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Odisha raises DA for State employees to 60 percent

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (UNI) The Odisha government on Friday enhanced the dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees by two percentage points, raising it from 58 per cent to 60 per cent.
The announcement was made by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, according to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office.
The revised DA will be effective retrospectively from January 1, 2026.

#Odisha raises DA for State employees to 60 percent

SCR Launches World Environment Day 2026 Campaign with Environmental Pledge

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”.

#SCR Launches World Environment Day 2026 Campaign with Environmental Pledge

Nagpur, Akola, Amravati and Wardha likely to witness intense heatwave from May 16

Nagpur, May 15 (UNI) Nagpur city, along with Akola, Amravati and Wardha, is likely to witness intense heatwave conditions from Saturday, with temperatures expected to rise further over the next 48 hours, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).

#Nagpur # Akola # Amravati and Wardha likely to witness intense heatwave from May 16

Asian weightlifting championships 2026: Record breaking free in mens 88 kg

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.

#Asian weightlifting championships 2026: Record breaking free in mens 88 kg

Rs 8,368 crores PMAY-G sanction for Maha for financial year 2026-27: Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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.

#Rs 8 #368 crores PMAY-G sanction for Maha for financial year 2026-27: Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: India Secures 17 medals in U17 category

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.

#Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: India Secures 17 medals in U17 category

CPI to hold state-wide protests on May 16 against fuel price hike

Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI): Communist Party of India (CPI) Telangana Secretary and MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao on Friday announced that the Communist Party of India (CPI) would organise protest dharnas across Telangana on May 16 against the recent hike in petrol, diesel, and commercial LPG cylinder prices.

#CPI to hold state-wide protests on May 16 against fuel price hike

IOS Sagar Docks in Colombo with Multinational Crew from 16 Nations

New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, crewed by personnel from 16 Friendly Foreign Countries (FFC), arrived at Colombo Harbour today, as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the Indian Ocean Region. The ship’s entry into Sri Lankan waters underscored the strong maritime partnership and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Sri Lankan Navy (SLN). On arrival, IOS Sagar was escorted into harbour by a Sri Lankan Navy ship.

#IOS Sagar Docks in Colombo with Multinational Crew from 16 Nations

Odisha govt hikes DA by 2 percent to 60 percent, benefiting 8.5 lakh employees & pensioners

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced a two percent percent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, offering financial relief to lakhs of government staff and pensioners across the state.

#Odisha govt hikes DA by 2 percent to 60 percent # benefiting 8.5 lakh employees & pensioners

EEPC India holds Roadshow in Hyderabad ahead of Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026

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.

#EEPC India holds Roadshow in Hyderabad ahead of Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026

CBI Arrests Alleged Kingpin in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case

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.

#CBI Arrests Alleged Kingpin in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case

EEPC India holds Roadshow in Hyderabad ahead of Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026

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.

#EEPC India holds Roadshow in Hyderabad ahead of Pharma MachTech & LabNext Expo 2026

Manipur: Thirty hostages released amid heightened tension, 6 still in captivity

Imphal, May 15 (UNI) Armed groups and unknown persons in Manipur have released 31 hostages belonging to Kuki and Naga communities who had been abducted from different parts of Kangpokpi and Senapati districts on May 13.

#Manipur: Thirty hostages released amid heightened tension # 6 still in captivity

Monsoon expected early again, Kerala onset around May 26: IMD

New Delhi, May 15 (UNI): Amid apprehensions of economic slowdown exacerbated by multiple factors such as crude oil price shock and currency depreciation triggered by the US-Iran conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, there seems to be some positive news regarding the southwest monsoon—the most awaited weather phenomenon in the country every year. The monsoon, this year, is again expected to arrive early over Kerala with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting its onset around May 26, with a model error margin of ±4 days.

#Monsoon expected early again # Kerala onset around May 26: IMD

94.61 pc Odisha voters mapped with 2002 electoral roll ahead of SIR :CEO Gopalan

Bhubaneswar, May 15 (UNI) Odisha has completed the mapping of nearly 94.61 percent of its electorate with the voter list from the last Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted in 2002, marking significant progress in the preparatory phase of the upcoming electoral roll revision exercise.

#94.61 pc Odisha voters mapped with 2002 electoral roll ahead of SIR :CEO Gopalan

Sports minister assesses India's preparations for CWG 2026

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.

#Sports minister assesses India's preparations for CWG 2026

Shakira & Burna Boy team up to release Dai Dai, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song

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.

#Shakira & Burna Boy team up to release Dai Dai # the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Song

Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu lays Foundation Stone for ₹651-Crore KJS India Unit in Sangareddy

Hyderabad, May 15 (UNI) Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu on Friday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for “KJS India Private Limited – Unit 2” at Thogarpally village in Kondapur mandal of Sangareddy district.

#Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu lays Foundation Stone for ₹651-Crore KJS India Unit in Sangareddy

Wheels India FY26 Net profit up at Rs. 139 cr, Revenues cross Rs.5,000 cr milestone

Chennai, May 15 (UNI) On the back of an improvement in domestic demand and exports, the revenues of Wheels India Ltd., crossed
the milestone of Rs.5,000 crore in FY26.

#Wheels India FY26 Net profit up at Rs. 139 cr # Revenues cross Rs.5 #000 cr milestone

Rupee breaches 96 mark, extends slide to fresh record low

New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) The Indian rupee breached the 96-mark against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, escalating US-Iran tensions and continued strengthening of the American currency in global markets.

#Rupee breaches 96 mark # extends slide to fresh record low

Inventurus Knowledge Solutions (IKS Health) Reports Robust FY26 Financial Results with 20% Revenue Growth and 48% Surge in Profit After Tax

AP: 36 passengers have miraculous escape as bus catches fire

Ongole, May 15 (UNI) Around 36 passengers, travelling in a private travel bus, had a miraculous escape as the bus caught fire and was completely destroyed at the crossroad at Bhimavaram village of Ulavapadu mandal in Prakasam district on Friday.

#AP: 36 passengers have miraculous escape as bus catches fire

Stalin writes to Modi, reiterates demand to scrap NEET, wants Ordinance to rescind it for academic year 2026-27

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.

#Stalin writes to Modi # reiterates demand to scrap NEET # wants Ordinance to rescind it for academic year 2026-27

Restrictive orders under section 163 of BNSS to remain in force in Una district in view of Urban Local Body Elections

Una (HP), May 15 (UNI) With the objective of conducting the urban local body elections in a peaceful, fair, and orderly manner, necessary restrictive orders have been issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, across six urban local body areas of the district.

#Restrictive orders under section 163 of BNSS to remain in force in Una district in view of Urban Local Body Elections

ED freezes Rs 526 cr assets in Gameskraft Online Rummy case, 3 directors arrested

New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, on Thursday said it recently conducted search and seizure operations at the office and residential premises of Gameskraft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., along with those of its directors and key employees, in Bengaluru and the NCR region.

#ED freezes Rs 526 cr assets in Gameskraft Online Rummy case # 3 directors arrested

Two fresh arrests in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case; CBI probe reveals ₹10-12 lakh deal for every leaked paper

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.

#Two fresh arrests in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case; CBI probe reveals ₹10-12 lakh deal for every leaked paper

Bengal Govt planning to recruit 6,500 staff

Kolkata, May 14 (UNI) West Bengal''s BJP government has moved swiftly to signal its focus on employment generation, with state minister Dilip Ghosh announcing that a plan was afoot to recruit around 6,500 employees shortly to address acute staff shortages in various departments.

#Bengal Govt planning to recruit 6 #500 staff

CREDAI shifts NATCON 2026 venue from Amsterdam to India following PM’s appeal

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.

#CREDAI shifts NATCON 2026 venue from Amsterdam to India following PM’s appeal

2026 AWF Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships: DPR Korea and China continue dominance

Gandhinagar, May 14(UNI) Lifters from DPR Korea and China continued their exceptional run on Day 4 of the 2026 AWF Asian Senior (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, while India added another medal to its tally with a commendable Bronze Medal performance.

#2026 AWF Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships: DPR Korea and China continue dominance

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: India tops U-15 Girls medal standing

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..

#Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: India tops U-15 Girls medal standing

Dr. Ketan Deshpande honoured with Dr. BML Munjal Social Impact Awards 2026

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".

#Dr. Ketan Deshpande honoured with Dr. BML Munjal Social Impact Awards 2026

Jamil announces 28-member preliminary squad for Unity Cup 2026

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.

#Jamil announces 28-member preliminary squad for Unity Cup 2026

Fadnavis announces 6-month stay on mega govt events to support Austerity Drive

Mumbai, May 14 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced that the state government will not organise any major programmes or large-scale official events for the next six months as part of fuel conservation and austerity measures.

#Fadnavis announces 6-month stay on mega govt events to support Austerity Drive

Unlicensed 'imported' raisins worth Rs 69 lakh seized in Sangli

Sangli, May 14 (UNI) Taking action against the storage of unlicensed food items, the Food and Drug Administration, Sangli Office, seized 26.6 thousand kg of imported raisins worth about Rs. 69.17 lakhs, at Chorochi in Kavathemahankal taluka of this district today. .

#Unlicensed 'imported' raisins worth Rs 69 lakh seized in Sangli

Telangana CM demands Transparent Probe into NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Allegations**

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.

#Telangana CM demands Transparent Probe into NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Allegations**

IIT Madras launches new UG, PG and non-campus programmes for 2026-27 academic year

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.

#IIT Madras launches new UG # PG and non-campus programmes for 2026-27 academic year

Vijay announces 2 pc DA hike for 16 lakh TN govt staffs

Chennai, May 14 (UNI) In his first major announcement for Tamil Nadu government employees and teachers within four days of assuming office for the first time, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday announced two per cent hike in Dearness Allowance
(DA) from the present 58 per cent to 60 per cent, with effect from January one, 2026.

#Vijay announces 2 pc DA hike for 16 lakh TN govt staffs

CII Green Cementech 2026 focuses on net-zero roadmap for cement industry

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.

#CII Green Cementech 2026 focuses on net-zero roadmap for cement industry

Jharkhand HC orders fresh judicial probes in 262 custodial death cases

Ranchi, May 14 (UNI) The Jharkhand High Court has ordered fresh judicial inquiries in 262 custodial death cases in Jharkhand after finding that probes were conducted by Executive Magistrates instead of Judicial Magistrates in violation of statutory provisions.

#Jharkhand HC orders fresh judicial probes in 262 custodial death cases

CIEL HR records 32 pc growth in FY26, Revenue nears Rs 2,000 cr, unveils CIEL 3.0 : Vision 2030

Chennai, May 14 (UNI) CIEL HR, India’s leading integrated HR and workforce solutions company, on Thursday announced that it recorded 32% growth in FY26, with revenues nearing Rs 2,000 crore, alongside the launch of “CIEL 3.0: Vision 2030”, the company’s strategic roadmap to build an integrated AI-led workforce infrastructure platform for the future of work.

#CIEL HR records 32 pc growth in FY26 # Revenue nears Rs 2 #000 cr # unveils CIEL 3.0 : Vision 2030

French Open 2026: Eala-Mboko pair up in doubles

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. .

#French Open 2026: Eala-Mboko pair up in doubles

ECI launches phase III of Special Intensive Revision across 16 States, 3 UTs

New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Thursday announced the launch of Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 16 States and three union Territories, covering nearly 36.74 crore electors as part of one of the country’s largest voter verification exercises ahead of upcoming elections.

#ECI launches phase III of Special Intensive Revision across 16 States # 3 UTs

FIFA announces cross-border anti-doping cooperation for 2026 World Cup

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.

#FIFA announces cross-border anti-doping cooperation for 2026 World Cup

FLASH: ECI launches Phase III of SIR across 16 States, 3 UTs

UNI SKA AAB.

#FLASH: ECI launches Phase III of SIR across 16 States # 3 UTs

CBI arrests 5 accused ; conducts searches across multiple locations in NEET UG-2026 paper leak case

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) In a latest update in connection with the Neet UG 2006 Paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five accused persons and conducted searches at several locations across the country.

#CBI arrests 5 accused ; conducts searches across multiple locations in NEET UG-2026 paper leak case

CBI arrests 5 accused ; conducts searches across multiple locations in NEET UG-2026 paper leak case

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) In a latest update in connection with the Neet UG 2006 Paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested five accused persons and conducted searches at several locations across the country.

#CBI arrests 5 accused ; conducts searches across multiple locations in NEET UG-2026 paper leak case

AP govt. to present awards for best journalists for year 2025-26

Vijayawada, May 13 (UNI) The government of Andhra Pradesh will present awards to the journalists who have demonstrated outstanding excellence in the field of journalism for the year 2025-26.
Addressing a press conference, flanked by I&PR Director KS Viswanathan, here on Wednesday, CR Media Academy Chairman Alapati Suresh Kumar said that the government has set up a four-member committee chaired by him.

#AP govt. to present awards for best journalists for year 2025-26

Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Aakhri Sawaal' gets CBFC green signal, gets 'UA16' certificate before release

Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The upcoming political drama "Aakhri Sawaal", headlined by Sanjay Dutt, has been granted a ''UA 16 '' certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), clearing the path for its theatrical release.

#Sanjay Dutt starrer 'Aakhri Sawaal' gets CBFC green signal # gets 'UA16' certificate before release

Centre invites nominations for Padma Awards 2026 under sports category

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.

#Centre invites nominations for Padma Awards 2026 under sports category

Himachal: Woman held with 12.46 gm heroin in Nurpur

Shimla, May 13 (UNI) Police in Himachal Pradesh’s Nurpur district on Wednesday arrested a woman allegedly involved in drug trafficking and recovered 12.46 grams of chitta (heroin) from her possession during a raid conducted by the CIA team.

#Himachal: Woman held with 12.46 gm heroin in Nurpur

Bihar: Former NSUI president Rashid Fakhri expelled from Congress for 6 years

Patna, May 13 (UNI) The Bihar Pradesh Congress Disciplinary Committee has expelled former state president of the National Students’ union of India (NSUI), Rashid Fakhri, from the primary membership of the party for six years on alleged charges of indiscipline and anti-party activities.

#Bihar: Former NSUI president Rashid Fakhri expelled from Congress for 6 years

Atishi targets centre over NEET-UG 2026 leak

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.

#Atishi targets centre over NEET-UG 2026 leak

Bihar to build new police station buildings in 6 districts to strengthen law and order: CM

Patna, 13 May (UNI) In a major push to strengthen law and order and modernise police infrastructure, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today said that administrative approval has been granted for the construction of new police station buildings in six districts of the state.

#Bihar to build new police station buildings in 6 districts to strengthen law and order: CM

UP: Ex SP MLA among 4 get life term in 46-yr-old murder case

Prayagraj, May 13 (UNI) Former Samajwadi Party MLA Vijay Mishra and three others were awarded life sentences along with fine by the MP-MLA Special Court here today pronounced in a 46-year-old murder case.

#UP: Ex SP MLA among 4 get life term in 46-yr-old murder case

LP area over Bay becomes well marked, conditions favourable for onset of SW monsoon around May 16

Chennai, May 13 (UNI) The Low Pressure (LP) Area over the Bay has intensified into a Well Marked LP area favouring conditions for the onset of the Southwest Monsoon around May 16.

#LP area over Bay becomes well marked # conditions favourable for onset of SW monsoon around May 16

TVS Motor records 30 pc revenue growth, 40 pc growth in Operating PBT in FY 2025-26

Chennai, May 13 (UNI) Two and three wheeler makers TVS Motor Company on Wednesday announced that it has posted a highest ever revenue for the 2025-26 fiscal at Rs. 47,270 crores registering a growth of 30% as against Rs. 36,251 crores recorded in 2024-25.

#TVS Motor records 30 pc revenue growth # 40 pc growth in Operating PBT in FY 2025-26

CCEA raises MSP for Kharif crops for 2026-27, announces major hike for sunflower, cotton

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.

#CCEA raises MSP for Kharif crops for 2026-27 # announces major hike for sunflower # cotton

More than 600 coaches certified, Hockey India takes Level-1 Coaching Course to new cities

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Aiming to further fortify the domestic development ecosystem and raise technical standards at the grassroots, Hockey India has announced the upcoming schedule
for the Hockey India Coaching Education Pathway Level ''1'' Coaching Course – with new destinations set to add to the programme’s nationwide impact.

#More than 600 coaches certified # Hockey India takes Level-1 Coaching Course to new cities

‎CCEA raises MSP for Kharif crops for 2026-27, announces major hike for sunflower, cotton

‎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.

#‎CCEA raises MSP for Kharif crops for 2026-27 # announces major hike for sunflower # cotton

Thailand Open 2026: Srikanth upsets 8th seed, Sindhu, Lakshya, Devika & Malvika also win

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.

#Thailand Open 2026: Srikanth upsets 8th seed # Sindhu # Lakshya # Devika & Malvika also win

India's renewable energy generation rose 20pc in FY26 amid decline in coal and lignite-based generation: Report

By Sourav Shekhar
New Delhi, May 13 (UNI): India''s renewable energy (RE) generation rose 20 per cent in FY26 while coal and lignite-based generation declined 4.3 pc year-over-year (Y-o-Y), said a report released by Council on Energy, Environment and Water''s Green Finance Centre (CEEW-GFC) here on Wednesday.

#India's renewable energy generation rose 20pc in FY26 amid decline in coal and lignite-based generation: Report

CBI team reaches NTA headquarters in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe

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.

#CBI team reaches NTA headquarters in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe

Morgan Stanley revises India’s growth forecast upwards to 6.7 pc

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) Morgan Stanley has revised India’s growth forecast upwards to 6.7 per cent from its April 2026 projection of 6.2 per cent, despite geopolitical concerns in West Asia.

#Morgan Stanley revises India’s growth forecast upwards to 6.7 pc

East Bengal crowned IWL 2025-26 champions

Kolkata, May 13 (UNI) East Bengal FC claimed the Indian Women''s League 2025-26 title in style, retaining their crown with two matches to spare after a 2-0 victory against Nita Football Academy here.

#East Bengal crowned IWL 2025-26 champions

UAE adds 16 individuals, 5 entities to its terrorist list over ties to Hezbollah: Reports

Moscow, May 13 (Sputnik) The United Arab Emirates has added 21 individuals and entities to its terrorist list for supporting Lebanese movement Hezbollah, Emirati media reported.

#UAE adds 16 individuals # 5 entities to its terrorist list over ties to Hezbollah: Reports

Rs 2,687 crore READY-HP project to boost disaster resilience in Himachal

Shimla, May 12 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday reviewed the Resilient Action for Development and Disaster Recovery-Himachal Pradesh (READY-HP) project and underscored the importance of strengthening disaster-resilient infrastructure and securing livelihoods in the state.

#Rs 2 #687 crore READY-HP project to boost disaster resilience in Himachal

MTAR Technologies posts 67 pc rise in Q4 revenue; FY26 PAT jumps 76 pc

Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) MTAR Technologies Limited on Tuesday reported a 67.2 per cent year-on-year rise in revenue from operations for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, at Rs 306.1 crore, compared to Rs 183.1 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. .

#MTAR Technologies posts 67 pc rise in Q4 revenue; FY26 PAT jumps 76 pc

ED Arrests Two Former IDFC First Bank Employees in ₹645 Crore Embezzlement Case

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office, on Tuesday said it has arrested Ribhav Rishi and Abhay Kumar, both former employees of IDFC First Bank, in connection with a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

#ED Arrests Two Former IDFC First Bank Employees in ₹645 Crore Embezzlement Case

ED arrests 2 former private bank employees in Rs 645 cr embezzlement case

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office, on Tuesday said it has arrested two former employees of a private sector bank in connection with a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

#ED arrests 2 former private bank employees in Rs 645 cr embezzlement case

Naveen Patnaik slams NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, seeks accountability

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.

#Naveen Patnaik slams NEET-UG 2026 paper leak # seeks accountability

Russia to place its Sarmat heavy ICBM on combat alert by end of 2026, says Putin

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.

#Russia to place its Sarmat heavy ICBM on combat alert by end of 2026 # says Putin

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: 4 Indian Boxers Win Bronze Medals

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.

#Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: 4 Indian Boxers Win Bronze Medals

CII Green Cementech 2026 to focus on cement industry’s green transition

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.

#CII Green Cementech 2026 to focus on cement industry’s green transition

CBI registers FIR in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case after complaint from education ministry

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.

#CBI registers FIR in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case after complaint from education ministry

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#UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900 HRS ON MAY 12 # 2026

NEET-UG 2026 cancellation betrays students’ trust, Says Naveen Patnaik

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.

#NEET-UG 2026 cancellation betrays students’ trust # Says Naveen Patnaik

Heavy rainfall alert issued for Kerala from May 14 to 16

Thiruvananthapuram, May 12 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Kerala, forecasting intense showers across several districts between May 14 and May 16, 2026.

#Heavy rainfall alert issued for Kerala from May 14 to 16

CBI takes over NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe, registers FIR under PC Act

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.

#CBI takes over NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe # registers FIR under PC Act

Omkar Salvi backs simple bowling mantra, says 160–180 still competitive in T20s

Raipur, May 12 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowling coach Omkar Salvi on Tuesday pushed back against the growing fixation on 200-plus totals in T20 cricket, asserting that disciplined bowling, clarity of roles and execution under pressure can still make even 160–180 scores highly competitive in the modern game.

#Omkar Salvi backs simple bowling mantra # says 160–180 still competitive in T20s

PBKS rue poor execution after fourth straight defeat in IPL 2026

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.

#PBKS rue poor execution after fourth straight defeat in IPL 2026

Railways introduces weekly Charlapalli–Belagavi express from May 16

Hyderabad, May 12 (UNI) The Railway Board has approved the introduction of Train No. 17075/17076 Charlapalli–Belagavi Weekly Express by regularising the existing special train service operating between Charlapalli and Belagavi.

#Railways introduces weekly Charlapalli–Belagavi express from May 16

Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP after NEET 2026 cancellation, says Exam system running on ‘trail of leaks’

‎‎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.

#Akhilesh Yadav attacks BJP after NEET 2026 cancellation # says Exam system running on ‘trail of leaks’

IPL 2026: RCB seek batting revival against in-form Knight Riders

Tridib Baparnash
New 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.

#IPL 2026: RCB seek batting revival against in-form Knight Riders

From 2024 leak row to 2026 cancellation: NEET faces biggest credibility crisis yet

Parwinder Sandhu
New 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.

#From 2024 leak row to 2026 cancellation: NEET faces biggest credibility crisis yet

Structural crack on NH-66 sparks fresh concerns over Highway quality in Kerala

Kasaragod, May 12 (UNI) A structural crack has been detected on the Mattalai stretch of the under-construction National Highway-66 in Kasaragod district, triggering renewed concerns over the quality and stability of the ambitious highway project in northern Kerala.

#Structural crack on NH-66 sparks fresh concerns over Highway quality in Kerala

Rahul Gandhi slams centre after NEET 2026 cancellation, calls It ‘crime against youth’

‎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.

#Rahul Gandhi slams centre after NEET 2026 cancellation # calls It ‘crime against youth’

India has 60 days of crude, LNG and 45 days of LPG stock: Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi, May 12 (UNI) India has adequate crude and LPG stocks and no immediate supply crisis, union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday, while highlighting that the country is maintaining strong energy buffers despite global volatility in oil markets.

#India has 60 days of crude #LNG and 45 days of LPG stock: Hardeep Singh Puri

UP expands post-Ayodhya tourism push to Bareilly, fast-tracks Rs 60-crore nath corridor tourism project

Lucknow, May 12 (UNI) After major tourism infrastructure upgrades in Ayodhya, Kashi, Prayagraj and Mathura, Uttar Pradesh is now fast-tracking its next major spiritual tourism expansion with the development of a Nath Corridor in Bareilly, positioning it as one of the state’s latest religious tourism projects.

#UP expands post-Ayodhya tourism push to Bareilly # fast-tracks Rs 60-crore nath corridor tourism project

NEET UG 2026 cancelled; NTA to re-conduct exam, CBI probe ordered

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.

#NEET UG 2026 cancelled; NTA to re-conduct exam #CBI probe ordered

Two dead, 6 hurt in drug-related shooting in France's Nice

Moscow, May 12 (Sputnik/UNI) Two people died and six others were injured in the French resort of Nice on Monday, in what the mayor of the French Riviera city said was a drug-related shooting.

#Two dead # 6 hurt in drug-related shooting in France's Nice

Two dead, 6 hurt in drug-related shooting in France's Nice

Moscow, May 11 (Sputnik/UNI) Two people died and six others were injured in the French resort of Nice on Monday, in what the mayor of the French Riviera city said was a drug-related shooting.

#Two dead # 6 hurt in drug-related shooting in France's Nice

U-20 Men’s National Football C’ship 2026: Mebanlamlynti’s scores 3 as Meghalaya demolish Jharkhand

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.

#U-20 Men’s National Football C’ship 2026: Mebanlamlynti’s scores 3 as Meghalaya demolish Jharkhand

AP: YSRCP demands inquiry into the allegations on NEET UG 2026

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.

#AP: YSRCP demands inquiry into the allegations on NEET UG 2026

IHCL reports record FY26 Revenue of ₹ 9,971 Cr, Announces Dividend

Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI)The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) on Monday reported its sixteenth consecutive quarter of record performance, posting consolidated revenue of ₹9,971 crore for FY2025-26, registering a growth of 16 per cent year-on-year.

#IHCL reports record FY26 Revenue of ₹ 9 #971 Cr # Announces Dividend

Heritage Foods crosses ₹45,000 Mn Revenue Mark in FY26 despite Margin Pressure

Hyderabad, May 11 (UNI) Heritage Foods Limited (HFL) on Monday reported resilient revenue growth for FY2025-26 despite severe milk supply shortages and elevated input costs, crossing the ₹45,000 million annual revenue milestone for the first time.

#Heritage Foods crosses ₹45 #000 Mn Revenue Mark in FY26 despite Margin Pressure

Cambodia plans to contest 11 sports at 2026 Asian Games: official

Phnom Penh, May 11 (UNI) Cambodia has planned to send athletes to compete in 11 sports in .

#Cambodia plans to contest 11 sports at 2026 Asian Games: official

Punjab municipal polls on May 26; model code of conduct comes into force

Chandigarh, May 11 (UNI) The Punjab State Election Commission on Monday officially announced that voting for the upcoming municipal elections across the state for 8 municipal corporations, 76 municipal councils, and 21 nagar panchayats will be held on May 26, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 29.

#Punjab municipal polls on May 26; model code of conduct comes into force

Emirates ICC Elite Panel of match officials unchanged for 2026-2027 season

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.

#Emirates ICC Elite Panel of match officials unchanged for 2026-2027 season

BJD moves Odisha CEO over alleged ballot irregularities in 2026 RS Polls

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.

#BJD moves Odisha CEO over alleged ballot irregularities in 2026 RS Polls

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#UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900 HRS ON MAY 11 # 2026

We just weren’t good enough: Jayawardene on MI’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign

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.

#We just weren’t good enough: Jayawardene on MI’s disappointing IPL 2026 campaign

Admissions open for IIT-Madras BS Degree programs 2026 academic cycle

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.

#Admissions open for IIT-Madras BS Degree programs 2026 academic cycle

India has 60 days of crude, gas stocks; no shortage fears: Govt

New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) The union government today sought to reassure citizens amid rising concerns over the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting that India has sufficient reserves of key petroleum products and that there is no reason for panic buying or fear of shortages.

#India has 60 days of crude # gas stocks; no shortage fears: Govt

India has 60 days of crude, gas stocks; no shortage fears: Govt

New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) The union government today sought to reassure citizens amid rising concerns over the escalating West Asia conflict, asserting that India has sufficient reserves of key petroleum products and that there is no reason for panic buying or fear of shortages.

#India has 60 days of crude # gas stocks; no shortage fears: Govt

India''s growth to decelerate to 6.7% in current fiscal due to Iran war: Report

New Delhi, May 11 (UNI) India’s economic growth is expected to slow to 6.7 per cent in the current fiscal year from 7.7 per cent in 2025-26, as rising geopolitical tensions and surging oil prices linked to the Iran conflict weigh on economic momentum, according to a report by BMI, a Fitch Group company.

#India''''s growth to decelerate to 6.7% in current fiscal due to Iran war: Report

AP: Team SERSA Wins DRM Cup Table Tennis Tournament–2026 in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, May 10 (UNI) Team SERSA emerged champions of the prestigious DRM Cup Table Tennis Tournament–2026, which concluded here on Sunday.

#AP: Team SERSA Wins DRM Cup Table Tennis Tournament–2026 in Visakhapatnam

IPL 2026 Twist: Raipur embraces RCB like they were always theirs

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.

#IPL 2026 Twist: Raipur embraces RCB like they were always theirs

WFI Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026: Punia advances to 92kg finals

Gonda(Uttar Pradesh), May 10 (UN) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) commenced the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026 on Sunday here at Nandininagar.

#WFI Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026: Punia advances to 92kg finals

Wrestling: Sr Open Ranking Tournament 2026: Punia advances to 92kg finals

Gonda(Uttar Pradesh), May 10 (UN) The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) commenced the Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026 on Sunday here at Nandininagar.

#Wrestling: Sr Open Ranking Tournament 2026: Punia advances to 92kg finals

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: Indian U-15 Boys enter six finals

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.

#Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: Indian U-15 Boys enter six finals

Post-poll violence: Abhishek accuses BJP of torching over 60 shops in Khejuri

Kolkata, May 10 (UNI) Fresh allegations of "post-poll violence" surfaced in West Bengal on Sunday as Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee accused BJP-backed miscreants of torching more than 60 shops at Hijli Sharif in Khejuri’s Nichkasba gram panchayat area under East Midnapore district.

#Post-poll violence: Abhishek accuses BJP of torching over 60 shops in Khejuri

Bihar govt. reshuffles 16 senior IPS officers

Patna, May 10 (UNI) In order to tone up the law and order situation, the Bihar government on Sunday reshuffled the police administration, transferring 16 senior IPS officers.

#Bihar govt. reshuffles 16 senior IPS officers

India’s private capex jumps 67 pc to Rs 7.7 lakh cr, signals investment revival: CII

New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) India’s private capital expenditure surged 67 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7.7 lakh crore in September 2025 from Rs 4.6 lakh crore a year earlier, signalling a broad-based revival in the country’s investment cycle, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

#India’s private capex jumps 67 pc to Rs 7.7 lakh cr # signals investment revival: CII

History repeats itself: Vijay''s prophecy of a 2026 political transformation, like 1967 and 1977, comes true

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.

#History repeats itself: Vijay''s prophecy of a 2026 political transformation #like 1967 and 1977 #comes true

Bangladesh name squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Dhaka, May 10 (UNI) Bangladesh announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women''s T20 World Cup 2026.

#Bangladesh name squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Coco Gauff battles past Sierra to reach Italian Open Round of 16

Rome, May 10 (UNI) Coco Gauff overcame stubborn resistance from Solana Sierra to advance into the Round of 16 at the Italian Open 2026.
The USA tennis star, seeded third in the tournament, dropped the first set 5-7 to her Argentine opponent before recovering in the second (6-0) and sealing the win in the third, triumphing 5-7, 6-0, 6-4 on Saturday.

#Coco Gauff battles past Sierra to reach Italian Open Round of 16

Hyd: Yashoda Hospitals ranked among ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2026’ by Newsweek, Statista

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.

#Hyd: Yashoda Hospitals ranked among ‘World’s Best Hospitals 2026’ by Newsweek # Statista

'Peddi' gears up for grand trailer launch in Bhopal on May 16

Mumbai, May 9 (UNI) Ram Charan''s upcoming film "Peddi" is poised to host its grand trailer launch event in Bhopal on May 16.

#'Peddi' gears up for grand trailer launch in Bhopal on May 16

ED Shillong attaches assets worth Rs. 1.06 crore in 'Global Media App' fraud case

Shillong, May 9 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Shillong Sub Zonal Office, has attached movable properties worth Rs. 1.06 crore in connection with its ongoing investigation into the "Global Media App" fraud case involving large-scale cheating of investors through a fraudulent online earning and investment scheme, an ED official said on Saturday.

#ED Shillong attaches assets worth Rs. 1.06 crore in 'Global Media App' fraud case

ED Attaches Properties Worth ₹65.60 Lakh in Disproportionate Assets Case Against NFR Engineer

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, today said it has attached three immovable properties worth Rs. 65.60 lakh in a disproportionate assets case involving Hem Chandra Borah, Deputy Chief Engineer of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), and his wife, Gayatree Saikia, a government school teacher at Bhaskar Bidyapith Higher Secondary School, Guwahati.

#ED Attaches Properties Worth ₹65.60 Lakh in Disproportionate Assets Case Against NFR Engineer

ED attaches Rs 6.56 Cr properties in Agnipa Energo Bank fraud case

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, today said it has attached six immovable properties — two commercial spaces in “Shine Towers” and two flats along with two penthouses in the “Shine Heaven” project, all located in Guwahati — collectively worth Rs. 6.56 crore, in a case of alleged bank fraud related to Agnipa Energo Pvt. Ltd. and others.

#ED attaches Rs 6.56 Cr properties in Agnipa Energo Bank fraud case

Kodingamali mine expansion to 6 MTPA set to boost Odisha’s industrial growth

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (UNI) The proposed expansion of Odisha’s Kodingamali Bauxite Mines from 3.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 6.0 MTPA is poised to significantly strengthen the state’s industrial foundation and resource-based economy.

#Kodingamali mine expansion to 6 MTPA set to boost Odisha’s industrial growth

10,396 cases taken up for National Lok Adalat in Sirmaur; 1,081 resolved

Nahan, May 9 (UNI) As directed by the National Legal Services Authority, a National Lok Adalat was held in all the courts of Sirmaur district on Saturday. District and Sessions Judge and Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Yogesh Jaswal, presided over the meeting.

#10 #396 cases taken up for National Lok Adalat in Sirmaur; 1 #081 resolved

Odisha govt adopts tough stance in mob lynching case, 6 more arrested

Bhubaneswar, May 9 (UNI) Amid mounting public outrage and intensified Opposition attacks over the Balianta mob lynching case, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan today said the government had adopted a tough stance against all those involved in the brutal killing of a Government Railway Police (GRP) constable on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar.

#Odisha govt adopts tough stance in mob lynching case # 6 more arrested

ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.06 Cr in “Global Media App” Ponzi Fraud case

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Shillong Sub-Zonal Office, today said it has attached movable properties worth Rs. 1.06 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with its ongoing investigation into the “Global Media App” fraud case involving large-scale cheating of investors through a fraudulent online earning and investment scheme.

#ED attaches properties worth Rs 1.06 Cr in “Global Media App” Ponzi Fraud case

WFI bans Vinesh Phogat from domestic events till June 26

Chandigarh, May 9 (UNI) The Wrestling Federation of India has barred Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat from participating in domestic competitions until June 26, citing alleged indiscipline and violation of anti-doping regulations.

#WFI bans Vinesh Phogat from domestic events till June 26

AP: DRM Cup Table Tennis Tournament-2026 begins in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, May 9 (UNI) The DRM Cup Table Tennis Tournament-2026 commenced at the Railway Indoor Stadium here today under the aegis of the East Coast Railway Sports Association.

#AP: DRM Cup Table Tennis Tournament-2026 begins in Visakhapatnam

Asian Boxing U15 &U17 Championships 2026: Indian U-15 Girls reach 9 finals

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.

#Asian Boxing U15 &U17 Championships 2026: Indian U-15 Girls reach 9 finals

ICC World Technology Convention 2026 concludes in Mumbai with focus on tech-led industrial growth

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.

#ICC World Technology Convention 2026 concludes in Mumbai with focus on tech-led industrial growth

Vinesh issued show-cause notice by WFI, barred from events till June 2026

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.

#Vinesh issued show-cause notice by WFI # barred from events till June 2026

Delhi Govt declares 673 hectare of Central Ridge as 'Reserved Forest'

New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) In an important step towards environmental conservation, pollution mitigation and expansion of the city’s green cover, the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government has declared around 673.32 hectares of the Central Ridge area as “Reserved Forest,” under Section 20 of the Indian Forest Act, 1927.

#Delhi Govt declares 673 hectare of Central Ridge as 'Reserved Forest'

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings look to stay alive in playoff race against LSG

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.

#IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings look to stay alive in playoff race against LSG

RCB eye turnaround against MI after losing momentum in IPL 2026

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.

#RCB eye turnaround against MI after losing momentum in IPL 2026

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Five mouthwatering contests

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.

#Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Five mouthwatering contests

MIFF 2026 opens delegate registrations for June festival in Mumbai

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.

#MIFF 2026 opens delegate registrations for June festival in Mumbai

CBI extradites wanted fugitive Abhay Rana involved in criminal cases from Portugal, over 160 criminals brought back to India through Interpol

Chennai, May 9 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on Saturday successfully secured the extradition of wanted fugitive Abhay alias Abhay Rana of Haryana from Portugal to India today.

#CBI extradites wanted fugitive Abhay Rana involved in criminal cases from Portugal # over 160 criminals brought back to India through Interpol

PM Modi garlands photo of Rabindranath Tagore on the bard''s 165th birth anniversary.

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#PM Modi garlands photo of Rabindranath Tagore on the bird''s 165th birth anniversary.

Suvendu Adhikari remembers Rabindranath Tagore on the Nobel laureate's165th birth anniversary

Kolkata, May 9 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of his 165th birth anniversary.

#Suvendu Adhikari remembers Rabindranath Tagore on the Nobel laureate's165th birth anniversary

Maha: Maratha quota leader Jarange-Patil to announce date of agitation on May 16

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) Maratha reservation leader Manoj Jarange-Patil today stated that he will announce the date of a fresh Maratha agitation on May 16.

#Maha: Maratha quota leader Jarange-Patil to announce date of agitation on May 16

Maharashtra to build 60 Traffic Gardens to inculcate road safety

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) To raise awareness about road safety and traffic rules from a young age, the Maharashtra government has taken an ambitious step.

#Maharashtra to build 60 Traffic Gardens to inculcate road safety

Maharashtra SSC result 2026 declared, overall pass figure drops to 92.09 per cent

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%.

#Maharashtra SSC result 2026 declared # overall pass figure drops to 92.09 per cent

CBI names Shubhkamna Buildtech & Directors in 6th chargesheet over housing project fraud

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into large-scale cheating of homebuyers, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against Shubhkamna Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. and its directors in connection with alleged fraudulent activities relating to a housing project situated in Noida.

#CBI names Shubhkamna Buildtech & Directors in 6th chargesheet over housing project fraud

Nearly 100 farmers die by suicide in Yavatmal of Maha in 2026: Kishore Tiwari

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.

#Nearly 100 farmers die by suicide in Yavatmal of Maha in 2026: Kishore Tiwari

ICC World Tech Convention 2026 spotlights India’s Deep-Tech, Manufacturing Ambitions

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.

#ICC World Tech Convention 2026 spotlights India’s Deep-Tech # Manufacturing Ambitions

Hyderabad Investor meet for GRAM 2026 attracts Rs 200 cr MoUs

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.

#Hyderabad Investor meet for GRAM 2026 attracts Rs 200 cr MoUs

Asian U17 Boxing Championships 2026: Indian Boys Confirm Five Medals

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.

#Asian U17 Boxing Championships 2026: Indian Boys Confirm Five Medals

Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Massive security cover with 220 Police Platoons, NSG & RAF deployment

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.

#Puri Rath Yatra 2026: Massive security cover with 220 Police Platoons # NSG & RAF deployment

Manipur HSLC Examination 2026 Results declared; Overall Pass Percentage Stands at 88.74

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.

#Manipur HSLC Examination 2026 Results declared; Overall Pass Percentage Stands at 88.74

Bank of Baroda posts record Q4 profit at Rs 5,616 crore

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) State-owned lender Bank of Baroda on Friday reported a strong financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, posting its highest-ever quarterly net profit, supported by robust credit growth, improved asset quality, and steady margin expansion.

#Bank of Baroda posts record Q4 profit at Rs 5 #616 crore

ED conducts searches in bank fraud case in Goa; seizes Rs 67.50 Lakh cash

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Panaji Zonal Office on Friday said that they recently conducted search operations at six premises in connection with a bank fraud case involving Crown Mineral Trading Corporation (CMTC) and its partners.

#ED conducts searches in bank fraud case in Goa; seizes Rs 67.50 Lakh cash

UP govt provides pension to 2,923,364 elderly women

Lucknow, May 8 (UNI) The Old Age Pension Scheme being implemented under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emerged as a major relief for lakhs of elderly women in Uttar Pradesh.

#UP govt provides pension to 2 #923 #364 elderly women

UP Min AK Sharma holds review meeting regarding preparations for Swachh Survey 2025-26

Lucknow, May 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister A K Sharma held a review meeting of the Urban Development Department regarding preparations for the Swachh Survey 2025-26 in Lucknow on Friday.

#UP Min AK Sharma holds review meeting regarding preparations for Swachh Survey 2025-26

Kati Patang Saffron Lager Wins Bronze at the 2026 London Beer Competition

Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song

Rio De Janeiro, May 8 (UNI) Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup. .

#Shakira unveils official World Cup 2026 song

Hyderabad Jewellery Pearl & Gem Fair 2026 begins at HITEX

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..

#Hyderabad Jewellery Pearl & Gem Fair 2026 begins at HITEX

SRly Chennai division achieves record revenue in scrap disposal in FY 2025-26

Chennai, May 8 (UNI) The Southern Railway Chennai Division has achieved a significant milestone in non-fare revenue generation
by registering its highest-ever earnings through scrap disposal during the FY 2025–26.

#SRly Chennai division achieves record revenue in scrap disposal in FY 2025-26

Mumbai: School peon arrested for inappropriately touching 6-yr-old student

Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) A 45-year-old school peon was arrested for inappropriately touching a 6-year-old student of a renowned school in Govandi, an area of the city suburb, an official said here today.

#Mumbai: School peon arrested for inappropriately touching 6-yr-old student

SBI FY26 net profit rises 13 pc to Rs 80,032 crore, asset quality improves

New Delhi, May 8 (UNI): The State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday reported a standalone net profit of Rs 80,032 crore for the financial year ended March 31, marking a growth of nearly 13 per cent compared to Rs 70,900 crore recorded in the previous fiscal, according to the bank’s audited financial results.

#SBI FY26 net profit rises 13 pc to Rs 80 #032 crore # asset quality improves

UP strengthens Braj Tourism push with Rs 6.35-cr Akroor ghat project in Vrindavan

Lucknow, May 8 (UNI) As Uttar Pradesh continues expanding tourism infrastructure across major religious destinations such as Ayodhya, Kashi and Prayagraj, the state is now accelerating development in Braj to match surging tourist demand.

#UP strengthens Braj Tourism push with Rs 6.35-cr Akroor ghat project in Vrindavan

Kangra Sees Over 6,500 Nominations Filed for Panchayati Raj Polls

Dharamshala, May 7 (UNI) The nomination process for the Panchayati Raj Institutions elections is progressing actively in Kangra district, with a total of 6,559 nomination papers filed for various posts till May 7, officials said on Thursday.

#Kangra Sees Over 6 #500 Nominations Filed for Panchayati Raj Polls

Sangma launches 2026 football season of Shillong Sports Association

Shillong, May 7 (UNI) The 2026 football season of the Shillong Sports Association (SSA) was formally launched on Thursday at the SSA Ground in Shillong by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.

#Sangma launches 2026 football season of Shillong Sports Association

J&K: State Taxes Enforcement Wing Jammu achieves record penalty of Rs 3.45 Cr in FY 2025-26

Jammu, May 7 (UNI) The State Taxes Enforcement Wing (Central) Jammu has achieved a historic milestone, realizing a record penalty of Rs 3.45 crore from 878 established GST violation cases during the 2025-26 financial year, marking an enhancement of 21 percent increase in revenue realization as compared to the last financial year.

#J&K: State Taxes Enforcement Wing Jammu achieves record penalty of Rs 3.45 Cr in FY 2025-26

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: U-17 Indian Girls confirm 12 medals

Tashkent(Uzbekistan) May 7 (UNI) India’s U-17 girls continued their dominant run at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026, with 12 medals confirmed, underlining their strong presence at the continental stage here.

#Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: U-17 Indian Girls confirm 12 medals

Rourkela Steel Plant records best-ever techno-economic performance in FY26

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (UNI) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), the flagship unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), has registered outstanding techno-economic performance during the financial year 2025-26, setting multiple new benchmarks across key operational parameters.

#Rourkela Steel Plant records best-ever techno-economic performance in FY26

DP World PGTI opens 2026 with ₹14 crore across 12 events from January-April 2026

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) began its 2026 season with one of its strongest starts, staging 12 events carrying a total prize purse of ₹14 crore (including the DP World PGTI NexGen and excluding the Hero Indian Open), highlighting a step-up in scale, prize money and format innovation, alongside wider international participation, new corporate partnerships and a stronger focus on the player pathway through DP World PGTI NexGen events.

#DP World PGTI opens 2026 with ₹14 crore across 12 events from January-April 2026

BSE profit jumps 61pc YoY to Rs 797 cr

Mumbai, May 7 (UNI) The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited officially announced here on Thursday through an exchange filing that it has posted a 61per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit at Rs 797.33 crore for the January-March quarter (Q4 FY26) of the financial year 2025-26 (FY26), as compared to a profit of Rs 494.42 crore in the same period, an year ago.

#BSE profit jumps 61pc YoY to Rs 797 cr

Odisha unveils City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand clean energy network across all districts

Bhubaneswar, May 7 (UNI) Odisha has notified the Odisha City Gas Distribution (CGD) Policy, 2026, setting the stage for large-scale expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) and city gas infrastructure across the state as part of its clean energy and urban development roadmap.

#Odisha unveils City Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand clean energy network across all districts

KTR to attend Telangana Formation Day celebrations in Malaysia on June 6

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) will attend the Telangana Formation Day celebrations being organised by BRS Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on June 6ण्
A delegation led by BRS NRI Global Coordinator Mahesh Bigala, along with BRS Malaysia representatives Maruthi Kurma, Chitti Babu, Sridhar and Priya, met KTR and formally invited him to participate in the event as the chief guest.

#KTR to attend Telangana Formation Day celebrations in Malaysia on June 6

Amid rise in raw material csts due to West Asia crisis, MRF records Rs 31,654 cr total income in FY 2025-26 fiscal

Chennai, May 7 (UNI) Despite uncontrolled increase in raw materials in view of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Tyre major MRF on Thursday announced that it has recorded a consolidated total income is Rs 31,654 crores for the year ended 31st March 2026, as compared to Rs.28,570 Crores in the previous year recording a growth of around 11% over previous year.

#Amid rise in raw material csts due to West Asia crisis # MRF records Rs 31 #654 cr total income in FY 2025-26 fiscal

Iran plans to arrive in U.S. 14 days before opening of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Tehran, May 7 (UNI) Iran national football team head coach Amir Ghalenoei said in an interview with local media that the team plans to arrive in the United States 14 days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iranian media reported. .

#Iran plans to arrive in U.S. 14 days before opening of 2026 FIFA World Cup

CBI arrests CGST superintendent, computer operator in Rs 6,000 bribery case

New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested a Superintendent of CGST Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, along with a Computer Operator working in the Superintendent’s office, in connection with a bribery case.

#CBI arrests CGST superintendent # computer operator in Rs 6 #000 bribery case

CITI highlights decline in FY26 textile exports, flags key cotton policy measures

By Sourav Shekhar
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI) The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) on Thursday released a report stating textile and apparel exports declined 2.2 per cent in dollar terms year-on-year (Y-0-Y) in FY26 to USD 35.79 billion, focusing on cotton production, pricing, and its supply.

#CITI highlights decline in FY26 textile exports # flags key cotton policy measures

Carlton London enters India’s luxury furniture market with EBG group; Plans 600 stores in 5 years

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) EBG Group, a multi-sector Indian conglomerate, on Thursday announced its partnership with British lifestyle brand Carlton London to launch Carlton Luxury Furniture in India, marking the brand’s entry into the country’s premium and luxury furniture segment.

#Carlton London enters India’s luxury furniture market with EBG group; Plans 600 stores in 5 years

Emirates posts record AED 24.4 billion profit in FY26

Hyderabad, May 7 (UNI) Dubai-based Emirates Group on Thursday reported record financial results for the 2025-26 financial year, posting a profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$ 6.6 billion), a 7 percent increase year-on-year, despite operational disruptions during the final month of the fiscal year.

#Emirates posts record AED 24.4 billion profit in FY26

Bandi Sanjay distributes assistive devices to 466 differently-abled persons in Sircilla

Rajanna Sircilla, May 7 (UNI) union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday distributed 813 assistive devices worth Rs 84 lakh to 466 differently-abled persons in Sircilla town under the ADIP and ALIMCO schemes, with financial assistance from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

#Bandi Sanjay distributes assistive devices to 466 differently-abled persons in Sircilla

ISL 2026: Late own goal sees Chennaiyin fall to 1-0 defeat against Punjab

Chennai, May 6 (UNI) Chennaiyin FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Punjab FC in the Indian Super League 2026 on Wednesday, undone by a late own goal despite showing sustained attacking intent throughout the contest.

#ISL 2026: Late own goal sees Chennaiyin fall to 1-0 defeat against Punjab

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: India Confirms 27 medals in U-15 category

Tashkent, May 6 (UNI) India’s young boxers have officially guaranteed an astonishing 27 out of 30 possible medals in the U-15 category at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Showcasing absolute dominance, the U-15 girls’ contingent secured 14 out of 15 possible medals, while the U-15 boys nearly matched the feat by confirming 13 out of 15 medals, setting the stage for a historic overall podium finish for the country.

#Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: India Confirms 27 medals in U-15 category

Delhi to host 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The national capital has been chosen to host 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, announced Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday,
The prestigious tournament will be held from July 27 to August 2 at the Thyagaraj Stadium.

#Delhi to host 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026

Delhi to host of 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Delhi has been chosen as the host of The 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 (CTTC 2026), confirmed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday.

#Delhi to host of 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026

Bajaj Auto announces Rs 5,600-Crore share buyback

Mumbai, May 6 (UNI) Pune-based automobile company Bajaj Auto Ltd officially informed the stock exchange about its second share buyback in two years on Wednesday, adding that it will buy back shares worth Rs 5,633 crore.
According to the exchange filing, the price has been set at Rs 1,200 per share.

#Bajaj Auto announces Rs 5 #600-Crore share buyback

Uganda names squad for 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship

Kampala, May 6 (UNI) Uganda has named an 18-strong team for the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, scheduled for May 12-17 in Accra, Ghana. .

#Uganda names squad for 2026 African Senior Athletics Championship

Odisha unveils vision 2036 urban transformation plan, targets ‘Roof for All’ for 80 pc urban population

Bhubaneswar, May 6 (UNI) Odisha Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushna Chandra Mohapatra on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious roadmap for comprehensive urban transformation under the “Viksit Odisha @2036” vision, announcing a mission-mode “A Roof for All” initiative aimed at providing housing coverage to 80 percent of the state’s urban population by 2036.

#Odisha unveils vision 2036 urban transformation plan # targets ‘Roof for All’ for 80 pc urban population

Bihar cabinet clears urban transformation plan, e-voting for 2026 civic polls

Patna, 6 May (UNI): The Bihar cabinet today approved a series of key policy decisions aimed at accelerating urban development, boosting industrial growth, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing governance reforms across the state.

#Bihar cabinet clears urban transformation plan # e-voting for 2026 civic polls

Guv dissolves 16th TN Assembly

Chennai, May 6 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Governor V R Arlekar on Wednesday dissolved the 16th Legislative Assembly as a new government was set to take charge.

#Guv dissolves 16th TN Assembly

Carrier commences construction of Rs 863 Cr advanced chiller manufacturing facility

Vijayawada, May 6 (UNI) In a major boost to India’s advanced manufacturing and data centre infrastructure ecosystem, Carrier today commenced construction of its industrial-grade chiller manufacturing facility in Sri City with an investment of over Rs 863 crore.

#Carrier commences construction of Rs 863 Cr advanced chiller manufacturing facility

JAC Inter results declared; Arts records 96.14 pc pass rate

Ranchi, May 6 (UNI) The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) on Wednesday declared the Intermediate examination results for 2026, with the Arts stream recording the highest pass percentage of 96.14 per cent.

#JAC Inter results declared; Arts records 96.14 pc pass rate

DC head coach Badani backs Kuldeep despite lean run in IPL 2026

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) Following an eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani backed struggling wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, saying the team will continue to support him as he looks to regain form.

#DC head coach Badani backs Kuldeep despite lean run in IPL 2026

IPL 2026 final shifted to Ahmedabad; KSCA expresses disappointment

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The venue for the IPL 2026 final has been shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, with the BCCI on Wednesday announcing a revised playoffs schedule that will see matches played across three venues — Dharamshala, New Chandigarh and Ahmedabad as a special case owing to operational and logistical considerations.

#IPL 2026 final shifted to Ahmedabad; KSCA expresses disappointment

Jaipur’s Royal Heritage dazzles at Met Gala 2026: Padmanabh Singh & Princess Gauravi Kumari make stunning Red Carpet debut

Jaipur, May 6 (UNI) Jaipur’s regal legacy shone brilliantly on the global stage at the Met Gala 2026, held in New York , as members of the erstwhile Jaipur royal family made a remarkable red carpet debut.

#Jaipur’s Royal Heritage dazzles at Met Gala 2026: Padmanabh Singh & Princess Gauravi Kumari make stunning Red Carpet debut



IGU to send three-member team for 2026 Queen Sirikit Cup

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Indian Golf union (IGU), the National Sports Federation recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and International Golf Federation (IGF), will send a three-member Indian team to compete in the prestigious Queen Sirikit Cup in June at the Sentul Highlands Golf Club in Bogor, Indonesia. The event is scheduled from May 12 to 15, 2026.

#IGU to send three-member team for 2026 Queen Sirikit Cup

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BCCI shifts IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

New Delhi, May 6 (UNI) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday confirmed that Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2026 final on May 31, with the playoffs to be split across Dharamsala, New Chandigarh and Ahmedabad owing to what the board termed “operational and logistical considerations”.

#BCCI shifts IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: Indian Boxers register strong results

Tashkent, May 4 (UNI) India’s young boxers continued their campaign at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 with a series of strong performances across U-15 and U-17 categories in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

#Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: Indian Boxers register strong results