IPL 2026: Tilak Verma’s ton, Ashwani’s four-fer power MI to 99-run win over GT

IANS | April 20, 2026 11:32 PM

Ahmedabad, April 20 (IANS) Fast bowler Ashwani Kumar took four wickets after Titak Varma slammed an unbeaten century as the Mumbai Indians registered a dominant 99-run win in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. The big win gave a big boost to the Mumbai Indians' Net Run Rate as the five-time champions moved to seventh spot in the points table.

Kejriwal behaving like 'urban terrorist', alleges Parvesh Verma

IANS | April 20, 2026 11:29 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Monday accused AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of behaving like an 'urban terrorist' following the Delhi High Court’s decision to dismiss his plea seeking the recusal of a judge in the excise policy case.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin three-day Germany visit from April 21

IANS | April 20, 2026 11:19 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake an official three-day visit to Germany from April 21 to 23, 2026, aimed at further strengthening the strategic defence partnership between India and Germany and expanding bilateral cooperation.

Delhi CM accuses TMC of switching off streetlights during Kolkata roadshow, warns of security lapse

IANS | April 20, 2026 11:11 PM

Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) In a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday accused West Bengal authorities of deliberately switching off streetlights in a locality during her roadshow in Kolkata to hinder her campaign and endanger thousands of people who had gathered to support BJP candidates.

ISL 2025-26: Clinical Punjab FC cruise past Inter Kashi

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:52 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Samir Zeljković, Effiong Nsungusi Jr, and Bede Osuji scored a goal each as Punjab FC produced a clinical performance to defeat Inter Kashi 3-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Monday.

IPL 2026: Tilak Varma equals record for fastest hundred for MI with 45-ball masterclass vs GT

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:33 PM

Ahmedabad, April 20 (IANS) Tilak Varma etched his name into the record books by equalling the fastest century ever scored for the Mumbai Indians (MI), reaching his hundred in just 45 balls during Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Rajasthan Chief Secretary reviews refinery fire site, assures thorough investigation

IANS | April 20, 2026 10:22 PM

Jaipur, April 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas has termed the fire incident at the Pachpadra refinery as “extremely unfortunate”, while underlining that a detailed inquiry will be conducted by officials to ascertain the exact cause of the blaze and the sequence of events leading to it.

Japan joins military exercise with Philippines and US

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:52 PM

Manila, April 20 (IANS) Japan has joined a large-scale drill with the Philippines and the United States, local media reported on Monday.

India-Bangladesh trade, investment and business collaborations discussed

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:52 PM

Dhaka, April 20 (IANS) An interactive session was held between the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), in Dhaka on Thursday.

Football: Recovered Musiala feels like a new arrival for Bayern ahead of key tests

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:48 PM

Berlin, April 20 (IANS) After Bayern Munich sealed their 35th national title last weekend, Vincent Kompany said the return of Jamal Musiala feels like a new arrival for the club. Ahead of Wednesday's German Cup semifinal against Leverkusen and Bayern's UEFA Champions League semifinal tie against Paris Saint-Germain on April 28 and May 6, the 23-year-old is stepping in after injuries to Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl.