Youth and farmers in turmoil, Trinamool govt’s focus on appeasement: CM Yogi ​

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:03 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on a campaign blitz in poll-bound West Bengal on Monday, hit out at the Trinamool Congress dispensation over the plight of youth, women, and farmers in the state and called for an end to the ‘dark reign of 15 years’ under Mamata Banerjee.​

Pakistan using nuclear deterrence as cover for proxy warfare, reckless escalation

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:46 PM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) The wider international community should move beyond treating Pakistan's nuclear arsenal as a "static fact" managed discreetly by experts behind closed doors. As an instrument used for strategic leverage, Pakistan's nuclear arms possession demands political consequences, the analysts reckon.

IPL 2026: Josh Inglis to join LSG squad ahead of clash with MI: Report

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as Australian wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis is expected to join the squad ahead of their clash against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 4 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Unlike Afghan war, Pakistan has failed to get cash from US in Iran war: Report

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Pakistan could secure huge amounts of aid from the US by offering its territory as a base to oppose the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which began in December 1979, but it has not been able to get any money from during the Iran war in which it is playing the role of a peacemaker, laments an article in the Pakistani media.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch SRH vs DC, know all details

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:28 PM

Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) The 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

US-Iran talks in doubt after ship seizure

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:24 PM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) Uncertainty deepened over a fresh round of US-Iran peace talks on Monday after Washington seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, prompting Tehran to signal it may not attend negotiations planned in Pakistan.