Doctrine rejected by Pakistan during Op Sindoor now shapes its policy against Afghanistan: Report

IANS | May 15, 2026 9:01 PM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s accusations of militant sanctuaries and assertions of a right to conduct cross-border strikes against Kabul are being made on weaker evidentiary grounds compared to India’s case in May 2025 during Operation Sindoor which was launched by the Indian military following the heinous Pahalgam terror attack carried out by a Pakistan-based terror group, a report has stated.

Mithun Chakraborty revives dream of Bengal Football Academy, meets Minister Nisith Pramanik

IANS | May 15, 2026 9:00 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty on Friday said that the Bengal Football Academy was a long-cherished dream of him, which could not materialise earlier due to political hurdles, but expressed confidence that the newly formed BJP government in West Bengal would now help turn the vision into reality.

Thailand Open: Laskhya Sen loses to Vitidsarn in quarters; Satwik-Chirag enter semis (Ld)

IANS | May 15, 2026 9:00 PM

Pathumwan (Thaliland), May 15 (IANS) Lakshya Sen, the runner-up at the All England Open, was eliminated by Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the quarterfinals of the men's singles of the Thailand Open in Bangkok on Friday.

Arrests of two Punjab-origin men in Canada sparks concerns over rising extortion networks

IANS | May 15, 2026 8:55 PM

Ottawa, May 15 (IANS) The arrest of two Indian nationals of Punjab origin in Canada over a shooting incident linked to an alleged extortion racket targeting the South Asian community in British Columbia comes amid growing concern among law enforcement agencies over gang-driven criminal networks.

BRICS Chair's statement demonstrates broad consensus on international, regional issues: Chinese envoy

IANS | May 15, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong on Friday congratulated India for successfully hosting the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He stated that BRICS Chair's statement and outcome document demonstrate broad consensus on international and regional issues, the future development of BRICS and the reform of global governance and the multilateral system.

IMPPA to showcase 35 films, television serials at Cannes 2026

IANS | May 15, 2026 8:23 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) showcased more than 35 films, television serials, programs, and Entertainment contents of its producer members at the ongoing edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

Madhumita Shukla murder case: SC grants relief to convict after 22 years in jail

IANS | May 15, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the premature release of Rohit Chaturvedi, one of the convicts in the 2003 murder case of poetess Madhumita Shukla, holding that the Union Home Ministry’s decision rejecting his remission plea was “arbitrary, non-speaking, unsustainable in law and merit”.

Tough opening round for Indian women golfers

IANS | May 15, 2026 8:15 PM

Hamburg, May 15 (IANS) The Indian challenge got off to a difficult start at the Amundi German Masters in Hamburg, with young golfer Pranavi Urs emerging as the best-performing Indian after the opening round.

Asian Boxing U15 & U17 C'ships 2026: India secures two gold; U-17 girls lead with 12 medals

IANS | May 15, 2026 8:06 PM

Tashkent, May 15 (IANS) India concluded its U-17 campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with a total of 17 medals, including 2 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze, with the girls’ contingent leading the charge.

IPL 2026: LSG and CSK players wear black armbands as mark of respect for UP storm victims

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:53 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Players from both Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, along with match officials, observed a one-minute silence and wore black armbands before commencing their IPL 2026 clash at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the devastating storm that struck Uttar Pradesh earlier this week.