Judicial independence in Pakistan no longer secure: Report

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:46 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) The 26th and 27th Amendments have taken away judicial independence in Pakistan which had been guaranteed by the Constitution. Judicial independence in Pakistan is not secure and now lies in the hands of parliament and executive. Expressing concerns, the local media warned that action can be taken against judges at any stage if they do not act according to the orders issued by the executive.

Hugh Jackman craves for nervous 'butterflies'

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:39 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman finds his power in staying nervous. The actor has insisted he loves being nervous, because having “butterflies in your stomach means that you care”.

IPL 2026: Our support staff is exceptional, they never stop backing us, says CSK’s Veer

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:37 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Prashant Veer has hailed the franchise’s support staff for maintaining a positive and stable environment through the ups and downs of the season, adding their backing for helping the players was key in regrouping after early blips.

Strategic Chabahar port symbol of India-Iran cooperation: Aragchi

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Calling Chabahar Port a symbol of cooperation between Iran and India, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi on Friday expressed confidence that the India-developed port will serve as "golden gate" for access to Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe.

All parties fear losing Hindu votes, minorities taken for granted: Ex RS MP Mohammad Adeeb

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:30 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) All political parties are fearful of losing votes of the majority community, while those of minorities are being taken for granted in today’s increasingly polarised political landscape, said Mohammad Adeeb, a former Parliamentarian and noted politician.

Kerala CM-designate Satheesan faces challenging times as race for cabinet berths begins

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:30 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) With V. D. Satheesan now firmly seated in the driver's seat of Kerala politics, the celebration within the Congress camp is quickly giving way to the far more complicated and politically explosive exercise of cabinet formation.

IPL 2026: As a bowling unit, it is vital to stick to tight lines, says LSG pacer Shami

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:29 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants’ senior pacer Mohammed Shami said that sticking to tight lines during the powerplay overs remains the cornerstone of success for any fast-bowling unit. LSG, who are already out of the race for IPL 2026 playoffs, are taking on Chennai Super Kings at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2026: Akash, Samad, Mukul come in as LSG elect to bowl first against CSK, Johnson, Gurjapneet included

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:16 PM

Lucknow, May 15 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants have brought in Akash Singh, Abdul Samad and Mukul Choudhary as skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

Mallika Sherawat recalls her Cannes debut with Jackie Chan: They called it too much

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:14 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) As Bollywood beauties like Alia Bhatt are making their presence felt at the Cannes film festival 2026, actress Mallika Sherawat also decided to take a trip down memory lane and recalled her Cannes debut with Jackie Chan.

Kamal Haasan: Every Rupee spent must serve the film and not merely the appearance of scale!

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:03 PM

Chennai, May 15 (IANS) Pointing out that India too, like the rest of the world, was feeling the impact of rising fuel, energy, logistics, and production costs as a result of the continuing crisis in West Asia, actor and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan on Friday underlined the need for the Indian film industry to evolve practical and sustainable operating practices for efficient filmmaking and urged the different stakeholders of the Indian film industry to have a conversation on how to collectively navigate the economic challenges that lay ahead.