Police had no clue about ED raid: Kerala Home Minister Chennithala

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:48 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 27 (IANS) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday said neither he nor the Kerala Police had prior knowledge of the Enforcement Directorate's ongoing raids conducted at 10 locations across the state, including the residences linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members in the controversial CMRL-Exalogic case.

Jamaat, proxy schools and radicalisation drives at core of ISI’s Kashmir strategy

Vicky Nanjappa | May 27, 2026 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The ISI has been using every trick up its sleeve to revive terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. While security forces continue to hunt down terrorists in the Valley, the ISI has been trying to set up local groups.

Input costs on fire amid Hormuz closure, CPI inflation faces upward pressure: Report

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) With input costs expected to remain elevated this year, even after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, manufacturers will continue to face higher costs, a Crisil report said on Wednesday, adding that in the domestic market, with demand holding up so far, there is room to pass on the costs to consumers and support margins.

Rashami Desai and Rajeev Khandelwal firmly stand against bodyshaming

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:37 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) The upcoming episode of 'Tum Ho Naa' will feature a powerful segment on self-love and resilience, as popular actress Rashami Desai will be seen joining host Rajeev Khandelwal to support a courageous contestant named Bina.

Ramesh Taurani, David Dhawan's team issues statement on Vashu Bhagnani’s claims: We're lawful owners of 'Chunnari Chunnari'

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:33 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Producer Ramesh Taurani, Tips and the team of 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' filmmaker David Dhawan have finally broken their silence over the claims made by Vashu Bhagnani, tagging it as a “smear campaign driven by personal vendetta.”

Bhagyashrii Borse tells Kamal Haasan: Promise to make you proud!

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:31 PM

Chennai, May 27 (IANS) Actress Bhagyashrii Borse, who plays the female lead in actor Sivakarthikeyan's next Tamil film, 'Seyon', which is being produced by actor Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International, has now penned a heartfelt post of gratitude to actor Kamal Haasan, in which she has said that she would make him proud.

Harmanpreet returns to lead as Hockey India names squad for European leg of FIH Pro League

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Hockey India on Wednesday announced a 24-member men's squad for the upcoming European leg of the FIH Pro League 2025-26, with Harmanpreet Singh returning to lead the side after a break for personal reasons during the Hobart leg of the Pro League in February this year.

Vedang Raina reveals A. R. Rahman’s voice note as his ‘Most Precious’ memory

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:19 PM

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) A heartfelt moment unfolded on the stage of Indian Idol as actor Vedang Raina opened up about the experience of working with music maestro A. R. Rahman.

'We are satisfied': SC says SIR within constitutional powers of ECI; advances free and fair elections

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Election Commission of India’s decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, holding that the revision exercise was within the constitutional and statutory powers of the poll body and was aimed at preserving the integrity of the electoral process.

Gulshan Devaiah's character in Samantha's 'Maa Inti Bangaram' revealed

IANS | May 27, 2026 12:15 PM

Hyderabad, May 27 (IANS) The makers of director Nandini Reddy's upcoming action drama, 'Maa Inti Bangaaram', featuring actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead, on Wednesday revealed the character actor Gulshan Devaiah plays in the film.