India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership will benefit entire world: PM Modi

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:58 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced transformation of India-Norway relationship into a Green Strategic Partnership that will be "beneficial for the entire world". Making a press statement alongside Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store following their meeting in Oslo, PM Modi also stated that Norway has decided to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.

Rising crude oil prices biggest headwind for markets, says market expert

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:57 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Rising crude oil prices have emerged as the biggest concern for financial markets, with inflation fears, higher bond yields and foreign fund outflows creating pressure on equities, a market expert said on Monday.

India, Japan discuss ways to advance people-to-people exchanges, issues of mutual interest

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:56 PM

Tokyo, May 18 (IANS) India and Japan on Monday discussed ways to advance people-to-people exchanges and other issues of mutual interest.

Real Madrid confirm captain Dani Carvajal's exit after 23-year association

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:54 PM

Madrid, May 18 (IANS) Real Madrid have officially announced that club captain Dani Carvajal will leave the Spanish giants at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year association with the club.

IPL 2026: Abishek Porel embodies fearless new generation of batters, says KL Rahul

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper‑batter KL Rahul has hailed Abishek Porel as a shining example of the fearless new generation of Indian batters, adding that he’s been impressed by his ability to hit sixes and access all parts of the ground without any fear of the situation in a game.

Saba Azad says her ‘Who’s Your Gynac?’ character is gloriously imperfect, fumbling in new season

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:42 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actress Saba Azad has shared that the upcoming 2nd season of her streaming show ‘Who’s Your Gynac?’ captures self-doubt. However, her character is still “gloriously imperfect, and still fumbling”.

IOS Sagar's visit to Sri Lanka reinforces shared commitment towards regional peace: Indian Navy

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:41 PM

Colombo, May 18 (IANS) The Indian Navy on Monday said that IOS Sagar's visit to Sri Lanka reinforces both countries' shared commitment towards regional peace, stability and collective maritime security under the vision of MAHASAGAR and the government of India’s 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

Krisha Kurup's character in Siju Wilson's medical crime thriller 'Dose' revealed

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:37 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) The makers of director Abhilash R Nair's eagerly awaited Malayalam medical crime thriller 'Dose', featuring actor Siju Wilson in the lead, have now revealed that actress Krisha Kurup plays a character called Ragitha Prakash in the film and have gone on to release her character's look in the film.

IPL 2026: Hazlewood and Bhuvi's success down to sticking to basics, says KL Rahul

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper‑batter KL Rahul has lauded the consistency of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in T20s, saying their success lies in doing the simple things right under pressure. The duo have been central to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) becoming the first team to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs.

IPL 2026: Lucky that Virat was batting out there, says Venkatesh Iyer after his unbeaten 73 vs PBKS

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:20 PM

Dharamshala, May 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer credited Virat Kohli and mentor Dinesh Karthik for helping him remain calm during his match-winning innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday.