IPL 2026: Gill, Washington Sundar, Buttler smash fifties each, power GT to 210/4 against DC

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Captain Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Washington Sundar hit blazing fifties each as Gujarat Titans posted 210/4 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in match 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Yet GT could be left wondering if they could have got more runs, considering they made only 58 runs in the last six overs.

Govt cuts landing, parking charges for airlines by 25 per cent to keep airfares affordable

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:41 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday announced a 25 per cent cut in landing and parking charges for domestic airlines at the country’s airports so that airfares for passengers remain at affordable levels amid the rise in jet fuel prices in the wake of the Middle East conflict.

Pakistan's mediation bid in West Asia conflict strains ties with China: Report

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:20 PM

Beijing/Islamabad April 8 (IANS) Although China has not publicly voiced concern over Pakistan’s mediation efforts during the West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, Beijing’s diplomatic response reflected clear unease, a report said on Wednesday.

Baloch activist urges UN to review human rights situation in Balochistan

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:15 PM

Quetta, April 8 (IANS) Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) senior leader Sabiha Baloch has expressed serious human rights concerns in Pakistan's Balochistan and urged the United Nations to conduct an independent and impartial review of the human rights situation in the province, local media reported.

Billie Jean King Cup: Adkar, Yamalapalli lead India's recovery against NZ; Indonesia, Korea win

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Straight sets wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli eased Team India to victory against New Zealand in their second match of the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania fixture in New Delhi on Wednesday. The hosts bounced back hours after conceding their opener versus Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex.

Shah Rukh Khan calls Allu Arjun's first look from Raaka 'intriguing & amazing'

IANS | April 8, 2026 9:12 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) As birthday wishes pour in for Tollywood sensation Allu Arjun, Bollywood heartthrob Shah Rukh Khan also penned a special birthday post for the 'Pushpa' actor on social media.

Myanmar: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh visits INS Sandhayak in Yangon

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:57 PM

Yangon, April 8 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Wednesday joined the 'Deck Reception' onboard Indian Navy Survey Ship INS Sandhayak at Yangon, a few hours after he arrived in Myanmar to attend the inaugural ceremony of the country's new President, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, scheduled to be held in the capital, Naypyidaw, on April 10.

Tennis: Zheng Qinwen withdraws from WTA Stuttgart Open due to injury; Top four in fray

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:46 PM

Stuttgart, April 8 (IANS) China's Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from next week's WTA 500 event in Stuttgart due to injury, the tournament organisers announced on Wednesday. The main draw of the Stuttgart Open will be held from April 13 to 19 and will involve some of the world's top players.

European leaders hail Iran-US ceasefire, express EU's support for peace efforts

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:44 PM

Brussels, April 8 (IANS) European leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran while expressing the readiness of European Union (EU) to support ongoing efforts for peace in the Middle East.

Raza Murad remembers 'the one man acting institution' Dilip Kumar

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:34 PM

Mumbai, April 8 (IANS) Veteran actor Raza Murad decided to pay a heartfelt tribute to the late legendary actor Dilip Kumar through his latest social media post.