IPL 2026: Mukul’s unbeaten 54 guides LSG to thrilling three-wicket win over KKR

IANS | April 9, 2026 11:43 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Mukul Choudhary stood against all the odds and remained unbeaten at 54 off just 27 balls as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) chased down the target of 182 runs on the final ball of the match and registered a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

Billie Jean King Cup: Indonesia outplay India; Korea maintain perfect run, Thailand bounce back

IANS | April 9, 2026 11:27 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India went down to Indonesia in their third match in the Billie Jean King Cup Group I – Asia/Oceania at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi on Thursday, with the visitors clinching both singles rubbers to take an unassailable lead. Indonesia’s win keeps them firmly in the race to finish on top of the standings, while the Republic also continued their unbeaten run with a victory over New Zealand. Thailand, meanwhile, bounced back strongly with a clean sweep against Mongolia.

Kashika Kapoor undergoes physical transformation for 'Caste', gains 5-6 kgs

IANS | April 9, 2026 11:18 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Actress Kashika Kapoor underwent a massive physical transformation for the role in her forthcoming project "CASTE". She went on to gain around 5 to 6 kilos to better embody her character and its realities in the drama.

Karan Johar shares glimpse of Tokyo trip, appreciates silence and hygiene of the city

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:59 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Karan Johar, filmmaker and director, has documented his Tokyo trip through his social media handle and has appreciated the city’s silence and hygiene.

MCA unveils Stands, Gates at Wankhede Stadium to honour former cricketers Shastri, Sardesai, Solkar, Edulji

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:52 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) In a moment etched in Mumbai cricket’s history, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday inscribed the names of cricketing stalwarts, Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, recognising their contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket by naming stands and gates after them.

MP govt transfers senior IAS officers​

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:47 PM

Bhopal, April 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a major reshuffle of senior Indian Administrative Service officers, transferring commissioners and collectors across key departments and districts.​

BJP set to cross 90 seats: Assam CM​

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:43 PM

Guwahati, April 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed satisfaction over the high voter turnout in the ongoing Assembly elections, stating that the enthusiasm shown by voters, particularly among Hindu and indigenous communities, reflects a strong commitment to the democratic process. ​

MP gears up for Uniform Civil Code implementation​

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:36 PM

Bhopal, April 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated steps toward implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), aiming to advance the vision of "One Nation, One Law." ​

EAM Jaishankar meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, highlights strong progress in bilateral ties

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:24 PM

Port Louis/New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius on Thursday and conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'His contribution will be remembered': BCCI condoles passing of C.D. Gopinath

IANS | April 9, 2026 10:21 PM

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of former India cricketer C.D. Gopinath, who passed away in Chennai. He was a member of India’s first-ever Test-winning team and an early contributor to the country’s rise in international cricket.