Asian Games: PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sonam, Elavenil and Vidarsa for 10m air rifle silver

IANS | September 20, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod after the trio won silver in the women’s 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games in Nagoya Sunday, while also praising Elavenil for securing another silver in the individual event later in the day.

FairPoint: India suddenly has too many 'naaraz fufajis', some even outside

Deepika Bhan | September 20, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) From Delhi to Washington, the naraaz fufaji -- the grumpy, angry or perpetually sulking uncle -- has now found a popular place in political vocabulary.

'Assam can become Battery of India': Jeet Adani announces 40,000 jobs in state

IANS | September 20, 2026 4:14 PM

Guwahati, Sep 20 (IANS) Assam has the potential to emerge as a major energy hub for the country and could become the "Battery of India" in the coming years, Adani Group Director Jeet Adani said on Sunday.

Chauhan thanks Jay Shah for support and commitment towards differently-abled cricket

IANS | September 20, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Ravi Kant Chauhan, member of the BCCI Differently Abled Cricket Committee, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to ICC Chairman Jay Shah and the Indian cricket board for their unwavering backing in promoting cricket for physically challenged athletes across the country.

Facing career crossroads, Richardson sets sight on reviving Test chances via India ‘A’ clash

IANS | September 20, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) As he turns 30 on Sunday, Australia pacer Jhye Richardson said he has set his sights on reviving his Test cricket career through the upcoming red-ball series against India A, starting in Puducherry on September 22.

Asian Games: 'India is on the path to be called a sporting nation,' says shooter Elavenil after double silver

IANS | September 20, 2026 4:01 PM

Nagoya, Sep 20 (IANS) Elavenil Valarivan feels that India is rightly moving towards being called a sporting nation, with government and state government schemes helping athletes grow both mentally and physically, after the shooter won silver in the women’s 10m air rifle individual and team events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games here on Sunday.

Gujarat: Rs 10,000 bribe for keeping accused out of lock-up, speeding up bail; ACB catches two

IANS | September 20, 2026 3:58 PM

Rajkot, Sep 20 (IANS) The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Sunday caught an Assistant Sub-Inspector and a Gujarat Raksha Dal (GRD) personnel while allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe in connection with the investigation of a case registered at Aji Dam Police Station in Rajkot.

When Shakti Kapoor's brother went on the shoot instead of him

IANS | September 20, 2026 3:58 PM

Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Actor Shakti Kapoor revealed that once the producer of one of his films ended up taking his brother for the shoot instead of him.

Raveena Tandon: ‘Aaja Gufaon Mein Aa’ was never a horror song

IANS | September 20, 2026 3:57 PM

Mumbai, Sep 20 (IANS) Actress Raveena Tandon has shared that the song ‘Aaja Gufaon Mein Aa’ is not a horror song as opposed to the popular opinion and sentiment around the same.

Delhi HC pulls up authorities over Mahipalpur waterlogging, seeks fixed responsibility and timelines

IANS | September 20, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has pulled up city government agencies over the persistent waterlogging and traffic congestion in the Mahipalpur area near the airport, observing that despite several meetings, “there appears to be no responsibility fixed” for carrying out the proposed remedial measures.