BJP, Shiv Sena slam Nobel Peace Prize buzz in Pakistan for Shehbaz Sharif; draw Hitler comparison

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) As sections of Pakistani media claimed that the country’s diplomatic intervention in the Iran-US crisis merits consideration for the Nobel Peace Prize, political leaders from the BJP and Shiv Sena on Friday dismissed the idea as 'a joke.' They argued that if those accused of promoting terrorism are considered for such an honour, then even Adolf Hitler would qualify for the Nobel Prize.

EAM Jaishankar, Japanese counterpart Motegi discuss developments in West Asia

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:43 PM

Port Louis, April 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, held a telephonic conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday, discussing developments in West Asia, including international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

'Nitish model' will continue, Nishant is future: JD(U) leaders hail MP Nitish Kumar

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Senior leaders of the Janata Dal (United) on Friday strongly backed Nitish Kumar, asserting that his governance model will continue to guide the state even as he embarks on a new parliamentary role as a Rajya Sabha member.

AI to boost general trade sales revenues by 15-20 pc: Report

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help companies globally increase revenue from general trade sales channels by 15 to 20 per cent, a new report has said.

Strategic blowback: How Pakistan’s Taliban war enabled ISKP’s revival

Vicky Nanjappa | April 10, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) When Pakistan entered into a war with the Afghan Taliban, little did it realise that it was indirectly making the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) stronger. Today, the ISKP has become a stronger force, and even the recruitments have shot up considerably.

Congress will win both seats: Karnataka Home Minister on bypolls

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:19 PM

Bengaluru, April 10 (IANS) Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Friday expressed confidence that the Congress party will win the bypolls to two Assembly constituencies, asserting that there should be no doubt about the party’s victory.

Equity MF inflows hit 8-month high in March; SIP inflows hit record at Rs 32,087 crore

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:19 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Equity Mutual Funds (MFs) witnessed robust growth in March, with investments in actively managed funds rising to Rs 40,450.26 crore -- the highest since July 2025 -- compared to Rs 25,977.81 crore in February, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Friday.

Pakistani forces suffer heavy losses in ambush, drone strikes by Baloch armed group

IANS | April 10, 2026 1:02 PM

Quetta, April 10 (IANS) Pakistani forces were attacked in an ambush in Balochistan’s Turbat, where a Baloch armed group had earlier imposed a road blockade, resulting in severe casualties, local media reported.

Pakistan to host Zimbabwe for white-ball series ahead of Women’s T20 WC

IANS | April 10, 2026 12:58 PM

Lahore, April 10 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that Pakistan will face-off against Zimbabwe in a six-match white-ball series starting next month. The series will serve as a critical preparatory series for Pakistan ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5.

Commonwealth Sport delegates visit VBF in Ahmedabad to check preparation ahead of CWG 2030

IANS | April 10, 2026 12:51 PM

Ahmedabad, April 10 (IANS) Commonwealth Sport Director of Sport, Ann Louise Morgan, along with Neil Carney, Technical Consultant, visited Ahmedabad’s Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF) to take a tour of the facility and understand the workings of the centre ahead of the CWG 2030 Games.