CM Patel invites filmmakers to make Gujarat their next 'big-screen' destination

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:53 PM

Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), Sep 22 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday invited Indian and international filmmakers to use the state’s diverse landscapes and heritage sites for their upcoming projects, saying the government wants to move beyond film shoots and develop a wider ecosystem covering production, post-production, animation, VFX and gaming.

More Gujarat students can now seek foreign study loans as income limit rises to Rs 10 lakh

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 22 (IANS) Gujarat has increased the annual family income ceiling for students seeking loans under its 'Foreign Study Loan Scheme' from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, expanding the eligibility for students from middle-income families seeking higher education abroad.

US details $686mn Pakistan F-16 upgrade

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:46 PM

Washington, Sept 22 (IANS) The United States has published details of a proposed USD 686 million military sale to Pakistan that would upgrade and refurbish its F-16 fighter fleet, extend the aircraft’s service life through 2040 and provide advanced Link-16 communications systems.

 Trump criticises UN, multilateralism, declares 'there's no global govt'

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:46 PM

United Nations, September 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump took aim on Tuesday at the UN and multilateralism declaring, "There is no global government".

India, France discuss UN reforms with focus on Security Council

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:45 PM

New York, Sep 22 (IANS) India and France on Tuesday discussed reforms of the United Nations, with particular emphasis on the UN Security Council (UNSC), as Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, met French Special Envoy for Global Governance and Emerging Countries Emmanuel Lenain.

Dhanush says he does not mind his sons stealing his thunder at the 72nd National Awards

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:44 PM

Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Versatile actor Dhanush attended the 72nd National Film Awards with his sons, Yatra and Linga.

'If Rohit-Virat stay, there is a 90% chance of winning World Cup': Raina

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Suresh Raina believes India will have a 90 percent chance of winning the 2027 ODI World Cup if veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remain part of the team for the marquee tournament in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Piyush Goyal calls for strengthening export facilitation via physical and digital mechanisms

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:15 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that instead of establishing separate offices of every department in every location, integrated Commerce and Industry offices are envisaged in major cities to provide businesses with a common point of access to multiple departments and agencies.

Bageshwar Aerial, Mussoorie Queens notch wins in UPL 2026

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:14 PM

Dehradun, Sep 22 (IANS) Bageshwar Aerial and Mussoorie Queens registered contrasting victories in the women’s competition at the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026, with both sides successfully chasing targets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Tuesday.

Trump threatens Iran with 'annihilation' if it doesn't make deal offering 'greater country' (Ld)

IANS | September 22, 2026 10:05 PM

United Nations, Sep 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump demanded on Tuesday that Iran make a deal with the United States that would lead to a "greater country" -- or face annihilation.