Bengal land grab case: Prime accused Sona Pappu arrested by ED after hours of interrogation

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday nabbed Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu, who is accused in several cases of land grabbing and extortion across West Bengal. This came days after Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas was nabbed by the federal probe agency in the same case. 

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US Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; case closed permanently

In a big win for business tycoon Gautam Adani, the Justice Department of the United States (US) has dropped all criminal charges against him and closed the case permanently, reported news agency PTI on Monday, citing court filings.

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13 killed, 20 injured in Maharashtra’s Palghar highway crash; CM Fadnavis announces Rs 5 lakh aid

At least 13 people were killed and 20 others injured after a tempo carrying guests to an engagement ceremony collided with a speeding container trailer on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Maharashtra’s Palghar district on Monday, officials said. The accident took place when the tempo, packed with passengers travelling for the family function, crashed into the trailer on the busy highway. Several injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment, with some reported to be in critical condition.

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At India-Norway Business Summit, PM Modi’s push for ‘Invest India’ initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India and Norway have elevated their relationship to a “Green Strategic Partnership”, calling it a major step forward in cooperation between the two countries. Addressing the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo, PM Modi said Norwegian companies would receive full support from India in sectors such as critical minerals, artificial intelligence, cyber technology, space and defence.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad reach IPL 2026 knockouts, register thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings took on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 63rd game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season. The two sides met at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on May 18th, and the clash began with CSK coming in to bat first. 

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Why are CSK above RR in IPL 2026 points table despite having same points and net run rate?

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026’s group stage phase is coming to an end, with just one or two games left per side, and the top four of the tournament are yet to be decided. Currently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the top spot in the standings with Gujarat Titans in second place. Third place is occupied by Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Punjab Kings in fourth place. 

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‘My life has become hell, take me away’: Twisha Sharma’s desperate message to family days before death

“My life has become hell, everyone here is cruel.” This is what 33-year-old Twisha Sharma had said told her family members days before her body was recovered from the resident of her in-laws in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal last week.

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Indian Railways displays first look of proposed bullet train

A picture of India’s first proposed bullet train has been put on display at Gate Number 4 of the Ministry of Railways, offering an early glimpse of the country’s ambitious high-speed rail project. 

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‘Military conflicts can’t solve everything’: PM Modi calls for dialogue to resolve Ukraine war, Mideast crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his calls that military conflict cannot help in finding a peaceful solution and all wars, including that in the Middle East, and the one between Russia and Ukraine, must be resolved via dialogue and diplomacy. 

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Chhattisgarh: Amit Shah says ‘Naxal-free Bastar’ target achieved, credits coordinated security push

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the government’s long-standing campaign against Left-Wing Extremism has reached a decisive milestone, announcing that Chhattisgarh was now free from Naxalism. 

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