India and South Korea bolster Special Strategic Partnership, cooperation across various sectors

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:51 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, discussing ways to further expand cooperation in trade, financial services, shipbuilding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), energy, semiconductors, critical and emerging technologies, defence and security, as well as people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

MCA launches Champions Trophy 2026 as T20 Mumbai League build-up

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:47 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday inaugurated the MCA Champions Trophy 2026 at the MCA BKC Ground, marking the beginning of an important preparatory tournament ahead of the much-awaited T20 Mumbai League 2026.

Online LPG cylinder bookings increased to 99 pc amid geo-political crisis: Govt

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) LPG supply continues to be affected by the prevailing geopolitical situation, the government said on Monday, adding that supply of LPG to domestic households has been prioritised, as online LPG cylinder bookings increased to 99 per cent on industry basis.

Pakistan: Industrial chemicals, livestock waste pushing Karachi's coastal system towards crisis

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:42 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) Unchecked dumping of industrial chemicals and livestock waste into the sea is pushing coastal ecosystem of Pakistan's Karachi city towards a crisis, with marine life and fishing community facing serious consequences, local media reported citing information from the Coastal Media Centre.

As West Bengal gears up for a heated poll battle, close call likely in several seats

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi/Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) As the campaign trail turns hotter under a blazing sun, West Bengal prepares for a two-phase Assembly election on April 23 and 29, where political rivals battle for territorial victory in feet – if not inches – rather than miles, setting the stage for an even more volatile contest than the last one.

Women’s Reservation Bill 2026: Explaining its importance, parties' intent and ‘politicking’

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) The introduction of three key bills in the special sitting of Parliament – Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026, Delimitation Bill 2026 and Union Territories (Amendment) Bill could have set in motion - one of India’s most consequential electoral reforms since Independence but the amendment failed to fetch two-thirds majority and eventually fell through in the House, stalling all three of them in one stroke.

'It feels truly special': Sachin Tendulkar reflects on Laureus honour

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has described holding the Laureus Trophy he received in 2020 as a truly special feeling, underlining how years of hard work, ups and downs, and perseverance made the recognition even more meaningful.

Zeenat Aman questions if marijuana cast her 'memory of shooting ‘Dum Maro Dum’ in sublime haze’

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:34 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, who is dubbed as the Queen of Instagram, has shared an anecdote from her iconic song ‘Dum Maro Dum’.

Rakesh Bedi reveals he did not get a single penny for Deepti Naval & Farooq Sheikh's ‘Saath-Saath’

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:21 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi, who is presently basking in the success of the 'Dhurandhar' franchise, was visited by director and choreographer Farah Khan at his Mumbai residence for her YouTube channel.

ISL 2025-26: Chennaiyin FC eye third win of season against relegation-threatened Mohammedan SC

IANS | April 20, 2026 5:19 PM

Chennai, April 20 (IANS) Chennaiyin FC aim to earn their third win of the season and move closer to safety as they host relegation-threatened Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League 2026 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday. This encounter offers the Marina Machans a chance to secure their first Indian Super League win against the Kolkata team, which has yet to win a match this season.