PM Modi extends greetings on Tamil New Year, meets Vice President Radhakrishnan

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:49 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Tamil New Year Puthandu, wishing citizens happiness, success, and good health while highlighting the richness of Tamil culture. The Prime Minister also met Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and personally conveyed his greetings on the auspicious occasion.

Leeds stun 10-man Man Utd to secure first league victory at Old Trafford since 1981

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:48 AM

Manchester, April 14 (IANS) Leeds United ran out 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time in 44 years as Noah Okafor’s first half brace secured a 2-1 vital win in the Premier League relegation battle.

Russian FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart, urges restraint, offers support for settlement

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:45 AM

Moscow/Tehran, April 14 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stressed the need to avoid a fresh escalation of conflict during a conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, while reaffirming Moscow's willingness to assist in efforts aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis.

Maria Riabhoshapka says celebrating Easter felt like light in an uncertain world!

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:38 AM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Ukrainian actress Maria Riabhoshapka, who plays the female lead opposite actor Manchu Manoj in director Hanuma Reddy Yakkanti's eagerly awaited Telugu period action drama 'David Reddy', has now penned a post on how, for her, the joyous festival of Easter felt like light at a time when the world felt uncertain.

AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery: Experts

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) AI will play a pivotal role in accelerating drug discovery, enabling precision medicine and shaping a smarter, innovation-led healthcare ecosystem, according to experts.

Seema Pahwa posts picture with husband Manoj Pahwa on 39th engagement anniversary

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:36 AM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) It has been 39 years since they got engaged in 1987, and to mark the occasion, acclaimed actress Seema Pahwa shared a photograph with her renowned husband, Manoj Pahwa.

PM Modi writes to 'Nari Shakti', urges support for Women’s Reservation Bill ahead of Parliament session

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:29 AM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wrote a letter to India’s Nari Shakti, highlighting the growing support for women’s reservation in legislative bodies and reaffirming the government’s commitment to implementing the long-pending reform.

Imtiaz Ali shares how memories form bedrock of visual texture of ‘Main Vapas Aaunga’

Akshay Acharya | April 14, 2026 9:25 AM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Main Vapas Aaunga’, has deconstructed how he put together the photography of the film.

Indian stock markets remain closed on Ambedkar Jayanti

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:24 AM

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) Indian stock market exchanges remained closed on Tuesday on account of Dr B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti -- the second trading holiday in the current financial year (FY27) and in April.

Russia, Belarus swimmers cleared to compete with flags, anthems as World Aquatics lifts ban

IANS | April 14, 2026 9:22 AM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS) World Aquatics has announced that it had lifted sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes and would allow them to compete with their national flags and anthems.