IMF, World Bank meets to take stock of global economic shocks amid Middle East crisis

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Finance ministers and central bankers from the 191 member countries will attend the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank’s spring meetings, to be held from April 13-18 in Washington, DC, to take stock of the global economic uncertainties amid the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran and continuing uncertainties over the outcome of the peace talks.

We'll use Argentina tour as opportunity to play with different combinations: Sjoerd Marijne

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) As the Indian women’s hockey team is geared up for four-match Argentina tour, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said that the team will use this tour to as opportunity to play with different combinations against the world No. 2 side.

'I’ve scored a few tons in the format, but scoring it in Chepauk feels special': Samson on match-winning knock vs DC

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:06 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson described his match-winning century against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as very special, saying it was driven by a desire to repay the faith shown in him by the franchise after their record-breaking trade ahead of the season.

Want BJP to form govt in Bengal: People at PM Modi's Siliguri rally

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:06 PM

Siliguri, April 12 (IANS) A large crowd gathered at the venue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public gathering in Siliguri, West Bengal, on Sunday, eagerly waiting for a glimpse of the Prime Minister.

Asha Bhosle passes away at 92, last rites to be held on Monday at Shivaji Park

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:05 PM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday. The singer was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Saturday. Ashish Shelar, the Culture Minister of Maharashtra made the announcement outside the hospital. Her last rites will be held at Shivaji Park on Monday at 4:00 pm.

Shamna Kasim discloses the reason for naming her daughter Dua Jameela

IANS | April 12, 2026 1:01 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Shamna Kasim, who is better known as Poorna to her fans in the Tamil film industry, on Sunday disclosed the reason behind choosing to name her baby girl 'Dua Jameela'.

IPL 2026: 'CSK were tired of losing three games in a row', says bowling consultant Simons

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:56 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were fuelled by a "desperation" to snap a three-game losing streak and were desperate to win their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals, according to the side’s bowling consultant Eric Simons.

IPL 2026: Samson's game awareness is excellent; when he gets going, he makes it count, says Kumble

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble has hailed Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 115 against Delhi Capitals as a masterclass in technical discipline, specifically pointing to the batsman's commitment to playing straight and not with a horizontal bat as the foundation of his success.

Kishen Das: Each version of myself had to lose out on something very important for me to just be here today!

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:39 PM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Tamil actor Kishen Das, who played the lead in films like 'Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee', 'Tharunam' and 'Aaromaley', has now penned a heartfelt post of how much he had to sacrifice in life, just to get to the place he has now reached.

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for selectors': IPL chief Dhumal feels Sooravanshi has potential to become India’s youngest-ever debutant

IANS | April 12, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has heaped praise on 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that the teenager has the potential to become India’s youngest-ever international debutant. However, he clarified that he is not advocating for an immediate call-up, even as he termed the youngster a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” for selectors.