Asian Games: Fatima Sana’s all-round effort takes Pakistan SF

IANS | September 17, 2026 2:49 PM

Nisshin, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan survived a late scare from Thailand to book their place in the women’s cricket semifinals at the Asian Games 2026, with captain Fatima Sana making a crucial all-round contribution in their three-wicket win at Korogi Sports Park here on Thursday.

PM Modi taught India to think big, transformed business climate: Industry

IANS | September 17, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 and completed 25 years in public service, industry leaders on Thursday said he has taught the country to think big and transformed the business environment through landmark reforms such as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and infrastructure development.

Sudarshan Patnaik creates sand art on PM Modi’s birthday, praises his unwavering support to artists

IANS | September 17, 2026 2:28 PM

Bhubaneswar, September 17 (IANS) Padma Shri and award-winning sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has created an enticing sand art, with thousands of diyas, on the coastal beaches of Odisha, to greet the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Extending birthday wishes, he said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India is rapidly progressing in the areas of infrastructure, technology, economy and culture.