BEIJING: (May 14) Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said that 2026 will be “historic, landmark year” for China-US relations as he welcomed US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of People for talks with him. The leaders of the world’s two largest economies are scheduled to have a few rounds of talks on… Continue reading 2026 will be ‘historic, landmark year’ for China-US relations: Xi Jinping
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India thanks Portugal for cooperation in extradition of wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh
LISBON: (May 14) India has thanked the Portuguese government and its agencies for their support and cooperation in the extradition of wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera from Portugal. On Wednesday, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Singh after successfully securing his extradition from Portugal. He was taken into custody by an NIA team at… Continue reading India thanks Portugal for cooperation in extradition of wanted narco-terrorist Iqbal Singh
Ex-Army chief Naravane backs RSS leader’s remarks on dialogue with Pakistan
MUMBAI: (May 14) Former Army Chief General (retd) Manoj Naravane has supported RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale’s stand for fostering dialogue and people-to-people connections with neighbouring Pakistan, saying that such engagements are “important”. The former Army Chief said that the fundamental struggles of the “common man”, specifically the basic needs of “roti, kapda, and makan” (food,… Continue reading Ex-Army chief Naravane backs RSS leader’s remarks on dialogue with Pakistan
56 killed as storm, rain batter UP
LUCKNOW: (May 14) At least 56 people were killed after a strong storm and heavy rain uprooted trees and damaged houses across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Thursday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the loss of lives and damage caused by unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday and directed… Continue reading 56 killed as storm, rain batter UP
MEA flags ‘Fake News’ on report claiming India-UAE evacuation pact via Fujairah port
New Delhi [India], May 11 : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday rejected a media report claiming that India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working on an agreement for the evacuation of Indian nationals via Fujairah port, calling the claims of the report “false and baseless.” In a post on X,… Continue reading MEA flags ‘Fake News’ on report claiming India-UAE evacuation pact via Fujairah port
World Squash C’ships: Chotrani’s loss marks end of India’s campaign in round two
Giza [Egypt], May 11 : Veer Chotrani’s defeat in the second round match against world number one Mostafa Asal marked the end of India’s challenge at the World Squash Championships being held in Giza, Egypt on Sunday. Chotrani, ranked 45th in the world rankings, registered a 3-0 loss (11-5, 11-2, 11-4) to local favourite and… Continue reading World Squash C’ships: Chotrani’s loss marks end of India’s campaign in round two
Alia Bhatt jets off to Cannes Film Festival 2026
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 11 : As anticipation builds around the Cannes Film Festival 2026, actor Alia Bhatt offered fans a stylish glimpse into her journey to the French Riviera through a playful Instagram story shared while travelling. In the post, Bhatt was seen seated inside an aeroplane, embracing a relaxed yet polished travel aesthetic.… Continue reading Alia Bhatt jets off to Cannes Film Festival 2026
Railways, semiconductors and AI power India’s next infrastructure and growth surge: Vaishnaw
New Delhi [India], May 11 : Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is undergoing a massive transformation in rail infrastructure, electronics manufacturing, semiconductors and digital technologies, positioning itself as a major global economic and industrial power. Highlighting the unprecedented… Continue reading Railways, semiconductors and AI power India’s next infrastructure and growth surge: Vaishnaw
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs Informal Group Meeting on evolving West Asia situation
New Delhi [India], May 11 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday chaired a meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM) constituted to monitor the situation in West Asia. The meeting was held to review the evolving situation in the region and discuss related matters. Earlier on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in… Continue reading Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs Informal Group Meeting on evolving West Asia situation
We were not consistent enough: Jayawardene on MI’s disastrous IPL season
RAIPUR: (May 11) Head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that Mumbai Indians were simply “not good enough” this season after a heartbreaking two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their IPL playoff hopes here. The defeat, MI’s eighth in 11 matches, also exposed the inconsistency that plagued the five-time champions throughout the campaign. “Yeah, I mean,… Continue reading We were not consistent enough: Jayawardene on MI’s disastrous IPL season