IPL 2026: Overton deserved Player of the Match award in CSK’s win over DC, opines Jaffer

IANS | April 12, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes England seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton was more deserving of the Player of the Match award than centurion Sanju Samson in Chennai Super Kings beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs, adding that his spell was the point of difference in the five-time winners getting their first win of IPL 2026.

Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, Karan Johar & others pay heartfelt tribute to late Asha Bhosle

IANS | April 12, 2026 2:07 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The entire film fraternity is in a state of shock after learning about the demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle at the age of 92.

IPL 2026: Gaikwad needs to take more risk if he has to push scoring rate, says Jaffer

IANS | April 12, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has called on Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad to adopt a higher-risk approach with the bat, stating that his current conservative style is preventing him from pushing the scoring rate required in T20 cricket.

Fit India Sundays: Sports minister Mandaviya calls for mass participation to build a healthier, developed nation

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, today highlighted the importance of fitness in nation-building. He encouraged citizens to participate in the Fit India movement and embrace active lifestyles to help achieve a developed India. He also led the 69th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Pakistan: Markets stay shut in Rawalpindi, people's woes mount

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:56 PM

Islamabad, April 12 (IANS) People are facing series of problems, from buying edibles to daily essentials in Pakistan's Rawalpindi as the markets have remained shut at the behest of district administration, local media reported on Sunday.

Pakistan hikes electricity tariff in double whammy after fuel price rise

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has delivered a major shock to the country’s consumers with an increase in electricity tariffs by Rs 1.42 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment, citing a variation in fuel charges for February 2026.

Many people will lose shelter in Bengal if BJP comes to power: Mamata Banerjee

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:45 PM

Kolkata, April 12 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday that several people will lose their shelters if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state after the elections this month.

Global condemnation after gunmen open fire at shrine in Afghanistan

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:39 PM

Kabul, April 12 (IANS) Condemnations poured in after a gun attack occurred at a shrine in Afghanistan's Injil district, where gunmen opened fire on civilians, killing and injuring several people.

India’s innovation engine is unstoppable: Piyush Goyal as patent filings hit record high in FY26

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Declaring that 'India’s innovation engine is unstoppable,' Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday highlighted the country’s remarkable surge in patent activity, with filings touching a historic 1.43 lakh in the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp 30.2 per cent increase over the previous year.

Asha Bhosle’s son says last respects to be paid at residence in Lower Parel, followed by last rites at Shivaji Park

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:38 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle’s son Anand Bhosle has shared that the last respects will be held at her residence in Lower Parel.