Decoding BJP’s Bengal triumph: Strategies that delivered

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:51 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The emphatic victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal, breaching what was long considered the political fortress of Mamata Banerjee, is being interpreted by analysts and political experts as the outcome of a deeply structured, multi-layered campaign that combined grassroots mobilisation, cultural outreach, organisational discipline, and narrative-building at scale.

ISSF World Cup Shotgun: Ganemat Sekhon is best placed to qualify for the final after 75 targets

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:47 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) India’s Ganemat Sekhon shot 70 out of 75 targets to finish Day one just one point outside the top eight places in the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) World Cup Shotgun, which got underway on Monday at the Asanov Shooting Club in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

'Historic day': PM Modi thanks voters for showing trust in BJP

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Thanking voters in all five states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the joy of victory visible among BJP workers was memorable and described it as a historic day as the party took pole position in three Assemblies.

Farah Khan's Mussoorie getaway is all about 'kabhi dhoop, kabhi hailstorm'

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:37 PM

Mumbai, May 04 (IANS) Director and choreographer Farah Khan has taken off for some downtime in Mussoorie.

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya unwell, Rohit comes in for MI as Surya elects to bowl v LSG

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:36 PM

Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) With skipper Hardik Pandya sitting out because of back spasm, the Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

PM Modi, HM Shah hail hat-trick mandate in Assam; promise to speed up state's transformation

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed the resounding victory for the BJP in Assam, describing the hat-trick mandate for the party as the affirmation of people’s faith and trust in the double-engine government under Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Blockx storms into Top 40, Fils returns to Top 20 in latest ATP Rankings after Madrid Open shake-up

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The latest ATP Rankings have witnessed significant movement following an action-packed clay swing, with Alexander Blockx emerging as the biggest riser after a breakthrough campaign at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Three killed, 14 injured in Pakistan's strikes in Afghanistan's Kunar: Taliban

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:06 PM

Kabul, May 4 (IANS) Three people were killed and 14 others injured during Pakistan army's fresh strikes on Dangam district in Afghanistan's Kunar province, the Taliban regime said on Monday.

Milind Soman swims from Europe to Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:05 PM

Mumbai, May 04 (IANS) Actor and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman continues to set new benchmarks even at 60.

IPL 2026: We play every match to win, but relaxed mode is over, says Munaf Patel

IANS | May 4, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel stressed that while every game is played with the intent to win, the side has moved past its ‘relaxed mode’ and is now firmly focused on maintaining the winning momentum if they are to enter the IPL 2026 playoffs.