Barcelona,, May 17 (UNI) Barcelona has delivered again with a mixed-up order making for a mouthwatering prospect ahead of MotoGP’s Tissot Sprint and Sunday’s Grand Prix. Having dominated Friday, Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) put in a stellar showing to bag his first pole since the Japanese GP in 2024 whilst he’s joined by Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) and Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) on the front row. Championship leader Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) crashed at Turn 2, leaving him 12th on the grid.
Mumbai, May 17 (UNI) The investigation into the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case took a significant turn after the CBI which is conducting a probe found that Telegram was among the main platforms allegedly used to circulate leaked questions and communicate with students, middlemen and others linked to the network .
Ahmedabad, May 17 (UNI) The six-day-long prestigious concluded successfully today at the Mahatma Mandir Exhibition Hall-1, Gandhinagar, Gujarat after witnessing outstanding performances, new world and Asian records and fierce competition among Asia’s leading weightlifting nations.
Tashkent, May 17 (UNI) India’s Senior Men’s Team secured the silver medal while the Senior Women’s Team finished fourth at the inaugural CASA Rugby 7s 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Dubai, May 17 (UNI) Twelve teams are set to be in action at the ICC Women''s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales commencing on June 12, where New Zealand will be defending the crown that they won in 2024.
Hyderabad, May 17 (UNI) The results of the TG EAPCET-2026 examination, conducted for admissions into Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy courses in Telangana, were released on Sunday.
Patna, May 17 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today inaugurated the Malmas Mela 2026 in Nalanda district and directed officials to ensure robust security, proper facilities, and effective crowd management for devotees.
Imphal, May 17 (UNI) Meghachandra Kongbam was honoured with the inaugural R. K. Bidur Film Critic Award 2026 during the 68th Foundation Day celebration of Cultural Forum, Manipur held on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy auditorium in Imphal.
Kolkata, May 16 (UNI) IPL 2026 is rapidly turning into the season of cricket’s next-generation takeover, with a fearless young brigade tearing through record books and redefining batting standards across the tournament.
Chennai, May 16 (UNI) Chennaiyin FC concluded their Indian Super League 2026 season with a narrow home defeat to Bengaluru FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday evening.
Bengaluru, May 16 (UNI) Intensifying its opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for undergraduate medical admissions (NEET-UG), the Karnataka government on Saturday urged the Centre to abolish the examination from the 2026 academic year and restore the powers of states to conduct their own Common Entrance Tests (CETs), citing repeated controversies, alleged paper leaks and growing distrust in the national testing system.
Shimla, May 16 (UNI) In view of increasing incidents of heavy rainfall and monsoon-related disasters in recent years, Himachal Pradesh''s Shimla district administration has directed all departments to ensure advance preparedness and strengthen disaster management measures ahead of the 2026 monsoon season.
New Delhi, May 16 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday said it has identified and arrested another mastermind who was allegedly involved in leaking Biology questions for the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
Bangkok, May 16 (UNI) India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty moved one win away from the Thailand Open 2026 men’s doubles badminton title after beating Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in the semi-finals in Bangkok on Saturday. The Indian badminton players, champions in 2019 and 2024 and top seeds at this edition, came from behind to beat the third-seeded Malaysians 19-21, 22-20, 21-16 in a contest that lasted one hour and 22 minutes.
Abidjan, May 16 (UNI) Cote d''Ivoire national football team head coach Emerse Fae has announced a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place from .
Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) South Central Railway (SCR) on Friday organised a curtain raiser ceremony for World Environment Day-2026 at Rail Nilayam, Secunderabad, under the theme “Climate Change – Focusing on the Challenges to Mother Earth”.
Gandhinagar, May 15 (UNI) DPR Korea''s Ryolro Kwang delivered a sensational performance in the Men''s 88kg category at the Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026, setting new World and Asian records in Clean & Jerk and Total en route to the gold medal.
Kolhapur/Satara, May 15 (UNI) union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan has issued a Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) central sanction of Rs 8,368.50 crore to Maharashtra state for the financial year 2026-27.
Tashkent, May 15 (UNI) India concluded its U-17 campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with a total of 17 medals, including 2 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze, with the girls’ contingent leading the charge.
Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) of India on Friday organised a roadshow in Hyderabad ahead of the second edition of Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026, highlighting India’s growing role in the pharma machinery and laboratory equipment sectors.
Atul Krishan New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) In the latest update in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said its investigation has revealed that P V Kulkarni, a Chemistry lecturer, is the alleged kingpin behind the entire operation.
New Delhi, May 15(UNI) Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2026 scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland.
Zurich (Switzerland), May 15 (UNI) Excitement for the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to build with the release of Dai Dai, featuring Shakira and Burna Boy via Sony Music Latin.
Chennai, May 15 (UNI) Reiterating his demand for scrapping NEET in view of cancellations of exams held already following allegations of question paper leak, former TN CM and DMK President M K Stalin on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promulgate an Ordinance--since Parliament is not in session--to amend section 14 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, to rescind NEET for the academic year 2026–2027 and allow State Governments to make admissions as per the marks obtained in the qualifying examinations.
Atul Krishan New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested two more accused for their alleged involvement in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, taking the total number of arrests to seven. The accused have been identified as Dhananjay Lokhanda from Ahilyanagar and Manisha Waghmare. The federal probe agency also conducted searches at 14 locations across the country in the last 24 hours.
Mumbai, May 14 (UNI): In a strong endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal to prioritise national interest amid the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia — including reducing non-essential foreign travel, conserving fuel and foreign exchange, and promoting domestic spending — the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has decided to shift the 24th edition of its flagship convention, NATCON 2026, from Amsterdam to India.
Tashkent, May 14 (UNI) India delivered a dominant performance at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026, finishing with an impressive 27 medals, including 9 gold, 6 silver and 12 bronze, while topping the U-15 girls medal standings..
Mumbai/ New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Dr Ketan Deshpande, Founder and Chairman of FUEL (Friends union for Energising Lives), has been conferred with the Dr BML Munjal Social Impact Award 2026 in the category “Outstanding Effort Towards Promoting Education".
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Indian senior men’s national team head coach Khalid Jamil, on Thursday announced the 28-member preliminary squad for Unity Cup 2026.
Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday expressed concern over the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination following allegations of paper leaks and irregularities, stating that such incidents had “demonetised” the future of students.
Chennai, May 14 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) is launching a wide range of new undergraduate, postgraduate, online and web-enabled academic programmes for the academic year 2026-27.
Hyderabad, May 14 (UNI) The 22nd edition of Green Cementech 2026, the flagship annual conference and expo for the cement industry, organised by the CII-Green Business Centre in partnership with the Cement Manufacturers Association, commenced at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) on Thursday with a strong focus on sustainable and low-carbon cement manufacturing.
Paris, May 14 (UNI) Alexandra Eala, the rising star from the Philippines, will team up with Canadian teen sensation Victoria Mboko to compete in the women''s doubles at the 2026 French Open. .
Geneva, May 14 (UNI) FIFA has announced a joint anti-doping initiative with agencies from the United States, Canada and Mexico ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted across the three countries from June 11 to July 19.
Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has invited nominations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2026, including the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, which are among the country’s highest civilian honours.
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party leader and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with the sharpest hikes announced for sunflower seed, cotton, nigerseed and sesamum, as the government sought to ensure higher returns to farmers ahead of the sowing season.
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops for the 2026-27 marketing season, with the sharpest hikes announced for sunflower seed, cotton, nigerseed and sesamum, as the government sought to ensure higher returns to farmers ahead of the sowing season.
Patumwan (Thailand), May 13 (UNI) Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth upset eighth seed Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games, 21-14, 21-15, in the Round of 32 of the Thailand Open currently underway at the Nimibutr Stadium in Thailand.
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday intensified its probe into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, with a team of agency officials reaching the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the national capital to collect details related to the examination process.
Bhubaneswar, May 12 (UNI) Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday strongly criticised the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 following reports of a question paper leak, calling it a major breach of trust in the country’s examination system.
Moscow, May 12 (UNI) Russia will place its Sarmat heavy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) on combat alert by the end of this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced today.
Tashkent, May 12 (UNI) India’s U-17 boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalist, while four other boxers secured bronze medals after their semifinal bouts in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) The 22nd edition of Green Cementech 2026, the flagship annual Conference and Expo of the Confederation of Indian Industry for the cement sector, will be held on May 14 and 15 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre.
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in connection with the alleged paper leak and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination after receiving a written complaint from the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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Bhubaneswar, May 12 (UNI) Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday described the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following reports of a question paper leak as a grave setback to the trust students place in India’s examination system.
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) In a significant escalation of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally taken over the case earlier being investigated by the Rajasthan Police and registered an FIR under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.
Dharamshala, May 12(UNI) Four defeats in a row have left Punjab Kings struggling to regain momentum after dominating the first half of IPL 2026. Despite the slump, they are still in the race for a playoffs spot, although Monday’s loss to Delhi Capitals made their path more complicated.
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre following the cancellation of the NEET 2026 examination, alleging that recurring paper leaks had destroyed public faith in the country’s examination system and pushed millions of students and their families into despair.
Tridib BaparnashNew Delhi, May 12 UNI Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look for a much sharper batting performance when they take on three-time title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial IPL clash at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Wednesday, with both teams entering the match carrying very different momentum in the tournament.
Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, May 12 (UNI) In an unprecedented move affecting lakhs of medical aspirants across the country, the National Testing Agency on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of a question paper leak, marking the first time the national medical entrance test has been scrapped in its current format.
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The cancellation of the NEET 2026 examination triggered a sharp political attack from the Congress on Tuesday, with senior party leader Rahul Gandhi accusing the BJP-led Centre of presiding over a “corrupt system” that had shattered the dreams of more than 2.2 million students across the country.
New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on May 3. It announced that the medical entrance test will be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately.
Shillong, May 11 (UNI) Meghalaya stamped their authority on Group A of the U-20 Men’s National Football Championship 2026 with a 5-0 hammering of Jharkhand in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday.
Vijayawada, May 11 (UNI) Dr Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav, Chairman of the e YSRCP NTR District Doctors'' Wing has formally written to the union Health Minister demanding an immediate and comprehensive independent inquiry into the grave allegations surrounding the NEET UG 2026 examination held on May 3. He expressed his profound concern over reports from the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG), which suggest that a "guess paper" sold for exorbitant sums contained nearly 150 questions identical to the official exam.
Phnom Penh, May 11 (UNI) Cambodia has planned to send athletes to compete in 11 sports in .
Dubai, May 11 (UNI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday confirmed that the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires and the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees will remain unchanged for the 2026-2027 international cricket season, following its annual review and selection process.
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (UNI) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) today approached Odisha’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), seeking immediate intervention over alleged illegal issuance of second ballot papers during the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections.
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New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 campaign officially came to an end after a heartbreaking last-ball defeat to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leaving head coach Mahela Jayawardene to admit that the five-time champions were simply “not good enough” this season.
Chennai, May 11 (UNI) The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) today officially opened admissions for its BS Degree programs for the 2026 academic cycle.
BD Narayankar Raipur, May 10 (UNI) What began as a routine fixture adjustment in the IPL 2026 schedule has unexpectedly turned into one of the more striking fan stories of the season, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru discovering an instant and unusually strong following in Raipur.
Gonda(Uttar Pradesh), May 10 (UN) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) commenced the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026 on Sunday here at Nandininagar.
Tashkent, May 10 (UNI) India’s U-15 boys delivered a solid performance in the semifinals at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026, with six boxers advancing to the finals and seven boxers finishing with bronze medals in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Chennai, May 10 (UNI) History repeats itself, as the famous saying goes. The watershed moments of 1967 and 1977, which fundamentally transformed Tamil Nadu and reshaped its political landscape, have now found an echo nearly five decades on.
Dhaka, May 10 (UNI) Bangladesh announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women''s T20 World Cup 2026.
Hyderabad, May 9 (UNI) Yashoda Hospitals Group has been recognised among the “World’s Best Hospitals 2026” in the rankings jointly released by internationally renowned magazine Newsweek and global data platform Statista.
Tashkent, May 9 (UNI) India’s U-15 girls delivered a commanding performance in the semifinals at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026, with nine boxers advancing to the finals following dominant displays in Tashkent.
Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) The Indian Chamber of Commerce wrapped up the ICC World Technology Convention 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre today marking two days of discussions on India’s technology and industrial future.
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a formal show cause notice to three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat, accusing her of “grave acts of indiscipline” and multiple violations that the federation claims brought “national embarrassment” to Indian wrestling.
Chennai, May 9 (UNI) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings will look to keep their playoffs hopes alive when they take on a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Sunday.
Raipur, May 9 (UNI) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to get their IPL 2026 campaign back on track when they face a struggling Mumbai Indians at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Sunday, after losing momentum in the second half of the league stage.
London, May 9 (UNI) Here is a look at some of the most eagerly anticipated contests at the upcoming women''s T20 World Cup 2026 to be hosted in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5th.
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF), South Asia’s oldest and largest festival dedicated to documentary, short fiction and animation films, has opened delegate registrations for its upcoming edition scheduled to be held in Mumbai from June 15 to 21.
Pune, May 8 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared the Class 10 (SSC) examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage recorded at 92.09%.
Yavatmal, May 8 (UNI) At least 102 farmers allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district between January and May this year, farmer activist Kishore Tiwari claimed today, highlighting the worsening agrarian crisis in the Vidarbha region.
Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today inaugurated the ICC World Technology Convention 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre here, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, technology firms and global delegates to deliberate on India’s evolving technology and innovation ecosystem.
Hyderabad, May 8 (UNI) The Hyderabad Investor Meet organised under the banner of the ‘Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM)–2026’ concluded successfully at a private hotel, Banjara Hills, here today, with MoUs worth Rs 200 crore signed with ICRISAT and other companies.
Tashkent, May 8 (UNI) India’s young boxing contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships, with five boxers advancing to the semifinals and confirming at least five medals for the country.
Puri, May 8 (UNI) The Odisha administration has planned an extensive security and civic preparedness framework for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra in Puri, with deployment of around 220 platoons of police personnel along with specialised teams from the NSG, RAF, ODRAF and NDRF.
Imphal, May 8 (UNI) The Board of Secondary Education, Manipur on Friday declared the results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 88.74 percent. According to the results , a total of 36,579 students appeared for the Class X board examination, out of which 32,459 candidates successfully cleared the examination.
Rio De Janeiro, May 8 (UNI) Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. .
Hyderabad, May 8 (UNI) The three-day 18th edition of the Hyderabad Jewellery Pearl & Gem Fair (HJF) 2026, organised by Informa Markets India, commenced at the HITEX Exhibition Centre here on Friday..