India and Vietnam work on strengthening air connectivity

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:09 PM

Hanoi, Sep 18 (IANS) A delegation from the Ministry of Civil Aviation visited Vietnam and held discussions with the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on the India–Vietnam Air Services Agreement, the Embassy of India, Hanoi, said on Friday.

Breaking Rohit’s record for fastest T20I ton one of my biggest achievements, says Abhishek

IANS | September 18, 2026 6:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Eclipsing Rohit Sharma’s record for fastest men’s T20I century by an India batter through smashing a breathtaking 30-ball century against Afghanistan, left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma said achieving this at the Arun Jaitley Stadium stands as a defining milestone and attributed the blistering knock to a fearless team environment backing him to play aggressively.

Asian Games: ‘We are well prepared,' says India's kabaddi captain Sunil Kumar

IANS | September 18, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Indian men’s kabaddi team captain Sunil Kumar believes the side is well prepared for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with an extended training programme helping the players build combinations, work on tactics and strengthen their individual skills ahead of the continental showpiece.

EAM Jaishankar concludes ‘productive’ visit to Bhutan

IANS | September 18, 2026 6:28 PM

Thimphu, Sep 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday concluded a ‘productive’ visit to Bhutan, during which the two neighbouring countries discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation.

India and Cyprus reaffirm to translate vision of leaders into tangible outcomes

IANS | September 18, 2026 6:23 PM

Nicosia, Sep 18 (IANS) High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, Manish, on Friday reviewed the bilateral agenda comprehensively during his meeting with Polly Ioannou, Deputy Political Director, Demetris Assos, Officer in the Diplomatic Office of the President and Georgios Georgiou, Head of the Asia and Oceania Department, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.