Calcutta HC rejects Trinamool plea against ECI directive on central staff for counting duty

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:57 PM

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition filed by the Trinamool Congress challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) directive to appoint Central government and Central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) employees as counting supervisors and assistants for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Rugby Premier League: Franchises finalise squads at Draft & Auction as women’s franchises make historic debut

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:55 PM

Hyderabad, April 30 (IANS) Sumit Kumar Roy led the Indian men signings for Hyderabad Heroes at 3.75 lakh, while Shikha Yadav tops Indian buys for Delhi Redz at 2.4 lakh in the inaugural women’s auction for Rugby Premier League's Season 2, conducted in Hyderabad on Thursday.

A teary-eyed Hema Malini remembers Dharmendra: Don't know how I am going to cope up

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:46 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Hema Malini got all emotional as she remembered late Dharmendra while paying tribute to the 'He-Man' of Bollywood.

Premier League: Title race heats up as Arsenal face Fulham test

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:43 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) Arsenal have a chance to put more pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race when they play Fulham on Saturday. But coach Mikel Arteta has a tough job managing his squad because of matches in both the league and Europe.

Bengal: EC to monitor situation to prevent post-poll violence​

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:27 PM

Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) The Election Commission has directed the office of the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to monitor the situation in West Bengal to prevent post-poll violence.​

Bangladesh Bar body cancels 42 nominations over alleged Awami League links​

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:21 PM

Dhaka, April 30 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has rejected the nomination papers of 42 lawyers out of 90 candidates for its election next month, on grounds of alleged links to the Awami League, local media reported on Thursday.​

ISL 2025-26: Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa eye first place in high-stakes showdown

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:15 PM

Jamshedpur, April 30 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC will host FC Goa in a high-stakes Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 encounter at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Friday.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli questions umpires after Holder's catch call ended Patidar’s stay

IANS | April 30, 2026 10:02 PM

Ahmedabad, April 30 (IANS) A dramatic moment unfolded at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as Virat Kohli found himself at the centre of attention during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Known for his passion and intensity on the field, Kohli was seen questioning the fourth umpire following a controversial catch taken by Jason Holder to dismiss skipper Rajat Patidar.

PGTI CEO Johl meets the principal secretary to CM to discuss golf potential in Chhattisgarh

IANS | April 30, 2026 9:51 PM

Raipur, April 30 (IANS) Amandeep Johl, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), met Subodh Kumar Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, to discuss opportunities for the development and promotion of golf in the state.

Harshvardhan Rane gains 12 kgs in 6 months for 'Force 3'

IANS | April 30, 2026 9:51 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Actor Harshvardhan Rane is leaving no stone unturned for his upcoming action entertainer, "Force 3".