JD(U) supporters put up posters urging Nitish Kumar not to leave Bihar

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:44 AM

Patna, April 10 (IANS) Amid strong indications that Nitish Kumar is set to transition to national politics by taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member, supporters of the Janata Dal (United) (JD-U) have launched an emotional appeal urging him not to leave Bihar. A poster campaign led by JD(U) worker Krishna Patel has surfaced across party offices and various locations in Patna.

President Murmu nominates Harivansh to Rajya Sabha for third term

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:44 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday nominated senior Janata Dal (United) leader Harivansh to the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term of six years, extending his tenure in the Rajya Sabha until 2032.

‘It was a day of missed chances,’ says India coach Vishal Uppal after loss to Indonesia in BJK Cup

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India’s campaign at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I suffered a setback as they fell 0-2 to Indonesia at the DLTA Complex, a result that head coach Vishal Uppal described as a “day of missed chances” despite a competitive showing from the hosts.

Shanthnu Baghyaraj on Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' leak: Let the film breathe on screen and not die on your phone!

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:35 AM

Chennai, April 10 (IANS) Actor Shanthnu Baghyaraj on Friday joined several film directors and producers in urging netizens not to share the leaked clips from actor Vijay's eagerly awaited last film, 'Jana Nayagan'.

Gavaskar lauds 'fearless prodigies' Mukul & Badoni's 'unbelievable innings' in LSG win

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) India legend Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on Lucknow Super Giants wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary and batting allrounder Ayush Badoni for their innings that proved decisive in beating Kolkata Knight Riders and hailed them as 'fearless prodigies'.

Gold, silver decline nearly 1 pc as profit booking offsets demand

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Gold and silver prices witnessed a decline of around 1 per cent on Friday on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as investors booked profits amid easing safe-haven demand.

Cameron Diaz: Everybody wants to be famous, but there is a cost to it

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:27 AM

Los Angeles, April 10 (IANS) Hollywood star Cameron Diaz has reflected on her time in Hollywood and shared her experience of fame, which she said has been "a journey".

Neha Sharma: I look worse with makeup

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:18 AM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Actress Neha Sharma made a candid confession, saying she believes she looks “worse with makeup.”

'Have no dealings': Humayun Kabir challenges Trinamool, rejects viral video

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The political controversy escalated in West Bengal on Friday after Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) President Humayun Kabir strongly rejected allegations following the release of a purported video by the Trinamool Congress, which claimed his proximity to BJP leaders and sought an Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe.

Indian rupee gains ahead of RBI deadline to unwind positions

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:10 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Indian rupee opened nearly 10 paise higher on Friday as the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) deadline for banks to unwind their arbitrage positions approached, while traders also tracked rising crude oil prices amid uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire.