IWT: Pakistan needs to credibly, irrevocably renounce support for cross-border terrorism

IANS | May 8, 2026 6:18 PM

Jerusalem, May 8 (IANS) India’s decision to place the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following last year's April 22 Pahalgam terror attack carried out by a Pakistan-based terror group is "principled, proportionate, conditional, and reversible". The move is not an attempt to weaponize water, but a decision to suspend cooperation with a party that has long weaponised terrorism from its territory, a report has detailed.

IGPL star Pukhraj Gill stays in lead in Kuala Lumpur

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:59 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 8 (IANS) India’s Pukhraj Singh Gill stayed on the top of the leaderboard despite a mid-round wobble when he dropped three shots in a space of three holes at the Players Championship. The Indian ace, who plays on the Indian Premier Golf League (IGPL), carded 2-under 70 and moved to 13-under and held a one-shot lead over Filipino Sean Ramos (67), who is 12-under.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says 'honoured' to welcome PM Modi to Art of Living international centre in Bengaluru

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:38 PM

Bengaluru, May 8 (IANS) Spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Art of Living International Centre in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Sunday to participate in the celebrations marking 45 years of the Art of Living foundation and the 70th birthday of its founder.

Op Sindoor anniversary: Rajnath Singh asks Armed Forces Commanders to remain future-ready

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:38 PM

Jaipur, May 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday called upon the Commanders of the three Services to remain future-ready by drawing lessons from 'Operation Sindoor' as well as the evolving global security landscape.

Human activity affecting tiger breeding in India's tiger reserves, finds study

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:37 PM

Hyderabad, May 8 (IANS) Tourism and human activity are pushing India’s tigers towards stress and affecting their breeding, reveals a new study at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).

Piyush Goyal explores avenues to boost India's beauty and personal care sector

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met senior officials from the French beauty and personal care major L'Oréal Groupe and discussed strengthening sourcing, manufacturing, and exports from the country.

Disappointed by IOC decision to maintain sanctions on Russian athletes: Kremlin

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:35 PM

Moscow, May 8 (IANS) Moscow is disappointed by the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to maintain sanctions against Russian athletes, Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov said on Friday.

Ektaa Kapoor denies allegations of unpaid dues raised by vendors on ‘‘Bhooth Bangla’

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:32 PM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Producer Ektaa Kapoor’s studio has denied the allegations of unpaid dues against them. On Friday, Balaji Telefilms Limited officially told the media that such allegations are unfounded.

India-New Zealand FTA seen as big step to correct US-triggered trade disruption

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The recently-concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is not only seen by the global media as a significant step forward for the two democracies in strengthening bilateral economic relations, but also a major move to correct the disruption in global trade caused by the tariff turmoil triggered by the US.

Chhattisgarh's young entrepreneur develops 'Caffeine-free' coffee, CM Sai felicitates him

IANS | May 8, 2026 5:27 PM

Raipur, May 8 (IANS) Entrepreneur Vishal Haldar from the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh has sparked a remarkable herbal revolution in the heart of Bastar by transforming discarded wild date palm seeds (locally known as 'Chhind') into a "caffeine free" herbal coffee.