Gujarat: PMAY beneficiaries in Surat delighted over Modi govt’s 12 years in power

IANS | May 26, 2026 7:15 PM

Ahmedabad, May 26 (IANS) A group of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) beneficiaries in Gujarat’s Surat district expressed joy over the Modi government's 12 years in power and wished for an even longer stint. The root cause of their delight is the transformation and upliftment in their lives and those of their families over the past decade.

Self-described 'neutral' Pakistan quietly aligning with forces driving instability: Report

IANS | May 26, 2026 7:00 PM

Tel Aviv, May 26 (IANS) Insisting that the United States should no longer regard Pakistan as a “dependable strategic partner”, a report has highlighted that a nuclear-armed state accused of assisting Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), sheltering Iranian reconnaissance assets, and sustaining a decades-long history of proxy linkages cannot credibly be considered a reliable partner of regional security.

'This could be my last World Cup’: Son Heung-min eyes one final dream run with South Korea

IANS | May 26, 2026 6:54 PM

Seoul, May 26 (IANS) South Korea captain Son Heung-min has admitted that the FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the final World Cup appearance of his career as he hopes to lead his country on another memorable journey at football’s biggest stage. The 33-year-old forward, who is preparing for his fourth World Cup, said he wants to recreate the spirit and success of South Korea’s iconic 2002 team, which reached the semi-finals on home soil.

Badminton: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag begin Singapore Open with wins

IANS | May 26, 2026 6:41 PM

Singapore, May 26 (IANS) Indian seniors PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty started their Singapore Open campaign on a positive note, advancing to the next round after defeating their respective opponents at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore on Tuesday.

UK oil giant BP sacks Chair Albert Manifold over misconduct and governance issues

IANS | May 26, 2026 6:32 PM

London, May 29 (IANS) The Board of British oil giant BP PLC announced on Tuesday that it has unanimously decided that Albert Manifold should no longer serve as Chair and Director of the company, with immediate effect, following serious concerns raised with it related to important governance standards, oversight, and conduct.