After setback in SC, WFI insists Vinesh can participate only in 50kg in Asian Games trials

IANS | May 29, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) With the Supreme Court refusing to stay the Delhi High Court order allowing Olympian Vinesh Phogat's participation in the Asian Games selection trials, the Wrestling Federation of India has insisted that she will be allowed to participate only in the 50kg weight category, in which he took part in Paris two years back.

IPL 2026: Rishabh has recognised that it’s time to move on from captaincy for now, says Moody

IANS | May 29, 2026 11:08 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants’ Director of Cricket Tom Moody said Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as the side’s captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has come after he recognised that it’s time to move on from captaincy for now and focus as a player after two difficult seasons.

PM Modi monitoring NEET paper issue, Centre tells Supreme Court

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:56 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally supervising the situation following the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Friday, as the apex court stressed the need to fix individual accountability within the National Testing Agency (NTA) to prevent recurring lapses in national-level examinations.

Ukraine conflict nearing end: Putin

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:42 PM

Moscow, May 29 (IANS) Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing an end, as evidenced by the situation on the battlefield, local media reported.

IPL 2026: Line and length key on ‘tennis-ball bounce’ wicket in New Chandigarh, says Rabada

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:21 PM

New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada, holder of the Purple Cap with 28 scalps, said bowling against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium was about sticking to line and length and adjusting to the ‘tennis ball bounce’ on offer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

Golf: Diksha Dagar shines with opening 67, moves into tied second at Jabra Ladies Open

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:12 PM

Évian-Les-Bains (France), May 29 (IANS) India’s Diksha Dagar made a strong start to her campaign at the Jabra Ladies Open golf championship with a superb 4-under 67 that placed her tied second after the opening round in France.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi’s 96, Jadeja and Ferreira's knocks carry RR to 214/6 against GT

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:03 PM

New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals rode on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sparkling yet mature 96, Ravindra Jadeja’s attacking 45, and Donovan Ferreira’s whirlwind 38 not out to post 214/6 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in their Qualifier 2 clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.

'Saffron surge loading': BJP leader Amit Malviya on Punjab urban body poll results

IANS | May 29, 2026 9:53 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is falling short of a four-digit number in the local urban body election where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears poised to have its Mayor and Chairman elected in many municipal bodies, according to BJP leader Amit Malviya.

India boosting maritime cooperation with France and Italy to maintain stability in IOR: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 9:44 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India’s growing role in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), backed by deeper partnerships with France and Italy, is not aimed at heightening confrontation but at preserving regional stability. Such cooperation underscored the need to secure vital maritime trade routes, strengthen deterrence, and protect the shared strategic interests of the three countries amid the rising geopolitical competition, a report has stated.

China manages global conflict for strategic gain, not resolution: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 9:41 PM

Tel Aviv, May 29 (IANS) China’s approach to global conflicts is not aimed at ending them all but at determining which remain strategically useful and which pose strategic risks. Ukraine, in this context, is seen as useful to Beijing as it diverts Western attention and increases Russia’s dependence.