APRC Round 2: Gaurav Gill sets early pace in South India Rally 2026

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:35 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) Returning to rallying after a year’s break, India's top driver Gaurav Gill showed no sign of any rust as he put in a dominating performance to top the timesheets in the 49th South India Rally, which commenced at the Madras International Circuit here on Friday.

Trump says Hormuz open, but Iran's blockade stays

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:28 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz has been declared “completely open” for commercial shipping during a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, even as the United States signalled it would maintain a targetted naval blockade on Iran, underscoring the fragile and conditional nature of the breakthrough.

IPL 2026: Seifert replaces Allen as KKR elect to bat first against unchanged GT

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:21 PM

Ahmedabad, April 17 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and elected to bat first against Gujarat Titans in Match 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. GT are coming into their home clash after consecutive wins, while KKR are in search of their first win in the competition.