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Digital Desk | London, Oct 27 (IANS) England captain Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or in a ceremony at the London Palladium Theatre. The 70th edition of the prestigious award was held outside of the French capital for the first time this year as a tribute to its inaugural winner from 1956 Stanley Matthews. The England captain becomes just the fifth Englishman to win the award, after Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966), Kevin Keegan (1978 and 1979), Michael Owen (2001). Kanes 3

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Mumbai Ranji Team will be without the services of their experienced all-rounder Shardul Thakur, as he continues to recover from a finger injury and is set to miss the Elite round three clash against Haryana, which will be played at the BKC Complex from Monday. Thakur, who has been sidelined since sustaining the injury during a training session ahead of the seasons opening round, has not regained full match fitness despite returning to training with the Mum

Digital Desk | Baku, Oct 25 (IANS) India continued their winning start at the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup 2026, defeating Cameroon 2-1 in their second Group K match at the Hovsan Competition Complex Pitch 1B on Sunday. An own goal by Fareil Ngobo (1') gave the Blue Colts an early lead, but Cameroon equalised through Muhammad Sohil Khan's own goal (20') at the stroke of half-time (20'). R Lalremruatfela (27') restored India's advantage in the second half, while goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam produ

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that veteran playback singer Usha Mangeshkar will be conferred the Bhupen Hazarika Award during the centenary celebrations of the legendary Assamese singer-composer in New Delhi on November 29. Addressing the media after a state Cabinet meeting, Sarma said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would attend the commemorative programme, which will be held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The award

Digital Desk | Mysuru, Oct 23 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Urban Development and Mysuru district in-charge Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Friday expressed confidence in the investigation being conducted by the state police into the alleged sting operation involving his father Siddaramaiah, stating that everyone involved in the case must be arrested and investigated. Speaking to media in Mysuru, Yathindra said his father had made it clear to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Home Minister Priyank Kh

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 23 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday accused Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of taking the alleged sting operation involving former CM and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah lightly, alleging that the police had issued summons to a key person in the case merely as a formality. Addressing a press conference at the Janata Dal (Secular) headquarters, JP Bhavan, in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy alleged th

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 23 (IANS) India's Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan clinched silver in the Mixed Doubles SL3-SU5 category at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games here on Friday. The Indian pair lost 21-11, 19-21, 14-21 to Indonesias Leani Ratri Oktila and Hikmat Ramdani in the final to take the silver. The Indian pair dominated the opening game 21-11 but narrowly lost the second 19-21 before going down 14-21 in the decider. Despite the defeat, Nitesh and Thulasimathi displayed

Digital Desk | Gumla (Jharkhand), Oct 23 (IANS) A zonal commander of the banned extremist outfit People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) and three of his associates have been arrested in Jharkhand's Gumla district, police officials said on Friday. They said arms and other weapons have also been recovered from them during the operation. The action was carried out in the Kamdara police station area of Gumla. Arrested militant leader Vishram Kongadi is believed to have been overseeing PLFI activi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Actress Bhumika Gurung, known for her performances in shows such as Nimki Mukhiya and Nimki Vidhayak, is now exploring the mystery-filled world of the web series Snow Bride. She said what makes the series intriguing is that viewers get to unravel the mystery alongside her character, while questioning everything they think they know about the village. The series is an intense suspense crime drama set in a remote Himalayan village where fear, blind faith, and a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli stated that winning the Formula 1 title this weekend at the United States Grand Prix would be a dream for him and that he looks at a perfect weekend to win the title at Austin. Antonelli arrives at the Circuit of the Americas with the first mathematical chance to win the title with five rounds more scheduled after the United States GP. He knows he needs to win the race and a couple of results to go his way if he has to wrap t

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Demand for specialised midcareer professionals in Indias healthcare global capability centres is rising sharply with about 93 per cent of 67,000 projected job openings in 2026 seeking candidates with three to 12 years of experience, a report said on Friday. The report from Quess Corp said that GCC healthcare hiring nearly doubled in 2025 as demand surged 97.5 per cent from 32,000 roles in 2024 to 63,200. AI is expected to be the fastest-scaling capability

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Actress Nimrat Kaur has found a rather divine way to burn off those festive calories. The actress shared a glimpse of her gym session on Instagram, where she was seen cycling while listening to aarti, giving her workout a spiritual twist. The text overlay on the video read: WHAT I'M DOING VS WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Labelling it a God-tier playlist, Nimrat quipped said she was using it to wish the festival calories away. She captioned the video: God-tier playlis

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 23 (IANS) The Karnataka Police have intensified their crackdown on the sale and use of banned manja (glass-coated kite string) in the Hubballi-Dharwad region following the death of a 38-year-old woman who died after getting entangled in the string on Karwar Road. Police have conducted raids on shops and godowns, seized stocks of manja rope and warned traders against selling the banned material. A 38-year-old laboratory technician named Vidya Manjunath Gowdar died on

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has criticised the bumps on the Austin track ahead of the weekend's United States Grand Prix, calling that the bumps are unacceptable and out of control. Addressing media ahead of the United States GP at Austin, the four-time champion highlighted the challenges at the track, which he although loves but sees the bumps as a ig problem too. I love this track, I love this place. It's one of the best layouts ever, and it's one of

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 23 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Friday accused the state government of misusing state machinery to harass opposition leaders and workers. Tejashwi Yadav shared a video of an incident on social media, reportedly recorded at the residence of Dr Sanjeev Kumar and his brother, Rajiv Kumar. Sanjeev Kumar is the RJD candidate for the Patna Teachers constituency in the ongoing Bihar Legislative Council elections. The video shows a p

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted his governments initiatives to strengthen agricultural credit and improve farmers access to institutional finance, asserting that farmers remain at the centre of its vision for a prosperous and self-reliant state. In a post on X, CM Sarma said the government was working towards creating greater opportunities for farmers by strengthening agricultural credit and expanding access to finance, enabli

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Model Shraddha Dubey, the prime accused in the murder of Shiva Sharma, has revealed details of her escape route and admitted that her boyfriend, Amir, had helped her evade the police, according to officials. During hours of interrogation, Dubey disclosed several details but remained silent on certain aspects of the case. She was subsequently sent to jail. Investigators suspect that she kept her driver, Danish, with her to prevent him from revealing her sec

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Friday accused the BJP government at the Centre of suffering from 'deep insecurity' and establishing a virtual Police Raj in the country. The party criticised the arrest and seven-day detention of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) youth activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who were jailed for carrying the National Flag and protesting peacefully at Delhis historic Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh K

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 22 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Thursday met the Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on various initiatives undertaken by Lok Bhavan to promote patriotism, national responsibility and self-reliance among the youth. During the meeting, the Governor extended his greetings to Union Minister Shah on the occasion of Vijayadashami and conveyed birthday wishes to the Union Minister. According to an official statement, Acharya appri

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 22 (IANS) Politician Raghav Chadha called himself 'the luckiest husband in the world' as he wished wife, actress Parineeti Chopra on her birthday. Taking to his Insta handle on Thursday, Raghav dropped a few fun-filled glimpses of his time with the 'Chamkila' actress. The lovebirds were seen enjoying some good food and each other's company during what seemed to be a small birthday celebration. His sweet birthday note for his ladylove read, happiest birthday to neers mu

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 22 (IANS) The makers of director Jithu Madhavan's eagerly awaited Tamil film 'Scene', featuring actor Suriya in the lead, on Thursday revealed that actor Naslen plays a character called Eswaran in the upcoming action entertainer. Taking to its X timeline to share the first look poster of Naslen from the film, Zhagaram Studios, which is producing the film, wrote, A #SCENE -ic Entry! Introducing @naslenofficial as Eswaran and hes here to turn heads! Worldwide In cinemas

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) PhonePe on Thursday announced the return of its comprehensive firecracker insurance, available for the third consecutive year on its platform. It offers extensive medical coverage up to Rs 25,000 for fixed, pocket-friendly premiums starting at Rs 11 to provide absolute protection against firecracker-induced mishaps during the festive occasion of Diwali. Available digitally on the PhonePe platform and underwritten by Aditya Birla Health Insurance, this seas

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 22 (IANS) At least four Bhavani devotees were killed when a speeding SUV rammed into them in Andhra Pradeshs Kakinada district on Thursday, police said. Another devotee was also injured in the accident that occurred near Kathipudi in Prathipadu constituency. According to police, the accident occurred when the devotees were crossing the road to have tea after the bus in which they were travelling broke down. The bus, carrying devotees from Vizianagaram district, was

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 22 (IANS) Police said on Thursday that a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker was first brutally hacked and then shot dead by a group of miscreants in a minority-dominated Malda district in West Bengal. The incident occurred on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as Samir Ghosh. As per information available so far, a group of assassins first hacked Ghosh brutally. Thereafter, to ensure his death, he was shot from close range, which led to his death on the

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) The United States has sanctioned a law firm, shipping agents and vessel operators accused of helping Iran conceal ownership of ships and move oil and other commodities, extending its financial crackdown to the professional services supporting Tehrans overseas trade. The Treasury Department on Wednesday (local time) targeted Karnakis and Karnakis, a law firm based in Panama and Greece, five people associated with it, and maritime businesses in Singapore an

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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Asian U-19 silver medallist Prachi Tokas assured the first medal for the Indian contingent when she outplayed Samoas Kealey Perez to reach the womens 80+ kg category semifinals of the 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro. In the quarterfinals that ended late on Tuesday evening, Tokas dominated all three rounds against Perez, who had won the gold medal in the 80 kg category at the U19 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, earli

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a swipe at the BJP and the RSS over a purported picture of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri with tainted US financier Jeffrey Epstein, linking the alleged release of it to US Secretary of State Marco Rubios ongoing India visit, without explicitly referring to the India-US trade deal. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, Rubio goes to Mumbai. The US DOJ releases a picture of Epstein and Puri. Dear BJP and RSS worke

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will launch the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026 on Thursday till November 30 to improve soil health and promote sustainable agriculture, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The campaign to be launched by the Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from Karnal in Haryana, aims to create awareness among farmers about the balanced and judicious use of fertilisers and other a

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 21 (IANS) The makers of director Sundar C's upcoming devotional thriller 'Mookuthi Amman 2', featuring actress Nayanthara in the lead, on Wednesday gave audiences a glimpse of the film through a video titled 'The World of Mahasakthi', much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Vels Film International, the production house producing the film, shared the link to the 'The World of Mahasakthi' on its X timeline and wrote, Step into #WorldOfMahasakthi and experience the g

Digital Desk | Madikeri (Karnataka), Oct 21 (IANS) A couple and their four-year-old daughter died after the car they were travelling in reportedly went out of control and plunged into a lake at an estate in Badaga Banangala village in Siddapura of Karnataka's Madikeri district, the police said. The incident came to light on Wednesday after workers at a coffee estate noticed the car in the lake. The deceased have been identified as Vijesh (36), his wife Pramita (34) and their four-year-old daught

Digital Desk | Pune, Oct 18 (IANS) The Southern Command of Indian Army showcased operational preparedness and combat effectiveness in the desert terrain in an integrated exercise, an official said on Sunday. The #BattleAxeDivision and #BlackMaceBrigade unleashed their mechanised might across challenging desert terrain sharpening battlefield manoeuvres, rehearsing combat roles and synchronising operations, the Southern Command said in a post on social media platform X. The #IntegratedOperations

Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 18 (IANS) J&K Crime Branch has filed the charge sheet against 15 accused in the Kishtwar minor girls rape and murder case, officials said. The charge sheet, filed in the court of the Principal District and Sessions Judge in Kishtwar, alleges a criminal conspiracy to cover up the sexual assault, intimidate the girls family, and terminate her advanced pregnancy through unauthorised and unsafe methods. Those named included the main accused Khalid Hussain, several health wo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his wishes to India's para athletes for the Para Asian Games 2026, which were officially declared open today with an absorbing opening ceremony in Nagoya. PM Modi took to social media to praise the athletes, while sending his best wishes to the Indian stars. As the Asian Para Games 2026 begin in Aichi-Nagoya, conveying my best wishes to the Indian contingent, PM Modi wrote on X. India is immensely proud of ou

Digital Desk | Leh, Oct 18 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Sunday inaugurated the Ladakh bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Leh, a development hailed by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena as the beginning of a ew era of accessible justice. In a message on social media platform X, the Lieutenant Governor said, Deeply grateful to Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant ji, for inaugurating the Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir an

Digital Desk | Sanaa, Oct 18 (IANS) Fierce fighting erupted near Yemen's strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait on Sunday as government forces launched a fresh offensive against Houthi positions in the area, a government military official told Xinhua. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said units from the Giants Brigades and Nation Shield Forces advanced from several directions to seize key Houthi-held positions overlooking approaches to the strait. Heavy clashes were raging as Houthi fig

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 18 (IANS) Actress Mouni Roy reunited with the 'Brahmastra' maker Ayan Mukerji as she visited the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Mumbai. Looking absolutely beautiful in a yellow saree, golden jewellery, and open hair, Mouni was seen posing with Ayan for a memorable click in the pandal. In another picture, these two were joined by Ayan's cousin and actress Tanishaa Mukerji for another wholesome click. The 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' actress was also seen

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who has undergone successful surgery after fracturing his jaw during 2-0 Premier League win at Everton, said, He will be back in a few weeks. Martinez was injured following a collision midway through the second half of our 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. He was taken to hospital for further assessment, which confirmed a fractured jaw that required surgery. Thanks to everyone for the

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Congress and its ally Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin over his remarks against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of repeating the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) narrative rather than addressing substantive political issues. The criticism came a day after Nabin, while addressing a gathering in Patna on Saturday, accused Gandhi of acting

Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 18 (IANS) Panic gripped the Panchvati area in Varanasi's Ramnagar police station limits on Sunday after an elephant went berserk and triggered chaos in the locality, leaving its mahout seriously injured in an attack. According to preliminary information shared with the media by officials, the incident occurred in the Panchvati area, where the elephant reportedly became uncontrollable, creating panic among residents and passersby. The situation turned tense as people

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) While US President Donald Trumps efforts focus on building pressure on Russia and Ukraine not to strike each other's oil refineries, India seems to be involved in broader discussions aimed at achieving a more comprehensive cessation of hostilities, according to a report. The Geopolitical Monitor report highlights that New Delhi has proposed a three-part truce between Russia and Ukraine that would stop attacks on energy facilities and other infrastructure,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The INDIA bloc's proposed protest march on November 1, against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, will see a massive turnout of people, a section of Congress leaders said on Sunday. Congress leader Hussain Dalwai said public anger has grown against the government because of its 'arrogance and stubborness' despite the Opposition flagging serious lapses in the SI

Digital Desk | Dehradun, Oct 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence in Dehradun on Sunday, and both discussed and explored ways to enhance film production in the hilly state, given its myriad scenic beauty and picturesque locations. The actor, currently shooting for his upcoming film in Mussoorie and the Landour area, paid a courtesy visit to the Chief Minister. During the meeting, discussions were held regarding Uttara

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of undermining public trust by allegedly withholding searchable electoral rolls from political parties for eight years, claiming that the poll bodys recent decision to provide voter lists in searchable format followed sustained pressure from the Opposition over alleged vote chori. In a post on X, Ramesh said the Congress and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sab

Digital Desk | Pandhurna, Oct 18 (IANS) A couple died on the spot, and their three minor daughters were left battling for life after a speeding car hit their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Pandhurna while they were returning home after darshan. The deceased have been identified as Vasudev Uike (40) and his wife Sunita Uike (35). Their three daughters -- Vaishnavy (3), Sonu (7) and Rakhi (5) -- sustained injuries in the accident and are undergoing treatment. The youngest, Vaishnavy, suffered a fr

Digital Desk | Gwalior, Oct 18 (IANS) Twelve people were killed, while over 25 were injured after a truck rammed into shops near Shitla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior early on Sunday, officials said. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when the truck lost control while descending a slope near the historic Shitla Mata Temple, located 18 kilometres from the district headquarters. Approximately 50 people were struck by the vehicle, resulting in at least 12 deaths. More than

Digital Desk | Ghaziabad, Oct 18 (IANS) Two rape accused have been arrested following a police encounter in the Vijay Nagar area of Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, officials said on Sunday. Both the accused sustained bullet wounds on their legs and are receiving treatment, they added. According to the police, late at night, information was received from an informant that two suspects, wanted in connection with a rape case in the Vijay Nagar area, had been spotted near the Jal Nigam plant in the Sajwa

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Oct 17 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday called for a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen yak conservation, improve the livelihoods of yak herders and harness the economic potential of yak-based products, stressing the need for focused policy support from both the state and Central governments for traditional yak-rearing communities in the Himalayan region. The yak is a long-haired species of domesticated cattle native to the Himalayan regio

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar on Saturday shared insights on gender-sensitive justice and the need for consistency, sensitivity and compassion, referring to two High Court decisions related to sexual offences against women in which the gravity of crimes appeared to have been diluted. In a post on social media platform X, Rahatkar shared details of the two cases in which the accused's offences were interpreted under less se

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 17 (IANS) At least three people were killed, and three more were injured in a collision between a bike and a scooter on the Haldia-Mecheda state highway in Shantipur of Kolaghat police station area in East Midnapore district of West Bengal, officials said on Saturday. The injured have been admitted to Tamluk Medical College and Hospital in critical condition. The incident took place at around 3 a.m. on Saturday. A district police officer said, We received information