Section 163 imposed in Noida, Greater Noida; no protests, gathering without approval during Bakrid

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:31 PM

Greater Noida, May 27 (IANS) The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate on Wednesday imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in Noida and Greater Noida, the two satellite towns in the Delhi-NCR region. The restrictions come ahead of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) celebrations, which will be held in Uttar Pradesh and multiple parts of the country on Thursday.

Divya Dutta stresses on the importance of trees while shooting in the sun

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:30 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) As a large part of the country faces massive heatwaves, actress Divya Dutta stressed the importance of trees while shooting in the scorching heat.

Adani Group market cap nears Rs 20 lakh crore as conglomerate adds Rs 5 lakh crore in 2026

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:27 PM

Ahmedabad, May 27 (IANS) The Adani Group is witnessing a sharp surge in market valuation, with the combined market capitalisation of its listed companies nearing the Rs 20 lakh crore milestone.

Cabinet approves Rs 25,530 crore SARTHAK PDS scheme for next 5 years

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the "Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS" (SARTHAK PDS) as an umbrella scheme for the next five years with an outlay of Rs 25,530 crore as the Centre's share.

'Wicked' cast to light up Women’s T20 WC opener at Edgbaston

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:18 PM

Dubai, May 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that a full cast of Wicked will perform live ahead of England’s opening ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka on June 12.

We will not be cowed down, says Vijayan after ED raids end amid high drama, agency vehicles vandalised

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram/Kannur/Kozhikode, May 27 (IANS) Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday broke his silence soon after Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials ended marathon searches at residences linked to him and his family, accusing the BJP government of using central agencies to target political opponents and asserting that his CPI-M would collectively face the challenge, even as party workers targeted the agency officials and their vehicles.

Jamshedpur horror: Health department employee on the run after alleged assault on minor girl

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:18 PM

Jamshedpur, May 27 (IANS) A shocking case of sexual assault has emerged from Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, where a 15-year-old girl was allegedly held hostage and brutally raped by a government health department employee, officials said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh: Rights body raises alarm over custodial death of senior lawyer

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:14 PM

Paris, May 27 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the custodial death of a senior lawyer in Bangladesh, stating that such recurring incidents raise grave concerns over state accountability and human rights violations.

Complete defeat of Congress, their true colours exposed: BJP welcomes SC order on SIR

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:10 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and questioned the Congress party’s duplicity and also its brazenness in whipping up public sentiments over fake and frivolous issues.

India’s 1st hydrogen fuel train cleared for operations on Jind-Sonipat section

IANS | May 27, 2026 3:06 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) In a major step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway, according to a statement issued by the Railway Ministry on Wednesday.