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Iran says India can play ‘greater role’ in bringing peace to West Asia: Abbas Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday said India can play a “greater role” in diplomacy aimed at restoring peace and security in West Asia, citing New Delhi’s friendly ties with almost every country in the region amid…
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New Bengaluru-Mumbai bi-weekly express service from May 23; route, schedule and halt details here
Travellers between Bengaluru and Mumbai will soon get a new direct rail service, as the Ministry of Railways has approved a bi-weekly express train connecting the two major cities.
The new SMVT Bengaluru–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Bi-Weekly…
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UAE accelerates pipeline expansion plan to reduce reliance on Strait of Hormuz route
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday announced that it will speed up construction of a major oil pipeline project designed to expand crude exports through Fujairah, as regional tensions continue to threaten shipping through the Strait…
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CBI arrests NTA-linked Pune lecturer in NEET paper leak case; questions allegedly shared in coaching…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Pune-based Chemistry lecturer accused of being.
The mastermind behind the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, alleging that he secretly shared exam questions and answers with aspirants during…
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South Asia’s brutal 2026 heatwave was made far more likely by climate change, scientists say
From mid-April into May 2026, vast parts of India and Pakistan endured a punishing heatwave that pushed temperatures above 46°C in several cities, exposed hundreds of millions to dangerous conditions, and strained power grids, healthcare…
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India, UAE sign LPG and strategic oil reserve deals amid fallout from US-Iran conflict
From mid-April into May 2026, vast parts of India and Pakistan endured a punishing heatwave that pushed temperatures above 46°C in several cities, exposed hundreds of millions to dangerous conditions, and strained power grids, healthcare…
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Is Cannes still banning nudity? Here’s what the 2026 festival dress code actually says
The Cannes Film Festival may not have dramatically reannounced its red carpet rules this year, but the strict dress code introduced in 2025 remains firmly in place for the 2026 edition.
Just a day before last year’s festival began,…
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NEET to go fully computer-based from next year after paper leak controversy
Days after the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 over paper leak allegations, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the medical entrance exam will shift to a computer-based format from next year.
Addressing a…
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Sensex down 400 pts from day’s high, Nifty below 23,800; oil & gas stocks weigh
The Nifty50 and the Sensex were trading higher amid mixed global cues as IT and auto stocks supported.
As of 11:10 AM, the Nifty50 was trading 43.90 points or 0.19 per cent higher at 23,749.10, and the Sensex was up 126.65 points or…
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Cannes 2026: Tara Sutaria brings old-Hollywood glamour to Women in Cinema gala
Actor Tara Sutaria attended the Red Sea Film Foundation’s Women in Cinema gala dinner at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, where she was honoured for her contribution to cinema.
For the gala, Tara opted for an all-white couture look,…
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