India pays homage to ex-Bangladesh President Ziaur Rahman on his death anniversary

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:15 PM

Dhaka, May 30 (IANS) As Bangladesh observed the 45th death anniversary of the country's former President Ziaur Rahman on Saturday, India paid tribute to the late leader, calling his historic March 1971 radio address a defining moment that inspired people to resist oppression by Pakistani forces and ultimately contributed to the liberation of the country.

Vinesh Phogat makes winning return at Asian Games selection trial

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Vinesh Phogat made her return to competitive wrestling with a strong 7-1 win over Jyoti in the women's 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials in New Delhi on Saturday.

SpiceJet slapped with Rs 124.65 crore GST demand, faces registration cancellation

IANS | May 30, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Department has issued a tax demand of Rs 124.65 crore to low-cost carrier SpiceJet for allegedly failing to file GST returns for several months, while the airline also faces proceedings for cancellation of its GST registration.

Ghaziabad teen's murder: Deputy CM Maurya assures strict action; probe underway

IANS | May 30, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Keshav Prasad Maurya, has assured stringent action in the Ghaziabad youth murder case, stating that the state government is committed to ensuring justice and maintaining law and order.

Crude oil prices decline to six‑week low over tentative US‑Iran deal

IANS | May 30, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Global crude oil prices fell to six‑week lows over the weekend after reports came that the United States and Iran had tentatively agreed to extend a ceasefire and that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.

From strong start to final showdown: RCB’s road to IPL 2026 title clash

IANS | May 30, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take inspiration from their amazing journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage and the Qualifier 1 when they take on 2022 winners Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Centre clears first Strategic Investment Plan under PM-SETU scheme

IANS | May 30, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster in Andhra Pradesh, making it the first proposal to receive clearance under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme, the government said on Saturday.

Indian Women's Hockey Team lose 2-3 in a tight fourth game to draw the friendly series against Australia in Perth

IANS | May 30, 2026 2:20 PM

Perth, May 30 (IANS) The Indian Women's Hockey Team concluded their four-match friendly series against Australia with a close 2-3 defeat in the fourth and last game in Perth on Saturday, which meant that the series ended in a 2-2 draw.

Ajith Kumar's mother Mohini passes away at 85; Kamal Haasan, Vijay offer condolences

IANS | May 30, 2026 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 30 (IANS) Tamil actor Ajith Kumar's mother, Mohini Mani, passed away on Saturday at the age of 89. She was believed to have been suffering from declining health for some time now.

Gwalior Cheetahs unveil squad featuring Rajat Patidar for MPL T20 Scindia Cup

IANS | May 30, 2026 1:55 PM

Gwalior, May 30 (IANS) Gwalior Cheetahs unveiled their squad for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup season. The team includes IPL-winning captain Rajat Patidar and skilled fast bowlers such as Akash Singh Raghuwanshi and Mangesh Yadav, bolstering the pace attack with quality and versatility.