Kusha missile test brings India closer to self-reliance and multilayered defence umbrella: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The first test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is set to bring India closer to self-reliance and be a key part of Sudarshan Chakra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-phase Mission for a multilayered national defence umbrella, against ballistic missiles, fighter aircraft, drones and other threats by 2035, a media report said.

Policeman killed, another injured in attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:55 PM

Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) A police personnel was killed, and another injured after armed assailants attacked them in the Saeedkhel area of Lakki Marwat district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, local media reported, citing police.

When Anees Bazmee made Raj Kapoor really upset

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:51 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Filmmaker Anees Bazmee recalled the time he made Raj Kapoor really upset during his appearance on "The Kapil Sharma Show".

‘Village talent will now get a platform’: Ramandeep hails Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:51 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 9 (IANS) Cricketer Ramandeep Singh believes the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League will provide a much-needed platform for talented cricketers from villages across the state, allowing them to showcase their abilities in front of a wider audience.

Preity Zinta recalls how she got to share screen with Amitabh Bachchan in 'Armaan'

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:46 PM

Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta, who was a part of the premiere episode of the 18th season of the reality game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati,' recalled a fond memory from her 2003 film 'Armaan'.

‘The start of a truly special journey’: Kumble marks 36 years since India debut

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Former India spinner Anil Kumble on Sunday marked 36 years since his international debut for India, looking back on the August 9, 1990 Test against England in Manchester where he claimed Allan Lamb as his first international wicket and began a career that would eventually make him India's most successful Test bowler.

Over 1 crore houses delivered to urban poor under PM Awas Yojana: Govt

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U) has achieved another significant milestone with the sanction of more than 1.25 crore houses, of which more than 1 crore houses have been completed and delivered to beneficiaries across the country, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on Sunday.

India plans PLI scheme for polysilicon manufacturing to reduce solar import dependence

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) India is preparing a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of polysilicon, a key raw material used in solar photovoltaic panels, as the government seeks to strengthen the country's clean energy supply chain and reduce dependence on imports from China.

JAAC denies receiving support from India in PoK's protests, challenges Pakistan to show evidence

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:28 PM

London, Aug 9 (IANS) The Jammu & Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been leading the protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), has rejected claims of receiving support from India and urged Islamabad to show proof for such allegations, a report has said.

Forced disappearances of minors among civilians continue in Pak's Karachi and Balochistan: Report

IANS | August 9, 2026 6:27 PM

Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) As violence against civilians continue in different regions of Pakistan, several people, including two 14-year-old students, were reported to have been forcibly disappeared in separate raids in Karachi and Balochistan, a media report said while quoting sources.