Love word ‘Sambandh’, this is what people need today: Iceland's Frostadottir lauds PM Modi's remarks in Oslo

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:10 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Spotlighting the unique language connection between India and Iceland, Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir on Tuesday expressed her fondness for the word “Sambandh”, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extensively used in his interaction with the Nordic leaders during the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo.

IPL 2026: I haven’t been good enough, says Pooran on criticism over LSG’s flop show this season

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:01 PM

Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran offered an honest assessment of both his own struggles and LSG’s disappointing IPL 2026 season, admitting that neither he nor the franchise had managed to find consistency in a difficult campaign.

Rhea Chakraborty takes a break from social media: Missing myself a little

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:57 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actress Rhea Chakraborty has decided to take a break from social media.

‘Never back down, PV’: Sindhu shares Virat Kohli’s message, says ‘advice taken’

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:51 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Indian badminton star PV Sindhu shared an emotional tribute to Virat Kohli after the two sporting greats met at the recent RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

‘This is just the beginning’: LSG owner Goenka hails Prince Yadav after maiden India call-up

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:46 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka praised young fast bowler Prince Yadav after the pacer earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan.

PM Modi invites Danish pension funds to increase their investments in India

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:42 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a meeting with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen in Oslo, during which he invited Danish pension funds to increase their investments in India.

'Will govt stop us from holding press conference on road': Akhilesh's swipe at UP CM over namaz ban in public

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:29 PM

Lucknow, May 19 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a jab at the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for opposing 'namaz' on public roads, saying "will the government stop us from holding press conference on road".

Russia to consider NATO’s strengthening nuclear potential in its military planning: Minister

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:29 PM

Moscow, May 19 (IANS) Russia will take the strengthening of NATO's overall nuclear potential into account in its military planning, the country's Deputy Foreign Minister said on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Shami, Markram miss as LSG asked to bat by Jaiswal-led RR

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:25 PM

Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and elected to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their penultimate game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday.

Vivek Dahiya on doing 'Superhero Istreewala': Playing someone with superpowers felt exciting

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:25 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Television actor Vivek Dahiya will be seen in a completely fresh avatar in "Superhero Istreewala". He will be seen playing Jai in his next, a simple ironing-shop worker dealing with financial hardships and family pressures, while still keeping his faith and humanity intact.