India hosts BIMSTEC Youth Leadership Exchange Programme

IANS | May 2, 2026 12:12 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) youth leadership exchange programme held by India highlighted the country's commitment to regional cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Trump doubts Iran deal, signals force option

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:44 PM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Friday said that negotiations with the Iranians remain uncertain, warning he is “not satisfied” with current proposals while keeping both diplomacy and military action on the table.

IFL 2024-26: Dempo SC halt Rajasthan United’s title push with 1-0 defeat

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:26 PM

Sri Bhaini Sahib, May 1 (IANS) Seigoumang Doungel scored the only goal of the match to guide Dempo SC to a 1-0 victory over Rajasthan United FC in a key clash of the Championship Phase in their Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at the Namdhari Football Stadium in Sri Bhaini Sahib in Punjab on Friday.

ISL 2025-26: Late goals against FC Goa take Jamshedpur FC atop standings

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:11 PM

Jamshedpur, May 1 (IANS) Jamshedpur FC secured a crucial 2-0 victory against FC Goa in Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Friday. After a goalless first half dominated by Jamshedpur, Mohammed Sanan broke the deadlock in the 82nd minute, before Madih Talal sealed the win deep into stoppage time.

Muslims voted for Himanta Sarma: AGP leader​

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:01 PM

Guwahati, May 1 (IANS) Karimuddin Barbhuiyan, an Asom Gana Parishad leader who contested the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections from Sonai constituency in Cachar district, on Friday, asserted that many Muslims had voted in the name of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and said the Opposition camp's dream of forming the next government would remain only a dream.​