Trinamool indulging in electoral malpractices in Falta, 'Diamond Harbour model’ at play, repoll needed: BJP's Amit Malviya

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:40 PM

Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) BJP IT Cell chief and the party's co-incharge for West Bengal, Amit Malviya, on Wednesday alleged that the Trinamool Congress is indulging in electoral malpractices in several booths in Diamond Harbour of South 24 Parganas to win the Assembly election during the second and final phase of voting and demanded a repoll.

SLC chief Silva, executive committee members resign with immediate effect

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:31 PM

Colombo, April 29 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has resigned with immediate effect, along with the board’s executive committee. The resignations have been formally communicated to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Massive blaze engulfs 8 flats in multi-storey building in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:31 PM

Ghaziabad, April 29 (IANS) A major fire broke out in a flat inside a private residential society in the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad, gutting at least eight flats and triggering panic among residents, officials said.

Jessica Alba on turning 45: Softer, stronger, more myself than I’ve ever been

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:28 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Hollywood star Jessica Alba penned a gratitude note as she turned 45, saying that the past year was beautiful and added that this life turned out fuller than she ever could’ve dreamed.

Meenakshi Seshadri celebrates 33 years of ‘Damini’

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:22 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she marked 33 years of her superhit movie Damini.

Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ to light up screens in Japan on July 10

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:19 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Bollywood’s livewire star Ranveer Singh’s latest blockbuster “Dhurandhar” (Part 1) is all set to release in Japan on July 10 after shattering records globally.

'Yuvi paaji prepared me to win big matches for India,' says Abhishek on Yuvraj’s role in shaping his career

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Abhishek Sharma has credited former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh for playing a defining role in shaping his mindset and approach to the game, revealing how training under his childhood idol helped him prepare for high-pressure situations at the highest level.

'Trinamool miscreants hit me on head with rod': BJP polling agent in Bengal's Nadia

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:09 PM

Nadia, April 29 (IANS) Amid the ongoing second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, a polling agent was allegedly brutally assaulted at Booth No. 53 in Chapra, Nadia district, raising concerns over poll-related violence.

IPL 2026: 'It is a matter of concern when you're going into playoffs,' says Chawla on Arshdeep's bowling woes

IANS | April 29, 2026 12:01 PM

New Chandigarh, April 29 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has raised concerns over Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Arshdeep Singh's poor bowling, saying that the senior pacer's continuous failures could haunt Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the playoffs.

Pavish-starrer ‘Love Oh Love’ shoot wrapped!

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:59 AM

Chennai, April 29 (IANS) The makers of director Magesh Rajendran's upcoming romantic entertainer 'Love Oh Love', featuring actors Pavish Narayan and Naga Durga in the lead, on Wednesday announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped.