Oil prices surge after US seizes Iran ship
InternationalBusinessApril 20, 2026 6:19 PM

Oil prices surge after US seizes Iran ship

Washington, April 20 (IANS) Global oil prices surged sharply on Monday after the United States seized an Iranian cargo ship, raising fears of escalation and clouding prospects of a peace deal between Washington and Tehran.

Unlike Afghan war, Pakistan has failed to get cash from US in Iran war: Report

April 20, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Pakistan could secure huge amounts of aid from the US by offering its territory as a base to oppose the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which began in December 1979, but it has not been able to get any money from during the Iran war in which it is playing the role of a peacemaker, laments an article in the Pakistani media.

Sanjay Dutt says Riteish Deshmukh never scolded him on ‘Raja Shivaji’ sets

April 20, 2026 6:22 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is set to essay the role of Afzal Khan in the upcoming film ‘Raja Shivaji’, has heaped praise on the film’s director, and his friend Riteish Deshmukh.

IPL 2026: Josh Inglis to join LSG squad ahead of clash with MI: Report

April 20, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as Australian wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis is expected to join the squad ahead of their clash against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 4 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

  • IPL 2026: When and where to watch SRH vs DC, know all details

    April 20, 2026 6:28 PM

    Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) The 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

  • IPL 2026: PBKS will be bloody hard team to beat if we do things near our best, says Ponting

    April 20, 2026 6:19 PM

    New Chandigarh, April 20 (IANS) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting believes his side’s current form and collective mindset make them one of the toughest teams to overcome in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, asserting that sticking close to their best standards will keep them firmly ahead of the competition.