Rugby Premier League Season 2: Hyderabad Heroes retain Moreno, Wekesa; Sumit Kumar Roy returns

IANS | May 14, 2026 6:09 PM

Hyderabad, May 14 (IANS) Manu Moreno and Kevin Wekesa were retained by Hyderabad Heroes before the Rugby Premier League Season 2 auction, held in Hyderabad from June 16 to June 28, 2026. Sumit Kumar Roy became the highest bid Indian, going for 3.75 lakhs in a bidding war among three teams, ultimately joining Hyderabad Heroes, the team he played for last season.

India and Philippines discuss current and emerging challenges to counter terrorism

IANS | May 14, 2026 6:05 PM

Manila, May 14 (IANS) India and Philippines held the second meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism in Manila, discussing emerging regional and global terrorism landscape.

Ranbir Kapoor purchases land parcel in Ayodhya in run-up to ‘Ramayana’ release

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:56 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming Indian epic ‘Ramayana’, has purchased a land parcel in Ayodhya. The actor has bought the property valued at INR 3.31 crore, for a total area of 2,134 sq. ft.

2 India-bound LPG vessels safely cross Strait of Hormuz: Centre

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Two India-bound vessels have safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and are expected to arrive in the country in the next couple of days, the government announced on Thursday.

Selectors likely to meet next week to pick squads for India’s Test, three ODIs against Afghanistan

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Ajit Agarkar-led senior men’s selection committee is likely to meet next week to finalise squads for India’s one‑off Test against Afghanistan and the subsequent three ODIs. The one-off Test will be played in New Chandigarh from June 6-10, while the ODIs will take place in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai on June 14, 17, and 20, respectively.

Japanese Prime Minister to visit South Korea next week

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:27 PM

Tokyo, May 14 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will undertake a two-day visit to South Korea starting May 19, Japan’s Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki said on Thursday.

Indian U-18 hockey teams set for Australia test ahead of Asia Cup 2026

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:27 PM

Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) The India U-18 Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams are all set to face Australia in a four-match series from May 15 to 20 at the Udhav Das Mehta (Bhai Ji) SAI Central Centre in Bhopal. The series will serve as an important preparation for the Men’s and Women’s U-18 Asia Cup 2026, which will be held in Kakamigahara from May 29.

'Voting is first step for nation building': CEC Gyanesh Kumar shares record voter turnout data

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Describing voting as the first step for nation building, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday called upon every citizen aged 18 years to become an elector and take part in the celebration of democracy.

FIEO upbeat over PM Modi's visit to UAE, Europe

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday welcomed the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15–20, saying that the visit will significantly strengthen India's strategic economic engagement with key global partners and provide fresh momentum to trade, investment and technology collaborations during such challenging times.

SEBI proposes cleanup of derivatives rulebook, ease of business reforms for exchanges

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday proposed a clean-up of regulations governing exchange‑traded derivatives to reduce compliance burden on stock exchanges and to simplify market processes.