'Electoral process undermined': Oppn on report of differences within poll panel; seeks SC's intervention

IANS | September 23, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Opposition parties on Wednesday hit out at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the BJP-led Central government, alleging that the electoral process has been "undermined" during their regime, and sought the Supreme Court's intervention after a media report claimed that two Election Commissioners had "objected on record" to several decisions taken by the poll panel, allegedly without their knowledge.

'Gondhal' maker Santosh Davakhar on Anurag Kashyap's 'Oscars' remark: Watch before passing a verdict

IANS | September 23, 2026 7:03 PM

Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) Santosh Davakhar, the maker of 'Gondhal', India's official entry at the Oscars, has reacted to Anurag Kashyap's 'We Select Absolutely Wrong Films' remark.

India, Sharjah discuss strengthening trade and investment ties

IANS | September 23, 2026 7:01 PM

Dubai, Sep 23 (IANS) India's Consul General in Dubai, Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, on Wednesday met Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority Chairman, Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdullah Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, and discussed measures to strengthen bilateral cooperation, trade and investment.

Far-right gains in recent regional elections won’t impact 'thriving' India-Germany ties: Envoy

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) German Ambassador to India Jasper Wieck on Wednesday said the electoral gains of the far-right in recent regional elections in his country would have "no impact on the thriving Indo-German partnership", while dismissing concerns that the results could affect cooperation on migration, mobility, technology, development, or the EU-India Free Trade Agreement.

Viksit Bharat must awaken spirit: President Murmu

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:57 PM

Vadodara, Sep 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said India's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 should go beyond economic advancement and include spiritual awakening, as she called for preparing a young generation equipped with skills, self-confidence, discipline and moral values.

PGTI Tour: Khalin Joshi extends lead to six shots at Bengaluru Open 2026

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:49 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Khalin Joshi followed his career-low opening round with a four-under 68 to extend his lead to six shots at the halfway stage of the INR 1 crore Bengaluru Open 2026 at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Baba Ramdev, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh bury the hatchet after meeting

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) A long-standing feud between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and yoga guru Baba Ramdev appears to have ended with the latter announcing their meeting here on Wednesday, having resolved differences.

DDCA director Vikas Katyal appointed Team India manager for West Indies series

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) Director Vikas Katyal has been appointed as the manager of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming home series against the West Indies, the state association announced on Wednesday.

Kushagra completes ton; Mulani’s four-for puts India A on top

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:34 PM

Puducherry, Sep 23 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani grabbed four for 67 to help India A take a commanding 163-run first-inning lead after Kumar Kushagra completed his century against Australia A on Day Two of the opening four-day game at the CAP-Siechem Stadium here on Wednesday.

Asian Games: Parinaaz credits 'improved training support' after India's historic skeet team bronze

IANS | September 23, 2026 6:06 PM

Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian skeet shooter Parinaaz Dhaliwal credited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for improved training and support structure that helped the women’s team end a 23-year wait for a medal at the Asian Games, after the trio clinched a historic bronze here on Wednesday.