'It’s a hard competition to be in; we’re in a good space,' says Head after SRH’s record chase against MI

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:43 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Travis Head credited a collective batting effort and strong partnerships after Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a record-breaking chase to defeat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium. The Australian power-hitter also acknowledged that the tournament is a tough one to compete in but the team is in ‘a good space.’

Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah get emotional as twin sons meet ‘Mami’ Sunita Ahuja for the first time since birth

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:42 AM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) An emotional and heartwarming moment unfolded as celebrity couple Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah’s twin sons finally met their “Mami” Sunita Ahuja for the very first time since their birth.

Change certain in Bengal, will perform brilliantly in other states: NDA leaders on exit polls

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) As multiple exit polls projected notable gains for the BJP in West Bengal and Assam, leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Thursday voiced confidence that “double-engine governments” would be formed in both states, while also expressing optimism about the party’s performance in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Sambhavna Seth, Avinash Dwivedi announce pregnancy via surrogacy after 10 years of marriage

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:40 AM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Actress Sambhavna Seth and her husband Avinash Dwivedi seen to be extremely elated and thrilled as they embark on a new journey of parenthood, after 10 years of marital bliss.

Cong CM debate gains momentum in Kerala as IUML signals deference to public mood

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:39 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) With exit polls hinting at the possible end of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government, the question of who will lead a prospective United Democratic Front (UDF) administration has swiftly moved to the centre of Kerala’s political discourse.

Jonty Rhodes, Du Plessis & Klaasen acquire Rotterdam franchise in ETPL

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:34 AM

Rotterdam, April 30 (IANS) Three renowned South African cricketers, Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen, have teamed up to buy the fifth franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe's first ICC-approved T20 tournament based in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

'Referee has to watch it 13 times...', Arsenal boss Arteta fumes at overturned penalty in Atletico draw

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:29 AM

Madrid, April 30 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said that decision to scrub off the penalty award for Eberechi Eze "changed the course of the game" after the Gunners were pegged back to draw 1-1 at Atletico Madrid in the first -lef of the UEFA Champions League semfinal.

Union Bank of India dismisses reports on deposit variation

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:21 AM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) State-owned Union Bank of India on Thursday dismissed recent media reports regarding variations in deposits, stating that the claims are based on an unverified letter and contain factual inaccuracies.

Delhi CM flags off Somnath Swabhiman Parv Yatra; over 1,400 devotees depart for Gujarat

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday flagged off the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv - Somnath Yatra', sending over 1,400 devotees from the national capital to the revered Somnath Temple in Gujarat. Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also present at the launch event.

PLI booster: Apple iPhone exports hit record Rs 2 lakh crore in FY26

IANS | April 30, 2026 11:06 AM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) India's iPhone exports hit a record Rs 2 lakh crore in FY26 -- the country's single largest branded export ahead of diamonds, automotive fuel, and medicines -- in the final year of the government's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for large-scale electronics manufacturing.