Rebel Wilson: Don't think I'll ever have a bikini body

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:12 AM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Hollywood star Rebel Wilson realised that she will never have a "bikini body".

'Memorable experience': PM Modi visits tea garden in Dibrugarh, lauds workers for their hardwork

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:11 AM

Dibrugarh, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his day on Wednesday in Assam’s Dibrugarh district with a visit to a tea garden, where he interacted with women workers and highlighted the global significance of Assamese tea.

Citizenship not ECI’s purview, falls under Home Ministry: AIMIM Chief on Bengal SIR

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday strongly criticised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal, insisting that citizenship verification does not fall under the Election Commission of India (ECI) but is the responsibility of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

Govt shields domestic aviation sector from jet fuel spike, airfares likely to remain stable

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:02 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said that domestic airfares are unlikely to see a sharp rise as it has cushioned the impact of a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by allowing only a partial increase for domestic airlines.

Weatherald, Neser included, Maxwell, Renshaw dropped as Australia unveil central contracts

IANS | April 1, 2026 11:01 AM

Melbourne, April 1 (IANS) Cricket Australia has unveiled a streamlined 21-player central contract list for the 2026–27 season, reflecting a clear emphasis on red-ball cricket ahead of an unusually demanding Test schedule. With 15 Tests lined up over the next year, selectors have prioritised players suited to the longer format, resulting in several high-profile exclusions.

realme 16 5G brings IP69 pro-rated durability to mid-range smartphone segment

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:57 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) For years, the smartphone industry has largely been driven by visible innovation, sleeker designs, sharper cameras, faster processors. Yet, beneath these headline features, a quieter but equally critical shift has been taking shape: durability is becoming a defining pillar of modern smartphones.

Ilaiyaraaja to score music for debut film of Sivaji Ganesan's grandson Dhaarshan

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:54 AM

Chennai, April 1 (IANS) Ace music director Ilaiyaraaja is to score music for director D D Balachandran's upcoming film 'Lenin Pandiyan', which incidentally also happens to be the debut film of Dhaarshan, a grandson of the legendary Tamil actor Sivaji Ganeshan.

Mumbai judge duped via fake customer care app; loses Rs 93,000

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:51 AM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) In a concerning case of cyber fraud, a sitting judge of a city court in Mumbai was duped of Rs 93,000 by cybercriminals who used a malicious customer care application to gain access to his banking details.

We reject US ‘pressure’ on Indian oil market, Delhi follows independent foreign policy: Russian envoy (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:34 AM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Denis Alipov, Russia’s Ambassador to India, has said that Russia firmly rejects what he described as US “pressure” in international politics, particularly concerning India’s oil market, while emphasising that New Delhi continues to pursue an independent foreign policy.

Pankaj Tripathi credits his ‘simple, sensitive’ nature to Bihar upbringing

IANS | April 1, 2026 10:33 AM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi, who celebrated Biha Diwas at the Embassy of India in Tokyo, has opened up about how his upbringing in Bihar continues to shape his personality, revealing that the simplicity, struggles, and emotional depth he carries today are deeply rooted in where he comes from.