Vijay retains home, administration as Tamil Nadu govt finalises portfolio allocation

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:59 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has retained key departments including Home, Public Administration and Police, as the newly formed government formally completed the allocation of portfolios among ministers sworn in on May 10, marking an important administrative step in the functioning of the state’s new government.

'The mission is complete’: Robert Lewandowski confirms Barcelona exit at the end of season

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:57 PM

Barcelona, May 16 (IANS) La Liga champions Barcelona have been dealt a blow as their striker Robert Lewandowski has confirmed his exit at the end of the season when his contract with the Spanish giant expires. The striker is set to depart after winning three La Liga titles, the Copa del Rey, and three Spanish Super Cups with the Catalan giants following his move from Bayern in the summer of 2022.

Sunny wishes brother Vicky Kaushal with an adorable childhood pic: Happy Birthday Meri Jaan

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:38 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actor Sunny Kaushal decided to wish his elder brother Vicky Kaushal on his birthday with a nostalgic childhood photograph on social media.

Tehran committed to diplomacy, Iranian President assures Pope Leo

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:28 PM

Tehran, May 16 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday lauded Pope Leo's "moral stance" against the US-Israeli military action while emphasising that Tehran remains committed to diplomacy and peaceful solutions to the ongoing conflict in the region.

‘...want to be part of geography, history or not’: Army Chief warns Pakistan

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying that if the neighbouring country keeps harbouring terrorists, then it will have to decide whether it wants to be a part of geography, history or not.

US: Anxious wait ends as Indian mangoes arrive in Seattle stores

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:07 PM

Seattle, May 16 (IANS) Indian mangoes are making a renewed entry into the wider US Pacific Northwest, including the Seattle market, following a year-long outreach initiative involving retailers, distributors and consumers.

Saba Azad calls 'alpha male' a term created by patriarchy

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:05 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Actress Saba Azad believes that 'alpha male' is a term created by patriarchy in an attempt to keep the patriarchal ideas alive.

India emerging as global model for clean industrialisation: Report

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India may be emerging as a global example of how developing economies can industrialise without first becoming deeply dependent on fossil fuels, according to a new analysis by energy think tank Ember.

IPL 2026: This chit business should be banned, says Rayudu as he criticises Akash Singh’s celebration

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has strongly criticised Akash Singh’s 'chit celebration' during Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying such celebrations should be banned.

Ravi Mohan asks cyber bullies: Aren't you ashamed?

IANS | May 16, 2026 4:54 PM

Chennai, May 16 (IANS) Actor, director and producer Ravi Mohan on Saturday lashed out at cyber bullies even as he pointed out how several people had committed suicide because of cyber bullying.