Firhad Hakim slams BJP's 'fake politics', defends Trinamool's development model

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:28 PM

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Friday mounted a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that electoral politics has shifted from ideological contest to "fake narratives, social media misinformation and agency pressure", while strongly defending his Trinamool Congress government's development record and governance model.

Udayan Mane lands an ace in round of 64 to lead by 6 in IGPL South Africa

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:20 PM

Johannesburg, April 17 (IANS) Udayan Mane, who shot a flawless 7-under 65 on the first day, went one better on the second as he added an 8-under 64 that included a hole-in-one in the second round at the IGPL Invitational South Africa.

DMK leads charge against delimitation bill, warns Centre of political fallout in TN

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:13 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Friday led a strong political offensive against the Centre’s proposed delimitation exercise, calling it a "defining moment" in Tamil Nadu’s political history and warning of serious consequences if the legislation is pushed through the Parliament.

Half of country's population is waiting for historic decision: MoS Anupriya Patel on Women's Reservation Bill

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, on Friday backed the Women's Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, asserting that the country's women are closely watching the House proceedings and expecting a historic decision.

SLB’s ‘Love & War’ starring Ranbir, Alia, Vicky to finally release on Jan 21

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:05 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) The upcoming period drama ‘Love & War’ directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali is set to arrive in cinemas during India’s Republic Day weekend. The film will bow in theatres on Thursday, January 21, 2027.

IPL 2026: 'Prabhsimran has been a key reason behind consistent run-scoring,' says PBKS coach Bahutule

IANS | April 17, 2026 2:03 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule heaped praise on Prabhsimran Singh for his sensational batting efforts and said the wicketkeeper-batter has been a key reason behind team's consistent run-scoring over the past couple of years.

Crisil Ltd clocks over 3 pc sequential decline in Q4 profit

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:50 PM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Crisil Limited on Friday reported a sequential decline in its financial performance for the March quarter (Q4 FY26), with both revenue and net profit slipping compared to the previous quarter.

'Make attractive fuel option': Govt panel favours scrapping excise duty on CNG

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A high-level government committee, supported by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), has recommended removing excise duty on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to lower prices and promote consumption of the green fuel to meet India's target of achieving a 15 per cent share of natural gas in the fuel mix by 2030.

ICC reveals schedule of inaugural Women's T20I Challenge Trophy

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the schedule of the inaugural Women's T20I Challenge Trophy, which will be held in Rwanda. The tournament will start on April 19 and will run till May 2.

Lack of funds hinder free treatment of cancer patients in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | April 17, 2026 1:44 PM

Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) Free treatment of cancer patients at three major medical teaching institutions of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been hampered due to lack of funds, local media reported on Friday, citing officials.