Indian diaspora is a living bridge of India-Netherlands partnership: PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 3:17 AM

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) Stressing upon the people-to-people ties between the two countries and the contribution of Indian diaspora in the Netherlands, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten during their meeting at the Hague on Saturday agreed to elevate the India-Netherlands bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership by following focused, time bound initiatives and joint plans of action.

MoS Bandi Sanjay's son arrested in POCSO case after he confesses crime, says Cyberabad Police

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:20 AM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Bandi Bhageerath, the son of Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, admitted to have committed the offence of sexually assaulting a minor girl after which he was arrested and produced before a Magistrate, who sent him to judicial custody for two weeks, Cyberabad Police said.

MoS Bandi Sanjay's son sent to 14-day judicial custody in POCSO case

IANS | May 17, 2026 2:06 AM

Hyderabad, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son Bandi Bhageerath was sent to judicial custody for 14 days by a Magistrate in a POCSO case.

Stop politicising, Cong must answer for own disastrous record on exam scams: BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari

IANS | May 17, 2026 12:46 AM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticised the Congress, accusing it of playing politics with the academic futures of twenty-two lakh students across the country.

'Incredible India' tourism takes spotlight in streets of Rome with popular buses

IANS | May 17, 2026 12:09 AM

Rome, May 17 (IANS) India's cultural and tourist attractions are being promoted across Rome through popular 'Hop On Hop Off' buses, the Embassy of India in Rome said.

IPL 2026: Score of 200‑210 was par, but we dropped too many catches, admits GT skipper Gill

IANS | May 17, 2026 12:09 AM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders ended Gujarat Titans’ five‑match winning streak with a 29‑run victory at Eden Gardens on Saturday, a result that lifted them to sixth place on the points table and kept their playoffs hopes alive. GT skipper Shubman Gill admitted his side’s fielding lapses proved costly, including dropping Finn Allen twice as he went on to smash a fiery 93.

IPL 2026: Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green pyrotechnics keep KKR's hopes alive with 29-run win over GT (ld)

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:59 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Skipper Shubman Gill’s fluent 85 was not enough to extend Gujarat Titans’ winning run as Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 29‑run victory to halt their opponents’ five‑match unbeaten streak and keep their own playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

Katrina Kaif celebrates Vicky Kaushal's birthday with their 'little angel' & 'Happy Birthday Papa' cake

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:55 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Katrina Kaif marked husband Vicky Kaushal's first birthday with their 'little angel' Vihaan with a heartfelt post.

IPL 2026: Gill’s 85 goes in vain as KKR end GT’s five-match winning streak with 29-run win

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:52 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) Skipper Shubman Gill’s fluent 85 was not enough to extend Gujarat Titans’ winning run as Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 29‑run victory to halt their opponents’ five‑match unbeaten streak and keep their own playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

Italian Open: Sinner survives Medvedev test, late-night suspension to reach Rome final

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:42 PM

Rome, May 16 (IANS) Home favourite, Jannik Sinner, held his nerve under immense pressure, surviving a fine performance by his rival and a late-night suspension before returning on Saturday afternoon to eventually fight past Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Italian Open in Rome.