'I am proud of the tournament we had,' says head coach Conti after India's Asian Cup campaign ends in QF

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:22 PM

Suzhou, May 12 (IANS) Tears flowed across one dugout at the Suzhou Sports Centre Stadium after the final whistle. Several Indian players dropped to the ground in disappointment; others stood frozen in silence, while coaches and teammates moved around trying to console one another. India had come within one match of a historic FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification, and the pain of seeing that dream slip away was visible on every face after the 0-3 quarter-final defeat against hosts China on Monday.

Padma Shri awardee backs PM Modi's appeal, urges Swadeshi and sustainable living

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:15 PM

Panipat, May 12 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee Khemraj Sundriyal on Tuesday expressed strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for collective public participation in national interest amid the economic fallout of the ongoing Iran-US war and rising crude oil prices, urging citizens to adopt sustainable and self-reliant practices.

Mouni Roy’s husband Suraj Nambiar deletes his Instagram account amidst divorce rumours

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:14 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Mouni Roy's wedding to Suraj Nambiar came under the lens after the couple allegedly unfollowed each other on social media, sparking speculations of a possible divorce.

Delhi L-G Sandhu leads police event to return 12,600 stolen phones to owners

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Calling it a shining example of technology-enabled policing, Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Tuesday led a Delhi Police programme for returning over 12,600 phones to their original owners after law enforcers recovered these instruments from snatchers and thieves arrested across the city.

Former World Bank chief urges China to stop hoarding food, fertiliser stockpiles: Report

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser to ease the global supply crisis caused by the US-Iran war, former World Bank president David Malpass said, according to a report on Tuesday.

Pakistani activist blasts regressive remarks of Munir's Army on Op Sindoor name

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:07 PM

Quetta, May 12 (IANS) Naseem Baloch, chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent remarks made by the Pakistani armed forces regarding India's selection of the name 'Operation Sindoor' for its military action, stating that the comments reflected a regressive mindset and deep-rooted bias towards women in Pakistan.

'One of the greatest comebacks in IPL history': Banger backs KKR's playoffs charge

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are on course to script one of the greatest comebacks in IPL history after the three-time champions reignited their playoff hopes with a stunning turnaround in IPL 2026.

NEET-UG 'paper leak' sparks outrage in Delhi; NSUI, ABVP demand accountability

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:57 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Protests erupted in several places on Tuesday after the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, as students and student organisations questioned the credibility of the examination system and demanded strict action over the alleged paper leak.

Sensex crashes 1,456 points, Nifty slips below 23,400 as West Asia tensions rattle markets

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:56 PM

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks extended their losses for a second straight session on Tuesday as escalating tensions in West Asia, surging crude oil prices and concerns over the broader economic fallout triggered a sharp selloff across sectors.

‘Not an appeal, but an announcement of downfall’: Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:52 PM

Prayagraj, May 12 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to adopt cost-cutting measures — including avoiding gold purchases, postponing foreign travel, and working from home — amid the economic fallout of the ongoing Iran-US war and rising crude oil prices, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said that this was not an appeal, but an "announcement of his own downfall".