IPL 2026: Patidar’s unbeaten 93 powers RCB to record 254/5 against GT in Qualifier 1

IANS | May 26, 2026 9:44 PM

Dharamshala, May 26 (IANS) Captain Rajat Patidar produced a sensational unbeaten knock of 93 while Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya chipped in with quickfire 43s as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed to a record-breaking 254/5 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday.

Pakistan’s role as mediator between the US and Iran tied to Chinese influence: Report

IANS | May 26, 2026 9:38 PM

Tel Aviv, May 26 (IANS) Pakistan is not brokering peace between the United States and Iran from a neutral position, but from within China’s strategic orbit. While Islamabad may present itself as a mediator between Tehran and Washington amid the West Asia conflict, the strategic shadow behind its role is defined by Chinese influence, a report has highlighted.

India’s energy security and strategic diversification in Gulf seen as ‘rational policy’: Report

IANS | May 26, 2026 9:28 PM

Sofia, May 26 (IANS) As India’s footprint in the Gulf continues to expand, particularly through the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the deepening partnership highlights growing strategic convergence in a region already under strain. The engagement with the UAE extends beyond trade, intersecting intra-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) tension, the evolving Gulf security architecture, and established regional partnerships, a report has highlighted.