IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s opening blitz guides RR to 243/8 vs SRH in Eliminator

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:41 PM

New Chandigarh, May 27 (IANS) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the most incredible innings in the history of the knockout stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he scored 97 runs off 28 balls, leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned and leading Rajasthan Royals to 243/8 in 20 overs in the Eliminator of the IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.

Government strengthens security and student facilities ahead of NEET-UG re-test

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:33 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting with former ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan to evaluate preparedness for the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) re-examination scheduled for June 21.

Nepal: RSP President Lamichhane prepares for India trip as Balen Shah's New Delhi visit remains uncertain

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:31 PM

Kathmandu, May 27 (IANS) As the proposed visit of Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah to India appears increasingly uncertain, Rabi Lamichhane, President of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is likely to visit New Delhi in the first week of June.

Singapore Open 2026: Prannoy upsets fifth-ranked Jonatan Christie; Lakshya Sen, Dhruv-Kapila advance too (Ld)

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:30 PM

Singapore, May 27 (IANS) India's HS Prannoy upset World No. 5 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 10-21, 21-12, 21-18 in a 61-minute men's singles battle on Day 2 of the Singapore Open at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

BJP plans countrywide celebrations on June 10 to mark Modi govt's 12-year tenure

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:25 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to organise a series of events to mark 12 years of progress with people's trust and welfare under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the day he took oath of office for the third consecutive term on June 10.

Security beefed up nationwide ahead of Bakrid amid action against namaz on roads, slaughter of banned animals

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:15 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Security arrangements in various parts of the country has been beefed up for the Bakrid festival. While maintaining that police forces have been kept on high alert, they said that Muslims will not be allowed to offer namaz on roads. The police also underlined that slaughtering of banned animals will invite strict action.

Golf: Diksha, Pranavi eye strong showing at Jabra Ladies Open in France

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:11 PM

Évian-les-Bains (France), May 27 (IANS) Indian golfers will once again look to make their mark on the Ladies European Tour as four of them, led by Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs, will tee up at the Jabra Ladies Open in France this week. Joining them at the picturesque Evian Resort Golf Club will be Avani Prashanth and Hitaashee Bakshi.

Pakistan: Alarm raised over enforced disappearances of Pashtun human rights activists

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:10 PM

Islamabad, May 27 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Wednesday expressed grave concern over an alarming pattern of enforced disappearance of Pashtun human rights activists in Pakistan amid a wider crackdown by the state authorities.

India remains key partner for Bangladesh in Teesta River management: Report

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:09 PM

New Delhi/Dhaka, May 27 (IANS) Continued Indian engagement in Teesta River management would go beyond addressing local riverine concerns, reinforcing bilateral confidence and underlining India’s role as the most "reliable and responsive partner" for Bangladesh in matters of direct human and economic significance, a report said on Wednesday.

I believe that now is the right time. Denmark great Schmeichel retires at 39

IANS | May 27, 2026 8:53 PM

Copenhagen, May 27 (IANS) Former Leicester City and Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39 after failing to recover from a serious shoulder injury.