Guv Arlekar keeps Vande Mataram row alive; Left backs existing convention in Kerala Assembly

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:31 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 29 (IANS) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday publicly confirmed that Lok Bhavan had insisted on the full rendition of Vande Mataram during the opening session of the Assembly, keeping alive the political controversy that overshadowed the maiden policy address of the new UDF government. However, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left weighed in on the controversy by backing the existing convention of singing the truncated version.

RBI records 20.6 pc growth in assets to Rs 91.97 lakh crore in FY26

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:26 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) balance sheet expanded by a robust 20.6 per cent to Rs 91.97 lakh crore (as of March 31, 2026) compared to the corresponding figure of the previous year, on the back of a high growth in domestic investments, gold holdings and foreign investments, according to the RBI’s annual report released on Friday.

Gujarat: Indroda Nature Park uses 15 coolers, 20 sprinklers to protect over 600 animals from heat

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:20 PM

Gandhinagar, May 29 (IANS) As temperatures continue to rise across Gujarat during the ongoing summer season, the Forest Department has introduced a set of cooling and welfare measures at the Indroda Nature Park in Gandhinagar to reduce heat stress among captive and free-roaming wildlife.

ISI eyes deported illegal immigrants as potential assets with deep knowledge of India

Vicky Nanjappa | May 29, 2026 1:15 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Massive gatherings have been reported at the India-Bangladesh border following an aggressive campaign launched by the newly formed BJP government in West Bengal to drive out illegal immigrants. The government has directed the administration to detect, detain and deport illegal immigrants.

India’s securitisation market shows structural strength in FY26

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:15 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India’s securitisation market remained resilient in FY26 despite a modest slowdown in retail transactions, a report said on Friday, pointing to strong credit performance and regulatory tailwinds.

'Loosing 2 wicket in powerplay was not ideal, but Yastika took the game away': Mandhana

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:10 PM

Chelmsford, May 29 (IANS) India’s stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana praised Yastika Bhatia for making a strong comeback and scoring crucial runs for the team after India defeated England by 38 runs in the opening match of the three-game T20I series at the County Ground.

John Travolta reveals why he owns a dozen of berets

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:09 PM

Los Angeles, May 29 (IANS) Hollywood star John Travolta, who has embraced the beret as his trademark look since his headline-making appearances at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this month, has spoken about why he owns a dozen of them.

Anup Soni recalls lock-up scene in ‘Gangaajal’, says was shot on steadicam in a single take

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:08 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Actor Anup Soni, who played Inspector Neelkanth Tiwari in the 2003 crime drama “Gangaajal”, has reminisced about how a “lock-up” scene from the film was shot on steadicam in a single take.

India’s economy to remain resilient in 2026-27 despite global challenges: RBI

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Indian economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026-27, despite the challenging external environment characterised by elevated energy and commodity prices, rising logistics costs, volatility in global financial markets and uncertainties surrounding global trade policies, according to the RBI annual report released on Friday.

Rishita Kothari becomes inconsolable on Mahhi Vij’s last day on the sets of ‘Seher Hone Ko Hai’

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:04 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Television actress Mahhi Vij’s last day on the sets of her hit show ‘Seher Hone Ko Hai’ turned emotional as co-star Rishita Kothari broke down in tears.