IPL 2026: PBKS will be back, says coach Gonsalves as they look to regain momentum against Mumbai Indians

IANS | May 13, 2026 10:24 PM

Dharamshala, May 13 (IANS) Struggling to reignite their campaign after four successive defeats, last year's finalists, Punjab Kings Assistant Bowling Coach Trevor Gonsalves, emphasised that the team remains focused on the task at hand for their clash with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Dharamshala on Thursday.

Char Dham Yatra sets new milestone as devotees flock to Uttarakhand shrines​

IANS | May 13, 2026 10:19 PM

Dehradun, May 13 (IANS) Under the leadership of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand’s revered ‘Char Dham Yatra’ is moving towards creating a historic record this year. ​

Golf: Four Indian-origin players in a packed field at the PGA Championship

IANS | May 13, 2026 10:10 PM

Newton Square (USA), May 13 (IANS) With four golfers of Indian origin competing together in a major championship for the first time, the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club promises to be one of the most exciting major championships in recent years, not only because of the strength of the field but also due to the historic presence of the four.

Piyush Goyal meets industry associations, urges them to seize FTA opportunities

IANS | May 13, 2026 10:10 PM

New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday that he interacted with over 1,000 representatives from industry associations and urged them to seize the unprecedented opportunities emerging through India's expanding FTA network.

Gujarat records 20 pc rise in tender coconut production

IANS | May 13, 2026 10:04 PM

Gandhinagar, May 13 (IANS) Gujarat has reported a 20 per cent rise in tender coconut production over the past two years, with total annual output now estimated at around 26 crore coconuts, according to state horticulture data.​

Pakistani forces kill one civilian, forcibly disappear two in Balochistan

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:40 PM

Quetta, May 13 (IANS) At least one civilian was extrajudicially killed and two others forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Wednesday.

Sarah Taylor joins England men’s Test setup for New Zealand series

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:40 PM

London, May 13 (IANS) Former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor is set to become the first woman to work with the England senior men’s side after being appointed fielding coach for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Report flags Chinese military and intelligence support to Iran amid regional tensions

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:40 PM

Beijing/Tehran, May 13 (IANS) Chinese components, including sensors, voltage converters and semiconductors, have been identified in Iranian drones, raising concerns over the transfer of sanctioned dual technology.

Chinese education system in Tibet sparks concerns over cultural assimilation, identity erasure

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:34 PM

Washington, May 13 (IANS) China’s boarding-school system in Tibet is seen as a calculated effort towards cultural erasure and ideological control. Through imposition of the Mandarin language, indoctrination with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) thought, and separation of children from their families, Beijing is trying to shape a generation of Tibetans who may no longer think, speak, or identify as Tibetans, a report mentioned.

Bangladesh hopes BJP's triumph in West Bengal ushers in productive bilateral ties

IANS | May 13, 2026 9:34 PM

Dhaka, May 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) sweeping victory in the 2026 West Bengal legislative assembly election could not only reshape governance in eastern India but also usher in a new and more productive phase in bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh, the local media in Dhaka reported.