Unlike Afghan war, Pakistan has failed to get cash from US in Iran war: Report

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Pakistan could secure huge amounts of aid from the US by offering its territory as a base to oppose the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which began in December 1979, but it has not been able to get any money from during the Iran war in which it is playing the role of a peacemaker, laments an article in the Pakistani media.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch SRH vs DC, know all details

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:28 PM

Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) The 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

US-Iran talks in doubt after ship seizure

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:24 PM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) Uncertainty deepened over a fresh round of US-Iran peace talks on Monday after Washington seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, prompting Tehran to signal it may not attend negotiations planned in Pakistan.

Sanjay Dutt says Riteish Deshmukh never scolded him on ‘Raja Shivaji’ sets

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:22 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is set to essay the role of Afzal Khan in the upcoming film ‘Raja Shivaji’, has heaped praise on the film’s director, and his friend Riteish Deshmukh.

IPL 2026: PBKS will be bloody hard team to beat if we do things near our best, says Ponting

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:19 PM

New Chandigarh, April 20 (IANS) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting believes his side’s current form and collective mindset make them one of the toughest teams to overcome in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, asserting that sticking close to their best standards will keep them firmly ahead of the competition.

Oil prices surge after US seizes Iran ship

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:19 PM

Washington, April 20 (IANS) Global oil prices surged sharply on Monday after the United States seized an Iranian cargo ship, raising fears of escalation and clouding prospects of a peace deal between Washington and Tehran.

Nani attends the pooja ceremony for Vijay Deverakonda & Shouryuv’s next

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:09 PM

Hyderabad, April 20 (IANS) Actor Vijay Deverakonda has joined forces with 'Hi Nanna' director Shouryuv for his next tentatively titled "VDxShouryuv".

Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran battles a rare illness, admitted to ICU in New Delhi

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran is in a critical condition at a hospital in New Delhi after being diagnosed with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder.

ISSF Junior World Cup: 10m Air Rifle and Air Pistol medals on offer on opening day

IANS | April 20, 2026 6:01 PM

Cairo, April 20 (IANS) The junior shooters will make their season debut, competing for two medals in the 10m Air Rifle Women and 10m Air Pistol Men events as the first day of the ISSF Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun begins at the Egypt International Olympic City.

CBI arrests two top RCom executives in Rs 19,694 crore bank fraud case

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two senior executives of Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications (RCom), D. Vishwanath and Anil Kalya, in connection with the Rs 19,694 crore bank fraud case registered against the company, according to an agency statement on Monday.