Only T20I: India survive late scare against Japan, win by two runs

IANS | September 22, 2026 2:04 PM

Sano, Sep 22 (IANS) After being restricted to a mere 32/4, two-time world champion India held their nerve to beat Japan by two runs in the only T20I, held here at the Sano International Cricket Ground. The result also marked India’s 200th win in T20 internationals, including Super Over victories.

Move beyond ‘Made in India’ to ‘Imagined in India’: FM Sitharaman calls for innovation-led growth

IANS | September 22, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) India's next phase of economic growth must be driven not just by manufacturing but by innovation, design and technology development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, urging businesses to move beyond the 'Made in India' vision and embrace an 'Imagined in India' approach where products are conceived, designed and developed in the country before being marketed globally.

Rajinikanth's 'Dharman' unit to head to Mysuru for fourth schedule

IANS | September 22, 2026 1:52 PM

Chennai, Sep 22 (IANS) Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who is directing Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's next film 'Dharman', has now disclosed that the team, after the completion of the third schedule in Chennai, is to head to Mysuru for its next schedule.

Rights body condemns Pakistan court ruling upholding ban on Ahmadi literature, warns of threat to religious freedom

IANS | September 22, 2026 1:47 PM

London, Sep 22 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Tuesday expressed serious concern over a recent judgment by Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court upholding restrictions on Ahmadi religious literature, including the continued ban and forfeiture of all 23 volumes of "Rohani Khazayeen," the collected writings of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

Only T20I: India stumble to 32/4 as Japan eye historic upset

IANS | September 22, 2026 1:29 PM

Sano, Sep 22 (IANS) Japan opted to spin their way through the historic clash and were firmly in control, restricting a star-studded Indian batting line-up to 32/4 in the five-over per-side contest, here at the Sano International Cricket Ground, Sano, Kanto. The hosts used just three bowlers and kept the Indian batters under constant pressure, making life difficult for the visitors.