ATP Tour: Holger Rune to make comeback at Hamburg Open in May

IANS | April 9, 2026 5:14 PM

Hamburg, April 9 (IANS) Holger Rune will make his long-awaited comeback following a lengthy injury break at the Hamburg Open, an ATP 500 tournament, in May, the organisers said on Thursday. Rune, who is still on the entry list for the ATP Masters 1000 event in Rome at the start of May, will make his third appearance in Hamburg. The Dane reached the quarter-finals in 2024.

Saree-clad robot welcomes voters at Puducherry polling station

IANS | April 9, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) An elector-friendly robot, sporting a saree, welcomed visitors to the polling station for Puducherry Assembly elections on Thursday, said the ECI, while highlighting its tech initiatives for voter convenience and attracting young voters.

Lisa Ray expresses heartbreak after airstrikes hit Lebanon: My adopted second home

IANS | April 9, 2026 5:06 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray has expressed her heartbreak following airstrikes hitting Lebanon, a place she holds close to her heart as it is her “husband’s land” and her “adopted second home.

Real estate firm Signature Global clocks 20 pc fall in FY26 sale bookings

IANS | April 9, 2026 5:05 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Signature Global has reported a slowdown in company’s performance as the sales bookings fell 20 per cent to Rs 8,220 crore in FY26.

'Absolutely wrong': Husain Dalwai after Maha Cong councillor refuses to sing ‘Vande Mataram'

IANS | April 9, 2026 4:55 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) As controversy erupted over Maharashtra Congress councillor Fauzia Sheikh’s refusal to sing ‘Vande Mataram’ in Indore, Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Thursday termed the act “absolutely wrong”. He added that it is the national song and that not following it is inappropriate.

Monte Carlo Masters: Fonseca enters ATP Masters 1000 QF for the first time

IANS | April 9, 2026 4:54 PM

Monaco, April 9 (IANS) Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca has become the youngest quarterfinalist at the Monte-Carlo Masters since 18-year-olds Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet achieved the feat in 2005. He won a forehand battle with Matteo Berrettini, 10 years his senior, on Thursday.

Uttar Pradesh: Under ‘CM Yuva’ initiative, more than 10,000 innovative enterprises spring up

IANS | April 9, 2026 4:52 PM

Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a remarkable shift in the entrepreneurial journey, with thousands of youths making a conscious switch to innovation-driven start-up ecosystem, rather than getting involved in family-run businesses.

Galgotias University continues to face heavy backlash over ads after 'dog-robot' row

IANS | April 9, 2026 4:48 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Galgotias University continued to face heavy backlash on social media on Thursday, after drawing criticism over full-page advertisements in leading Indian newspapers claiming global recognition.

Shabana Azmi relives a precious childhood memory with brother & mother

IANS | April 9, 2026 4:44 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Veteran actress Shabana Azmi decided to relive a precious childhood memory with her brother Baba Azmi and mother Shaukat Azmi.

India and Sweden agree to strengthen ties in trade, defence and innovation

IANS | April 9, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India and Sweden held the eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) in New Delhi on Thursday, agreeing to strengthen cooperation in political engagements, trade and investment, defence and security, innovation, sustainability and people-to-people ties.