Delhi likely to receive rain, thunderstorms on May 11-12; IMD issues yellow alert

IANS | May 9, 2026 11:17 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The national Capital is expected to witness a change in weather conditions after several days of dry and warm temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light rainfall and thunderstorms on May 11 and 12. A yellow alert has been issued for both days, warning residents about possible lightning and gusty winds.

Pulkit Samrat: Negative, positive criticism, both are welcome as long as it’s not personal

IANS | May 9, 2026 11:08 AM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Actor Pulkit Samrat understands that feedback plays a big role in an artist’s evolution and says that he welcomes both positive and negative criticism equally, as long as they remain constructive and do not turn into personal attacks.

Satya Dev-starrer Rao Bahadur's release pushed to July 3

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:58 AM

Hyderabad, May 9 (IANS) The makers of director Venkatesh Maha's upcoming psychological drama 'Rao Bahadu', featuring actor Satya Dev in the lead, has announced that the film will now release worldwide on July 3.

Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Talat Mahmood on his 28th death anniversary

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:52 AM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Veteran actor Jackie Shroff took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he remembered legendary singer Talat Mahmood on his 28th death anniversary.

Diljit Dosanjh on becoming political face of Punjab: ‘Kadey V Nhi’

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:49 AM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh has replied to a growing buzz about him becoming the political face of Punjab. He strongly dismissed the idea with a reply stating “Kadey V Nhi (Never)”, making it crystal clear that politics is not on his radar as his work is “entertainment.”

Chotrani beats Abhay in World Squash Championships opener

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:38 AM

Giza, May 9 (IANS) Indian world No. 45 Veer Chotrani defeated higher-ranked compatriot Abhay Singh in five games in the men’s opening round of the World Squash Championships here at the Palm Hills Club and PGC Golf Central Mall.

IPL 2026: ‘Exceptional’ Allen one of the best in world to pressure back on bowlers, says Green

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:35 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Finn Allen blazed an unbeaten 100 off just 47 balls to power Kolkata Knight Riders to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and Australia all-rounder Cameron Green said he was not the least bit surprised by the New Zealand opener's pyrotechnics, adding that he’s one of the best batters in the world at putting pressure back on the bowlers.

Gold surges 1.83 pc this week amid persistent tensions in Strait of Hormuz

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Gold prices rose 1.83 per cent during the week over persistent geopolitical uncertainty and volatile crude prices.

Suvinder Vicky says Raghuveer’s obsession with gold medal in ‘Glory’ defines his entire life

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:30 AM

Mumbai, May 9 (IANS) Actor Suvinder Vicky, who is gaining all the love for playing a formidable boxing coach obsessed with the Olympic gold medal in the latest series “Glory”, doesn’t see his character’s fixation as a negative trait.

IPL 2026: '18 years and it hurts; all three departments failed,' admits DC's DoC Venugopal Rao

IANS | May 9, 2026 10:21 AM

New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) For Venugopal Rao, the sense of deja vu must be as stifling as the scorching heat in the national capital. Rao, currently the director of cricket at Delhi Capitals, endured two "wooden spoon" finishes during his time as a player with the franchise from 2011-13, when it used to be called Delhi Daredevils.