IPL 2026: RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma visit Tirumala temple ahead of CSK clash

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:36 PM

Tirupati, April 4 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar, along with wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma, offered prayers at the sacred Tirumala temple on Saturday ahead of the team's next match against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.

New labour codes allow certain workers to claim gratuity after one year

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The new labour codes have changed gratuity rules, allowing certain eligible employees to claim gratuity after one year of continuous service, cut down from the erstwhile rule of five-year period.

India tightens watch on GLP-1 drugs amid safety and misuse concerns

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) India’s drug regulators are stepping up oversight of fast-growing weight-loss and diabetes therapies, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists, amid rising demand and the anticipated entry of cheaper generic versions into the domestic market.

Mumbai's Stasya Pandya clinches dual Team medals at Delhi Horse Show 2026

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Rising equestrian talent Stasya Pandya from Mumbai delivered an outstanding performance at the Delhi Horse Show 2026, securing two team medals in the prestigious Young Champion category.

Karisma Kapoor on Raj Kapoor: He was also the showman of our family

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:08 PM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor has spoken candidly about her legendary grandfather Raj Kapoor, whom she called the “showman” of their family and went on to reveal why she never got scolded by him.

Artemis II astronauts send stunning Earth images from near the moon

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis II astronauts sent stunning images of Earth as they approached closer toward the moon.

‘Why are you asking me?’: Kohli responds to 'overseas player' tag with humour

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:01 PM

Bengaluru, April 4 (IANS) Virat Kohli has reacted to social media chatter calling him an “overseas player” for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, taking it in a light-hearted manner during a fun interaction with content creator Mr. Nags in a video shared by the franchise on Saturday.

Pakistani forces killed another Baloch student in Balochistan: Rights group

IANS | April 4, 2026 11:52 AM

Quetta, April 4 (IANS) Another Baloch student was extrajudicially killed in Balochistan by Pakistan forces, according to a leading human rights organisation.

Ravi Kishan on his bond with UP CM Yogi Adityanath: Want him to tease me

Durga Chakravarty | April 4, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Ravi Kishan has opened up about his warm and playful camaraderie with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, saying he deeply cherishes moments when the leader teases him, adding that if the actor-politician’s presence can bring a smile to the CM’s face, he considers it his greatest reward.

Shehnaaz Gill joins Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred for cross-cultural song ‘Bezaf’

IANS | April 4, 2026 11:42 AM

Mumbai, April 4 (IANS) Actress-singer Shehnaaz Gill has teamed up with Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred for a vibrant cross-cultural track titled ‘Bezaf’, blending Indian and Moroccan musical influences in a unique cross-cultural collaboration.