Women’s T20 WC: Injury rules Laura Delany out as Ireland add teenager Alice Tector

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:44 PM

Dublin, May 27 (IANS) Ireland have suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as experienced all-rounder Laura Delany has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury, with 18-year-old Alice Tector drafted into the squad as Delany’s replacement for both the World Cup and the upcoming tri-series involving the West Indies and Pakistan.

'People judge governments by performance': Padma Shri awardee lauds PM Modi's 12-year tenure, India's rise globally

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:41 PM

Saharanpur, May 27 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee Bharat Bhushan on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for what he described as visible transformation across sectors during the completion of 12 years of the Modi government, saying development, cultural revival and India's growing stature on the global stage reflected the leadership of the Prime Minister.

Vikrant Massey gets emotional about playing Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Wo mera sab kuch hain

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:35 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) The National Award-winning actor, Vikrant Massey, is gearing up to play spiritual leader, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, in the forthcoming drama, "White".

No discrepancy by ECI or grounds of objection: Muslim leaders welcome SC verdict on SIR

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:29 PM

Lucknow, May 27 (IANS) Islamic religious scholars on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court judgment on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying no one should now have any objection to the electoral process.

Nihal Sarin qualifies for Esports World Cup 2026 chess event

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:23 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, representing S8UL Esports, has officially qualified for the Chess main event at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 through the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) 2025-2026 Leaderboard. He joined teammate Aravindh Chithambaram as one of the only two Indian players to qualify for the prestigious tournament so far.

PM Modi to chair NDA Chief Ministers' Council meeting on June 10

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will hold a meeting of its Chief Ministers' Council in the national capital on June 10 under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking 12 years of the BJP-led government at the Centre.

India's continues to strengthen ties with Caribbean countries via high-level engagements

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:21 PM

Port of Spain, May 27 (IANS) India has supported the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries since decolonisation and the early phase of nation-building in the region. The relationship was further strengthened during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago last year, which marked the 180th anniversary of the arrival of indentured Indian immigrants in 1845, a report has stated.

Women’s T20 WC: Injury rules Laura Delany out as Ireland add teenager Alice Tector

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:18 PM

Dublin, May 27 (IANS) Ireland have suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as experienced all-rounder Laura Delany has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury, with 18-year-old Alice Tector drafted into the squad as Delany’s replacement for both the World Cup and the upcoming tri-series involving the West Indies and Pakistan.

'SRH have more match-winners than RR,' says Kumble ahead of eliminator

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hold a clear edge over Rajasthan Royals in Wednesday’s IPL 2026 Eliminator, saying Hyderabad possesses greater depth and more match-winners across departments.

Harry Styles responds after his tour stage set-up is branded ‘worst of all time’

IANS | May 27, 2026 5:09 PM

Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Harry Styles has come out in defense of the controversial staging for his Together, Together tour after some fans branded the design “offensive”.