'Open communication, mutual belief' pushed us to win Sub Junior Men's Nationals: UP captain Ketan Kushwaha

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:57 PM

Rajgir, Bihar, April 14 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Hockey skipper Ketan Kushwaha, who led from the front to set the tone for the victory by scoring the opening goal just four minutes into the final to clinch the title at the Sub Junior Men's National Championship, said "open communication and mutual belief" were the key in their title win.

PM Modi offers prayers at Maa Daat Kali temple ahead of Delhi-Dehradun expressway inauguration

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:55 PM

Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Jai Maa Daat Kali Temple in Dehradun upon arriving in Uttarakhand to inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor on Tuesday.

Sathyaraj comes onboard the unit of Prashanth-starrer 'Ranjan - The Advocate'

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:51 PM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) The makers of director Thiagarajan's upcoming courtroom drama 'Ranjan - The Advocate', featuring actor Prashanth in the lead, on Tuesday welcomed actor Sathyaraj on board the unit of the film.

If Dhoni is fit, CSK should bring him in as impact player vs KKR: McClenaghan

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:48 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) As calf injury forced MS Dhoni out of the first two weeks of IPL 2026, former New Zealand cricketer Mitchell McClenaghan opined that if the wicketkeeper-batter is fit then Chennai Super Kings should bring him in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday as an impact substitute, where he may not have to do a lot of running.

PM Modi reviews Wildlife Corridor on Delhi-Dehradun expressway's elevated section in UP

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:44 PM

Saharanpur, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the Wildlife corridor on the elevated section of the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on Tuesday.

Pakistani forces kill 12 civilians in Balochistan shelling

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:38 PM

Quetta, April 14 (IANS) At least 12 civilians, including women and children, were killed and three others severely injured in Balochistan’s Barkhan district during Pakistani military bombardment and shelling in the area, local media reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

2,926 candidates in fray for West Bengal polls: ECI

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced that a total of 2,926 candidates remain in the fray for the West Bengal Assembly elections after the completion of the nomination withdrawal process.

Nitish Kumar chairs final Bihar cabinet meet; expresses gratitude to officials, leaders for support

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:26 PM

Patna, April 14 (IANS) The final meeting of the Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, concluded on Tuesday at the CM’s Secretariat, marking a historic moment in the state’s evolving political landscape.

IPL 2026: 'My only plan for Praful and Sakib was to just enjoy the game,' says SRH bowling coach Varun Aaron

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:24 PM

Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pace bowling coach Varun Aaron heaped praise on debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who bowled a brilliant spell and took four wickets each as the team registered a dominant 57-run win against Rajasthan Royals (RR).

East Turkistan exiled authorities condemns conviction of 19 Kazakh citizens over anti-China protest

IANS | April 14, 2026 12:19 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) strongly condemned the conviction of 19 Kazakh citizens, saying that they were punished for demanding the release of an ethnic Kazakh "illegally detained" in East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.