Mission Drishti a proof of India’s space reforms: Industry

IANS | May 3, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The successful launch of Mission Drishti serves as a definitive proof-of-concept for India’s private space sector reforms and signals a transition from small-scale testing to sovereign, all-weather surveillance capabilities, the Indian Space Association said on Sunday.

FairPoint: Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Key’ - the poem that now questions her

Deepika Bhan | May 3, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In February 2019, Mamata Banerjee wrote an 18-line poem titled 'Key', lamenting what she saw as a 'shrinking' democratic space under the regime at the Centre. The poem spoke of voices being stifled, of lips metaphorically locked, and of a reckoning that would one day confront those in power. It was a political message wrapped in verse -- sharp, accusatory, and unambiguous in its intent.

TDS, TCS to annual filings: Major tax deadlines lined up in May

IANS | May 3, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) As the new financial year gains momentum, taxpayers must stay alert to a series of important compliance deadlines scheduled throughout May 2026, with experts stressing that timely action is essential to avoid penalties and additional charges.