UK likely to oppose Sunil Mittal’s move to increase BT stake: Report

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:13 PM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The British government is expected to oppose any attempt by Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal to increase his stake in telecom group BT, citing concerns around maintaining sovereign control over critical national infrastructure, a report has said.

India men's and women's teams gear up for U18 Hockey Asia Cup campaign in Japan

IANS | May 28, 2026 12:09 PM

Kakamigahara, May 28 (IANS) After weeks of intensive preparation camps and valuable exposure matches against Australia in Bhopal, both Indian U-18 men’s and women’s teams are aiming to make a strong impression at the the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, which is scheduled from May 29 to June 6, competing against some of Asia’s top young talents.

US sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:50 AM

Washington, May 28 (IANS) The Persian Gulf Strait Authority, an Iranian authority overseeing shipping control in the Strait of Hormuz, has been added to the Specially Designated Nationals List in a fresh sanction move under the US Economic Fury campaign, the US Treasury Department said.

Sooryavanshi's level of game awareness is remarkable at 15: AB de Villiers

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Former South Africa batter and IPL great AB de Villiers heaped praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the opener’s game awareness at the age of just 15 is 'remarkable' after the Rajasthan Royals batter produced a breathtaking innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.

TRAI extends vehicle-to-everything consultation comment deadline to June 4

IANS | May 28, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended the last date for submission of written comments and counter‑comments on its vehicle‑to‑everything (V2X) consultation paper to June 4, 2026, and June 18, 2026, respectively, an official statement has said.