Friendship Cup a celebration of cricket, reflects strong India-Afghanistan bond: DDCA chief Jaitley

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:38 AM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rohan Jaitley hailed the successful conduct of 'The Friendship Cup' between India and Afghanistan in the national capital by lauding the massive turnout of fans and describing the series as a testament to cricket's role in strengthening ties between the two nations.

Hardik yet to be ready to bowl 10 overs in ODIs, won’t be rushed back: Gambhir

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Ace seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is not yet fit enough to bowl his full quota of 10 overs in ODIs and will not be hurried back into international cricket, said India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Indian markets open higher tracking positive global cues; metal, realty stocks lead

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:32 AM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Domestic equity markets opened higher on Friday tracking positive global cues and amid buying in metal, real estate and cement sectors stocks.

Strengthening patient safety critical in addressing burden of NCDs: Govt official

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Patient safety cannot be the responsibility of a single programme or department and needs to be embedded across the health system, particularly in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of noncommunicable diseases, a senior government official has said.

Sakshi Tanwar, Sweta Keswani, Shweta Kawatra relive old times as team ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ reunite

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:25 AM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Nostalgia took over as members of the much-loved television show ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ reunited for a mini get-together.

30 lakh beneficiaries registered under PM Vishwakarma scheme: Minister

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:21 AM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The government on Friday said that 30 lakh beneficiaries have already been registered under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, out of which around 24.50 lakh have received basic skill training.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa’s backup career plan was a Disneyland performer as princess

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:17 AM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) K-pop girl group BLACKPINK member and Thai singer Lisa revealed she had a couple of backup career options in case her singing career did not work out, including performing at Disneyland.

Sooryavanshi must wait, leaving out Samson in England toughest call in my tenure: Gambhir

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:14 AM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir called the decision to leave Sanju Samson out of the England series ‘probably the toughest’ of his coaching tenure while making it absolutely clear that teenaged batting star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi would have to wait his turn to play.

S. Korea to extend fuel tax cut through November amid price burdens

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:06 AM

Seoul, Sep 18 (IANS) South Korea will extend its fuel tax cut scheme by another two months through November to ease price burdens on the public amid protracted tensions in the Middle East, the finance ministry here said on Friday.

Diaz out as Colombia unveil new-look squad

IANS | September 18, 2026 9:03 AM

Bogota, Sep 18 (IANS) Birmingham City midfielder Jhon Solis and Zenit St. Petersburg defender Kevin Andrade were among 11 uncapped players named in Colombia's squad on Thursday for friendlies against Mexico, Paraguay and Peru in the United States.