Union MoS Khadse reviews sports development in West Bengal, assures SAI support for grassroots pathways

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:57 PM

Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Thursday visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre in Salt Lake, Kolkata, where she reviewed sports infrastructure, athlete development programmes and support systems while interacting with coaches and athletes.

‘An affront to womanhood’: SC orders Rs 12 lakh compensation to woman denied IOCL job

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to pay Rs 12 lakh compensation to a woman who was denied a job in it, observing that discrimination against her on the ground of being a woman was an "affront to womanhood".

Experts back India's stand on Indus Waters Treaty at UNHRC sidelines

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:53 PM

Geneva, Sep 17 (IANS) Several international speakers at a conference on the sidelines of the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council on Thursday made a strong case for keeping the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, arguing that India's decision was a legitimate sovereign response to decades of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and bad faith.

Doubles events are India's brightest medal hopes in table tennis at Asian Games, says Neha Aggarwal Sharma

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Former India paddler Neha Aggarwal Sharma believes the country's table tennis contingent at Aichi-Nagoya has both the experience and the temperament to better its modest Asian Games record, with the doubles events offering the brightest hopes for clinching medals in the continental event.

Tibetans have no trust in Chinese Communist Party after 77 years: Report

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:48 PM

Lhasa, Sep 17 (IANS) People of Tibet have no trust in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) after 77 years, as the party's occupation in the region has been marked by broken promises, suppression of culture, and systematic efforts to erase Tibetan identity. The CCP has not been able to win the hearts and minds of Tibetans but has only hardened their conviction that Tibet must be free, a report has detailed.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar meets Bhutan PM, discusses shared democratic values

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:46 PM

Thimphu, Sep 17 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar met Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan, during his three-day visit to the Himalayan kingdom and discussed shared democratic values, the Election Commission of India said on Thursday.

Pakistan's conviction rate in child sexual abuse cases remains extremely low

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:44 PM

Islamabad, Sep 17 (IANS) The low conviction rate in child sexual abuse cases in Pakistan encourages offenders to continue committing such crimes and contributes to the continued increase in such incidents. Every few weeks, Pakistan reports yet another case of a child being raped or murdered, or both in the majority of the cases, a report has detailed.

3rd T20I: 170 no longer a winning total in T20s, it has become an average score, says Bishnoi

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Highlighting the rapid evolution of T20 cricket in recent years, India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi said a score of 170, once considered a winning total, has now become a mere average or below-par in the modern game.

India emerging as key semiconductor hub: Global industry leaders at Semicon India 2026

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India is emerging as an increasingly important destination for the global semiconductor industry, with senior executives from leading technology and semiconductor companies highlighting the country’s growing capabilities, young talent pool and expanding investment opportunities at Semicon India 2026.

Mohammad Rizwan submits response to NCCIA questionnaire over gambling allegations

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan has submitted his response to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency’s (NCCIA) questionnaire, while questioning the basis of the agency's inquiry against him.