By Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) A cruel two-centimetre margin denied Ancy Sojan a shot at gold, while high jumper Sarvesh Kushare settled for silver as India added seven more medals through squash and athletics on Day 8 of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya today.
Nagoya, Sept 27 (UNI) India turned Day 8 of the Asian Games into a medal-making frenzy, harvesting seven medals in a late burst led by athletics, while squash produced a silver double and boxing guaranteed three more podium finishes.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Indian Navy''s frontline stealth frigate INS Sahyadri and missile corvette INS Kulish have concluded their participation in the 23rd ASEAN Defence Ministers'' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts'' Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity at Subic Bay in the Philippines, reaffirming India''s commitment to regional maritime cooperation.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 27 (UNI) India’s Asian Games gold-medal defence begins with a knockout trap on Monday, with Afghanistan’s youthful side standing between Shreyas Iyer’s team and a place in the semifinals.
Nagoya (Japan), Sep 27 (UNI) India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer is relishing the opportunity to represent India at the Asian Games, with the 31-year-old determined to embrace the expectations that come with leading the side. India begin their men’s campaign against Afghanistan in the quarter-final stage, as Iyer highlights the importance of focusing on the process rather than the outcome as they look to set a high standard throughout the tournament.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) India does not seek to occupy the territory of any country but will take all necessary measures to protect its security and strategic autonomy when threatened, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, asserting that the country''s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness.
Bengaluru, Sep 27 (UNI) There are results that look good on the scoreboard. Then there are results whose significance becomes clearer when placed alongside everything that came before them. India’s 1-1 draw with Panama at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Friday belongs firmly in the latter category. By the measure of the FIFA World Ranking, the Blue Tigers had never before earned a result against an opponent ranked as high as Panama.
Patna, Sep 27 (UNI) Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar has said cultural programmes organised abroad are a powerful means of taking Indian culture, traditions and heritage to the younger generation and connecting them with their cultural roots.
Tehran, Sep 27 (UNI) Iran will target US warships and destroyers across the Indian Ocean if Washington launches another war against the Islamic Republic, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 27 (UNI) For a career that has mastered plenty of remarkable knocks in successful ODI chases, India star Virat Kohli is itching to sign off in style with his magnum opus. Speaking to JioStar, Kohli shared that he is manifesting to see India through to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 success with the bat.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) The India U17 men’s team will play two international friendly matches against Myanmar at the StarCity Sports Club in Thanlyin, Myanmar, on October 4 and 7, as part of their preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2027 Qualifiers. .
New York, Sep 27 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Venezuelan counterpart Félix Plasencia González discussed growing energy ties and other areas of bilateral cooperation as India seeks to diversify its crude oil sources amid disruptions affecting supplies and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Thiruvananthpuram, Sep 27 (UNI) India skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies in the opening ODI here on Sunday, as the hosts begin shaping their combinations with the 2027 World Cup now firmly on the horizon.
Col Guru Saday Batabyal(Retd)New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) President Donald Trump’s declaration at the United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2026 that the United States “fully supports” the India led Europe Corridor—formally the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)—marked a moment of strategic clarity in a world where maritime stability has fractured, and supply chains are being forced into new patterns.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 27 (UNI) Murali Sreeshankar led a strong Indian athletics showing at the Asian Games here on Sunday, qualifying for the men''s long jump final alongside David Solomon Patturaj, while three Indian hurdlers also booked their places in the finals.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 27 (UNI) India strengthened its medal prospects at the Asian Games here on Sunday as both recurve teams advanced to the semifinals, while the mixed teams in recurve and compound also booked places in the last four on a busy Day 8.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 27 (UNI) Riding a rich vein of form, Commonwealth Games champion Ankush Panghal stormed into the men’s 80kg semifinals and assured India of its first boxing medal at the Asian Games here on Sunday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 27 (UNI) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu’s Asian Games campaign ended in the quarterfinals on Sunday after the Indian star went down fighting to China’s world No. 4 Chen Yufei in a three-game contest here.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, to highlight the 10th anniversary of the 2016 surgical strikes, India’s stated zero-tolerance approach to terrorism, the ongoing Census and a wide range of citizen-led initiatives in areas ranging from heritage conservation and environmental protection to nutrition, sports and rural livelihoods.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) India has strengthened medical and public health requirements for ships. Indian vessels carrying more than 100 people, including crew, must now have a qualified doctor on board. The new rules also set detailed standards for medicines, emergency medical supplies, and infectious disease response at sea.
New Delhi, Sept 27 (UNI) India has strengthened medical and public health requirements for ships. Indian vessels carrying more than 100 people, including crew, must now have a qualified doctor on board.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta today addressed members of the Indian community in Santiago, Chile, and highlighted the deep cultural, democratic and people-to-people bonds between the two countries.
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) Five South Central Railway (SCR) personnel were part of the Indian men''s and women''s kabaddi teams that won gold medals at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, bringing laurels to Indian Railways.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 26 (UNI) India''s preparations for the ICC Men''s Cricket World Cup 2027 start taking shape with the upcoming ODI series against West Indies, through which the side will look to figure out their strongest possible squad going into the tournament.
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) Czech HealthTech company Kardi Ai on Saturday launched its AI-powered wearable ECG technology in India, offering a long-term cardiac monitoring system designed to help physicians identify intermittent heart rhythm abnormalities that may go undetected during conventional ECG tests.
Anjuna (Goa), Sep 26 (UNI) The India U17 women’s team lost 2-4 to Philippines in the first of two closed-door friendly matches at the Vagator Football Ground here on Saturday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 26 (UNI) India completed a golden double in kabaddi and ended a 44-year wait for a marathon medal as the country produced its biggest single-day haul of the Asian Games here on Saturday, winning seven medals across kabaddi, athletics, shooting and squash.
Kakamigahara, Sep 26 (UNI) Defending their crown at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, the Indian men’s hockey team punched its ticket to the semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-0 win over the hosts to register their fourth consecutive victory in Pool A on a rainy Saturday here.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) India completed a golden double in kabaddi at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya today, with the women beating Iran 37-34 before the men defeated the same opponents 40-34 to retain their titles.
By Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) India’s kabaddi teams completed a golden double against Iran while the women’s 50m rifle 3P team, shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and marathon runner Sawan Barwal added silver medals on a productive Day 7 at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya today.
Nagoya, Sep 26 (UNI) India produced a stirring second-half comeback to beat Iran 40-34 and retain the men''s kabaddi gold at the Asian Games here on Saturday, completing a golden double after the women''s team also defeated Iran in the final earlier in the day.
New Delhi/Dhaka, Sep 26 (UNI) New Delhi and Dhaka have yet to finalise dates for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible India visit, with India’s crowded diplomatic calendar leaving only a narrow window for the trip, people familiar with the matter said.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (UNI) Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal on Saturday said the company''s proposed investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha, including a 3 million tonne per annum (MTPA) aluminium smelter and a 6 MTPA alumina refinery, has the potential to transform the state into India''s aluminium hub.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Defending champions India will face Afghanistan in the quarter-finals of the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games on September 28, with rain threatening to disrupt the knockout stage in Aichi-Nagoya.
By Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The SkyStriker loitering munition demonstrated its precision-strike capability during the ongoing India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, successfully engaging a designated target at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Sawan Barwal ended India’s 44-year wait for a men’s marathon medal at the Asian Games on Saturday, winning silver in Nagoya in a national-record time of 2:11:37. The 28-year-old Army runner finished behind Japan’s Ichitaka Yamashita, who won gold in 2:10:49, while China’s Peiyou Feng took bronze in 2:12:13.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) A five-member delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, will visit India from 27 September to 1 October at the invitation of the ruling BJP.
Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) During normal years, strong east-to-west trade winds push warm surface water towards Asia and Indonesia, and cold, deep water rises near South America to replace it.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 is progressing with intensive training activities in Uttarakhand''s Pithoragarh, focusing on enhancing tactical proficiency, interoperability and mutual understanding between the two armies.
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) The Indian women’s kabaddi team won the gold medal at the 20th Asian Games 2026 held at Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with two players and the coach associated with South Central Railway (SCR) part of the victorious squad.
New York, Sep 26 (UNI) India and Liberia have joined hands to launch a new international initiative aimed at strengthening the safety and security of commercial shipping and seafarers amid growing attacks on merchant vessels across key global waterways.
Chennai, Sep 26 (UNI) A total of 54 pilots from the Defence Forces and three from abroad graduated from the Flying Instructors'' School (FIS) at the Indian Air Force Station Tambaram on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) With the ICC World Cup 2027 already looming, India’s focus will once again turn to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli when they face the West Indies in the first of a three-match ODI series at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.
New York, Sep 26 (UNI) India mounted a sharp attack on Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing Islamabad of practising cross-border terrorism, questioning its democratic credentials and warning that continued terrorism would have consequences.
Kakamigahara, Sep 26 (UNI) Indian men’s hockey team’s defender Sanjay reached a significant milestone on Saturday as he completed 100 senior international appearances during the team’s fourth Pool A match against hosts Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
Greater Noida, Sep 26 (UNI) union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said Uttar Pradesh is no longer limited to being an electronics manufacturing hub and is rapidly emerging as a leading state in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, electronics, technology and innovation.
New York, Sept 26 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has warned that artificial intelligence could transform maritime security while also creating new risks, including sophisticated reconnaissance, vulnerability mapping and cyber operations targeting ships, communications networks and undersea infrastructure, as India pushed for stronger international safeguards at the United Nations.
Chennai/New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) on Saturday marked another significant milestone in its long-standing association with the Indian Army with the flagging off of the maiden rake of Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) High Speed Diesel (HSD) from Panipat Marketing Complex for the Army’s Eastern Command.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to India''s nation-building, economic reforms and inclusive development.
Panchkula, Sept 26 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday congratulated the Indian women’s kabaddi team after it defeated Iran 37-34 to win the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Nagoya, Sep 26 (UNI) Young Indian stars produced a series of eye-catching performances across squash, archery and athletics at the Asian Games here on Saturday, with Anahat Singh completing a stunning comeback to reach the squash final while Dhiraj Bommadevara and Chikitha Taniparthi topped their respective archery qualification rounds.
Nagoya, Sep 26 (UNI) India survived a spirited Iranian fightback to retain the women’s kabaddi gold at the Asian Games, edging their 2018 conquerors 37-34 in a tense final here on Saturday and securing their fourth continental title.
Nagoya, Sep 26 (UNI) India continued its strong shooting campaign at the Asian Games as Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa K Vinod and Ashi Chouksey fired their way to silver in the women''s 50m rifle 3 positions team event here on Saturday.
Ashok Raina Dharamshala, Sep 25 (UNI) The Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) on Friday concluded its week-long tourism festival Charaiveti_2026 with Bharatotsav, showcasing India’s culinary and handicraft diversity through digital technology and AI.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 25 (UNI) India begin their three-match ODI series against West Indies on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium here, the first assignment in what bowling coach Morne Morkel calls the start of the team''s build-up to the ICC Men''s Cricket World Cup. .
Kolkata, Sep 25 (UNI) Baazar Style Retail Limited “Style Baazar), one of Eastern India’s leading value fashion retail chains, has come on board as the Principal Partner for India’s landmark international football fixtures against Brazil and Uruguay in Kolkata. .
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) India produced a spirited performance to hold world No. 44 Panama to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, giving Khalid Jamil’s side a morale-boosting result ahead of sterner tests against Brazil and Uruguay.
Nagoya, Sept 25 (UNI) India produced its biggest medal haul of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday, winning six medals, including a gold, two silver and three bronze, as shooting hit the bullseye, athletics delivered three podium finishes and both kabaddi teams stormed into the gold-medal finals.
Hyderabad, Sept 25 (UNI) More than 100 business, technology and policy leaders on Friday participated in the inaugural Digital Infrastructure Summit 2026 organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) here, with discussions focusing on building secure, scalable and sustainable infrastructure for India''s next phase of AI and digital growth.
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Six in 10 Indian nonprofits use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) daily, but the sector''s average digital maturity score stands at just 4.4 out of 10, according to the State of Nonprofits Digitization Report 2026 released by Digital for Nonprofits (D4NP).
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Manpreet Kaur became only the third Indian woman to win an Asian Games shot put medal as the 36-year-old secured bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Games on Friday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 25 (UNI) The upcoming three-match ODI series between India and West Indies gets underway here on Sunday and gives head coach Daren Sammy an opportunity to assess his squad against the top-ranked side in the ICC Men''s ODI Team Rankings. Sammy believes the series will provide a measure of his side''s progress in the format, with the visitors also aiming to end a 24-year wait for a bilateral ODI series win in India. Their last triumph had come when Carl Hopper-led West Indies had defeated Sourav Ganguly''s India in 2002.
Bengaluru, Sep 25 (UNI)Three years after lifting the SAFF Championship at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the Indian men''s national team return to familiar territory on Friday, to begin a demanding run of international friendlies with a first-ever meeting against Panama.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) India''s badminton campaign at the Asian Games suffered a major setback as defending champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out in the opening round, losing to Thailand''s Peeratchai Sukphun and Pakkapon Teeratsakul 21-12, 19-21, 14-21.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) Defending champions India marched into the men’s and women’s kabaddi finals at the Asian Games here on Friday with commanding victories, keeping alive their bid for a double gold.
Thimpu, Sep 25 (UNI) Two Indian tourists, a 60-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man, died after falling from a rafting boat in Bhutan’s Mochhu River, officials said.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) India’s women’s hockey team passed a significant test at the Asian Games with a composed 3-1 victory over hosts Japan to storm into the semifinals and preserve their unbeaten record in Pool B here on Friday.
Panchkula, Sep 25 (UNI) The southwest monsoon withdrawal line has reached Chandigarh, but a fresh western disturbance is expected to bring another spell of rain and thunderstorms to parts of northwest India over the next few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked 12 years of the Make in India initiative by highlighting what he described as a visible transformation across sectors, with greater domestic production, investment and exports emerging as key indicators of the country’s economic shift.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) India’s squash medal rush gathered pace at the Asian Games here on Friday as Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh stormed into the women’s and men’s singles semifinals, assuring the country of two more medals.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) — Manush Shah and Diya Chitale stunned Hong Kong, China’s world No. 4 combination of Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem 3-1 to storm into the mixed doubles semifinals and assure India of a table tennis medal at the Asian Games here on Friday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) Experience and youth combined to assure India of a squash medal as veteran Joshna Chinappa and Asian Games debutant Velavan Senthilkumar stormed into the mixed doubles semifinals with a commanding straight-games victory here on Friday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 25 (UNI) India added another shooting medal to its Asian Games haul as Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar, Niraj Kumar and Rudrankksh Patil combined to win silver in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event here on Friday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) — Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivered India’s second gold medal at the Asian Games here on Friday, combining precision and composure to win the mixed team 10m air pistol title with a new Asian record of 484.6 points.
Chennai, Sep 25 (UNI) In a first of its kind initiative in the country, the Tamil Nadu government launched “PAYANAM" (Journey), a comprehensive de-addiction and rehabilitation programme for drug offenders aimed at reintegrating them into the society through counselling and psychological support, at the Central Prison–II, Puzhal on Thursday evening.
Hyderabad, Sept 24 (UNI) Avio Smart Market Stack Limited (ASMS), formerly Bartronics India Limited, and Ampivo Smart Technologies have entered into an MoU to expand digital agriculture and farmer services across rural India.
Mumbai, Sep 24 ( UNI) Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) has been awarded Rs.75 crore as grant in assistance by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, for establishing a 100 TPA PLA Co-Polymer R&D Facility under the Government''s flagship BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment) initiative.
New Delhi, 24 Sep (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India’s national security doctrine can no longer be confined to protecting geographical borders, as emerging threats increasingly span drones, cyber warfare, lone-wolf attacks, disinformation, economic vulnerabilities and disruption of energy supply chains.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 24 (UNI) Seema Kumari ended India’s 16-year wait for a women’s 10,000m medal at the Asian Games, producing a determined run to clinch bronze in a gruelling final here on Thursday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 24 (UNI) India enjoyed a productive Day 5 at the Asian Games here on Thursday, adding five medals, including two silver and three bronze, with athletics, wushu, shooting and rowing producing podium finishes.
Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Naorem Roshibina Devi and India’s mixed 4x400m relay quartet won silver medals, while Seema Kumari (women’s 10000m), the men’s skeet shooting team of Anantjeet Singh Naruka-Parinaaz Dhaliwal and the men’s double sculls pair of Satnam Singh and Salman Khan added bronze medals as India enjoyed a productive Day 5 at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Lt Gen Vikrant Suresh Deshpande, General Officer Commanding, 10 Corps, witnessed a joint firepower demonstration by Indian and US Army personnel at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan as part of the ongoing Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 24 (UNI) India produced a dramatic late surge to win silver in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Asian Games here on Thursday, with anchor runner Vithya Ramaraj delivering a superb finishing burst to secure the podium place.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Pune will host the UCI Road World Championships in 2032, becoming the first Indian city to stage cycling''s biggest global road-racing event, the union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced at its Congress in Montreal, Canada.
New York, Sep 24 (UNI) External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar chaired the second Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) in New York, where India and Pacific Island Countries reviewed progress in development cooperation and discussed new initiatives in healthcare, climate action, renewable energy, disaster resilience and capacity building.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 24 (UNI) Cyber fraudsters are reportedly using social media to offer fake tickets for the first ODI cricket match between India and the West Indies and dupe cricket fans of large sums of money, the cyber police warned here on Thursday.
Lucknow, Sep 24 (UNI) Third Wave Coffee on Thursday launched its 250th café in the City of Nawabs, Lucknow, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s national expansion journey.
Hyderabad, Sept 24 (UNI) Microsoft on Thursday opened its India South Central Data Centre region in Hyderabad.
New York, Sep 24 (UNI) India used a series of high-level United Nations meetings on Thursday to press its priorities on counter-terrorism and climate finance, Secretary (Economic Relations) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Sudhakar Dalela reiterating New Delhi''s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and calling for greater, more predictable financial support for developing nations facing climate risks.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Indian Navy''s frontline warship INS Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral maritime exercise Varuna with the French Navy, in a fresh engagement aimed at enhancing operational interoperability and strengthening the maritime partnership between the two countries.
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) Healthark, a healthcare and life sciences strategy and capability-building firm, brought together senior leaders from global pharmaceutical, medtech, healthcare and technology companies at the RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 in Hyderabad to discuss India’s potential to emerge as a global hub for high-value healthcare and life sciences capabilities.
Gorakhpur, Sep 24 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said foreign invaders sought not only to loot India’s wealth and glory but also to destroy its rich knowledge tradition and intellectual heritage and attacks on temples were part of this very strategy..
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Satnam Singh and Salman Khan’s historic bronze in the men’s double sculls provided the only bright spot as India endured a disappointing rowing campaign at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Thursday.
Tehran, Sep 24 (UNI) Iran has warned that any renewed US or Israeli attack could widen the ongoing Middle East conflict to the Indian Ocean, as tensions remain high over the Persian Gulf and Red Sea.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (UNI) Actress Saiyami Kher has added another endurance milestone to her name after completing the Ironman 70.3 in Cervia, Italy, on September 19.
New York, Sep 24 (UNI) India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive development, international cooperation and reform of multilateral institutions, and backed the early adoption of the Covenant on the Right to Development, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
New York, Sep 24 (UNI) India and Pacific island nations reviewed cooperation in climate action, disaster resilience, renewable energy and other priority areas at the second Foreign Ministers'' Meeting of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 24 (UNI) India enjoyed a strong outing in squash at the Asian Games here on Thursday as Abhay Singh and Veer Chotrani advanced to the men’s singles quarter-finals, while Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna also booked their places in the women’s last eight.
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, 84 per cent of Indian SMEs plan to increase their cybersecurity investments over the next 12-24 months, according to the SME Digital Insights 2026: Cybersecurity study by Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS) and CyberMedia Research (CMR).
Kakamigahara (Japan), Sept 24 (UNI) India’s goal machine Dilpreet Singh struck twice as the defending champions extended their dominant run in the Asian Games men’s hockey competition with an emphatic 8-2 victory over South Korea in their Pool A encounter here on Thursday.
Hyderabad, Sept 24 (UNI) Microsoft , a global technology leader, on Thursday opened its India South Central Data Centre region in Hyderabad.
Jayanta Roy ChowdhuryNew Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) The National Stock Exchange of India’s decade-long-awaited arrival on the public markets on Thursday saw the stock somersaulting to cross Rs 1850 a share within minutes of its debut, placing the market among the globe’s ten top listed share bazaars with a share value of over Rs 456,000 crore.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 24 (UNI) India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi teams advanced to the semi-finals after completing their group-stage campaigns unbeaten at the Asian Games here on Thursday. The defending champions’ men’s team produced another commanding performance in their final Group A match against Chinese Taipei, taking a 23-11 lead at half-time.
New York, Sep 24 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a blunt verdict on the global order, saying the "international system is broken" and lacks the capacity to address or defuse major conflicts, including potential conflict between India and Pakistan, as he argued that countries will increasingly act in their own national interests.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) An Indian seafarer was killed while 19 others were rescued following an attack on the commercial vessel MV Cape Dao on Wednesday off the east coast of Oman. India has condemned the attack and reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions and enable the early return of peace to the region.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) The 108th Haifa Victory Day Celebrations took place on Wednesday, at the Teen Murti Haifa Chowk in New Delhi to honor the bravery of Indian cavalry soldiers who liberated the city of Haifa during World War I.
Mohali, Sep 23 (UNI) Australia A have pulled off a remarkable run chase to beat India A by two wickets in a 679-run thriller here on Wednesday, levelling the three-match women''s one-day series at 1-1.
Dhaka, Sep 23 (UNI) Bangladesh’s hilsa imports from India via its Benapole land port have been halted after the Department of Fisheries cancelled 103 no-objection certificates (NOCs).
Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu headlined India''s medal haul on Day 4 of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Wednesday, ending her medal drought at the continental showpiece as the country added five medals to take its tally to an overall 11, including one gold, five silver and five bronze.
Srinagar, Sep 23 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called for “corrective action” over concerns surrounding the electoral process, saying that if people’s trust in elections is lost, “then what is left in the democracy?”, while PDP president Mehbooba Mufti warned that India could eventually resemble a “banana republic” if the alleged deletion and addition of names from electoral rolls continued.
Nagoya, Sept 23 (UNI) India enjoyed a productive fourth day at the Asian Games here on Wednesday, collecting five medals across weightlifting, shooting, soft tennis and badminton, with Mirabai Chanu finally breaking her Asian Games medal jinx and Jay Meena creating history in a sport little known outside its traditional strongholds.
Kochi, Sep 23 (UNI) Air India Express has won the ''Best Use of AI in Customer Experience'' award at the UBS Forums 25th CX Strategy Summit & Awards 2026 for its AI-powered guest support platform, Tia.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) India on Wednesday strongly rejected the "unwarranted and factually incorrect" references to the country in a joint communique issued by the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the grouping has no locus standi to comment on matters that are strictly internal to India.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against India after suffering a shoulder injury during a promotional shoot last week.
Srinagar, Sep 23 (UNI) Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said India could eventually resemble a “banana republic” if the alleged deletion and addition of names from electoral rolls continued.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) India are the benchmark Pakistan are trying to catch in white-ball cricket, but head coach Mike Hesson believes his young side can draw inspiration from last year’s Asia Cup final if they get another chance to face their arch-rivals at the Asian Games.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty struggled against their higher-ranked opponents as the Indian men’s badminton team settled for a bronze medal after losing 1-3 to China in the semifinals of the Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) India added two more bronze medals to their shooting haul at the Asian Games on Wednesday, with both the men’s and women’s skeet teams finishing on the podium at the Aichi Prefectural General Shooting Gallery.
Ichinomiya (Japan), Sept 23 (UNI) India’s men’s badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games here on Wednesday despite a spirited fightback from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who stunned the reigning world champions before China prevailed 3-1 in the semifinal.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 23 (UNI) Recent results and experience on the professional tennis circuit will count for little when Yuki Bhambri takes the court for India at the Asian Games 2026.
Kakamigahara, Sep 23 (UNI) While it drizzled to welcome the Indian women’s team at the Kawasaki Juko Stadium on Wednesday, it rained goals once again as India completed a hat-trick of wins by hammering Thailand 20-1 at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan.
Chennai, Sep 23 (UNI) The 24-member player field featuring three Indians, including GM siblings World No.8 R.Praggnanandhaa and his elder sister World No.16 R.Vaishali, for the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot to be held in Hungarian capital city of Budapest from November 10-20, was confirmed on Wednesday.
Wellington, Sep 23 (UNI) New Zealand are ready to unleash pace in their five-T20I match series at home against India, picking seven fast bowlers in their 16-player squad. .
Kakamigahara (Japan), Sept 23 (UNI) India’s women’s hockey team produced another devastating attacking display at the Asian Games here on Wednesday, but it was Deepika Sehrawat who stole the spotlight, scoring a record nine goals as the reigning champions crushed Thailand 20-1 for their third straight Pool B victory.
Arti BaliNew Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen on Wednesday described India as an “indispensable voice” in global climate and energy policy, saying Australia would work closely with New Delhi to deliver practical outcomes at the upcoming COP31 summit.
Panchkula, Sep 23 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on its gold-medal triumph at the 2026 Asian Games, saying the team had added “more stars to India’s crown” with its outstanding performance.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 23 (UNI) India stormed into the men’s kabaddi semifinals at the Asian Games 2026 with a commanding 48-25 victory over Bangladesh in their Group A clash here on Wednesday.
Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-Hyderabad) and Hexagon R&D India on Wednesday announced a collaboration to establish the ''Hexagon Digital Twin Centre of Excellence (CoE)'' at IIIT-Hyderabad.
New York, Sep 23 (UNI) India, UAE and France reviewed progress in trilateral cooperation and discussed expanding collaboration in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), space, health sciences, energy and culture on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 23 (UNI) Anantjeet Singh Naruka, Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Bhavtegh Singh Gill held their nerve in a tense shoot-off against Kazakhstan to clinch the bronze medal in the men’s skeet team event at the Asian Games here on Wednesday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 23 (UNI) Raiza Dhillon, Parinaaz Dhaliwal and Maheshwari Chauhan scripted history on Wednesday, winning India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in the women’s skeet team event at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) The Department of Posts has ordered the cancellation of candidature, termination, registration of FIRs, and blacklisting from future Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) engagement cycles in cases where candidates are found to have manipulated records, disguised their identities to bypass age or eligibility criteria, or submitted fake certificates.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 23 (UNI) From helping as a ball boy on a school court in Dewas to becoming the first Indian to win an Asian Games medal in soft tennis, Jay Meena scripted a landmark chapter in Indian sport here on Wednesday.
BD Narayankar Bengaluru, Sept 22 (UNI) Lakshya Sen turned the tide for India on a dramatic third day of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, producing a stunning comeback against Japan’s Kodai Naraoka to revive India’s badminton campaign, while the women’s cricket team delivered the country’s first gold medal with a commanding victory over Sri Lanka.
Pune, Sep 22 (UNI) Lotus Cars India has announced a nationwide customer-focused prospect of brand engagement experience that will bring its award-winning electric performance vehicle, the Lotus Eletre, closer to customers across some of India''s most significant luxury automobile markets, with Pune among the key stops on the West India leg of the tour.
Parwinder Sandhu Kevadia, Sep 22 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday highlighted the role of cinema in strengthening India’s cultural unity, saying films transcend linguistic, regional and cultural boundaries and allow audiences to experience the diverse stories, traditions and human experiences that make up the country.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The 9th edition of the India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 began at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday, bringing together representatives from more than 35 countries, government officials,water experts and international organisations to discuss climate-resilient water management.
Nuuk, Sept 22 (UNI) India is stepping up its engagement with Greenland, with Ambassador Manish Prabhat holding a series of meetings with political, business and government representatives in Nuuk focused on investment, mining, skilled manpower, tourism and cultural cooperation.
Mumbai, Sep 22 (UNI) Muslim activists, intellectuals and women’s rights advocates have opposed the nationwide Save India Save Shariat campaign launched by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, arguing that the campaign could contribute to political polarisation and that reforms concerning Muslim personal law should focus on gender justice, equality and human rights.
New York, Sep 22 (UNI) India has joined Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, the European union and Kenya as an initial co-sponsor of the Partners for Multilateralism (P4M), a new international platform aimed at strengthening cooperation, international law, peace and sustainable development amid growing global tensions.
Panchkula, Sep 22 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, saying the achievement had once again demonstrated the strength and determination of Indian women in sports.
Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The women’s cricket team opened India’s gold medal account at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, with Harmanpreet Kaur-led defending champions outclassing Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. The day also saw the men’s badminton team blank hosts Japan 3-0 to secure a medal, while two-time Asian Games medallist Naorem Roshibina Devi assured herself of a third consecutive medal by advancing to the women’s 60kg wushu semifinals.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has stepped up logistical arrangements for the Indian contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, with dedicated airport assistance, transport facilities and medical support put in place for athletes and officials.
Kakamigahara (Japan), Sep 22 (UNI) The Indian Men’s Hockey Team continued its strong start to the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with a commanding 16-1 victory over Sri Lanka in their second Pool A match at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium on Tuesday.
Panchkula, Sep 22 (UNI) Prudential Financial Inc (PFI), a Fortune 200 company with a history spanning nearly 150 years, has opened its first innovation centre in India at Gurugram''s Cyber City under Haryana''s Global Capability Centre (GCC) policy.
Parwinder Sandhu Kevadia, Sep 22 (UNI) The National Film Awards will now move beyond conventional venues and be hosted at some of the country''s best tourist destinations, union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, inviting States to propose destinations for the next edition.
Parwinder Sandhu Kevadia, Sep 22 (UNI) The National Film Awards will now move beyond conventional venues and be hosted at some of the country’s best tourist destinations, union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday, inviting States to propose destinations for the next edition.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) 2021 World Championship bronze medallist Lakshya Sen dug deep to pull off a remarkable comeback and help India’s men’s badminton team complete a commanding 3-0 victory over hosts Japan in the Asian Games quarterfinals on Tuesday, and secure a medal for the silver-medallists of the 2023 Hanghou edition.
Sano (Japan), Sep 22 (UNI) India have survived an almighty scare, defeating Japan by two runs in the one-off T20I here on Tuesday. The Japanese, ranked 41st in the world, needed eight runs off Axar Patel''s final over but the experienced spinner held his nerve, much to the disappointment of the healthy home crowd.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met a delegation of Japanese parliamentarians from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Taro Kono, Director General of the LDP’s International Bureau, in New Delhi on Monday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 22 (UNI) India produced a sensational all-round performance to thrash Sri Lanka by 147 runs and clinch the women''s T20 cricket gold medal at the Asian Games here on Tuesday.
Bengaluru, Sep 22 (UNI) India’s app-commerce industry is entering a post-discount phase, with brands increasingly moving away from the pursuit of user acquisition at any cost and turning their attention to customer retention, lifetime value and profitability, AppsFlyer General Manager India Sanjay Trishal said on Tuesday.
Canberra, Sep 22 (UNI) Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen will travel to India this week to convene a roundtable with clean energy industry representatives, as disruptions to global oil and gas supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait underscore growing concerns over energy security.
New York, Sep 22 (UNI) India and the four-nation Visegrád Group agreed to deepen political, economic and defence cooperation, launching a new annual dialogue between their foreign ministers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said after the first such meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Tuesday urged the Narendra Modi government to reject the United States'' new sanctions law targeting buyers of Russian oil and gas, saying Washington could not be allowed to dictate India''s foreign and economic policy.
Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) India produced a clinical all-round performance to retain their Asian Games women''s cricket title, beating Sri Lanka by 147 runs and giving the country its first gold medal of the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 22 (UNI) India’s men’s table tennis campaign at the Asian Games came to an end in the pre-quarterfinals after South Korea registered a commanding 3-0 victory over the Indian side here on Tuesday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 22 (UNI) India posted a record 216 for three against Sri Lanka in the women''s T20 cricket final at the Asian Games here on Tuesday, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma laying the platform before Richa Ghosh unleashed a stunning late assault.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 22 (UNI) India’s defending champions produced another dominant display in men’s kabaddi, while Sakshi Chaudhary made a statement on her Asian Games return by defeating an Olympic bronze medallist as the country enjoyed a mixed but eventful third day at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games here on Tuesday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 22 (UNI) India’s women’s badminton campaign ended in the Asian Games quarter-finals with a 3-1 defeat to hosts Japan here on Tuesday, but Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand provided a stirring glimpse of resistance when they delivered under immense pressure to keep the team’s fading hopes alive.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 22 (UNI) India’s women’s table tennis team pulled off a stirring comeback from 1-2 down to edge past Thailand 3-2 and march into the quarter-finals of the Asian Games here on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) India will look to build on its team bronze and individual silver from last year''s edition in Guwahati when a strong 18-member squad, led by newly crowned Asian U17 champion Tanvi Patri, continental silver medallist Shaina Manimuthu and India Junior International Grand Prix winner Dev Ruparelia, competes at the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt.
Sano (Japan), Sep 21 (UNI) India will face Japan for the first time in international cricket on Tuesday, in a one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Ground.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 21 (UNI) India began their Asian Games 2026 title defence in kabaddi with a dominant 42-21 victory over Bangladesh in the women''s Group A opener on Monday, while the table tennis team completed a 3-0 sweep of Pakistan.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (UNI) Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has emerged as the country’s second-largest exporter of goods from Special Economic Zones (SEZs), with its Jharsuguda-based SEZ in Odisha contributing USD 3.5 billion in exports during 2025-26.
Tura, Sep 21 (UNI) Meghalaya has recorded the highest reduction in maternal mortality in the country, with a 55 per cent decline, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Monday.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) Negotiations between India and Canada for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) are moving at a faster pace, with the fifth round of talks scheduled to begin on October 5, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (UNI) Odisha’s 13 skilled youths are set to represent India at the 48th WorldSkills Competition 2026, scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from September 22 to 27.
Chennai, Sep 21 (UNI) Former Indian leftarm seamer Zaheer Khan was on Monday evening appointed as new Head Coach of IPL Franchisee and five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
BD Narayankar Bengaluru, Sept 21 (UNI) Tennis, like life, has never been entirely fair. And Rajeev Ram, who has spent more than two decades discovering precisely how unfair it can be, believes Indian players have one more handicap to contend with: the modern game has become a physical business.
Hyderabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari on Monday reviewed arrangements for the Khelo India Youth Games 2026, scheduled to be held in the state from December 11 to 23.
Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) India’s wait for a gold medal continued on Day 2 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Monday, with three more medals taking their tally to six as shooting and Mixed Martial Arts provided the biggest highlights and the team sports maintained the momentum.
Chennai, Sep 21 (UNI) Vice-President C.P.Radhakrishnan on Monday called for greater research, modernisation, branding and value addition to make Indian tea more competitive in global markets.
Pune, Sep 21 (UNI) Indian cultural values such as Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) and Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti (truth is one, though expressed in different ways) can contribute to efforts to address conflicts and promote peace across the world, MIM’s MIT World Peace University founder president Prof Dr Vishwanath Dr Karad said on Monday.
Hyderabad, Sep 21 (UNI) India needs a multidimensional approach to navigate the evolving conflicts and fragmentation in West Asia, with greater focus on security, energy resilience, connectivity and strategic autonomy, former Army officer Col Rajeev Agarwal (Retd) said.
Chennai, Sep 21 (UNI) Two Indian flying students one each from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, were killed in an air accident during flight training at Toronto in Canada on Monday, the Indian Embassy in Vancouver said.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) India will look to add another Asian Games gold to their growing list of continental achievements when they face Sri Lanka in the women’s cricket final on Tuesday, but their opponents arrive with enough experience and firepower to make the contest interesting.
Chennai, Sep 21 (UNI) Vice-President C.P.Radhakrishnan on Monday called for strengthening tea research, modernising factories and develop strong Indian brands to compete in global markets.
Mumbai, Sep 21 (UNI) The Indian Super League (ISL) on Monday announced Karan Yadav as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), marking a new leadership chapter for India’s premier football league, as it operates under a new club-led model.
Tokyo, Sep 21 (UNI) India''s Roshibina Devi Naorem stormed into the women''s 60kg sanda semifinals at the Asian Games here on Monday, assuring the country of another medal in wushu.
Sano (Japan), Sep 21 (UNI) Forty-first ranked Japan have vowed not to be shrinking violets when they face T20 World Cup champions and No.1 ranked India at the Sano International Cricket .
Jaipur, Sep 21 (UNI) India’s commitment to species conservation is both “constitutional and cultural” and predates modern protected-area laws, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said while addressing the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Global Conservation Conference in Jaipur on Monday.
Kakamigahara (Japan), Sep 21 (UNI) India’s goalkeeper Savita on Monday became the most-capped player in the history of Indian women’s hockey, surpassing the previous record of 320 senior international appearances held by former India striker Vandana Katariya.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force on October 20, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.
Chennai, Sep 21 (UNI) union Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr.Chandra Sekhar Pemmasanvisited Madurai on Sunday and participated in a series of programmes organised by the Department of Posts, and launched the India Post–Open Network for Digital Commerce partnership in Southern Region, Madurai.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 21 (UNI) India made a commanding start to their men''s badminton team campaign at the Asian Games here on Monday, sweeping Bangladesh 3-0 without dropping a single game to enter the quarter-finals.
Kakamigahara (Japan), Sept 21 (UNI) India’s women produced another breathtaking attacking display at the Asian Games 2026, overwhelming Indonesia 17-1 in their second Pool B match on Monday and taking their goal tally to an astonishing 36 in two games.
Patna, Sep 21 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Monday congratulated Indian shooters Rudrankksh Patil, Parth Rakesh Mane and Himanshu Dhillon for winning the silver medal in the men’s 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 21 (UNI) Defending champions India began their Asian Games men''s kabaddi title defence in emphatic fashion, overpowering hosts Japan 49-24 in their Group A opener here on Monday.
Nagoya, Sept 21 (UNI) India’s Suchika Tariyal fought her way into the history books at the Asian Games on Monday, securing the country’s first-ever medal in mixed martial arts despite a semi-final defeat to Singapore’s Hui Hoon Teo in the women’s traditional 60kg category.
Kochi, Sep 21 (UNI) The concept of ''Rama Rajya'' was unique to India as the country''s historical achievements were built not on military conquests but on intellectual, spiritual and cultural contributions, BJP national secretary K Surendran has said.
Motihari, Sep 20 (UNI) Three minor Nepali girls allegedly being brought to India from Nepal were rescued in a joint operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and police in Bihar’s East Champaran district, while a youth was apprehended in connection with the case, police said here today.
Dharamshala, Sep 20 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta said that India’s ancient knowledge tradition, spiritual consciousness and culture of service constituted the country’s identity and had an important role to play in the welfare of the world.
BD NarayankarBengaluru, Sept 20 (UNI) If India''s opening day at the Asian Games had to produce one name above the rest, it would be Elavenil Valarivan.
New Delhi, Sept 20 (UNI) Two silver medals, a hockey goal-fest, a cricket century, a historic MMA medal and winning starts across the courts — India’s Asian Games campaign burst into life on Sunday with a day of action that stretched from the shooting range to the hockey turf and combat arena.
By Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Japanese fighter aircrafts operating from Indian soil for the first time has marked a significant new milestone in the expanding defence partnership between India and Japan, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said today, as he and his Japanese counterpart General Takehiro Morita flew in a Tejas formation during Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Jodhpur.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government over the United States’ proposed 100 per cent tariffs on Indian exports, accusing it of failing to protect the country’s sovereign right to purchase affordable energy and leaving its export economy exposed to external economic pressure.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) From a commanding clean sweep to a nerve-wracking fightback, India produced contrasting performances to win both their Group F ties in the women’s team table tennis event at the Asian Games here on Sunday, with Yashaswini Ghorpade emerging as the difference-maker against Singapore.
Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Elavenil Valarivan''s double silver, Shafali Verma''s maiden T20I century and dominant wins for men''s and women''s hockey teams highlighted a strong opening day for the Indian contingent at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Sunday, while Suchika Tariyal assured the country of a historic medal in Mixed Martial Arts.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) India’s men’s table tennis campaign at the Asian Games got off to a promising start with a commanding 3-0 victory over Indonesia, but the momentum was abruptly halted as Iran swept them 3-0 in their next Group F tie here on Sunday.
Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) India opened its medal account at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a silver in the women''s 10m air rifle team event as Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa K Vinod combined for a strong second-place finish here on Sunday.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) India made a strong start to its shooting campaign at the Asian Games on Sunday, with Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa Vinod combining to win silver in the women''s 10m air rifle team event.
Nagoya (Japan), Sep 20 (UNI) India''s P.V. Sindhu cruised to victory as India swept Kazakhstan 3-0 to reach the women''s team badminton quarterfinals at the Asian Games on Sunday, while Malaysia advanced after beating Hong Kong, China in the same score.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha met the Indian fencing team on Sunday and extended their best wishes to the athletes ahead of their participation in the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Shafali Verma''s maiden T20I century set up a title showdown with Sri Lanka as defending champions India stormed into the Asian Games women''s cricket final with a 114-run win over Bangladesh in Nisshin on Sunday.
Patna, Sep 20 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday congratulated and extended his best wishes to Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod for winning the silver medal in the women''s 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) The Indian and Sri Lankan navies are conducting the 13th edition of their bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, at Visakhapatnam, with the exercise aimed at strengthening operational cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between the two maritime forces.
Patna, Sep 20 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Sunday congratulated Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Maskar and Vidarsa Vinod for winning the silver medal in the women''s 10-metre air rifle team event at the Asian Games.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have once again turned cautious towards Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 20,974 crore from the domestic stock market in September so far, amid a combination of global and domestic concerns.
Antigua, Sep 20 (UNI) Shai Hope will lead West Indies as they prepare for a stern contest in India that will see the two teams compete across three ODIs and five T20Is.
Pune, Sep 20 ( UNI) India could face heightened risks from a potentially strong El Niño event in 2026-27, with scientists warning that changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures could affect monsoon rainfall, heatwaves, water availability and ecosystems across the country.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) India’s quest for a direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics got off to a flying start as the defending champions demolished Indonesia 13-1 in their Asian Games men’s hockey Pool A opener here on Sunday.
Nisshin (Japan), Sept 20 (UNI) Shafali Verma''s record-breaking unbeaten century and a devastating collective bowling effort powered India into the women''s cricket final at the Asian Games 2026 as they crushed Bangladesh by 114 runs in the second semifinal at Korogi Sports Park here on Sunday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) At 36, when many athletes would be contemplating the twilight of their competitive careers, Suchika Tariyal is instead writing a new chapter for Indian combat sport.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) PV Sindhu provided the opening punch before India''s young shuttlers delivered the knockout blow as India swept Kazakhstan 3-0 without dropping a single game in the women''s badminton team event at the Asian Games here on Sunday.
Nisshin (Japan), Sept 20 (UNI) India opener Smriti Mandhana continued her record-setting run in women''s T20 cricket, adding multiple milestones during the Asian Games clash against Bangladesh here on Sunday.
Nisshin (Japan), Sept 20 (UNI) Shafali Verma smashed a blistering unbeaten century to power India to 195 for four against Bangladesh in the second semi-final of the women''s cricket competition at the Asian Games here on Sunday.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 20 (UNI) PV Sindhu wasted little time in making her presence felt at the Asian Games, sweeping aside Kazakhstan''s Kamila Smagulova in straight games to hand India an early lead in the women''s team event here on Sunday.
Kakamigahara (Japan), Sep 20 (UNI) It rained goals at the hockey arena with Deepika leading from the front pumping in eight goals, as Indian women made a thunderous start to their Asian Games campaign, routing Uzbekistan 19-0 in their opening Pool B encounter here on Saturday night.
Jammu, Sep 19 (UNI) A senior officer from Jammu and Kashmir Police, SSP Dushyant Sharma, who has been appointed Prevention of Manipulation of Competition (PMC) officer for the 20th Asian Games 2026, on Saturday joined the Indian contingent in Japan.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer wants his team to quickly adjust to unfamiliar conditions in Japan as they head into the Asian Games after completing a 3-0 T20I series sweep against Afghanistan.
By Prithviraj Singh Dehradun, Sep 19 (UNI) India''s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval today asked country’s techies to think innovative and work hard for its implementation with integrity in the national service.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent competing at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and lauded the athletes for their hard work, dedication and determination.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth concluded his three-day official visit to Russia, with discussions on military capability development, training exchanges, artillery modernisation and sharing of operational experience forming the core of his engagements with the Russian military leadership.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) The keel of the Indian Navy’s first Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) was laid at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, marking the formal commencement of construction of the advanced missile vessel project.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) India have been handed contrasting challenges in the badminton team events at the 2026 Asian Games, with the women drawn against Kazakhstan and the men set to face Bangladesh in their respective Round of 16 ties. Both teams could then run into hosts Japan in the quarterfinals.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) India will look to build on its strong recent record in shooting at the Asian Games, with 30 shooters set to compete across rifle, pistol and shotgun events at the Aichi-Nagoya Games from September 20 to October 1.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams begin their Asian Games 2026 campaigns on Sunday with Olympic qualification on the line, as both sides look to make a strong start after contrasting outings at the recent World Cup.
Mumbai, Sep 19 (UNI)Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, is backing Team India as its Principal Partner at the 20th Asian Games, being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) Odisha has emerged as a ‘frontrunner’ among large states in the Indian Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, scoring 55 overall, according to an assessment unveiled at a NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi, said officials on Saturday.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) Odisha has emerged as a “Frontrunner” among large states in the Indian Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025, recording an overall score of 55 and showing significant progress in transport electrification and charging infrastructure.
Agartala, Sep 19 (UNI) Tripura Police haveapprehended four persons, including three Bangladeshi nationals and one alleged Indian facilitator, at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala, following the discovery that they lacked requisite documentation to substantiate their lawful entry into India.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Defending champions India will renew their rivalry with Bangladesh in a rematch of their recent Asia Cup semifinal when the two sides meet in the women''s Asian Games last-four clash in Nisshin, Japan, on Sunday.
Tridib Baparnash New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) The 20th Asian Games officially opened in Nagoya on Saturday, with Japan''s Emperor Naruhito declaring the continental sporting extravaganza open at a colourful ceremony at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.
Wellington, Sep 19 (UNI) New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra dislocated a right shoulder while attempting to take a diving catch during a promotional shoot in Auckland on September 16.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) India''s semiconductor ambitions received a major boost at SEMICON India 2026, with 25 strategic announcements and collaborations unveiled on Day 2, spanning chip manufacturing, advanced packaging, materials, logistics, power electronics, chip design and workforce development.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday placed India’s development model at the centre of the global climate debate, asserting that rapid economic growth and environmental sustainability can advance together and arguing that developing countries should not be unfairly burdened with responsibility for global carbon emissions.
Bengaluru, Sep 19 (UNI) India will emerge as the world’s most sought-after destination for design, manufacturing and delivery in the coming decades, former DRDO scientist Dr Prahlada Ramarao said on Saturday, attributing the opportunity to the country’s growing R&D capabilities, skilled workforce and industrial maturity.
Bengaluru, Sep 19 (UNI) India cannot afford war and must focus on energy security, inflation control and strategic autonomy amid a rapidly polarising geopolitical environment, BCIC Senior Vice President Prashant Reddi said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sept 19 (UNI) The Department of Posts has ordered a restructuring of its administrative set-up across Postal Circles, Regional Offices, Postal Divisions, and Railway Mail Service (RMS) Divisions, citing inadequate alignment and inequitable distribution of branches and workload in current and proposed structures.
Mumbai, Sep 18 (UNI) Marathi-language film ''Gondhal'' has been selected as India’s official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category, the Film Federation of India (FFI) announced.
Asansol, Sep 18 (UNI) The National Institute of Technology Durgapur (NIT Durgapur) has achieved a major milestone in semiconductor technology, with its indigenously developed chip featured in a special memento presented to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inaugural session of SEMICON India 2026.
Palampur, Sep 18 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and former union Minister Shanta Kumar on Friday said it was a matter of great pride and happiness that Himachal Pradesh had secured the second position in the country in literacy.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today received a security chip designed by a PhD scholar of NIT Rourkela at SEMICON India 2026 here, highlighting the institute''s contribution to India''s semiconductor efforts. The chip was presented as part of an emblem featuring contributions from 20 institutions.
Hyderabad, Sep 18 (UNI) AI-powered long-term cardiac monitoring device ''Kardi Ai'', developed by Czech HealthTech company , is set to be launched in India on September 26 and will be available on an annual subscription model costing around Rs 40,000, a company representative said on Friday.
Gandhinagar, Sep 18 (UNI) The Indian women''s Kabaddi team has wrapped up its final training camp and travelled to Japan ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, closing out a structured, months-long preparation cycle under the guidance of the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India.
Hyderabad, Sept 18 (UNI) Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) entered into by India are opening up new opportunities for farmers to access international markets, union Agriculture and Farmers'' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday, urging states to align agricultural production with global demand and quality standards.
Hyderabad, Sept 18 (UNI) India''s coconut exports rose 62 per cent in a year to Rs 7,038 crore from Rs 4,349 crore, union Agriculture and Farmers'' Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Friday, highlighting the potential of the sector and calling for measures to further benefit farmers in southern states.
Ranchi, Sep 18 (UNI) Jharkhand Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato returned to Ranchi on Friday after serving as India''s lead speaker at a Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference workshop on climate adaptation and resilience in Cape Town.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and defending champion shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor will lead India’s contingent as flag-bearers at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) An India-born female cheetah gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district, marking another milestone for Project Cheetah, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced today.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) An India-born female cheetah gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district, marking another milestone for Project Cheetah, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza and Mohd Anas Imran Beg stayed in the hunt for a medal after winning their mixed doubles repechage match in the teqball event at the Asian Games 2026 on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) India’s spinners made short work of Japan as the defending champions stormed into the women’s Asian Games semifinals with an eight-wicket win over the hosts on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wait for another T20I appearance is set to continue, with India head coach Gautam Gambhir making it clear that the teenage opener will have to bide his time behind the in-form Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson.
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New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The construction of the second Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) for the Indian Navy commenced with the steel-cutting ceremony held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, marking another step towards strengthening the Navy''s indigenous warship-building capabilities.
Coimbatore, Sep 18 (UNI) The Indian Racing Festival 2026 returns to the Kari Motor Speedway (KMS) here this weekend, with the F4 Indian Championship set for Round 2 on September 19–20.
Bengaluru, Sep 18 (UNI) India will need nearly 1,000 civil helicopters in the next five to eight years, more than four times the existing fleet of around 250, creating a large domestic market for indigenous helicopter manufacturers, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Friday.
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Seoul, Sept 18 (UNI) India ended the opening day of their Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers second round tie against the Republic of Korea trailing 2-0 here on Friday after both Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal lost their respective singles matches.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) India is steadily advancing towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation by drawing strength from its civilisational values of courage, determination, compassion, service and inclusive prosperity, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.
Nisshin (Japan), Sep 18 (UNI) Day 2 of the women’s cricket competition at the Asian Games saw Indai and Sri Lanka secure their places in the semi-finals with convincing wins over Japan and Malaysia respectively, joining Bangladesh and Pakistan in the last four.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) Three years after beginning his Indian club career in Bengaluru, Ryan Williams is set to walk out at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium wearing the national colours for the first time.
Aichi-Nagoya (Japan), Sep 18 (UNI) The Indian Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams are set to begin their respective campaigns at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, with both sides arriving in Japan with a clear objective — to challenge for the gold medal and secure a direct qualification berth for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Chennai, Sep 18 (UNI) Car makers Renault India on Friday resumed export of its Made in India cars to Sri Lanka, expanding its global footprint to 16 countries.
Bengaluru, Sep 18 (UNI) US-based car-care major Turtle Wax is stepping up its India expansion with plans to add at least 50 more Car Care Studios this year, while simultaneously building the country into a manufacturing and supply base for its global operations, its CEO Laurie King said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) Global ratings agency Moody''s Ratings has raised its forecast for India''s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the current fiscal year to 7pc from 6pc, citing the resilience of the Indian economy despite the ongoing West Asia conflict.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25pc, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in 31 years. The decision, taken by a 7-2 vote, was widely expected by financial markets and marks another step away from Japan''s decades-long ultra-loose monetary policy.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 18 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday congratulated the scientists, researchers and the entire NIT Rourkela team for showcasing indigenous semiconductor chip designs at SEMICON India.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for their birthday greetings, using his responses to underline India’s continuing engagement with Italy, Bhutan and the global health community.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) India opener Abhishek Sharma joined Virat Kohli at the top of the country''s all-time T20 century chart after smashing a breathtaking 30-ball hundred against Afghanistan in the third and final T20 International here on Thursday.
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New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Abhishek Sharma was the undisputed star as visiting India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan, the designated hosts, with a 127-run victory in the third and final match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Abhishek Sharma unleashed a breathtaking assault on Afghanistan, smashing a record-equalling 30-ball T20I hundred as India posted a mammoth 221 for seven in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Thursday.