US indicts Chinese executives, major container firms over alleged global shipping price-fixing conspiracy

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The United States Department of Justice has indicted seven Chinese executives and four of the world’s largest shipping container manufacturing companies for allegedly conspiring to restrict output and fix prices of standard shipping containers during the Covid-19 pandemic, a move authorities said inflated global prices and disrupted supply chains.

NCW takes suo motu cognisance of Twisha Sharma death, seeks impartial probe

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of media reports surrounding the suspicious death of 33-year-old Twisha Sharma, a resident of Noida, in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

IPL 2026: Can see Sooryavanshi breaking Gayle’s record and making history, says Kumble

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Rajasthan Royals’ opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi is on the cusp of making history in IPL 2026, saying the teenager can break Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes hit by a batter in a single season of the competition.

MP Police ask family to take Twisha’s body, citing AIIMS advisory on minus 80 degree-preservation

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:09 PM

Bhopal, May 20 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Police on Wednesday urged the family of Twisha Sharma to take custody of her mortal remains from AIIMS Bhopal after the institute said the body requires minus 80 degrees Celsius storage to prevent decomposition -- a facility the hospital does not have.

'He has four or five levels to unlock': Rayudu on Jurel’s batting potential

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Dhruv Jurel possesses extraordinary potential but still has 'four or five levels to unlock' in his batting after the wicketkeeper-batter's unbeaten knock helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) secure a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026.

Yo Yo Honey Singh reveals he made beats for ‘Payal’ in 2007, used in 2024

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:03 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Popular rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh on Wednesday revealed that he made the beats for his song “Payal” featuring Nora Fatehi in 2007 and then used them in 2024.

Between the cheers and the silence: The uneasy wait for Dhoni's final goodbye

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) MS Dhoni walked into another Chennai night carrying the same aura he always has. The noise rose instantly, the yellow flags fluttered louder, and thousands inside Chepauk stood up, hoping to witness something memorable once again. Not just a cameo, not merely a few runs, but perhaps one final moment with the man who has defined Chennai Super Kings for nearly two decades.

Parole jumper convicted in murder case arrested after 24 years in UP

IANS | May 20, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has apprehended a life convict in a murder case who had been absconding for nearly 24 years after jumping parole granted by the Delhi High Court in 2002.

Two killed, several injured as heavy rainfall wreak havoc in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | May 20, 2026 1:53 PM

Islamabad, May 20 (IANS) At least two people were killed, and 11 others were injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed parts of the province, local media reported on Wednesday.

Orry gets irritated as ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’ contestants arrive late, says ‘punctuality has died’

IANS | May 20, 2026 1:52 PM

Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Social media personality Orry appeared visibly irritated after several contestants of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’ allegedly arrived late for an early morning call time.