Bengal polls: ECI holds ‘Voters’ Pledge’ event in hills of Darjeeling

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:47 AM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) In an attempt to keep the Election Commission of India (ECI)’s spirit to encourage voters to cast their votes in large numbers in the forthcoming two-phase Assembly election in West Bengal, the office of the District Magistrate, also the District Electoral Officer (DEO), of Darjeeling district, held a unique “Voters’ Pledge” event in the hills on Friday.

Second ED raid on AAP leader's premises within just 3 days, how much 'black money' recovered: Kejriwal

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday said that this was the second Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid on an AAP leader’s premises within just three days, raising questions over the intent behind such actions. He also asked how much 'black money' had been recovered in the raids by the central agency.

Gautam Adani becomes Asia’s richest person, surpasses Mukesh Ambani

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has become Asia’s richest individual, overtaking Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Ahead of May 4 results, Cong tussle over Kerala CM race intensifies; ally IUML signals unease

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:41 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17 (IANS) A brewing leadership tussle within the Congress over the Chief Minister’s post has cast a shadow over the UDF camp in Kerala, prompting concern among allies and close monitoring by the party high command.

Patralekhaa slams social media pages for body-shaming: I just delivered a baby

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:37 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actress-producer Patralekhaa has slammed social media pages for body shaming her, saying that she has recently given birth while simultaneously working on two films. She also urged them to show empathy and kindness instead of passing judgment.

Chotrani enters Hamburg squash quarters; Abhay, Ramit, Joshna bow out

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:33 AM

Hamburg, April 17 (IANS) India's world No. 47 Veer Chotrani defeated German eighth-seed Raphael Kandra 3-0 in the men’s second round to move into the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Open squash, a PSA Bronze-level event.

No party has been serious about real interests of SCs, STs, OBCs, Muslims: Mayawati on women’s reservation

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief, Mayawati, on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP) and other political parties over their stand on constitutional and reservation-related issues, while also commenting on the women’s reservation and delimitation debate.

'Korean Family' from Arjun Das-starrer 'Con City' released

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:23 AM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) The makers of director Harish Durairaj's eagerly awaited comedy family entertainer, featuring actors Arjun Das and Anna Ben in the lead, have now released 'Korean Family', the first single from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

'I'm there to support players, not to control them': PBKS coach Ponting reveals key element of winning mindset

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting outlined the key elements behind building a winning mindset and said as a coach he supports and challenges the players, not controls them.

Anne Hathaway shares how Beyonce helped her for ‘Mother Mary’

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:10 AM

Los Angeles, April 17 (IANS) Hollywood star Anne Hathaway, who is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming film “The Devil Wears Prada”, says she repeatedly listened to one Beyonce song to help her prepare for playing the titular role in the film, Mother Mary.