'Look forward to strengthening India-Sweden friendship': PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:00 PM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson for receiving him at the airport and stated that he looks forward to strengthening friendship between the two nations.

Satheeshan unveils 20-member UDF cabinet, balancing act marks Kerala ministry formation

IANS | May 17, 2026 6:51 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Sunday announced the composition of the new 20-member UDF Council of Ministers, bringing an end to days of intense negotiations and internal discussions over representation, regional balance and alliance interests ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony.

Eddie Murphy's daughter reveals one piece of advice she values from her father

IANS | May 17, 2026 6:43 PM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Comedian-actor Eddie Murphy’s daughter Bella Murphy isn't shy to ask for some advice from her father. The 24-year-old daughter of Eddie Murphy stars in ‘Roommates’ an Adam Sandler-produced comedy featuring Sadie Sandler and Chloe East as Devon and Celeste, respectively, two college freshman roommates who loathe each other.

Italian Open: Andreeva-Shnaider clinch doubles title

IANS | May 17, 2026 6:35 PM

Rome, May 17 (IANS) Russian pair Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider underlined their growing dominance on the women’s doubles circuit by capturing the Italian Open title with an emphatic straight-sets victory here on Sunday. The duo defeated seventh seeds Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 6-3, 6-3 in a one-sided final that lasted just 69 minutes at the Foro Italico.

Glen Powell thinks people are worried about him

IANS | May 17, 2026 6:23 PM

Los Angeles, May 17 (IANS) Hollywood actor Glen Powell has shared some concerns that people generally walk up to him with. The actor thinks people are "worried" about how hard he works.