India, Sweden to continue fight against terrorism and its backers: PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:50 PM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson for the support India received from Sweden following the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last year, saying that "both the countries will continue to fight against terrorism in all its forms as well as its supporters".

IPL 2026: Rahul, Porel, Ashutosh help DC hunt down 194, beat RR by five wickets

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:47 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul top-scored with a composed 56 off 42 balls as Delhi Capitals sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday. The win has lifted DC from eighth to seventh place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 standings, as they signed off from their home fixtures in IPL 2026 on a high.

US may need wartime footing to counter China: Former Defence Secy

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:46 PM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) Former US Defence Secretary Robert Gates warned on Sunday that the United States may need to shift toward a wartime-style defence production model to counter China's growing military power and replenish critical weapons stockpiles depleted by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

IPL 2026: It's frustrating, but there's still hope, says PBKS's James Hopes after RCB defeat

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:40 PM

Dharamshala, May 17 (IANS) A sixth successive defeat after six wins and one abandoned match has left Punjab Kings in a dire situation in the Indian Premier League as they go through a terrible run of defeats, but Fast bowling coach James Hopes said there's still hope and they need to turn it around in their last match.

PM Modi’s dream 'Kalpasar Project' moves closer to reality after key Dutch cooperation

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:33 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) The renewed engagement between India and the Netherlands on the Kalpasar project is being seen as a significant development for Gujarat’s long-term water security, with implications for irrigation capacity, renewable energy generation and regional connectivity if the large-scale infrastructure plan is eventually implemented.

India go down to Malaysia but qualify for QF in Sepak Takraw World Cup

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:15 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 17 (IANS) The Indian men's team went down to hosts Malaysia in a Group C match but topped the Men's Quadrant and still managed to qualify for the quarterfinals of the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup being played in the Malaysian capital on Sunday.

J&K: NCW's 'Shakti Samvaad' program strengthens co-ordination among women commissions

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:07 PM

Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) organised a two-day long 'Shakti Samvaad' program in the city during the weekend, which saw participation of Chairpersons, members and member secretaries of State Women Commissions.

PM Modi receives Sweden's 'Royal Order of Polar Star'; marks 31st global honour

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:47 PM

Gothenburg, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the 'Royal Order of Polar Star' Commander Grand Cross, an international honour from Sweden, on Sunday, during his official visit to the Nordic country.

IUML to get five berths in VD Satheesan-led UDF government

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:21 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government under Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Monday, Ministers-designate from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) expressed confidence in the incoming administration and said they were prepared to shoulder responsibilities in the new government.

Hockey: India U18 men and women go down to Australia in the second match of series

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:18 PM

Bhopal, May 17 (IANS) It was a challenging day for the hosts as both the Indian U18 men’s and women's hockey teams suffered defeats against Australia U18 in their respective second matches at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) Central SAI Centre in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday.