NEW DELHI: (May 19) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the right to live with dignity encompasses the right to live freely without threat from dogs as it dismissed all applications and petitions seeking recall of its earlier directions on relocation and sterilisation of strays. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV… Continue reading SC dismisses pleas for modification, recall of directions on relocation, sterilisation of stray dogs
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“Wouldn’t have been 5% of feeling I had, if RCB won IPL in earlier years”: Virat Kohli on breaking 18-year title drought
New Delhi [India], May 16 : Star batter Virat Kohli opened up on the emotional moment when Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their 18-year wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, saying the feeling of winning the trophy after years of heartbreak was far more special than it would have been in the franchise’s… Continue reading “Wouldn’t have been 5% of feeling I had, if RCB won IPL in earlier years”: Virat Kohli on breaking 18-year title drought
John Travolta receives surprise Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2026
Cannes [France], May 16 : Two-time Oscar nominee John Travolta was presented with an honorary Palme d’Or ahead of the world premiere of his feature directorial debut, ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ at the Cannes Film Festival 2026. The honour was presented by Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux before the Apple TV production screened at the festival,… Continue reading John Travolta receives surprise Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes 2026
AI reshaping venture capital’s economics, new models for valuation and liquidity: World Economic Forum
New Delhi [India], May 16 : The World Economic Forum has highlighted that Artificial Intelligence is not just another venture sector but a force rewriting how companies are built, scaled and financed. With AI-native firms reaching $100 million in annual recurring revenue in under a year and five companies alone absorbing 20 per cent of… Continue reading AI reshaping venture capital’s economics, new models for valuation and liquidity: World Economic Forum
Madhya Pradesh: Mist towers set up in Dewas to provide relief from dust, heat amid rising temperatures
Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 16 : Madhya Pradesh Municipal Corporation, Nagar Nigam Dewas, has installed mist towers made of scrap steel pipes and old motors to give immediate relief to commuters from rising temperatures and dust. Speaking to ANI, Dalip Kumar, Commissioner, Nagar Nigam, said, “Bhopal Chauraha in Dewas faces immense traffic pressure. So,… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh: Mist towers set up in Dewas to provide relief from dust, heat amid rising temperatures
It’s like every game is a final, and I actually love it: CSK coach Hussey
LUCKNOW: (May 16) Chennai Super Kings will have to treat every remaining game as a “final” after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants left their IPL campaign hanging by a thread, said batting coach Michael Hussey. The five-time champions are now staring at a virtual must-win situation in their final two league matches. CSK were… Continue reading It’s like every game is a final, and I actually love it: CSK coach Hussey
BLR Airport crosses 400 mn passenger milestone, records strong FY 2025-26 growth
BENGALURU: (May 16) The Kempegowda International Airport here crossed the 400 million passenger milestone in April since commencing operations, as strong international traffic growth and cargo expansion helped drive overall performance in FY 2025–26, officials said on Saturday. This was noted at the 134th Board Meeting of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), chaired by Shalini… Continue reading BLR Airport crosses 400 mn passenger milestone, records strong FY 2025-26 growth
Trump returns from China; terms meeting with Xi as ‘G-2’
WASHINGTON: (May 16) US President Donald Trump returned from a visit to China, describing his discussions with President Xi Jinping as a meeting of leaders of “two great countries”. Trump landed at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on the outskirts of the US capital on Friday evening, claiming to have struck important trade deals,… Continue reading Trump returns from China; terms meeting with Xi as ‘G-2’
”Spider-Man” director Sam Raimi to helm ”Magic” for Lionsgate
LOS ANGELES: (May 16) Hollywood filmmaker Sam Raimi has been hired by Lionsgate to direct “Magic”, a modern adaptation of author William Goldman’s novel. Raimi, best known as the director of three “Spider-Man” movies in the 2000s and creator of the “Evil Dead” franchise, will also produce the movie through the banner Raimi Productions, according… Continue reading ”Spider-Man” director Sam Raimi to helm ”Magic” for Lionsgate
Assault on woman lawyer: SC asks police to conclude probe quickly, ensure her protection
NEW DELHI: (May 16) The Supreme Court has asked Delhi Police to conclude its probe into the brutal assault of a woman advocate allegedly by her husband at the earliest, while ensuring the protection of the victim and her children. A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the police should… Continue reading Assault on woman lawyer: SC asks police to conclude probe quickly, ensure her protection