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.

Aniz drops his latest single '210' featuring Nikkesha

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:24 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Emerging musician Aniz Gupta has treated the music lovers with his latest single "210".

PM Modi meets Dutch royals, holds talks on boosting India-Netherlands ties across key sectors

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:23 PM

The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stated that he exchanged perspectives on boosting India-Netherlands friendship across key sectors during his meeting with the Netherlands King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima at the Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague.

Iran to soon unveil mechanism to manage Strait of Hormuz: Senior lawmaker

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:05 PM

Tehran, May 16 (IANS) A "professional mechanism" will soon be unveiled by Iran to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route, a senior Iranian lawmaker said Saturday.

China's 'inward-facing' naval diplomacy reflects CCP's weakening grip on cadres, public

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:00 PM

Abuja, May 16 (IANS) China's shift toward more “inward-facing” naval diplomacy reflects broader signs of strain within the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) authority. By prioritising domestic port visits and reducing its presence in international waters, Beijing appears to be reassuring both its cadres and the citizens, yet the approach exposes more vulnerabilities than it conceals, a report stated this week.

IPL 2026: Dropped catches, dip in catching efficiency - fielding issues raise huge alarms

Niharika Raina | May 16, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) On the eve of taking on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the social media accounts of Rajasthan Royals (RR) posted an interesting 20-second clip of its fielders taking catches at practice with both hands and Ravi Bishnoi completing a grab with his right hand.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin to hold key meetings in Bhubaneswar and Puri

IANS | May 16, 2026 7:46 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin is set to undertake a significant two-day organisational visit to Odisha beginning May 17.