‘Bridgerton’ adds new cast members for season 5

IANS | April 8, 2026 10:01 PM

Los Angeles, April 8 (IANS) The fan-favourite streaming series ‘Bridgerton’ has added three new cast members. The Shonda Rhimes-produced period drama’s upcoming 5th season, which will center around the love story of Francesca Bridgerton (played by Hannah Dodd) and Michaela Stirling (played by Masali Baduza), including the role of Lord Marcus Anderson’s (played by Daniel Francis) adult son.

Samikssha Bhatnagar on playing Siddhi Maa in 'Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj': It touched my soul

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:58 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Actress Samikssha Bhatnagar has been roped in to play a crucial role in the much-anticipated biopic "Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj". She will be seen as Siddhi Maa in her next.

IPL 2026: Injury-free Katik Tyagi ready to take 'responsibility' for KKR

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:54 PM

Kolkata, April 8 (IANS) Kartik Tyagi is ready to take on the responsibility for Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of their important match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Injuries to key bowlers have placed the 25-year-old in a situation in which the team is hoping for him to shoulder the burden of carrying the bowling unit.

​ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur FC face Mumbai City FC in a top-of-the-table clash

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:44 PM

Jamshedpur, April 8 (IANS) The top two contenders for the title, Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC, will clash on Thursday as the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025–26 season resumes with a defining encounter involving teams at the top of the table at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur.

IPL 2026: Gill, Washington Sundar, Buttler smash fifties each, power GT to 210/4 against DC

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Captain Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Washington Sundar hit blazing fifties each as Gujarat Titans posted 210/4 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in match 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Yet GT could be left wondering if they could have got more runs, considering they made only 58 runs in the last six overs.

Govt cuts landing, parking charges for airlines by 25 per cent to keep airfares affordable

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:41 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent cut in landing and parking charges for domestic airlines at the country’s airports so that airfares for passengers remain at affordable levels amid the rise in jet fuel prices in the wake of the Middle East conflict.

Pakistan's mediation bid in West Asia conflict strains ties with China: Report

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:20 PM

Beijing/Islamabad April 8 (IANS) Although China has not publicly voiced concern over Pakistan’s mediation efforts during the West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, Beijing’s diplomatic response reflected clear unease, a report said on Wednesday.

Baloch activist urges UN to review human rights situation in Balochistan

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:15 PM

Quetta, April 8 (IANS) Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) senior leader Sabiha Baloch has expressed serious human rights concerns in Pakistan's Balochistan and urged the United Nations to conduct an independent and impartial review of the human rights situation in the province, local media reported.

Billie Jean King Cup: Adkar, Yamalapalli lead India's recovery against NZ; Indonesia, Korea win

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Straight sets wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli eased Team India to victory against New Zealand in their second match of the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania fixture in New Delhi on Wednesday. The hosts bounced back hours after conceding their opener versus Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex.

Shah Rukh Khan calls Allu Arjun's first look from Raaka 'intriguing & amazing'

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:12 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) As birthday wishes pour in for Tollywood sensation Allu Arjun, Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan also penned a special birthday post for the 'Pushpa' actor on social media.