Olympic & World Champion, Polyglot: Viktor Axelsen is a Great 'Dane' of badminton

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Viktor Axelsen is a titan of modern badminton, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and two-time World Champion whose career is defined by an unparalleled work ethic. Axelsen’s pursuit of excellence led him to relocate from Denmark to Dubai after his first Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, building an independent training base that helped elevate players including Lakshya Sen, Brian Yang and Loh Kean Yew.

A day after discharging from hospital, Stan Moody, 19, qualified for World Snooker Championships

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The 19-year-old British player Stan Moody has qualified for the World Snooker Championships for the first time after beating China's Jiang Jun, a day after discharging himself from hospital with tonsillitis.

India’s merchandise exports rise 6.3 pc in March, trade deficit narrows to $20.67 billion

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $20.67 billion in March this year as the country’s exports rose 6.3 per cent to $38.92 billion from $36.61 billion in February, according to official figures released by the Commerce Ministry on Wednesday.

NDA leaders congratulate new Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, say he will work on path shown by Nitish Kumar

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:14 PM

Patna, April 15 (IANS) Congratulatory messages poured in from National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders, especially the BJP and JD(U), for Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday after he took oath as the new Bihar Chief Minister, following Nitish Kumar's election to the Rajya Sabha. The leaders were optimistic that Choudhary would follow the path shown by former CM Nitish Kumar and lead Bihar "towards development".

‘I’ve got out quite lucky’: Stokes reflects on facial injury, eyes return ahead of Test summer

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) England’s Test captain Ben Stokes has described himself as fortunate to have avoided more serious consequences after sustaining a facial injury earlier this year, as he continues his recovery with an eye on the upcoming international season.

Ramdas Athawale urges Stalin to support delimitation bill, says it will empower women

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:03 PM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday appealed to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to support the Delimitation Bill, asserting that it is aimed at empowering women and is not against any particular region.

No ally left whom BJP hasn’t deceived, say Cong leaders after Samrat Choudhary takes oath

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Congress party on Wednesday launched a sharp political attack on the BJP following the swearing-in of Samrat Choudhary as Bihar’s Chief Minister, accusing the party of betrayal and systematically weakening its allies.

Ayushmann Khurrana gives musical tribute to Asha Bhosle with her Punjabi song

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:57 PM

Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who was last seen in ‘Thamma’, has given a musical tribute to the late singing legend Asha Bhosle.

India’s gem and jewellery exports reach $27.72 billion in FY26, remain stable

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:55 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s gem and jewellery exports stood at $27.72 billion (about Rs 2,44,827.26 crore) in FY26, registering a marginal growth of 0.93 per cent in rupee terms, compared to Rs 2,42,559.39 crore in the previous financial year (FY25).

ISL 2025-26: Bengaluru take on East Bengal in high-stakes away encounter

IANS | April 15, 2026 3:50 PM

Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Four points adrift the table-topper, Bengaluru FC travel to the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday, as they take on Oscar Bruzon’s East Bengal FC.