Rahul Kumar 
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the decision to not accept the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy from the PCB chief was a unified organisational stance, communicated to organisers beforehand, asserting winning the tournament was more important. Controversy Did Not Originate from Indian Side, Says BCCI BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday said the controversy over … Read more
The first song from Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, titled ‘Jai Jai Ram’, has been released. Composed by AR Rahman, it is sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, will be released in Diwali 2026. The makers of Ramayana have released the first track from their upcoming magnum opus … Read more
Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani said the team’s visit to India for the 2026 Hockey Asian Champions Trophy is subject to government clearance. The six-team tournament will be held in Punjab from Oct 27 to Nov 5. Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) president Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani said on Monday that the team’s visit … Read more
SP MP Awadhesh Prasad questioned why opposition-ruled states’ CMs weren’t at the BRICS meeting, calling it a ‘sign of the BJP’s anti-democratic mindset.’ He stated the BJP did not invite states where they are not in power to this event. Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Monday questioned the absence of opposition-ruled states’ Chief Ministers … Read more
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta welcomed Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi. Fadnavis prayed for the removal of obstacles and challenges faced by the country, state, citizens, and farmers during the festive occasion. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and prayed to Lord Ganesha … Read more
India’s wholesale price inflation (WPI) rose to 9.92% year-on-year in August 2026, a marginal uptick from 9.78% in July. The increase was primarily driven by a surge in fuel and power inflation, which accelerated to 22.93% during the month. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for all commodities in August 2026 stands at 110.8, with annual … Read more
Congress leader Salman Khurshid reacted to the Indian women’s cricket team’s refusal to accept the Asia Cup trophy from the PCB chief, stating such symbolic gestures are used to convey messages during strained relations between countries. Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Monday reacted to the Indian women’s cricket team’s decision not to accept the Women’s … Read more
Reba McEntire will perform a tribute to the late Dolly Parton at the 78th Emmy Awards. The ceremony will also feature tributes to Catherine O’Hara, plus reunions for ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, with Mariska Hargitay hosting. Country music star Reba McEntire will pay tribute to late singer and actor Dolly Parton at … Read more
Contineum said that Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ) mid-stage trial of JNJ-5120, also known as PIPE-307, failed to meet its main goal in major depressive disorder. The miss is the second mid-stage setback for the same molecule in less than a year. J&J licensed PIPE-307 worldwide in 2023 in a deal that included $50 million upfront, … Read more
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has surrendered before a Mapusa court in Goa in the 2013 rape case. This follows the Supreme Court’s order requiring him to surrender before his appeal against his conviction is heard. Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before the Mapusa court in Goa on Monday in the 2013 rape case, … Read more