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.

'Pray for his long life': Murli Manohar Joshi on PM Modi's birthday

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and said he prayed for his long life.

Asian Games: ‘We don’t chase gold, we defend it,’ says kabaddi skipper Sunil Kumar

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:26 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 17 (IANS) India’s kabaddi team is putting the finishing touches to its preparations for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, with captain Sunil Kumar confident that the squad is ready to handle the expectations that come with representing the country.

3rd T20I: Noor, Naib out as Afghanistan elect to bowl against India, Thakur replaces Arshdeep

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. India have already taken a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series and a win on Thursday will hand them a 3-0 triumph.

India’s online retail market to cross $90 bn in CY26 amid strongest festive season in five years

IANS | September 17, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India’s online retail market to cross $90 billion in CY2026, growing 22-24 per cent year-on-year, driven by strongest online festive season in five years, a report said on Thursday.