Human Interest

Government may raise FDI limit in pension sector to 100 per cent, aligning with insurance sector reforms. A Bill amending the PFRDA Act is expected in upcoming Parliament session, separating NPS Trust from regulator to strengthen governance and investment inflows

Lenskart apologised after backlash over a grooming policy, issuing a new guide allowing religious symbols like bindi, hijab, and turban. Founder Peyush Bansal clarified the controversial document was outdated, reaffirming inclusivity and respect

The Centre introduced three Bills to fast-track 33% women’s reservation under Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, enabling implementation by 2029 by delinking it from Census and delimitation, while proposing expanded Lok Sabha representation

Lee Jae Myung begins India and Vietnam visit to meet Narendra Modi and Vietnamese leaders, focusing on economic cooperation, supply chains, and energy stability amid Middle East tensions, while boosting trade, technology, and strategic diplomatic engagement

Narendra Modi and leaders including Amit Shah extended greetings on Akshay Tritiya, highlighting its spiritual significance. The festival symbolizes prosperity, charity, and auspicious beginnings, with devotees performing rituals, fasting, and prayers for lasting well-being

Our oldest inheritances are living ecosystems that hold together ecology and economy. As World Heritage Day passes, nature’s warning lingers—if forests lose their breath, so will we

Shaheen Bhatt, sister of Alia Bhatt, got engaged to fitness coach Ishaan Mehra, sharing photos on Instagram, with family and celebrities congratulating the couple on their announcement

A Telangana SEEEPC survey revealed about 89,000 children are engaged in daily wage work, highlighting severe economic inequality across caste groups. The study by the Telangana government shows higher incidence among SC and ST communities

A study by Indian researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics found dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way may host intermediate-mass black holes, with stellar motion data consistent with their presence, advancing understanding of galaxy and black hole evolution

A deadly collision between a car and private bus in Yadgir caused a fire that killed six people instantly. The accident near Devapur in Surpur taluk is under investigation, with authorities yet to determine the exact cause

Bihar government, led by Samrat Choudhary, conducted statewide surprise jail raids to strengthen prison security and reforms, with extensive searches across facilities finding no contraband while signalling stricter monitoring and discipline in correctional institutions

National Investigation Agency took over probe into ISI-linked spy network using CCTV cameras across India, uncovered by Ghaziabad police, to examine espionage, funding, and national security breaches involving sensitive locations

Gautam Adani became Asia’s richest person, surpassing Mukesh Ambani in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, as Adani Group stock gains boosted his net worth amid global market volatility in 2026

Global energy disruptions from the Iran war are pushing Asian and African nations to expand nuclear power, with countries accelerating reactor plans and boosting output to reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid rising costs and supply uncertainties worldwide

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film Maa Inti Bangaaram unveiled its first song “Thassadiya,” a vibrant wedding number by Santhosh Narayanan, showcasing energetic choreography ahead of the movie’s May 15 theatrical release

Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer lead talks in Paris with dozens of nations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade, aiming to secure global oil trade without involvement of United States

Rashmika Mandanna shared behind-the-scenes moments from Cocktail 2 song 'Jab Talak', filmed in Sicily with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon. She described fun, dancing, laughter, and chaos on set. The film releases June 19 as sequel to Cocktail (2012) movie.

Sara Ali Khan enjoyed a peaceful solo mountain getaway, sharing moments with locals and nature. Meanwhile, she prepares for her upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana and others, set for theatrical release soon.

Intelligence inputs claim Pakistan’s ISI and army have activated around 70 terror launchpads to push nearly 800 infiltrators into Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to exploit global and domestic distractions. Indian agencies say security forces have foiled multiple recent attempts

Kerala police arrested Rincy Mumtaz and three associates in Kochi for supplying MDMA linked to a suspected narcotics network involving film industry contacts. The operation uncovered drug concealment methods and renewed concerns over organised trafficking in the region

Guy Ritchie’s series Young Sherlock has been renewed for Season 2, continuing the origin story of Sherlock Holmes starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The show explores his early mystery cases and introduction to Moriarty

Neena Gupta shared a nostalgic post with Gajraj Rao, expressing hope to work together again after their hit film Badhaai Ho. Their on-screen chemistry remains widely appreciated by audiences

The Election Commission directed West Bengal officials to inspect violence-prone areas and report security measures ahead of Assembly polls. It also mandated enhanced communication systems, strict polling protocols, and action on pending warrants to ensure smooth voting across constituencies

Akshay Kumar paid tribute to late actor Asrani ahead of Bhooth Bangla release, recalling their 12-film journey and praising his comic mastery, calling the film a heartfelt memory and salute to the veteran star