If Parliament misses, women voters may decisively back those who committed for 2029, says Kiren Bedi

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:45 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Former IPS officer and ex-Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Kiran Bedi, on Friday said that if Parliament fails to pass the Women’s Reservation Bill, women voters may decisively support those who commit to ensuring one-third representation in the 2029 Parliament and State Assemblies. She emphasised that women are now demanding a genuine role in governance and policymaking.

Mihir Ahuja recalls watching co-star Mona Singh in ‘Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin’ as a child

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:43 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actor Mihir Ahuja has reminisced about his childhood days, fondly recalling growing up watching his co-star Mona Singh in the iconic television show Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, further calling her performance in the show as unforgettable.

Mona Singh says ‘my time has come and I am celebrating it’

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:42 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Bollywood and television star Mona Singh says she is finally getting the kind of opportunities she had always been wanting and is off late, embracing this new phase of her career with gratitude.

Indian stock markets gain in early trade amid oil relief, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:35 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Domestic equity benchmarks opened on a flat note on Friday, but gained afterwards, after relief in global oil prices and US President Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement between Israel and Lebanon.

People will not tolerate opposition to it: BJP leaders on Women’s Reservation Bill

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) BJP leaders on Friday strongly defended the Women’s Reservation Bill, asserting that opposition to the measure will not be accepted by the people.

Braga comeback shocks Betis in Europa League QF second leg

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:26 AM

Seville, April 17 (IANS) Braga produced a comeback for the ages as they responded to conceding two early goals to beat Real Betis 4-2 in the quarterfinal second-leg and 5-3 on aggregate to reach their first Europa League semi-final in 15 years.

Nafisa Ali posts image of ‘great wall’ scar from cancer surgery: I am feeling stronger

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:25 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) As she shared a health update, veteran actress Nafisa Ali shared an image of a long surgical scar across her abdomen, which she called the “great wall”.

Preity Zinta on Punjab Kings’ win against Mumbai Indians: I’m grinning ear to ear

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:18 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta, who is the co-owner of Punjab Kings (PBKS) is ecstatic as her team won the match against five-time champions Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rajkummar Rao says an independent Patralekhaa has turned ‘more sensitive & fragile’ after motherhood

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:18 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao has opened up about witnessing wife and actress Patralekhaa’s emotional transformation after motherhood

Akshay Kumar recalls struggling to pay Rs 75 as rent during his early days in Mumbai

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:17 AM

Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) In a special Mumbai-themed episode of Wheel of Fortune, Bollywood superstar and host of the show, Akshay Kumar shared his personal connection to the city, saying, “Mujhe Mumbai shahar ne bahut kuch diya hai.”