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PCB opens talks with Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation for Jeddah stadium

The UAE has three established Test venues -- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah -- and between 2010 and 2019, it regularly hosted Pakistan's home Tests and other international fixtures

PCB opens talks with Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation for Jeddah stadium
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

IPL 2026: MI pacer Ashwani credits focus on yorker after four-fer vs GT

After Tilak Varma's 101 off 45 balls powered MI to 199 for 5, Ashwani, playing his first game of the season, returned figures of four for 24 as the visitors bowled out GT on 100 in 15.5 overs

IPL 2026: MI pacer Ashwani credits focus on yorker after four-fer vs GT
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:30 PM IST

IPL 2026: GT coach Hayden rues batting collapse in 99-run loss vs MI

From being 44/3 in 5.5 overs, MI hammered 73 runs in the last four overs to post a challenging 199/5 on Monday. In reply, GT were bundled out for 100

IPL 2026: GT coach Hayden rues batting collapse in 99-run loss vs MI
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

IPL 2026: MI skipper Hardik Pandya praises Tilak for stepping up in style

Tilak played a stunning knock of an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls. After being 19 off 22, he got an earful from his skipper during the second strategic time-out, and things changed rapidly from there

IPL 2026: MI skipper Hardik Pandya praises Tilak for stepping up in style
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 6:29 PM IST

US starts tariff refunds; Indian exporters need to engage with buyers: GTRI

The Global Trade Research Initiative said that the engagement will be important as the refunded payments go only to US importers, and exporters have no legal right to claim them

US starts tariff refunds; Indian exporters need to engage with buyers: GTRI
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

BJP to provide 100k jobs to youths each yr in infiltrator-free Bengal: Shah

Shah also promised an 'infiltrator-free Bengal' once the BJP is voted to power in the state

BJP to provide 100k jobs to youths each yr in infiltrator-free Bengal: Shah
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Karnataka CM accuses Centre of targeting Congress leaders after ED raids

He was reacting to searches conducted by ED on several individuals in connection with a cryptocurrency-linked money laundering case

Karnataka CM accuses Centre of targeting Congress leaders after ED raids
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Will Constitution not rescue believer barred from touching deity: SC

The Constitution bench was hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala

Will Constitution not rescue believer barred from touching deity: SC
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

US-Iran ceasefire likely to be extended, says former Centcom chief

His comments came amid US media reports that Vice President J D Vance is likely to travel to Islamabad on Tuesday for peace talks with Iran to end the seven-week war

US-Iran ceasefire likely to be extended, says former Centcom chief
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Amit Shah vows Gorkha issue resolution in 6 months if BJP wins Bengal

He said no party other than the BJP could find a solution acceptable to the Gorkhas

Amit Shah vows Gorkha issue resolution in 6 months if BJP wins Bengal
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Strong rooms, unsealed rooms shouldn't be opened under any circumstance: EC

The direction was issued following reports of a strong room storing EVMs in Perambra constituency in Kozhikode being opened and reported plans to open another one in Nenmara constituency in Palakkad

Strong rooms, unsealed rooms shouldn't be opened under any circumstance: EC
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 1:05 PM IST

TN poll campaign ends today as high-stakes Assembly battle set for April 23

What makes the election more interesting this time is the presence of actor Vijay-led fledgling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the fray from all the constituencies

TN poll campaign ends today as high-stakes Assembly battle set for April 23
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

Ex-Rajya Sabha member Dr Gopalrao Patil passes away at 94 in Maharashtra

He served as a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP between 1994 and 2000 and contributed to key parliamentary committees, including commerce, external affairs, and railways

Ex-Rajya Sabha member Dr Gopalrao Patil passes away at 94 in Maharashtra
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 12:18 PM IST

Congress slams PM Modi on women's quota, recalls Rahul's 2018 letter

Jairam Ramesh said Rahul Gandhi, as Congress President, had written to the Prime Minister on July 16, 2018, demanding the immediate implementation of women's reservation

Congress slams PM Modi on women's quota, recalls Rahul's 2018 letter
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 11:54 AM IST

UP CM leads protest march against defeat of women quota amendment bill

The Jan Aakrosh Malia Padyatra began from Adityanath's official residence here on Kalidas marg and will culminate at the UP Assembly

UP CM leads protest march against defeat of women quota amendment bill
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Foreign ownership can boost Indian financial firms' credit profile: Fitch

Fitch said recent greater interest from foreign investors indicates their rising confidence in India's long-term growth prospects, the financial sector's regulations, and improved risk governance

Foreign ownership can boost Indian financial firms' credit profile: Fitch
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

Protesters, police clash during torch rally in Manipur over blast deaths

Two children died in a bomb blast at Tronglaobi in Bishnupur on April 7, since then, the Imphal Valley districts have been witnessing daily protests over the incident

Protesters, police clash during torch rally in Manipur over blast deaths
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 11:04 AM IST

JD Vance likely to travel to Islamabad today for next round of peace talks

With Vance expected to reach Islamabad late Tuesday, Trump has effectively extended the ceasefire by a day till Wednesday

JD Vance likely to travel to Islamabad today for next round of peace talks
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

India's economy projected to grow at 6.4% in 2026, 6.6% in 2027: UN report

In India, economic activities moderated in the second half of 2025 as exports to the United States declined by 25 per cent following the introduction of 50 per cent tariffs in August 2025

India's economy projected to grow at 6.4% in 2026, 6.6% in 2027: UN report
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation during meeting

Gorge and Khiari held a productive discussion on various topics, with particular focus on UN peacekeeping

India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation during meeting
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 9:31 AM IST