‘Grave insult’: Teachers’ network slams installation of Jinnah’s portrait at Dhaka University

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:56 PM

Dhaka, Sep 16 (IANS) The University Teachers’ Network in Bangladesh strongly condemned “unauthorised and unlawful” changes to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) photo gallery, alleging that valuable historical photographs, including that of independence hero Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, were removed and replaced with a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan’s first Governor General, local media reported.

Rohit Saraf: I feel privileged because I don't have to go down road of violence to get my ways

Akshay Acharya | September 16, 2026 1:50 PM

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actor Rohit Saraf, who essays the role of freedom fighter Sachindra Nath Sanyal in ‘The Revolutionaries’, has spoken up on the concept of violence to achieve the means in a society.

'We have to move on and get back to winning ways': Carrick ahead of Brighton clash

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:44 PM

Manchester, Sep 16 (IANS) Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has urged his players to put their narrow Manchester derby defeat behind them quickly as they prepare to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the third round of the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

India, US agree to strengthen energy security partnership

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and his US counterpart, Chris Wright, reaffirmed priorities for collaboration under the US-India Energy Security Partnership, focusing on clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and emerging technologies at a bilateral meeting in Houston, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Power on Wednesday.

Vijay Sethupathi's 'Baththa' makers release 'World of Baththa' video; Vijay Sethupathi plays a ruffian who fears none!

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:28 PM

Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) The makers of director Balaji Tharaneetharan's eagerly awaited Tamil film 'Baththa', featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose in the lead, have now released a glimpse video from the film titled 'The World of Baththa', much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Rising diesel prices force goods transporters to suspend operations in Pakistan

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:26 PM

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Goods transporters were facing difficulties due to the persistent rise in diesel prices in Pakistan, with several of them suspending operations as they incurred financial losses, All Pakistan Goods Transport Owners Association President Muhammad Owais Chaudhry said, according to local media reports on Wednesday.

Pakistani naval unit collides with Indian Navy ship; MEA summons Islamabad's top diplomat

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit.

Higher up the order, I get a bit giddy: Renshaw after maiden ODI ton

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) After scoring his first international century in almost 10 years to help Australia beat Zimbabwe, Matt Renshaw admitted he might not have made his first ODI century had he opened the batting for Australia against Zimbabwe.

He is called 'Mulla Akhilesh Yadav' for a reason: BJP criticises SP chief over UCC remarks

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday hit back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), accusing him of consistently supporting issues concerning Muslims and saying that he is called 'Mulla Akhilesh Yadav' for a reason.

Shilpa Shetty on her paper mache Bappa: ‘We consciously moved from Plaster of Paris to clay’

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:19 PM

Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra has revealed her eco-friendly paper mache Bappa as she marked the 17th year of bringing Lord Ganesha home.