Delhi CM accuses TMC of switching off streetlights during Kolkata roadshow, warns of security lapse

IANS | April 20, 2026 11:11 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) In a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday accused West Bengal authorities of deliberately switching off streetlights in a locality during her roadshow in Kolkata to hinder her campaign and endanger thousands of people who had gathered to support BJP candidates.

ISL 2025-26: Clinical Punjab FC cruise past Inter Kashi

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:52 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Samir Zeljković, Effiong Nsungusi Jr, and Bede Osuji scored a goal each as Punjab FC produced a clinical performance to defeat Inter Kashi 3-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Monday.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma equals record for fastest hundred for MI with 45-ball masterclass vs GT

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:33 PM

Ahmedabad, April 20 (IANS) Tilak Varma etched his name into the record books by equalling the fastest century ever scored for the Mumbai Indians (MI), reaching his hundred in just 45 balls during Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Rajasthan Chief Secretary reviews refinery fire site, assures thorough investigation

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:22 PM

Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas has termed the fire incident at the Pachpadra refinery as “extremely unfortunate”, while underlining that a detailed inquiry will be conducted by officials to ascertain the exact cause of the blaze and the sequence of events leading to it.

Japan joins military exercise with Philippines and US

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:52 PM

Manila, April 20 (IANS) Japan has joined a large-scale drill with the Philippines and the United States, local media reported on Monday.

India-Bangladesh trade, investment and business collaborations discussed

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:52 PM

Dhaka, April 20 (IANS) An interactive session was held between the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), in Dhaka on Thursday.

Football: Recovered Musiala feels like a new arrival for Bayern ahead of key tests

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:48 PM

Berlin, April 20 (IANS) After Bayern Munich sealed their 35th national title last weekend, Vincent Kompany said the return of Jamal Musiala feels like a new arrival for the club. Ahead of Wednesday's German Cup semifinal against Leverkusen and Bayern's UEFA Champions League semifinal tie against Paris Saint-Germain on April 28 and May 6, the 23-year-old is stepping in after injuries to Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma's century guides Mumbai Indians to 199/5 against Gujarat Titans

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:41 PM

Ahmedabad, April 20 (IANS) India's T20 World Cup champion Tilak Varma smashed his maiden IPL century as Mumbai Indians (MI) posted 199/5 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Monday despite early breakthroughs by Kagiso Rabada.

US Assistant Secretary of State meets Nepal leaders

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:34 PM

Kathmandu, April 20 (IANS) US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Paul Kapur, who arrived in Kathmandu on Monday, has begun meetings with Nepal’s political and business leaders.

Genelia Deshmukh tears up as husband Riteish Deshmukh bares his heart on ‘Raja Shivaji’

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:30 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Genelia Deshmukh got emotional standing next to her husband Riteish Deshmukh at the trailer launch of the upcoming epic film ‘Raja Shivaji’. The actress and her husband attended the film’s trailer lunch in the city on Monday.