great position': Mushtaq Ahmed backs Bangladesh's WTC chances

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed has backed his team's chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final.

Suhail Nayyar opens up on his physical transformation for ‘Udta Teer’

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:27 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Actor Suhail Nayyar, who is set to share screen with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in the upcoming film ‘Udta Teer’, has spoken up on his transformation for his part in the film.

Ready to work with Jay Shah to turn global ambitions into reality, says newly-elected CEC member Yadav

Niharika Raina | September 24, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The newly elected Associate Member representative of the ICC Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC), Abhiram Singh Yadav, on Thursday said he aims to support ICC Chairman Jay Shah’s vision for a more inclusive, innovative, and truly global game and convert those ambitions into reality.