IPL 2026: I think you'll start seeing things turn around, says KKR’s Raghuvanshi

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:58 PM

Ahmedabad, April 17 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has expressed confidence that the team’s fortunes will improve as the season progresses, stressing hard work, basics, and execution for getting their first win of IPL 2026 against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

APRC Round 2: Gaurav Gill sets early pace in South India Rally 2026

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:35 PM

Chennai, April 17 (IANS) Returning to rallying after a year’s break, India's top driver Gaurav Gill showed no sign of any rust as he put in a dominating performance to top the timesheets in the 49th South India Rally, which commenced at the Madras International Circuit here on Friday.

Trump says Hormuz open, but Iran's blockade stays

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:28 PM

Washington, April 17 (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz has been declared “completely open” for commercial shipping during a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, even as the United States signalled it would maintain a targetted naval blockade on Iran, underscoring the fragile and conditional nature of the breakthrough.