India

A new Republican-backed immigration proposal in the US could impose major restrictions on H-1B visas, foreign student work programmes, asylum rules, and family-based immigration. The bill, introduced by Senator Tommy Tuberville, may significantly affect Indian professionals, students, and immigrants

Indian equity markets traded flat in early trade on Friday amid mixed global signals. While IT and auto stocks gained, metal and realty shares remained under pressure. Investors tracked Q4 earnings, fuel price hikes, crude oil movement, and trends in Asian and US markets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a six-day visit to the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy on Friday. The tour will focus on strengthening strategic partnerships, energy security, trade, investment, and bilateral cooperation with leaders of the respective nations

The mother of the victim in the POCSO case registered against Bandi Sai Bageerath issued a statement giving more details of the case and an appeal. Here is the complete and unedited text of the statement issued to the media

Here are the fuel prices in Hyderabad after the oil companies announced an upward revision in the prices of petrol and diesel.

Oil companies increased petrol and diesel prices by around Rs 3 per litre from Friday, citing disruptions linked to the Iran-Israel conflict and Strait of Hormuz crisis, with fuel rates in Delhi witnessing a sharp rise

The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court is set to pronounce its long-awaited verdict in the sensitive Bhojshala–Kamal Maula Mosque dispute on May 15. The case, involving competing Hindu and Muslim claims over the Dhar site, has been under litigation for decades.

Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets in Dharamsala, with Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 75 and Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket haul leading the charge. Punjab’s fifth consecutive loss severely dented their playoff hopes despite posting a competitive 200-run total

The Indian government’s policy response appears reactive rather than preventive, as higher gold import duties may fuel smuggling and increase reliance on recycled gold

The hantavirus outbreak highlights rising zoonotic threats driven by climate change and human intrusion into wildlife habitats, raising urgent questions about global preparedness for future outbreaks

The Allahabad High Court adjourned till July 20 the hearing on a plea seeking an ASI survey of the Gyanvapi mosque’s wazukhana area, excluding the disputed structure claimed as a Shivling by Hindus and a fountain by the Muslim side

The Supreme Court criticised the Rajasthan government over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, citing “administrative apathy”. The court summoned senior officials to appear on May 20 and sought compliance reports on measures to curb mining and protect the fragile ecosystem

The Hyderabad district administration is preparing for the annual fish prasadam distribution to asthma patients at Nampally exhibition grounds on June 8. Minister Ponnam Prabhakar reviewed arrangements with officials and Bathini family members on Thursday.

The Supreme Court observed that free and fair elections are part of the Constitution’s basic structure and require an Election Commission that is independent and seen as independent. The court was hearing challenges to the 2023 law governing appointments of election commissioners

Actor Mouni Roy and businessman Suraj Nambiar announced their separation after four years of marriage. In a joint statement, they requested privacy, denied sensational media narratives, and said they would continue to cherish their friendship moving forward

The Maharashtra government signed an MoU with AM Intelligence Labs for a ₹1.14 lakh crore investment to build a green data centre park and AI compute hub in Mumbai. The renewable energy-powered project aims to boost AI infrastructure and generate thousands of jobs

Arjun Dahiya retained a slender one-shot lead over Vihaan Jain after the penultimate round of the IGU Andhra Pradesh Junior Boys Golf Championship in Visakhapatnam. With three strokes separating the top four, a thrilling final day awaits across all categories

India will face Jamaica in the Unity Cup semi-final in London later this month as Khalid Jamil prepares the Blue Tigers for the SAFF Championship and other upcoming international tournaments.

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said Indian forces had superior situational awareness and dominated escalation during Operation Sindoor. He stressed clear political-military objectives and warned against prolonged warfare, highlighting India’s precision strikes during the brief conflict with Pakistan

The Election Commission will conduct a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Mizoram after two decades. The month-long exercise from May 30 aims to verify voter records through door-to-door checks, ensuring updated and accurate electoral data across the state

More than 90 people died and dozens were injured after a violent storm and heavy rain battered several districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 13. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief measures as authorities assessed widespread damage caused by lightning, strong winds and collapsing structures

Dhruva Space has secured a ₹105 crore government RDIF grant for Project Garud to develop a 500 kg-class standardised satellite platform. The initiative aims to enable high-volume satellite production, reduce foreign dependency, and strengthen India’s space manufacturing ecosystem and capabilities

The Tamil Nadu government ordered a major reshuffle of IPS officers, transferring several senior officials to key intelligence, CID, and special branch positions. The move aims to strengthen internal security, intelligence coordination, and investigative efficiency across sensitive policing units in the state

India head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 28-member preliminary squad for the Unity Cup 2026 in London. The Blue Tigers will hold a brief camp in Bengaluru before finalising 23 players to face Jamaica, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe