IPL 2026: We couldn't build pressure with the ball, says CSK skipper Gaikwad after PBKS defeat

IANS | April 4, 2026 12:01 AM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) Ruturaj Gaikwad felt Chennai Super Kings had put up a strong total on a surface that offered assistance to bowlers, but admitted their inability to build sustained pressure with the ball proved costly in the end as they suffered their second defeat in a row against Punjab Kings by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

IPL 2026: Skipper Iyer’s fifty, Arya’s opening blitz guide PBKS to second victory

IANS | April 3, 2026 11:48 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) Priyansh Arya’s opening blitz of 39 off 11 balls and skipper Shreyas Iyer’s fifty propelled Punjab Kings to their second victory in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, beating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

Surat industries get breather as Centre slashes duty on petro raw materials

IANS | April 3, 2026 11:45 PM

Surat, April 3 (IANS) The Central government has reduced the basic customs duty on more than 40 key petrochemical raw materials to zero for a period of three months, a move expected to ease cost pressures on Surat’s textile and plastics industries amid rising global input prices.

ISL 2025-26: Second-half turnaround helps Punjab edge Mohammedan

IANS | April 3, 2026 11:38 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Punjab FC came from behind with two quick goals early in the second half to defeat Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-1 in the Indian Super League 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. The victory saw Punjab FC climb to fifth in the standings with 11 points, while Mohammedan remain pointless at the bottom. The Shers captain, Dani Ramírez, was named the Player of the Match.

KITG 2026: Karnataka emerge overall champions, Chhattisgarh finishes ninth as Games end

IANS | April 3, 2026 11:28 PM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), April 3 (IANS) Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold, along with 8 silver and 7 bronze medals, as the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 concluded in Raipur on Friday.

IPL 2026: If Cameron Green is not going to bowl, KKR should bring in another specialist batter, says Sunil Gavaskar

IANS | April 3, 2026 10:55 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Cameron Green's unavailability to bowl for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) because of workload management imposed by Cricket Australia is blowing up into a big controversy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with many former India players commenting on this issue.

Tremors felt across Delhi-NCR, parts of North India after 5.9 quake in Afghanistan (Ld)

IANS | April 3, 2026 10:30 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties.

Sharon Stone reveals the name of best kisser in Hollywood

IANS | April 3, 2026 10:27 PM

Los Angeles, April 3 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has revealed the name of the actor with whom she shared the best on-screen kiss.

IPL 2026: Ayush Mhatre’s 73, late cameo by Dube guide CSK to 209/5 vs PBKS

IANS | April 3, 2026 10:09 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) Youngster Ayush Mhatre played a sensational knock of 73 off 43 deliveries while Sarfaraz Khan (32 off 12) and Shivam Dube (45 off 27*) played late cameos to guide Chennai Super Kings to 209/5 in 20 overs against Punjab Kings in the seventh match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

Women entrepreneurs boost local cuisine under Umeed initiative in Jammu

IANS | April 3, 2026 10:08 PM

Jammu, April 3 (IANS) In the heart of Jammu, where tradition and culture are deeply woven into everyday life, a quiet culinary revival is taking shape—led by determined women and rooted in heritage.