1st T20I: India and SA rekindle rivalry as crucial preparation for Women’s T20 WC begins (Preview)

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:59 PM

Durban, April 16 (IANS) The upcoming T20I series between South Africa and India carries significance well beyond a routine bilateral contest, serving as crucial preparation for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. The fixture also rekindles memories of their last major encounter at the DY Patil Stadium during the 2025 ODI World Cup, where the Women in Blue emerged victorious, extending South Africa’s run of near-misses in global finals.

Steven Spielberg reveals what could keep Hollywood away from slipping into oblivion

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:58 PM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) The three-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg has shared ideas to ensure the longevity of cinema. The filmmaker recently premiered a new trailer of ‘Disclosure Day’ at CinemaCon.

PIB Fact Check flags fake AI video of FM Sitharaman promoting investment scheme

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The government’s fact-checking arm PIB Fact Check on Thursday debunked a viral video that falsely shows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing a high-return investment scheme, warning citizens against falling for such misinformation.

Loan fraud case: Delhi court sends Anil Ambani’s former aides to five-day ED custody

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday sent two former senior officials of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group — Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna — to five days’ Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged bank loan fraud case.

Pak forces impersonate as Baloch fighters, harass people in Balochistan: Report

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:51 PM

Quetta, April 16 (IANS) Armed men allegedly linked to Pakistani forces are impersonating as Baloch pro-independence fighters and harassing people in parts of Kharan district in Pakistan's Balochistan province, local residents have claimed.

TN Cyber Crime Wing cracks 'Jana Nayagan' leak case; key accused arrested

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:46 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) The State Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police on Thursday announced that it had cracked the case pertaining to the leaking of actor Vijay's last film 'Jana Nayagan' on the Internet and said that it had arrested three more people in connection with the case.

Bengal will turn from ‘crime capital’ to ‘cultural capital’ after BJP comes to power: CM Yogi ​

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:46 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Thursday that from the current status of the “national crime capital”, West Bengal will be reformed and converted into the “national cultural capital” if the BJP comes to power in the state following the forthcoming elections.

Imtiaz Ali shares insight into finer details of Diljit Dosanjh-starrer ‘Main Vapas Aaunga’

Akshay Acharya | April 16, 2026 5:43 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali has shed light on the finer details of his upcoming film ‘Main Vapas Aaunga’. The filmmaker spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, which stars Diljit Dosanjh in the lead.

Reyneke's 'raw power' makes her a rare find, her off-spin adds different dynamic to Proteas, says Wolvaardt

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:35 PM

Durban, April 16 (IANS) South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt on Thursday hailed the ‘raw power’ of young batting all-rounder Kayla Reyneke, describing her as a rare talent who could provide the X-factor in the Proteas' middle-order ahead of the five-match T20I series against India starting on Friday.

Lashkar co-founder Amir Hamza suffers bullet injuries in Lahore attack

IANS | April 16, 2026 5:33 PM

Lahore, April 16 (IANS) Amir Hamza, one of the founding members of Pakistani terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has suffered bullet injuries after unknown motorcyclists opened fire on his car at Hamdard Chowk, near the Peko Road Pindi Stop in Kot Lakhpat area in Lahore on Thursday, local media reported.