Bengal: Exit polls show tight contest, BJP slightly ahead

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:30 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) Majority of the exit polls conducted by reported agencies on the two-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal have predicted a neck-and-neck battle between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, but are hinting at the possibility of the end of the 15-year-long Mamata Banerjee-led regime and the beginning of saffron rule in the state.

IPL 2026: Loved batting with Rickelton - amazing innings, says MI Jacks of his opening partner

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:27 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) After a refreshing break, Will Jacks returned with a bang, spearheading a massive total of 243 for the Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 in what he described as a "batting paradise."

Raashii Khanna speaks up on the pursuit of her 'Lukkhe' character

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:16 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actress Raashii Khanna, who essays the role of Gurbani in the upcoming streaming series 'Lukkhe', has said that for her, the character was about finding the perfect balance between vulnerability and grit.

Poll of Polls: BJP projected to win Assam, dislodge Trinamool in Bengal; LDF to lose in Kerala

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:10 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A string of exit polls on Wednesday predicted robust performance for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) -- with many projecting it to unseat the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal, a tough contest in Tamil Nadu and a jolt to the Left regime in Kerala.

IFL 2025-26: Real Kashmir, Gokulam Kerala face off in key relegation encounter

IANS | April 29, 2026 10:06 PM

Hyderabad, April 29 (IANS) Real Kashmir FC will take on Gokulam Kerala FC in a relegation-stage clash in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad on Thursday. Real Kashmir enter this contest with a clear psychological edge, having secured a 6-2 victory against Gokulam in their previous meeting. That result underlined the Snow Leopards’ ability to impose themselves both structurally and in attacking phases.

VHP chief calls for judicial restraint after split verdict on madrasa probe

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:54 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad President and Senior Advocate Alok Kumar has raised serious concerns regarding recent observations made by Justice Atul Sreedharan of the Allahabad High Court, calling for judicial restraint to maintain institutional balance.

IPL 2026: Rickelton’s century and cameos by Jacks and Pandya help MI post 243/5 vs SRH

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:53 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Ryan Rickelton’s century and his opening partnership with Will Jacks powered Mumbai Indians to 243/5 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Nana Patekar shells major fitness goals at 76 as he performs 15 tricep dips

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:48 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Not just in acting, Nana Patekar can give any of his young contemporaries a run for their money when it comes to fitness as well.

Overambitious, limited broker Pakistan acted as an active saboteur: Report

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:39 PM

Athens, April 29 (IANS) The United States continues to depend on Islamabad for mediation in conflict with Iran despite categorising Pakistan as high risk alongside other conflict-ridden countries, including Afghanistan, Somalia, and Yemen.

Matrize projections signal major breakthrough for BJP in Bengal, commanding lead in Assam

IANS | April 29, 2026 9:33 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Matrize exit polls indicate significant gains for the BJP in West Bengal and Assam assembly elections. The survey predicts a strong showing for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the West Bengal Assembly polls. The party is expected to secure 146–161 seats. It will get a vote share of 42.5 per cent, says the pollster Matrize.