Gujarat CM hails India-Netherlands pact on ambitious Kalpasar Project

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:49 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday described the technical cooperation agreement between India and the Netherlands on the Kalpasar Project as a major step towards strengthening water management and climate-resilient infrastructure, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands and his review of the Afsluitdijk Dam.

IPL 2026: We still want to show what we can do on the field as a group, says DC’s Starc

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Delhi Capitals left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc said the side remains determined to showcase its collective strength in the final stretch of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage, even as the race to the playoffs tightens.

One Indian killed and three injured in Russia in drone strike

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:40 PM

Moscow, May 17 (IANS) An Indian worker was killed, and three others suffered injuries in a drone attack in the Moscow region on Sunday, the Indian Embassy in Russia announced.

IPL 2026: RCB seal playoff berth with 23-run victory against Punjab Kings

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:40 PM

Dharamshala, May 17 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first team to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs after defeating Punjab Kings by 23 runs in a high-scoring contest at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Sunday.

Gujarat Health minister takes strict action against pharmacist accused of negligence to patients

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:33 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Sunday directed strict action against a junior pharmacist accused of negligence towards patients after reports surfaced that medicines were allegedly denied despite adequate stock being available in the state healthcare system.

75 pc of Madhur Dairy plant profits will go directly to livestock rearers: HM Amit Shah

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:28 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that 75 per cent of the profits generated by Madhur Dairy's newly inaugurated milk processing plant at Dashela village in Gandhinagar district would be transferred directly to livestock rearers after operational expenses are deducted.

IPL 2026: Vijay handed debut as DC elect to bowl first against RR, Ravi gets debut cap

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in match 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. Both DC and RR need wins, starting from Sunday’s clash, to keep their slim hopes of entering the playoffs alive.

Divya Dutta talks about her precious 'Dostana' with Sonali Bendre: She stood next to me....

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:19 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta used social media to celebrate her precious 'Dostana' with Sonali Bendre, which began at the beginning of her career.

Muslim leaders meet in Mumbai to ensure 'peaceful' Bakrid

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:11 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders, on Sunday, held a meeting with NGOs, lawyers, social activists, political party leaders and others to ensure administrative preparedness and peaceful celebrations of the upcoming 'Bakrid' festival.

Football: Loose ends remain as Bundesliga wraps up 2025-26 season

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:06 PM

Berlin (Germany), May 17 (IANS) With the 2025-26 Bundesliga season's final standings confirmed, the final puzzle pieces for German football are still missing. Freiburg, having locked up a UEFA Conference League spot for next season, are now gearing up for the 2026 Europa League final against Aston Villa, scheduled in Istanbul on May 20.