Sneh Rana vows to return with 'more bang' after T20 WC omission; shifts focus to iconic Lord’s Test

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:35 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Seasoned off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana has reacted with her characteristic demeanour after being omitted from India’s squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup, saying that she will aim to return with ‘more bang’ and has shifted her immediate focus to giving her best in the historic one-off Test against England at Lord's.

Mindset is the same as before – become World Cup champion again, says Kranti Gaud

Niharika Raina | May 3, 2026 10:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India pacer Kranti Gaud has asserted that the national team will head into the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a singular, familiar objective: of becoming champions once again. India are yet to win a Women’s T20 World Cup but go into the mega event, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England, as current ODI World Cup champions.

Ukrainian forces attack radiation monitoring lab of nuclear power plant

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:30 PM

Moscow, May 3 (IANS) The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's external radiation monitoring laboratory was attacked by Ukrainian forces with a drone, media reported on Sunday.

Thousands evacuate as volcano erupts in Philippines

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:30 PM

Manila, May 3 (IANS) Thousands of people are being evacuated from the area south of Manila after the Mayon Volcano erupted on Sunday, the Philippines government news agency reported.

Israel to procure new squadrons of F-35 and F15IA: Defence Ministry

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:26 PM

Jerusalem, May 3 (IANS) Israel's Ministry of Defence (IMOD) plan to simultaneously acquire two new fighter squadrons: a fourth F-35 squadron from Lockheed Martin, and a second F-15IA squadron from Boeing, was approved by the Ministerial Committee on Procurement, the Ministry said on Sunday.

Saira Bano recalls being mesmerised by Hema Malini's beauty

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:16 PM

Mumbai, May 03 (IANS) Yesteryear beauty Saira Bano was recently visited by Hema Malini at her residence.

Madrid Open: Sinner crushes Zverev to script historic fifth straight Masters 1000 title

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:16 PM

Madrid, May 3 (IANS) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance to defeat Alexander Zverev and clinch the men’s singles title at the Mutua Madrid Open, creating history with a fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 triumph.

Asian Boxing U17 C'ships 2026: Indian Girls dominate day 1 with five convincing wins

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:12 PM

Tashkent, May 3 (IANS) India’s U-17 girls’ boxers delivered a dominant start to their campaign at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026, registering five impressive victories on Day 1 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

EC appoints counting observers ahead of vote count in Bengal

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:03 PM

Kolkata, May 3 (IANS) A day before the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly polls, the Election Commission has appointed a large number of counting observers to ensure the smooth conduct of the process.

'I am taking personal guarantee of her safety': WFI chief Sanjay Singh on Vinesh Phogat allegations

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:02 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh firmly addressed concerns raised by Vinesh Phogat over safety and fairness, assuring that the federation is taking full responsibility while ruling out any last-minute changes to the tournament venue.