Fit India Sundays on Cycle celebrates World Health Day; Over 800 participants take part in various game zones

IANS | April 5, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The importance of staying fit holistically was upheld in the greatest of ways during the 68th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle here at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool Complex. Besides the regular 5km cycling ride, over 800 participants took part in myriad fitness zones, specially laid out across the complex, two days prior to World Health Day.

GT will rue lost opportunities when playoff race heats up: Steyn

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) After Gujarat Titans' narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals in a final-over thriller, former South African pacer Dale Steyn believes that when the playoffs race heats up, GT would look back at this game and regret missed opportunities.

Will continue to harness immense potential of India's maritime sector: PM Modi on National Maritime Day

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India's maritime heritage and invaluable contribution on National Maritime Day and reaffirmed commitment to further strengthen the sector.

BJP, Cong slam Pak Defence Minister's 'Kolkata as potential target' remark

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress on Sunday lashed out at Pakistan after its Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India that in case of any future conflict between the neighbouring countries, the rogue nation will strike West Bengal's capital Kolkata. Asif had also accused India of planning a "false flag operation" against Pakistan.

Vishal wishes friends, fans on Easter; says irrespective of difference in caste, creed, religion, we are all one!

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:44 PM

Chennai, April 5 (IANS) Greeting his friends and fans on the occasion of Easter, actor Vishal on Sunday said that irrespective of difference in caste, creed or religion, we are all one.

'Promoting road safety through IPL will be a big victory for India': Helmet Man Raghavendra Kumar

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Raghavendra Kumar, popularly known as the Helmet Man of India, has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to leverage the massive reach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to promote road safety awareness across the country, stating that cricket remains the most powerful medium to influence public behaviour.

HM Amit Shah's roadshow draws huge crowd as NDA ramps up final campaign push in Kerala

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:05 PM

Kozhikode, April 5 (IANS) With nearly days left for Kerala to head to the polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a high-energy roadshow in Beypore Assembly constituency, signalling an aggressive final push by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA to expand its footprint in the state.

Another India-flagged tanker Green Asha crosses Strait of Hormuz amid tensions

IANS | April 5, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) An India-flagged vessel, Green Asha, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the ninth Indian tanker to transit the crucial maritime corridor since the onset of the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Yogi Babu's character in Arjun Das-starrer 'Con City' revealed

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:51 PM

Chennai, April 5 (IANS) The makers of director Harish Durairaj's eagerly awaited comedy family entertainer, featuring actors Arjun Das and Anna Ben in the lead, on Sunday revealed the character played by actor Yogi Babu in their film.

ECI reshuffles Officers-in-Charge of several police stations in Kolkata

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:50 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has transferred the Officers-in-Charge (OCs) of several police stations in Kolkata, said an official on Sunday.