U'khand CM Dhami flags off Char Dham Yatra; extensive arrangements in place for devotees

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:39 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday flagged off the annual Char Dham Yatra from the Char Dham Yatra Transit Camp in Rishikesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma. The Chief Minister interacted with devotees, extended his greetings, and wished them a safe and spiritually fulfilling journey.

Dhanush-starrer 'Kara' cleared for release with a U/A certificate

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:34 PM

Chennai, April 18 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Vignesh Raja's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Kara', featuring actor Dhanush in the lead, for release with a U/A certificate.

Despite big promises, Bangladesh govt doing little to end mob culture: Report

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:20 PM

Dhaka, April 18 (IANS) Despite the big promises made by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the much-awaited end to mob culture in the country is yet to arrive, the local media in Dhaka has highlighted.

ICICI Bank Q4 net profit rises 9 pc to Rs 14,755 crore; NII up 8 pc

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:13 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) ICICI Bank on Saturday posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 14,755 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, a 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise.

Anupam Kher visits Asha Bhosle's house: I could almost hear her humming

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:12 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher visited late singer Asha Bhosle's house on Saturday to pay his tribute to the legend.

Cabinet approves 2 key railways projects for UP, Andhra with Rs 24,815 crore outlay

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved two multitracking Railways projects for Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh with a total cost of Rs 24,815 crore.

Five Baloch civilians killed, 4 disappeared at the hands of Pakistani forces: Rights group

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:09 PM

Quetta, April 18 (IANS) At least five civilians were extrajudicially killed, and four others were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, according to leading human rights organisations.

Gill is technically so good that you will never see him fall short of runs: Piyush Chawla

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former India spinner Piyush Chawla credited Shubman Gill’s composed knock for tilting Gujarat Titans’ clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders decisively, while also pointing out the AJinkya Rahane-led team’s failure to capitalise at the death as the turning point in the game.

IPL 2026: RCB atmosphere relaxed but intensity high with Kohli around, says Venkatesh Iyer

IANS | April 18, 2026 3:59 PM

Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer said the side’s dressing room remains relaxed yet intense due to the presence of Virat Kohli and players clear about their roles as they look to extend their good run in IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

HDFC Bank Q4 profit grows 8 pc; NII shows modest increase

IANS | April 18, 2026 3:57 PM

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) India's largest lender HDFC Bank on Saturday reported an 8.04 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 20,350.76 crore for the January–March quarter (Q4 FY26), compared to Rs 18,834.88 crore in the year-ago period.