Ahead of facing Australia ‘A’, how N Jagadeesan stopped chasing and started enjoying his cricket

Niharika Raina | September 21, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) N Jagadeesan used to begin each domestic season by calculating numbers in his head. These many in the first game and second match will be needed by the season's end so that the selectors would find it hard to look past him. The method was sound in the quest to play for India, but it was also ruining him.

India and Mongolia set to enhance military interoperability during 'Exercise Nomadic Elephant'

IANS | September 21, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the India–Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 was held on Monday at the Foreign Training Node, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. The Exercise is being conducted from September 21 to October 3.

PM Modi condoles death of Dubai Ruler's brother, offers condolences to Royal family

IANS | September 21, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the death of Dubai Ruler's brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and lauded his efforts to serve the society. In his message, PM Modi offered condolences to the Royal family and the people of Dubai.

Maniesh Paul thanks 'Strong Girl' Janhvi Kapoor for taking care of him during a turbulent flight

IANS | September 21, 2026 5:25 PM

Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actor Maniesh Paul thanked actress Janhvi Kapoor for taking care of him during a turbulent flight.

‘Sometimes decisions aren’t in your favour’: Varun backs Suchika after semifinal loss

IANS | September 21, 2026 5:25 PM

Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 21 (IANS) MMA wrestler Varun Sanyal backed Suchika Tariyal after the Indian’s controversial semifinal defeat at the Asian Games, saying he was confident she had done enough to win despite the judges’ decision going against her.

Indian, Lankan Navies hold professional exchanges during Exercise SLINEX-26

IANS | September 21, 2026 5:24 PM

Visakhapatnam, Sep 21 (IANS) Navies of India and Sri Lanka participated in professional exchanges, cross-deck visits, Underway Replenishment (UNREP) training, Yoga and sporting interactions during the harbour phase of the bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 (Sri Lanka India Naval Exercise) which concludes in Visakhapatnam on Monday.

Asian Games: Aryan, Roshibina Devi march into quarterfinals after Wushu wins

IANS | September 21, 2026 5:20 PM

Nagoya, Sep 21 (IANS) Indian Wushu players Aryan and Roshibina Devi on Monday won their respective 1/8 finals at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall to progress into the quarterfinals at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 here.

Allahabad HC orders independent probe into alleged caste-based humiliation of students at NLU Prayagraj

IANS | September 21, 2026 5:01 PM

Prayagraj, Sep 21 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has directed the constitution of two committees to independently re-evaluate answer sheets and inquire into allegations of caste-based humiliation and discrimination against students at Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj.

Bangladesh: Another Hindu temple targeted — Goddess Kali idol and several religious artefacts stolen

IANS | September 21, 2026 4:54 PM

Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) As concerns mount over the safety of places of worship for Hindus in Bangladesh, a Goddess Kali idol along with several ornaments and religious artefacts were stolen from the Uttar Kalibari Temple in Faridpur city, local media reported on Monday, citing temple authorities.

India's FDI expansion should be deeply integrated with economic, industrial ecosystem: Report

IANS | September 21, 2026 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The next phase of India's foreign direct investment (FDI) policy should focus not only on attracting investment but also on creating an environment in which investment can be sustained, expanded and more deeply integrated with India's economic and industrial ecosystem, an Assocham study said on Monday.