Team Nabin’s political signal: Cadre, social coalition and digital outreach at heart of BJP’s new strategy

IANS | August 17, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The BJP’s new national team under president Nitin Nabin signals a clear organisational reset ahead of the next round of electoral battles. The appointments announced on Monday bring together experienced leaders, regional faces and organisational specialists, but the larger message is unmistakable: the BJP is preparing its machinery for elections with organisation, social mobilisation and execution at the centre of the strategy.

Ravi Kishan says arrival of his ‘Clean Up Company’ character disrupts balance of power

IANS | August 17, 2026 5:08 PM

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Actor and politician Ravi Kishan, who has been going viral on social media for the past few days, has shed light on his character in the upcoming series ‘Clean Up Company’. The actor has said that the arrival of his character in the show begins to disrupt the balance of power.

Golf: Second edition of Kolar Open to get underway on Tuesday

IANS | August 17, 2026 5:06 PM

Kolar, Aug 17 (IANS) The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India, on Monday announced the second edition of the Kolar Open, which will be held at the magnificent ZION Hills Golf County in Kolar, Karnataka, from August 18 to 21. The total prize purse for the event is Rs 1 crore.

PoK's Rawalakot honours its martyrs as locals fume over Islamabad's response

IANS | August 17, 2026 5:05 PM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Red roses adorn memorials on the streets of Rawalakot honouring the dead, and shops remain shuttered in the city in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) which has witnessed deadly clashes between locals and Pakistani forces over the past many months resulting in dozens of deaths.

India's smartphone shipments ease 10 pc in Q2 206; premium segment in up

IANS | August 17, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India’s smartphone market eased 10 per cent year‑on‑year in the second quarter of 2026 as consumers delayed upgrades and manufacturers and retailers worked down inventories, a report said on Monday.

Naxal means people who want to change system; nothing wrong in it, says Trinamool MP

IANS | August 17, 2026 4:59 PM

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy on Monday defended former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti after she described herself as a "dimagi Naxal", arguing that the term "Naxal (Maoist)" refers to people who want to "change the existing system" and questioning why such views should be considered objectionable in a democratic country.

AI disruption leaves China’s software workers facing layoffs, job insecurity

IANS | August 17, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) China’s once-coveted technology jobs are facing growing uncertainty as artificial intelligence reshapes the software industry, with programmers and other highly skilled workers confronting layoffs, shorter careers and mounting financial pressures, according to a report.

Pakistan’s malnutrition crisis threatens economic growth and human capital: Report

IANS | August 17, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Pakistan’s economic policy debate has long centred on inflation, public debt, taxation, exports and the energy crisis. But beneath these recurring challenges lies a deeper problem that could have lasting consequences for the country’s economic future -- widespread childhood malnutrition and the damage it causes to human capital, a report has said.

'Raajnanndini' actress Neha Solanki calls Nag Panchami 'a beautiful tradition connected to faith'

IANS | August 17, 2026 4:42 PM

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Actress Neha Solanki, who has been roped in as the lead for Sun Neo’s forthcoming show 'Raajnanndini', called Nag Panchami not just a festival, but a beautiful tradition connected to culture and faith.

Bharat Taxi signs up nearly 8 lakh drivers, 41 lakh customers; targets nationwide expansion by 2029

IANS | August 17, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Bharat Taxi -- India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform -- has registered nearly 8 lakh drivers and around 41 lakh customers by July 25 since its launch and is targeting a nationwide expansion by 2029, an official fact-sheet said on Monday.