Beijing's control of Tibetan spiritual leader succession lacks legitimacy: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:31 PM

Washington, May 30 (IANS) The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) selection of the 11th Panchen Lama stands as a case study in failure, underscoring that legitimacy cannot be imposed and authenticity cannot be manufactured. If Beijing proceeds with efforts to influence the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama in the similar manner, it risks the same outcome marked by rejection from Tibetans, sparking international criticism, and laying bare Beijing's insecurity.

Subodh Bhave reflects on the emotional responsibility of portraying the revered spiritual figure

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:27 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Actor Subodh Bhave, who will be essaying the role of Neem Karoli Baba in the biopic "Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj," opened up about the emotional responsibility of portraying a revered spiritual figure on screen.

From early struggles to final berth: GT’s journey to the IPL 2026 title clash

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Gujarat Titans will enter the IPL 2026 final with momentum firmly behind them after overcoming setbacks, pressure situations, and a disappointing defeat in Qualifier 1 to secure their place in the title clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Vinesh narrowly defeats Nishu 7-6; books spot in semis of Asian Games selection trials (Ld

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat continued her strong comeback in competitive wrestling by securing a spot in the women's 53kg semifinals at the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi on Saturday. She narrowly defeated Nishu 7-6 in a tough quarterfinal, just hours after starting her campaign with a win.

Shivakumar to take oath as Karnataka CM on June 3, event to be a simple affair

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:08 PM

Bengaluru, May 30 (IANS) The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Saturday announced that the swearing-in ceremony of KPCC President D.K. Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka will be held on June 3 at the Glass House in Lok Bhavan.

CUET-UG exam: TCS admits brief technical issue for delay, regrets inconvenience

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) IT major TCS said that a brief technical issue caused a delay of around two hours in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG examination in the morning shift on Saturday.

Pune hooch tragedy: FDA finds methanol adulteration as primary cause of deaths

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:03 PM

Pune, May 30 (IANS) A major breakthrough has emerged in the investigation into the toxic liquor tragedy that claimed 18 lives in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, with the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identifying adulterated methanol as the primary cause of the deaths.

Kapil Dev’s backing is a powerful statement for Indian Golf: PGTI CEO Amandeep Singh Johl

IANS | May 30, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) CEO Amandeep Singh Johl believes the association of cricket legend Kapil Dev with Indian golf has provided the sport with unprecedented credibility and confidence, while also helping strengthen its vision of producing world-class champions.

Farah Khan, Tanishaa Mukerji recall wrapping themselves in garbage bags during chilly 'KKHH' shoot in Scotland

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:52 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan and actress Tanishaa Mukerji recently took a trip down memory lane as they recalled shooting in freezing weather during the making of the iconic film 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.

Poonam Dhillon on Ranveer Singh-Farhan Akhtar clash: In egos, in fights the needy people should not suffer

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:51 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon has shared her views on the highly discussed FWICE's non-cooperation movement that happened due to Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar's "Don 3" conflict.