India

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

The Enforcement Directorate froze ₹526 crore in bank deposits and seized gold and cash after raids on online gaming firm Gameskraft in a money laundering case. Three founders were arrested, with allegations linked to cheating, fraud, and real-money gaming operations

Sunil Bharti Mittal said he plans to hand over Bharti Airtel leadership to the next generation and aims for Bharti Telecom to regain a controlling stake. He also outlined long-term strategies for stake consolidation, Airtel Africa expansion, and sustained shareholder returns

Ranbir Kapoor has purchased a Rs 3.31 crore land parcel in Ayodhya’s The Sarayu project by House of Abhinandan Lodha. The development, on the Sarayu riverbank, reflects rising interest in Ayodhya’s real estate boom amid its growing religious and tourism significance

CSK face LSG in a crucial encounter

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced two-day work-from-home for government offices and introduced fuel-saving measures, including restrictions on foreign travel, reduced petrol allowances, and promotion of electric vehicles. The initiatives aim to conserve fuel amid global energy concerns following PM Modi’s appeal

Development Committee Member, Archery Association of India, who makes it a point to go to the interiors to tap young, raw talent.

The CBI carried out searches at seven locations linked to former executives of Reliance Communications in an ongoing investigation into alleged banking frauds involving Reliance ADA Group companies. The probe, covering multiple cases, reportedly involves losses of over Rs 27,000 crore

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its order on petitions concerning gender discrimination in religious places, including Sabarimala entry rules. The case examines the scope of religious freedom, constitutional morality, and judicial review across multiple faith practices in India

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday hit back at the BJP and alleged that it raised Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips only to divert attention from the real issues of "economic collapse" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh, said that BJP's Sambit Patra raised the matter of Gandhi's foreign trips to stake his claim on ministership. Patra should find better topics to raise, Ramesh suggested. The BJP on Thursday demanded the disclosure of sources of funding of Gandhi's foreign trips, claiming that there was a clear mismatch between the year-on-year annual income of the Congress leader and the money spent on his travel abroad. Hitting back, Ramesh said, "These are all diversions being created by Mr Sambit Patra of the BJP. The real issue is the economic collapse that is staring the country. The real issues are the setbacks in foreign policy. Those are the real issues." Ramesh also called Modi a "compromised PM" who is "

The Bar Council of India sought a report from the West Bengal Bar Council on Mamata Banerjee’s enrolment and legal practice status after she appeared in lawyer’s attire before the Calcutta High Court. The BCI questioned compliance with rules governing advocates holding constitutional posts

The Election Commission announced Phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 16 states and 3 Union Territories covering 36.73 crore voters from May 30. The exercise aims to update voter lists through house-to-house verification by BLOs nationwide

With Tilak Varma as captain and Riyan Parag as vice-captain, India A is all set for the tri-series

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind welcomed Karnataka’s decision permitting students to wear hijab and other faith-based symbols in educational institutions. The group said the move protects religious freedom and educational rights, urging smooth implementation to ensure peaceful and inclusive campus environments for students

The CBI produced five arrested accused before a Delhi court in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case after multi-state detentions. The exam, held on May 3, was cancelled amid allegations of widespread irregularities, with a detailed investigation now underway

India U-18 men’s and women’s Hockey teams set for high-stakes Australia series

HFCL announced a Rs 230 crore investment to set up a defence manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh’s Sri Satya Sai district. The plant, expected by December 2027, will produce multi-mode hand grenades and similar systems, boosting the company’s defence manufacturing capabilities.