J&K: Tourists enjoy in Srinagar as intense heatwave grips plains

IANS | May 25, 2026 11:01 AM

Srinagar, May 25 (IANS) While large parts of India continue to reel under severe heatwave conditions, tourists visiting Kashmir are enjoying the Valley’s cool and refreshing weather. Visitors in Srinagar and other popular destinations described the pleasant climate as a welcome escape from the soaring temperatures being experienced in several states across the country.

Delhi Police bust online IPL betting racket; three arrested

IANS | May 25, 2026 10:19 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) An online IPL betting racket operating from the Madhu Vihar area of Delhi was busted by the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District Police, and three persons involved in illegal gambling activities during the ongoing IPL T-20 matches were arrested, officials said on Monday.

Nashik TCS harassment case: Police issue summons to AIMIM's Mateen Patel

IANS | May 25, 2026 10:09 AM

Nashik, May 25 (IANS) A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Nashik Police has issued a summons to Mateen Patel, AIMIM corporator from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, in connection with the high-profile harassment case involving the Nashik BPO unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), officials said on Monday.

Devotees in huge numbers take holy dip on 'Ganga Dussehra' in Prayagraj, Haridwar

IANS | May 25, 2026 10:02 AM

Prayagraj, May 25 (IANS) Devotion and spirituality filled the air across several northern cities on Monday as lakhs of devotees gathered on the banks of the holy River Ganga to celebrate the sacred festival of Ganga Dussehra. Massive crowds were witnessed in Prayagraj, Haridwar, and Kanpur, where devotees took ritualistic dips in the river and offered prayers for peace, prosperity, and salvation.

Congress-ruled states charging higher petrol and diesel prices, taxing people Rs 16 more per litre

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:59 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) As fuel prices saw their fourth increase this month due to the continuing West Asia crisis, the states with the lowest fuel prices remain predominantly in the BJP-ruled regions, including Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Goa, and Assam. Conversely, the states with the highest fuel prices are primarily the Congress-ruled and the INDIA bloc southern regions, namely Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, which impose the highest VAT rates in the nation.

Australian FM Penny Wong to arrive in New Delhi today for Quad meet

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:44 AM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will arrive in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, amid growing focus on regional security and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.