Mamata Banerjee in lawyer's robes at Calcutta HC to argue PIL on post-poll violence

IANS | May 14, 2026 12:05 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appeared at the Calcutta High Court as a counsel to argue in a public interest litigation (PIL) filed at the division bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen on the post-poll violence following the results of the recently-concluded Assembly polls.

Gujarat: 665 biogas plants installed for tribal families based around Statue of Unity

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:56 AM

Narmada, May 14 (IANS) Around 1,000 tribal households living in villages surrounding the Statue of Unity in Gujarat are being equipped with biogas plants under a government initiative aimed at promoting household energy self-reliance and reducing dependence on LPG cylinders and firewood, with 665 units already installed as the project enters its final phase.

Indian equities have constructive outlook over long-term: Report

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Indian equities recovered in April despite geopolitical tensions and elevated crude oil prices, and the markets indicate a constructive phase in the long term, a report said on Thursday.

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter Thailand Open QF

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:49 AM

Bangkok, May 14 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Thomas Cup bronze medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty prevailed in the Thailand Open, a BWF Super 500 badminton tournament, after their respective second wins here on Thursday.

Red Fort bomb blast case: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:48 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the deadly car bomb explosion near the Red Fort area of the national capital that killed 11 people and injured several others.

After Aly Goni, Rahul Vaidya defends Alia Bhatt over Cannes criticism, slams trolls

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:48 AM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Bollywood singer Rahul Vaidya has come out strongly in support of actress Alia Bhatt after the latter faced a huge amount of trolling on social media following her recent appearance at the Cannes Film Festival.

Kohli proved that the old generation is still the best: Gavaskar

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:44 AM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India legend Sunil Gavaskar hailed Virat Kohli for producing yet another masterclass under pressure after the former India skipper struck an unbeaten 105 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket victory in their IPL 2026 clash in Raipur.

MGL raises CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg across Mumbai region

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:40 AM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) State-run gas distributor Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has hiked compressed natural gas (CNG) prices across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), raising retail rates by Rs 2 per kg.

Dia Mirza celebrates 5th birthday of her ‘miracle child’ Avyaan Azaad: You changed the meaning of hope forever

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:37 AM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) As her little boy turned five on Thursday, actress and former beauty queen Dia Mirza penned an emotional message for her son Avyaan Azaad, whom she proudly referred to as her “miracle child.”

Arjun Sarja, Priety Mukhundhan's 'Blast' cleared for release with U/A certificate

IANS | May 14, 2026 11:36 AM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Subhash K Raj's upcoming family entertainer, 'Blast', featuring actors Arjun Sarja, Priety Mukhundhan and Abhirami in the lead, for release with a U/A certificate.