IPL 2026: Spinners, Allen's unbeaten ton powers KKR to huge eight-wicket win over DC (ld)

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:13 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders' spin trio strangled Delhi Capitals batters into submission before Finn Allen finished the job with a breathtaking unbeaten century off just 47 balls and powered the three-time champions to a huge eight-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

India-Trinidad and Tobago ties reflect unique convergence of history: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:13 PM

Port of Spain, May 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Friday that the India-Trinidad and Tobago relationship reflects a unique convergence of history, ahead of his visit to the dual island nation.

India, Switzerland review trade pact implementation to drive exports, investment

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:05 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal visited Switzerland to advance the implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and strengthen India–Switzerland trade and investment engagement, it was announced on Friday.

IFL 2025-26: Diamond Harbour FC edge closer to title with 5-2 comeback win over Rajasthan United FC

IANS | May 8, 2026 11:04 PM

Kalyani, May 8 (IANS) Diamond Harbour FC took a big step towards clinching the title after registering a 5-2 comeback win against Rajasthan United FC in their Star Cement Indian Football League 2025–26 Championship Phase fixture at Kalyani Stadium on Friday.

IPL 2026: Allen’s unbeaten 47-ball hundred takes KKR to a clinical eight-wicket win over DC

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:53 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Big-hitting opener Finn Allen produced a stunning unbeaten century off just 47 balls to power Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a clinical eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

WTA Italian Open: China's Wang Xinyu exits from Rome after loss to Eala

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:39 PM

Rome, May 8 (IANS) China's Wang Xinyu lost to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA Italian Open on Friday, failing to reach the last 32 after a match lasting 1 hour and 26 minutes.

ISL 2025-26: Early goals help Odisha FC edge SC Delhi

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:28 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Early goals by Suhair Vadakkepeedika and Lalrinfela (Mafela) helped Odisha FC secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Sporting Club Delhi in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday.

Asian U17 Boxing C'ships: Indian boys confirm five medals with strong quarterfinal showing in Tashkent

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:08 PM

Tashkent, May 8 (IANS) India’s young boxing contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships, with five boxers advancing to the semifinals and confirming at least five medals for the country.

India's culture thrived despite attempts to destroy it: Ayodhya residents on PM Modi's Somnath visit

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:01 PM

Ayodhya, May 8 (IANS) People belonging from diverse walks of life on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on May 11. Calling the temple a "symbol" of India's heritage, they asserted that the country's culture has thrived despite repeated attempts to destroy it.

IPL 2026: It comes down to hard work and a lot of time spent in the nets, says Narine

IANS | May 8, 2026 9:57 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders’ spinners once again dictated terms as the three‑time champions restricted Delhi Capitals to 142/8 in their IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday, with veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine saying that the superlative performance is down to the value of hard work and preparation in the nets.