An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday after a joint team launched a search operation based on intelligence inputs about militant movement in the area.
Indian actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hollywood star Eva Longoria were seen greeting each other with cheek kisses at the ongoing 2026 Cannes Film Festival, with videos and photographs of their interaction gaining attention on social media. The moment took place during a red carpet appearance at the prestigious film festival in France.
Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said he has directed the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to investigate alleged excessive cancellation charges being imposed by Agoda and online ticket booking platforms on consumers.
Ahead of Bakrid celebrations, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Saturday issued a detailed advisory asking Muslims across the country to strictly follow government regulations, maintain public cleanliness, and ensure communal harmony during the festival.
PM distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited candidates during the 19th edition of the Rozgar Mela, saying the global community is increasingly looking to partner with India due to its youth potential and technological progress. The event was held virtually across 47 locations nationwide as part of the Centre’s ongoing employment drive.
At least 82 people have been killed and nine others remain missing after a gas explosion ripped through the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province, according to Chinese state media. The blast occurred late Friday evening while hundreds of workers were underground, prompting a large-scale rescue operation that continued through Saturday.
Hamza Burhan, also known as Arjumand Gulzar Dar and codenamed 'Doctor', was buried in Islamabad a day after he was shot by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). According to social media, apart from senior terror operatives, officials linked to Pakistan’s ISI were also seen at the funeral gathering.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the refund portal for NEET-UG 2026 candidates, allowing students to submit their bank account details for processing of examination fee refunds. The facility will remain available on the official NEET portal until May 27, 2026, at 11:50 p.m.
Authorities in Southern California ordered the evacuation of nearly 40,000 residents after a hazardous chemical leak at an aerospace facility in Orange County raised fears of a possible explosion or toxic spill. The emergency unfolded in the city of Garden Grove, where officials said a storage tank containing methyl methacrylate began overheating and venting hazardous vapours.
Despite the brief spell of rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'Orange Alert' for Delhi and adjoining NCR areas, warning that severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue until May 27.
Petrol and diesel prices in India were increased again on Friday, marking the third hike in less than 10 days as state-run oil marketing companies continue to respond to rising global crude oil prices and mounting pressure from international supply disruptions. The latest revision pushed fuel prices up by less than ₹1 per litre across major cities.
A major fire broke out at a furniture market in the Shastri Park area of northeast Delhi late Friday night, destroying multiple shops and causing extensive property damage. Authorities said no casualties had been reported till the latest updates, while firefighting operations continued for several hours after the blaze spread rapidly across the market.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Friday that said India’s data centre capacity is projected to grow from 1.5 GW to nearly 6.5 GW by 2030 and the ongoing expansion is expected to generate nearly one lakh engineering jobs in areas.
The Commonwealth Games qualification time in men’s 100m was 10.16 seconds. The spotlight was on men’s 100m sprinters on Friday. The national record was shattered twice within a short span of time.
Shiv Sena Spokesperson Krishna Hegde, on Friday, demanded that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) should conduct a probe into the rise of the digital-only political satire outfit 'Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP). He said that the investigation should emphasise on whether there is an attempt to create "unrest" in the country, similar to what transpired in Nepal and Bangladesh.
The Nashik police have so far arrested at least seven accused including a process associate Nida Khan. Several women employees at TCS Nashik alleged harassment against senior employees. They claimed they faced mental and sexual harassment between February 2022 and March 2026, while their complaints were allegedly ignored by the human resources department.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Friday spoke with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, congratulating him on assuming office. During the phone-call, Ibrahim stated that he will be visiting India in September to attend the BRICS Summit and hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested another key accused in connection with the sharing of the physics questions in the NEET-UG 2026 examination paper leak case, officials said on Friday. The accused, identified as Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, was arrested after a detailed interrogation by the central agency.
The Jabalpur police have taken Samarth Singh into custody after he arrived at a Jabalpur court to surrender in connection with the alleged suicide of his wife, Twisha Sharma. He had been absconding for the last 10 days after Twisha was declared dead at AIIMS Bhopal late on the night of May 12.
In a shocking incident, a renowned doctor suffering from lung cancer allegedly shot himself dead at his residence in Belagavi city on Friday. The deceased has been identified as Dr Dinesh Bhatkal. He had worked with the KLE Institute for 40 years. According to the police, Dinesh was serving as an administrator at the hospital run by the KLE Institute.
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