ED raids spark political storm in Punjab; Oppn alleges 'massive corruption network' under AAP govt

IANS | May 7, 2026 3:00 PM

Chandigarh, May 7 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s raids at multiple locations linked to builders and associates in Mohali and Chandigarh on Thursday triggered a fresh political storm in Punjab, with Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of running a "massive corruption network" in the state.

‘Bandar’ teaser hints at Bobby Deol’s powerpack performance in Anurag Kashyap directorial

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:56 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) The makers of Bobby Deol starrer Bandar dropped the teaser of the movie on the 7th of May.

Bharat Forge⁠ clocks 17 pc drop in Q4 profit to Rs 233.4 crore

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:53 PM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Baba Kalyani-run Bharat Forge⁠ on Thursday reported a 17.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q4 FY26).

'Pakistan requested to stop': Ex-DGMO Rajiv Ghai gives detailed account of Op Sindoor on anniversary

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, who served as Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) during Operation Sindoor, said on Thursday that Pakistan had "compelled to negotiate" with India and "requested to stop" strikes against the country during the operation last year.

China-linked refurbished electronics fuel Bangladesh e-waste crisis: Report

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Bangladesh witnessing a growing electronic waste crisis as rising imports of low-cost and refurbished electronics, largely linked to China, continue to overwhelm the country’s weak waste management and regulatory systems, a report has said.

Bihar Cabinet expansion: Sons of three former CMs inducted in Samrat Choudhary govt

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:43 PM

Patna, May 7 (IANS) The first Cabinet expansion of Samrat Choudhary-led Bihar government took place on Thursday at the city's sprawling Gandhi Maidan, with all the new Ministers taking oath in a high-profile ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Deep Dasgupta praises Nitish Reddy, calls him 'the only proper all-rounder' of this season

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta heaped praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy, calling him the only proper allrounder in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season after his side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs.

Archery WC Stage 2: Recurve women's team stuns Korea to enter final; compound archers falter in team events

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:29 PM

Shanghai, May 7 (IANS) Indian women's recurve team staged an upset with a stunning semifinal win over 10-time Olympic champions South Korea and assured a medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 here on Thursday.

IPL 2026: 'I gave up on the idea of scoring at a 300 strike-rate every time I bat,’ says Klaasen

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen said he has given up chasing an unrealistic strike rate and taking extra risks in IPL 2026, where his focus is instead now on playing as per situations and stitching partnerships to keep the side in a strong position.

Cong defends support to TVK, says move aimed at protecting TN‘s secular fabric

IANS | May 7, 2026 2:21 PM

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Amid mounting political criticism over the Congress party extending support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and MLA S. Rajeshkumar on Thursday defended the decision, asserting that the move was taken solely to safeguard the secular character of Tamil Nadu and prevent communal forces from gaining influence in the state.