Over 100 Japanese firms establish GCCs in India as AI innovation hubs

IANS | October 21, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) More than 100 Japanese companies have established or expanded Global Capability Centres in India, with the centres’ focus shifting from back‑office work to strategic capabilities such as artificial intelligence (AI), engineering, digital innovation, product development, cybersecurity and advanced analytics, a report said on Wednesday.

Ila Arun saddened by CINTAA row, says ‘I hope Dilip Kumar and Asha Parekh’s dreams come true’

IANS | October 21, 2026 12:08 PM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Veteran actor and singer Ila Arun has expressed disappointment over the ongoing controversy within the Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA).

UP CM directs officials to assist every victim with sensitivity during Janata Darshan

IANS | October 21, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday held a Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath Temple, where he met around 200 people, listened to their grievances and directed officials to ensure their prompt and satisfactory resolution.

FDI limit in PSU banks likely to be hiked from 20 pc to 49 pc

IANS | October 21, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The government is mulling raising the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in public sector banks (PSBs) from 20 per cent to 49 per cent, according to multiple reports.

With the new ball, Bhuvi will be a challenge: NZ skipper Santner

IANS | October 21, 2026 11:53 AM

Christchurch, Oct 21 (IANS) As Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back to India's T20I setup after a gap of nearly four years, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner is wary of the challenge the senior pacer can pose in the five-match T20I series that begins on Thursday, as he stated that the swing king will pose a challenge with the new ball in New Zealand conditions.

Sana Saeed relives ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ memories with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan

IANS | October 21, 2026 11:50 AM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Actress Sana Saeed took a trip down memory lane as she revisited her memories of the 1998 blockbuster ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,' which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji, and Salman Khan.

Asian Para Games: Powerlifter Kasthuri Rajamani bags silver in women’s 67kg

IANS | October 21, 2026 11:48 AM

Nagoya, Oct 21 (IANS) India’s powerlifting campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games received another boost on Wednesday as Kasthuri Rajamani secured silver in the women’s 67kg category, producing her best lift of 108kg in a composed final attempt.

Niall Horan revisits ‘This Town’ as song completes 10 years

IANS | October 21, 2026 11:41 AM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Singer Niall Horan has celebrated 10 years of his hit song ‘This Town’ by bringing fans from across the world together for a special fan edition, featuring videos of them dancing with their loved ones in places close to their hearts.

Tiger Shroff firing case: Shooters surveyed homes of Big B, Salman Khan, other stars

IANS | October 21, 2026 11:33 AM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) The accused in the firing case involving actor Tiger Shroff had reportedly conducted reconnaissance of the residences of several Bollywood celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan, before the attack, according to sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch.

Muzammil Elias, Yuva revisit the magic of school romance in 'Notebook 90’s – Kadhal Flashback'

IANS | October 21, 2026 11:30 AM

Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) The upcoming Tamil high-school drama “Notebook 90’s – Kadhal Flashback,” starring Muzammil Elias and Yuva, is all set to take viewers back to 1990s Trichy.