Security agencies welcome West Bengal’s illegal migrant crackdown; warn of push to other states

Vicky Nanjappa | May 21, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The decision of the West Bengal government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to launch a massive crackdown on illegal migrants and infiltrators, is being seen as a necessary and welcome move by India’s national security planners. Though the security agencies welcome the crackdown on illegal immigrants, they also warn of a push to other states in times to come.

Kerala Assembly throws open its doors as lawmakers take oath

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:35 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) The ‘festival of democracy’ was witnessed in its exuberant manifestation in Kerala on Thursday when the sprawling premises of the legislature turned into an open public area as 139 newly-elected lawmakers of the 16th Assembly took oath amid scenes rarely witnessed in the state's political history.

IPL 2026: 'Watching Narine trouble batters is a treat,' says Dasgupta on Eden Gardens masterclass

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta said watching Sunil Narine trouble batters with his variations is a treat after the veteran spinner played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Wednesday.

CII calls for national strategy to tackle fuel, fertiliser, food inflation risks

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Thursday called for a coordinated national response to tackle a '3Fs' challenge of fuel, fertiliser and food amid the West Asian crisis, causing price rise in these sectors.

Pakistan inflation may surge to 12.2 pc in May as fuel, food prices spike: Report

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to accelerate sharply to 12.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in May 2026, driven by rising fuel and food prices despite some relief from lower electricity tariffs, a report has said.

VK Verma tried his best to end my career: Jwala Gutta’s shocking claims on former BAI chief

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Former Indian badminton star Jwala Gutta believes her career could have reached even greater heights had she received consistent institutional backing and been kept away from controversies during her playing days. In an exclusive interview with IANS, the former doubles player made strong allegations against former Badminton Association of India (BAI) president VK Verma and coaches, claiming attempts were repeatedly made to sideline her career.

Local JD(U) leader killed after being hit by liquor smugglers’ car in Bihar's Supaul

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:23 PM

Patna, May 21 (IANS) A local Janata Dal(United) leader was killed in Bihar’s Supaul district on Thursday after an overspeeding car allegedly carrying illicit liquor from Nepal ran over him while attempting to escape from police.

OMCs dismiss fuel and LPG shortage concerns, urge public not to rely on rumours

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India's leading state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) -- HPCL, IOCL, and BPCL -- on Thursday assured customers that petrol, diesel and LPG supplies remain stable across the country, while urging people not to rely on rumours or unverified social media messages regarding fuel shortages.

Pakistan: Two miners killed, another injured in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:12 PM

Islamabad, May 21 (IANS) Two miners were killed and another injured in two separate coal mine incidents in Shangla district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media reported on Thursday.

Bangladesh: Yunus govt repeatedly ignored warnings on measles vaccine shortage

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:08 PM

Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an escalating measles outbreak, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said that it had repeatedly warned the country's earlier interim government led by Muhammad Yunus - both through written communication and meetings with health ministry officials - about vaccine shortages that could trigger a major health crisis, local media reported.