Nation is like a large ship, we sail or sink together: NSA Doval engages Muslim community leaders

IANS | April 24, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, held a significant meeting with the Muslim community recently, during which he emphasised that many youths from the community have been recruited into the Indian Army and Paramilitary forces over the last 12 years. He pointed out that India is like a large ship, and citizens are all sailors and "we sail or sink together."

IPL 2026: 'Mumbai Indians have certainly missed Rohit Sharma,' says Aakash Chopra

IANS | April 24, 2026 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed to the absence of veteran opener Rohit Sharma as a key reason behind the struggles of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, following their heavy 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

India, US make progress on key issues in bilateral trade talks

IANS | April 24, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) India and the United States have made progress on key matters such as market access, non-tariff measures, technical barriers to trade, customs and trade facilitation, investment promotion, economic security alignment and digital trade in the latest round of negotiations held in Washington to finalise the details of the interim trade agreement between the two countries, the Commerce & Industry Ministry said on Friday.

Road to 2027 World Cup: Samson's red-hot form puts Pant’s ODI spot under serious threat

Chetan Sharma | April 24, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Sanju Samson’s stunning form in the white-ball games has once again sparked a major selection debate in Indian cricket. After impressive performances during the T20 World Cup earlier this year, the stylish wicketkeeper-batter has carried that momentum into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, forcing fans and experts alike to ask one big question — should he now replace Rishabh Pant in India’s ODI setup?