IPL 2026: Ngidi comes in as DC elect to bat against CSK, Akeal, Gurjapneet included

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A fit-again Lungi Ngidi has returned for Delhi Capitals as captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bat first against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. A win for either of the two teams will brighten their chances of staying alive in the race for the playoffs.

Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in elections: I am glad we fought in our own little way

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:06 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Director Vivek Agnihotri, who is known for ‘The Kashmir Files’, ‘The Tashkent Files’, ‘The Bengal Files’ and others, has reacted to the election defeat of Mamata Banerjee in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections.

IPL 2026: Mental fatigue, a big reason in Bumrah's struggle this season, says Shastri

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former India captain and coach, Ravi Shastri, has raised serious concerns over the country's top pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attributing it as much to mental fatigue as physical strain, while urging the Mumbai Indians to manage their premier pacer carefully ahead of a packed international calendar.

Pooja Hegde reveals she predicted Vijay's election win: Dreams turning into reality

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:01 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Congratulatory messages have not stopped pouring in ever since TVK chief Vijay Thalapathy's impressive win in the recently held Tamil Nadu Assembly Election.

'Harry Kane is like fine wine improving with age': Bayern coach Kompany

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:00 PM

Munich, May 5 (IANS) Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany believes that Harry Kane has taken his game to another level since joining the German giants, ahead of their UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Allianz Arena on Thursday.

Press freedom in Pakistan facing tough phase due to harassment, online campaigns

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:56 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) Press freedom in Pakistan is going through a tough phase as lawfare, enforced disappearances, online campaigns, harassment, and harsh financial tactics are being used against those trying to express opinions that are considered unfavourable to the power wielders, a recent report has stated.

Premier League: A dream start cut short, says Chelsea's Derry after a scary head injury on debut

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:51 PM

London, May 5 (IANS) Winger Jesse Derry has reassured fans following a concerning on-field collision during his first full Premier League start for Chelsea, which resulted in the teenager being taken to hospital for treatment.

Taraji P. Henson slams celebs attending Met Gala 2026

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:33 PM

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) Hollywood actress Taraji P. Henson is not pleased with the stars who attended this year’s Met Gala. The actress joined social media influencer Meredith Lynch in criticizing the stars at the event.

Darren Aronofsky to be feted at Locarno Film Festival

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:27 PM

Los Angeles, May 5 (IANS) Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky is set to be conferred at the upcoming edition of the Locarno Film Festival. He will be feted with the festival’s Honorary Leopard Award.

Raymond Limited’s Q4 profit slumps 99 pc on one-time loss

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:25 PM

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Raymond Limited on Tuesday reported a sharp decline in its fourth-quarter consolidated net profit, impacted by a one-time exceptional loss.