IPL 2026: Still believe that David Miller took the right call for not taking single against GT, says Badani

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:09 PM

Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has thrown his weight behind David Miller after the batter refused a single in the closing stages of the game against the Gujarat Titans, saying that the veteran left-handed batter took the right call for not taking a single on the penultimate ball despite it ending in a one-run defeat.

‘The Hunger Games’ actor Josh Hutcherson opens up on backlash after he said he isn’t Taylor Swift fan

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:08 PM

Los Angeles, April 20 (IANS) Hollywood actor Josh Hutcherson, who is known for his work in ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise, has spoken up on the online backlash he received last year for not being a Taylor Swift fan.

Azerbaijanis throng Indian food festival in Baku

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:08 PM

Baku, April 20 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan successfully organised a grand Indian Food Festival at its premises in Baku which received an encouraging response from the locals community and leaders.

Youth and farmers in turmoil, Trinamool govt’s focus on appeasement: CM Yogi ​

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:03 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on a campaign blitz in poll-bound West Bengal on Monday, hit out at the Trinamool Congress dispensation over the plight of youth, women, and farmers in the state and called for an end to the ‘dark reign of 15 years’ under Mamata Banerjee.​

Bhagyashree calls playing Jijau in Raja Shivaji her 'Golden Moment'

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:55 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashree will soon be seen essaying the role of Jijau in Riteish Deshmukh's period drama "Raja Shivaji".

Tennis: Sabalenka stays clear at No. 1, Rybakina, Kostyuk make moves in WTA Rankings

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka continues to dominate the WTA Rankings, extending her stay at World No. 1 despite skipping the Stuttgart Open, while Elena Rybakina strengthened her position in second with another title-winning run.

Pakistan using nuclear deterrence as cover for proxy warfare, reckless escalation

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:46 PM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) The wider international community should move beyond treating Pakistan's nuclear arsenal as a "static fact" managed discreetly by experts behind closed doors. As an instrument used for strategic leverage, Pakistan's nuclear arms possession demands political consequences, the analysts reckon.

Vandalism of Jesus statue: Netanyahu left 'stunned' and 'saddened', orders criminal probe

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:46 PM

Jerusalem, April 20 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday condemned "in the strongest terms" the incident involving an Israeli soldier damaging a Jesus Christ statue in Lebanon, saying that he was left "stunned and saddened" after learning about the episode.

PCB hands SL all-rounder Dasun Shanaka a one-year ban on participation in PSL

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:43 PM

Karachi, April 20 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Sri Lanka seam-bowling all-rounder Dasun Shanaka from participating in the next edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), citing breach of contractual obligations.

IPL 2026: Josh Inglis to join LSG squad ahead of clash with MI: Report

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as Australian wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis is expected to join the squad ahead of their clash against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 4 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.