Pak heads for civil-military showdown over Asim Munir’s massive Defence demands

Vicky Nanjappa | May 19, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Field Marshal Asim Munir is in complete control of Pakistan. The country may be ruled by a democratic government, but the fact is that the Pakistan Army under Munir is in complete control. However, even as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir put up a united front, in reality there are tensions brewing over massive military spending.

How venomous is ‘Dhamin’ snake found at Salman Khan’s apartment ? Know all about it

IANS | May 19, 2026 12:23 PM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) A five-foot-long ‘Dhamin’ snake, also known as the Indian rat snake, was found slithering inside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s luxe Galaxy Apartment in Mumbai and was safely rescued from the premises.

Rights body condemns attack on shrine in Bangladesh, warns of rising extremism

IANS | May 19, 2026 12:22 PM

Paris, May 19 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has strongly condemned the brutal attack on devotees and the vandalism of a shrine in Bangladesh, warning that the failure of authorities to prevent such violence and hold those responsible accountable is emboldening extremist groups.

IPL 2026: McClenaghan credits ‘maturity’ as key for Ishan Kishan’s evolution as player and captain

IANS | May 19, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Former Mumbai Indians quick bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has stated that Ishan Kishan's player-and captain's development has been "sensational" after the keeper-batsman inspired Sunrisers Hyderabad's entry into the IPL 2026 playoffs.

IPL 2026: In T20 format for us this year, that was probably his best innings, says Franklin on Kishan’s 70 vs CSK

IANS | May 19, 2026 12:13 PM

Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin described Ishan Kishan's mature 70 against Chennai Super Kings as "probably his best innings" of IPL 2026 after Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed a playoff spot following a five-wicket win in Chepauk.

Indian Railways approves Rs 993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project

IANS | May 19, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The government has approved the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project of Southern Railway at an estimated cost of Rs 993 crore to strengthen suburban and freight connectivity in Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Railways said on Tuesday.

23-year-old councillor becomes youngest Indian-origin Mayor in UK

IANS | May 19, 2026 12:02 PM

London, May 19 (IANS) A 23-year-old councillor, Tushar Kumar, has created history by becoming the youngest Indian-origin mayor in the United Kingdom after being appointed mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood.

Paytm building one of India’s strongest fintech business models: Citi

IANS | May 19, 2026 11:58 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Global brokerage firm Citigroup has turned increasingly positive on Paytm, highlighting strong momentum across payments, merchant business, lending and profitability, citing ‘plenty of growth and margin drivers’ for the fintech major.

Rajeev Khandelwal recalls traumatic time during father’s heart attack: He was unconscious

IANS | May 19, 2026 11:56 AM

Mumbai, May 19 (IANS) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal recently got emotional recalling one of the most difficult phases of his life.

Kharge attacks Centre over fresh fuel price hike, says shifting burden of failures onto public

IANS | May 19, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticised the Centre over the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the government was burdening common citizens while attempting to cover up its policy failures.