Computer-based NEET exam fine, but paper leak nexus must be crushed first, says DU VC Singh (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi University Vice Chancellor, Yogesh Singh, has said that the proposed transition of the NEET-UG examination to a computer-based format involves several aspects that require careful examination, while stressing that merely introducing new systems would not solve the crisis unless the root cause behind repeated paper leaks is eliminated.

Satwik-Chirag storm into first final of 2026 at Thailand Open

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:39 PM

Patumwan (Thailand), May 16 (IANS) India’s top men's doubles team, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, reached their first final of the 2026 season after defeating Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling semifinal at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok on Saturday.

'No one works harder than Akash Singh': Justin Langer after LSG’s big win over CSK

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:24 PM

Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer praised left-arm pacer Akash Singh for his hard work and professionalism after the team’s convincing seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026.

Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram emerge costliest for small office operations: Report

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Small office occupiers incurred the highest facilities management (FM) costs per sq ft while large office campuses benefitted substantially from scale efficiencies, centralised operations and integrated workplace infrastructure, a report said on Saturday.

BJP urges citizens to remain cautious as PM Modi dismisses foreign travel levy report

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:03 PM

Patna, May 16 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi dismissed a source-based media report claiming that the government was considering imposing a levy on foreign travel, the BJP on Saturday urged caution.

Geena Davis once wore Goofy costume for ‘few hours’ while visiting Disneyland

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:01 PM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) Actress Geena Davis, known for work in projects such as Tootsie, Beetlejuice, and Thelma & Louise, took a trip down memory lane and recalled a past visit to the theme park Disneyland, where she dressed up as the character Goofy.

IPL 2026: Refreshed Rajasthan Royals eye crucial win over Delhi Capitals to stay in hunt for playoffs (Preview)

IANS | May 16, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) A rejuvenated Rajasthan Royals will look to reclaim their early-season momentum and solidify their ambitions for entering the playoffs when they take on Delhi Capitals in a must-win IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening.

Subodh Bhave’s ‘Shree Baba Neeb Karori Maharaj’ biopic gets a new release date

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:59 PM

Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) After legal hurdles, delays, and a Bombay High Court written petition, Subodh Bhave's starrer biopic on Neem Karoli Baba has now cleared it's censor formalities.

'It was an absolute masterclass': Boucher praises Marsh after LSG’s win over CSK

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:52 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher described Mitchell Marsh’s innings against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a 'masterclass' and said the conditions at the Ekana Stadium perfectly suited the Australian batters in Lucknow Super Giants

TCS scales up 'Human+AI' strategy amid enterprise AI push: Chairman N Chandrasekaran

IANS | May 16, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) India’s leading software services provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is repositioning itself as an AI and digital transformation partner as it sharpens focus on full-stack artificial intelligence solutions across industries, Chairman N Chandrasekaran has said.