PM Modi’s visit results in India-UAE defence, energy pacts, $5 billion investment deal

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) India and the United Arab Emirates signed key agreements, during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, on a framework for the bilateral strategic defence partnership, the supply of LPG and strategic petroleum reserves, and an investment to the tune of $5 billion US dollars in Indian Infrastructure and RBL Bank and Samman Capital.

Two bike-borne men snatch gold chain of RJD MLA’s brother in Patna

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:13 PM

Patna, May 15 (IANS) The brother of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLA Rahul Kumar became a victim of a chain snatching in the Bihar capital on Friday when two bike-borne assailants attacked him.

Priya Dutt digs out rare throwback pic with young Sanjay Dutt and late father Sunil Dutt

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:10 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt's sister and politician Priya Dutt on Friday, took a trip down memory lane.

PM Modi condemns attacks on UAE, thanks leadership for taking care of Indian community amid crisis

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:08 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the attacks on UAE and praised President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's leadership for showing restraint and courage during the difficult times.

Sakshi stuns world champion Meenakshi to secure 51kg India berth for CWG, Asiad

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:07 PM

Patiala, May 15 (IANS) Sakshi Chaudhary, who defeated two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen in the semifinal of the national boxing trials, made the cut for the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games to be held in Japan later this year.

Ankita Bhargava reveals horrifying scam attempt on her parents involving men posing as Crime Branch officers

IANS | May 15, 2026 2:01 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) Actress Ankita Bhargava recently shared a deeply disturbing incident on her social media account.

SC sets aside Delhi HC order suspending Sengar’s sentence in Unnao rape case

IANS | May 15, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

Pakistan: Traders protest against smart lockdown in Peshawar

IANS | May 15, 2026 1:47 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) The business community in Pakistan's Peshawar held a protest rally against the smart lockdown imposed by the government, local media reported on Friday.

Uttarakhand: More than 12 lakh pilgrims undertake Char Dham Yatra in less than a month

IANS | May 15, 2026 1:34 PM

Dehradun, May 15 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra, one of the most sacred pilgrimages for Hindus, is witnessing a record surge in the number of devotees visiting the four holy shrines -- Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.

IIT Roorkee develops high-resolution climate dataset for India to boost disaster preparedness

IANS | May 15, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee on Friday developed and released an open-access high-resolution climate projection dataset, named INDRA-CMIP6, aimed at helping India improve regional climate adaptation, disaster preparedness, and climate risk assessment.