US: Pakistani man pleads guilty in human smuggling case

IANS | May 1, 2026 9:11 PM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to leading an international human smuggling network that brought migrants into the United States using sham film production companies, the Justice Department said.

Bengal BJP candidates welcome re-polling, urge EC to include more booths

IANS | May 1, 2026 9:02 PM

Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates on Friday welcomed the Election Commission's decision to conduct re-polling at 15 polling booths in two Assembly constituencies, Magrahat (Paschim) and Diamond Harbour, both in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.​

Bibiano Fernandes announces India’s squad for 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia

IANS | May 1, 2026 8:18 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India U17 men’s national team head coach Bibiano Fernandes, on Friday, named the 23-member squad for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. The Blue Colts are currently in Doha, Qatar, where they have played Qatar in two friendly matches (1-1 and 0-0) behind closed doors, and will travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 3.