‘We have no trust in Americans, India can play bigger role’: Iran FM Araghchi on Middle East conflict

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said India could play a more important and constructive role in bringing peace to West Asia amid rising tensions in the region. He stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only way forward in resolving issues involving Iran and the wider West Asian crisis.

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UAE to accelerate work on oil pipeline project to bypass Strait of Hormuz: Details

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating construction work of a new oil pipeline that will make it more capable of exporting crude without relying on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the busiest and most strategically significant shipping routes in the world. According to reports, Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to fast-track construction of the West-East Pipeline during a recent executive committee meeting. The pipeline is under construction and expected to start operating next near. 

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‘Reset mentally’: Mark Boucher weighs in on how Punjab Kings can bounce back after five straight losses

The ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season has been a roller coaster ride for the 2025 finalists Punjab Kings. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the side kicked off their season with a string of victories and stayed atop the points table for the first few weeks of the tournament. 

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Aakhri Sawal Movie Review: Sanjay Dutt leads a fact-driven debate drama on RSS and Indian history

Director Abhijeet Mohan Warang’s film Aakhri features intense arguments and debates between Sanjay Dutt and Namashi Chakraborty. The film highlights the difference between the fake world of appearances and genuine service to the nation, while also bringing forward the lesser-known contributions of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). In the age of social media, the film very effectively points out the shortcomings of people who possess half-baked knowledge about Indian politics.

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Supreme Court to hold virtual hearings twice a week as part of fuel-saving measures after PM Modi’s appeal

Supreme Court to hold virtual hearings twice a week as part of fuel-saving measures after PM Modi’s appeal.

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Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas arrested by ED in Sona Pappu case

Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas arrested by ED in Sona Pappu case.

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NEET paper leak probe intensifies: Two more arrested; five remanded to seven-day CBI custody

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made two further arrests in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak case. The accused have been identified as Dhananjay Lokhanda and Manisha Waghmare. Lokhanda was arrested from Ahilyanagar while Waghmare was nabbed from Pune.    The agency also carried out searches at 14 different locations across India during the past 24 hours as part of its ongoing investigation.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chairs high-level meeting on NEET re-exam amid paper leak row

A high-level meeting was convened by Dharmendra Pradhan at his residence regarding the fresh conduct of the NEET (UG) examination amid the ongoing controversy over the paper leak, PTI reported.

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Mumbai Indians register stellar victory in Dharamsala, hand Punjab Kings their fifth straight defeat

The 58th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Punjab Kings take on Mumbai Indians. The two sides met at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on May 14th, and the game saw Punjab Kings come in to bat first after losing the toss. 

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‘Truth has triumphed’: Kejriwal hails Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s recusal in liquor policy case

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal hailed the recusal of a Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing matters related to the liquor policy case involving him and other leaders of the party. Without specifically mentioning the context, Kejriwal said that Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of Satyagraha had prevailed and that it was a victory of truth.

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