IPL 2026: DC assistant coach Bell likens ‘Intelligent’ Rahul to Root, Pietersen; rallies behind under-fire Axar

IANS | May 16, 2026 9:01 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Ian Bell drew glowing parallels between wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and England batting greats Kevin Pietersen and Joe Root, praising the Indian batter’s relentless work ethic and intelligence in evolving as a modern T20 batter ahead of Sunday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Operation Sindoor 'entirely different' from past conflicts: CDS Anil Chauhan

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:59 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Saturday termed Operation Sindoor as "entirely different" from previous conflicts. He mentioned that the military operation required "88 hours of extreme coordination".

Report slams Pakistan govt over lack in austerity measures, leaders' costly foreign trips

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:58 PM

Colombo, May 16 (IANS) The Pakistani government’s pompous display of diplomatic prowess may help secure quick last-minute loans, but is unlikely to remain sustainable in the long run.

Keerthy Suresh: I understood how crucial strength training was!

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:49 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Keerthy Suresh on Saturday penned a post, explaining how she realised how crucial strength training was.

Bangladesh migration crisis worsens amid weak internal policies, economic hardships: Report

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:46 PM

Dhaka, May 16 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed heart-wrenching losses, including youth dying in foreign wars, bodies lost at sea, and families left in eternal grief and debt. These are not mere accidents of geography or the actions of distant traffickers but the direct and predictable result of long-standing internal failures in "economic planning, education, migration governance, and political leadership", a report mentioned.

Report exposes Pakistan's fragile and under-resourced police system

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:46 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (IANS) Pakistan's most frequently targeted security force is also the cheapest to maintain – a stark and indefensible arithmetic that reflects a system in which the personnel are consistently underpaid, under-resourced, and left exposed.

IPL 2026: ‘We can’t win competitions being this inconsistent,’ says DC assistant coach Bell

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:45 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell admitted that chronic inconsistency on their home turf has plagued their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign and that one can't win competitions with those extremes the side has displayed this season. But Bell asserted that DC is highly motivated to finish their home leg on a high note for its fans when they face the Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening.

Failure to recognise 1971 Bangladesh genocide by Pakistan undermines justice: Report

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:41 PM

Brussels, May 16 (IANS) The 1971 genocide carried out by the Pakistani military in erstwhile East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, is not merely an issue between Dhaka and Islamabad but a crucial test of the credibility of the international human rights and humanitarian law framework, a report said on Saturday.

Court praises ED's handling of Robert Vadra's money laundering case; grants him pre-arrest bail

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A Special PMLA Court on Saturday granted pre-arrest bail to businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a land deal-related money laundering case, disfavouring unnecessary curtailment of liberty of an accused who has cooperated with the investigation.

ISL 2025-26: Debutant’s late magic ensures Bengaluru FC finish season with victory

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:26 PM

Bengaluru, May 16 (IANS) Bengaluru FC signed off on their campaign in thrilling fashion, maintaining an undefeated record away from home after a gritty 2-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC. The win capped off a stellar away run for the Blues, who secured five victories and two draws from their seven matches on the road.