‘One of the best feelings I’ve ever had’: Arteta on Arsenal’s Premier League triumph

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:36 PM

London, May 21 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described the club’s Premier League triumph as one of the best feelings of his life after the Gunners secured their first league title in 22 years. Arsenal were officially confirmed champions after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth, leaving City four points behind the North London side with only one game remaining in the season.

Japan rejects China and Russia's 'remilitarisation' claims, terms it 'unfounded'

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:32 PM

Tokyo, May 21 (IANS) A senior Japanese official has rejected the criticism of China and Russia over their claims of Japan's "remilitarisation" on Thursday, terming it "entirely unfounded," local media reported.

IPL 2026: Gurjapneet, Short included as CSK elect to bowl first against GT; Prasidh returns

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:23 PM

Ahmedabad, May 21 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have handed opportunities to Gurjapneet Singh and Matthew Short as captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 66 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Govindobhog rice features in PM Modi's gifts to FAO chief, paddy farmers hopeful of sales boost

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:17 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during meeting with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director-General (DG) Qu Dongyu in Italy, presented India's finest grains along with millet bars, highlighting the country's rich agricultural diversity and traditional food heritage.

FIFA WC 2026: Neuer reverses retirement decision as Germany names provisional squad

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:13 PM

Berlin, May 21 (IANS) Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has come out of his international football retirement as Germany announced their provisional 26-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 to be played in Mexico, America, and Canada from June 11.

R. Madhavan stands firm, greets a sea of people in ‘G.D.N.’ poster

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:10 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actor R. Madhavan, who received a lot of positive response to his work in the blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, unveiled the new poster of his upcoming biopic ‘G.D.N.’ on Thursday. The poster shows his character greeting a sea of people as he stands with humility.

As PM Modi receives FAO's highest honour, farmers hail his agricultural vision

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:05 PM

Pune, May 21 (IANS) The felicitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) with its highest honour 'Agricola Medal' during his visit to Italy, has been hailed by farmers as a "proud and memorable moment" for the entire farming community.

IPL 2026: Don’t tag Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the next Sachin Tendulkar, says Dinesh Karthik

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has cautioned against burdening teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with comparisons to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, stressing that the youngster’s challenges will be unique.

Bigg Boss 17 fame Soniya Bansal on Radha Rani look at Cannes: Wanted it to reflect my Indian roots

IANS | May 21, 2026 7:03 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) Actor Soniya Bansal, known for her stint on "Bigg Boss 17", garnered a lot of eyeballs with her debut at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

IPL 2026: RCB fans made me who I am today, adopted me as son of their own land, says Dinesh Karthik

IANS | May 21, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik said the franchise’s supporters had embraced him like one of their own, adding that the bond with the franchise’s fan base played a critical part in shaping his journey.