India-Australia ties’ strength, expanse reflected in FMs’ meet: EAM

EAM S Jaishankar and Australian FM Penny Wong co-chaired the 17th Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, reviewing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They discussed economic, defence, energy, and tech ties, and exchanged views on global issues. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the 17th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong reflected … Read more

Himachal Panchayat Polls: Phase 1 ends peacefully with 78% turnout

The first phase of Panchayati Raj Institution elections in Himachal Pradesh concluded peacefully with a high voter turnout of around 78% across 1,293 gram panchayats, surpassing the polling percentage recorded during the 2021 elections. The first phase of the Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) elections in Himachal Pradesh concluded peacefully on Tuesday with an impressive voter … Read more

Jai Bhim scheme: Takshila Academy director gets bail in corruption case

Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Narendra Kumar Gupta, Director of Takshila Academy, in a corruption case linked to the ‘Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Vikas Yojana’. The court observed that the accused cannot be detained as a punitive measure. The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday granted bail to Narendra Kumar Gupta, Director of Takshila Academy Private … Read more

Kerala urges Centre to exclude ₹5,580 cr NH fund from borrowing limit

Kerala CM VD Satheesan has requested the Centre to exclude the ₹5,580 crore contributed for NH land acquisition from the state’s borrowing limit, highlighting the state’s tight fiscal space and rising inflationary pressures. Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Tuesday said that the state government has requested the Centre to exclude the ₹5,580 crore contributed … Read more

Abhijeet Bhattacharya slams ‘Chunnari Chunnari’ remake for Varun’s film

Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya slammed the remake of his song ‘Chunnari Chunnari’ in Varun Dhawan’s film. He called the original the ‘biggest song’ of Salman Khan’s life and criticised Varun for doing ‘second-hand’ work, joking the new version is a ‘bhajan’. Veteran playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has reacted to the recreated version of his iconic 1999 … Read more

IPL 2026: Rabada sets new powerplay wicket record in single season

Gujarat Titans’ Kagiso Rabada set a new IPL record for most powerplay wickets in a season during the Qualifier 1 match against RCB. He surpassed Mohammed Shami’s previous record, adding another milestone to GT’s dominant 2026 season. Gujarat Titans (GT) ace seamer Kagiso Rabada etched his name into the Indian Premier League (IPL) record books … Read more

Delhi hikes ration card income limit to Rs 2.5 lakh, set to benefit lakhs

Delhi Cabinet has raised the annual income limit for ration cards to Rs 2.5 lakh to benefit more low-income families. The government also plans to implement a CBDC-enabled system for direct financial assistance for ration distribution. Delhi Raises Ration Card Income Eligibility Delhi Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the annual income eligibility limit … Read more

TDP’s Mahanadu goes virtual to mark NTR anniversary, save fuel

TDP’s annual Mahanadu will be a two-day virtual event on May 27-28 from its central office, respecting PM Modi’s fuel conservation appeal. The event, marking NTR’s birth anniversary, will focus on women empowerment and adopt 20 resolutions. This year’s two-day Mahanadu, scheduled for May 27 and 28, will be conducted from the party’s central office, … Read more