Neighbour alleges delay by fire brigade after former CCI chief dies in South Delhi house fire

IANS | May 29, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A neighbour of former IAS officer and first Chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, who died due to smoke inhalation after a fire at his Hauz Khas residence in Delhi following a suspected air-conditioner blast, alleged on Friday that the fire brigade reached the spot nearly an hour after the incident was reported.

Baloch student group condemns Pakistan’s celebration of Chagai nuclear tests

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:59 PM

Quetta, May 29 (IANS) A leading Baloch student organisation slammed the Pakistani authorities for celebrating the 28th anniversary of nuclear tests conducted by Pakistan in Balochistan’s Chagai district, saying that the occasion symbolises displacement, environmental destruction, enforced militarisation, and the systematic erasure of Baloch identity.

MoS Sports Raksha Khadse chairs review meeting with Meghalaya govt to assess sports and youth development initiatives

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:56 PM

Shillong, May 29 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports Raksha Khadse on Friday chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Meghalaya Sport Minister Wailadmiki Shylla and Vijay Kumar D, Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, to assess ongoing sports and youth development initiatives in the state and explore avenues for strengthening collaboration between the Centre and the state government.

UP Minister takes e-rickshaw to office following PM Modi’s push to save fuel

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve petrol and diesel, Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Friday travelled to his office in the Assembly in an e-rickshaw along with his staff, promoting the use of electric mobility and fuel conservation.

Take strict action without leniency, Maha CM Fadnavis after ordering probe into 13 hooch deaths

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:51 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday expressed serious concern over the deaths of 13 people after consuming illegal toxic liquor in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad and directed the Police Commissioners of the two cities to take the strictest possible action and show absolutely no leniency toward those involved in manufacturing or distributing the hooch.

Semiconductor production crucial for India’s future growth: Expert

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:49 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Stressing the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing and related technologies, Padma Shri awardee Prof. Juzer Vasi said on Friday that semiconductors play a critical role not only in chip production but also across consumer electronics, defence systems, space technology and several other sectors vital to India’s growth and self-reliance.

Pakistani police arrest Afghan journalist amid uncertainty over charges

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:44 PM

Kabul, May 29 (IANS) Pakistani police has arrested Afghan journalist Seyed Qasim Hashemi on the Abbottabad-Islamabad highway, local media reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the incident.

Indian women’s hockey team beat Australia in third game to lead four-match series 2-1

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:44 PM

Perth, May 29 (IANS) The Indian Women’s Hockey Team registered an impressive 2-0 victory over Australia in the third match of the friendly series at the Perth Hockey Stadium on Friday.

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled to protect students’ interests: NTA in SC

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday told the Supreme Court that its decision to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination and order a re-test was taken “in the interest of students” and to preserve public confidence in the national examination system.

Jemimah and Yastika's partnership made the difference,' says Dean after ENG loss

IANS | May 29, 2026 1:39 PM

Chelmsford, May 29 (IANS) England stand-in captain Charlotte Dean admitted the huge partnership between Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia proved decisive as England suffered a 38-run defeat to India in the opening match of the three-game Women’s T20I series at the County Ground.