IPL 2026: My strength lies in hitting hard length consistently, says RCB’s Hazlewood

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:42 PM

Bengaluru, April 17 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said the key to his success in the shortest format comes from sticking to his strengths, as the defending champions prepare to face Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Football: 2025-26 edition of I-League 3 to begin on April 27

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The 2025-26 season of the I-League 3, the fourth tier of the Indian men’s football league system, will commence on April 27, with four groups being hosted in four different venues, where the clubs will play each other in a single round-robin format.

India reiterates peaceful resolution to Russia-Ukraine conflict

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov held a meeting with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday, discussing bilateral ties and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Paytm Gold extends delivery to 12,000+ pin codes ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, enables seamless conversion of digital gold to physical gold

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:21 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited), India’s full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, and a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, on Friday announced that its Paytm Gold offering has extended doorstep delivery of physical gold across more than 12,000 pin codes, enabling easy conversion of digital gold balance into 24-karat gold coins, making it easier to buy and receive gold across the country.

Sandra Bullock says Hollywood should be more open to AI

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:19 PM

Los Angeles, April 17 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock has a different take on artificial intelligence compared to the mainstream narrative. The actress believes Hollywood needs to "lean into" artificial intelligence (AI).

Pakistan’s policy uncertainty is dragging down economy

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) As deliberations on the upcoming budget gather pace, Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb’s recent engagement with trade bodies and the business community has thrown up a set of entrenched concerns that continue to weigh on economic activity, according to an editorial in the Karachi-based Business Recorder newspaper.

'China's unemployment far worse than figures show'

IANS | April 17, 2026 8:07 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) China’s latest unemployment figures have drawn renewed scrutiny, as official data point to a modest rise in joblessness, while analysts are of the view that the situation is far worse, according to a media article.