MeitY forms tech-policy panel to guide AI governance group

IANS | April 18, 2026 8:18 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Saturday said that it has constituted a Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC) to provide specialised technical and policy inputs for India’s emerging artificial intelligence governance framework.

Japan, Australia sign contract to jointly deliver three frigates

IANS | April 18, 2026 8:05 PM

Melbourne, April 18 (IANS) Japan and Australia on Saturday said that they have signed the contracts to jointly deliver three of the 11 ships for the Australian Navy. These ships are based on the upgraded Mogami-class frigate of Japan, as reported by a Japanese news outlet.

IPL 2026: 'Feels good to be in comfortable setup,' says Travis Head on SRH environment

IANS | April 18, 2026 8:03 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Opener Travis Head has said that feeling settled within a franchise environment has played a key role in his performances, as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) clash with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.

IPL 2026: Rahul, Stubbs, Miller power DC to tense six-wicket win over RCB

IANS | April 18, 2026 7:56 PM

Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) David Miller clobbered two massive sixes in a final-over heist as Delhi Capitals broke their two-game losing streak in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a tense six-wicket victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

HDFC Bank NRC to decide on CEO reappointment, board backs Keki Mistry

IANS | April 18, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) HDFC Bank on Saturday said the process for re-appointing its Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan will be taken up ‘in due course’, with the bank’s nomination and remuneration committee (NRC) currently seized of the matter.

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan welcomes baby boy ‘Azlan’

IANS | April 18, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Afghanistan’s star spinner Rashid Khan celebrated a special moment off the field by sharing the news of his son’s birth in an emotional social media post, introducing the newborn as Aslan. The announcement featured a tender photograph and a wooden plaque that read, “Hello World, My Name is Azlan Khan,” adding a warm, personal touch.