Piyush Goyal cites Congress-era agreements with EdTech firm criticised by Rahul Gandhi

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:13 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday questioned Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for omitting the fact that the same education technology firm that the Congress leader is criticising was earlier “repeatedly awarded projects by institutions functioning under Congress governments in Telangana and Karnataka”.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch GT vs RR Qualifier 2, know all details

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:04 PM

New Chandigarh, May 28 (IANS) Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will meet in the all-important Qualifier 2 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Friday, with the winner taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final.

Sadhvi Ritambhara, Karpatri Maharaj praise PM Modi's achievements

IANS | May 28, 2026 10:01 PM

Ayodhya, May 28 (IANS) Religious leaders in Ayodhya praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his government completed 12 years in office. They spoke about the development of the country and major decisions taken during his leadership.

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans seek final berth against red-hot Rajasthan Royals in do-or-die clash (preview)

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:29 PM

New Chandigarh, May 28 (IANS) Gujarat Titans know they must be at their absolute best to stop a Rajasthan Royals side playing some of the most explosive cricket of the season, when the two sides meet in a do-or-die Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims five more lives; death toll climbs to 565

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:28 PM

Dhaka, May 28 (IANS) Bangladesh continues to grapple with an escalating measles outbreak with five more children reportedly dying from the disease and similar symptoms on Thursday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 565 since March 15 this year.

Pakistan-based networks drive rising narco-threat along Indian border: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:21 PM

Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Pakistan-linked networks have shown growing agility, adapting their tactics to evade Indian border defences and exploit emerging technologies. The rising use of drug-laden drones along the western border, particularly in Punjab, is emerging as a major concern, a report has highlighted.

Neymar set to miss friendlies, doubtful for Brazil's first match in FIFA World Cup

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:20 PM

São Paulo (Brazil), May 28 (IANS) Brazilian star Neymar Jr suffered a big setback to his hopes of playing in the side's first match in the FIFA World Cup 2026, to be played in the USA, Mexico, and Canada from June 11, as he has been ruled out of the upcoming international friendly matches.

Rubio’s Delhi visit reflects mature India-US ties and evolving Quad dynamics: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:13 PM

Washington/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The recent visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to India reflected a more mature phase in relations between New Delhi and Washington, where strategic convergence continues alongside open discussions on trade frictions, differing geopolitical priorities, and ambiguity regarding American consistency, a report has stated.

‘PM Awas Yojana changed our lives,’ say Vadodara residents

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:09 PM

Vadodara, May 28 (IANS) Thousands of families in Vadodara are seeing their dream of owning a house come true under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Beneficiaries of the scheme expressed happiness and gratitude after moving into their own houses.

Delhi-NCR receives showers as thunderstorms bring relief from scorching heat

IANS | May 28, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Delhi-NCR finally received the much-awaited rainfall on Thursday, as thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate showers lashed several parts of the national capital and its surrounding areas in the evening.