Olympian Mane shares early lead with Soni and Shah at IGPL South Africa

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:26 PM

Johannesburg, April 16 (IANS) Olympian Udayan Mane, searching for his maiden win at the IGPL Invitational South Africa, got off to a flying bogey free start as he was tied for the lead with two others at 7-under 65 at the end of the first day. The trio were one clear off the field, but there was a big bunch snapping at their heels as six others were within two shots of them.

Sara Ali Khan provides a glimpse into her time in the mountains

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:20 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Sara Ali Khan loves to take some time off from work and go on solo trips to places full of natural beauty and peace.

Cong backs women's quota but opposes delimitation link, questions Centre's intent

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday initiated the debate from the Opposition's side in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the women's reservation and delimitation-related Bills, stating that while his party supports reservation for women, it strongly opposes linking the measure with delimitation.

Sayantani Ghosh calls her ‘Jagadhatri’ character, a reflection of her values

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:20 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actress Sayantani Ghosh, who essays the role of Maya Deshmukh in the television show ‘Jagadhatri’, has said that her character in the show is a reflection of herself.

Gujarat Titans boost fan connect with star-studded player meet in Ahmedabad

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:12 PM

Ahmedabad, April 16 (IANS) Gujarat Titans brought fans closer to the team with a community-driven engagement in Ahmedabad, featuring star players Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips and Kagiso Rabada, who interacted with supporters during the on-ground event.

Denied renomination, Trinamool MLA from Bengal’s Murshidabad quits party

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:06 PM

Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) Veteran and three-time Trinamool Congress legislator from Jalangi Assembly constituency in minority-dominated Murshidabad district in West Bengal, Abdur Razzak, on Thursday announced the decision to quit the party out of grievance of not being renominated this time.

IPL 2026: Communication and execution are RCB’s real strength, says Hazlewood

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood credited precise execution and clear communication within the bowling unit for their dominant performance against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, highlighting how the team adapted to unfamiliar home conditions.

India shines at US Open Pickleball as Arjun-Aditya bag gold, Thakkar-Sheth take silver

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:03 PM

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Indian duo Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh clinched the gold medal in the Men’s Doubles 5.0 category at the US Open Pickleball Championship 2026, continuing their impressive run on the international stage.

Akshaya Tritiya: Indian households have 11-16 per cent of all the gold ever mined

IANS | April 16, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Indian households have between 11–16 per cent of all the gold ever mined above ground, more than the combined national reserves of the United States, Germany, Italy and Russia, a report said on Thursday, ahead of Akshaya Tritiya on April 19.

Vignesh Shivan on 'Jana Nayagan' leak: This is a pain that can be as severe as the pain of death!

IANS | April 16, 2026 1:51 PM

Chennai, April 16 (IANS) Extending his whole-hearted support to H Vinoth, the director of Vijay's last film 'Jana Nayagan', director Vignesh Shivan pointed out that the pain caused by the film being leaked online would have be felt most by the director and that it would be a pain that could be as severe as the pain of death.