Prashant Pise appointed India’s next Ambassador to Oman

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:50 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prashant Pise, presently Additional Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday.

Historic day tomorrow as BJP to form govt for third time in Assam: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:48 PM

Guwahati, May 11 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday termed the swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma as a “historic day” for the BJP and said the party’s return to power in Assam for the third time with a massive mandate reflects people’s faith in PM Modi and the National Democratic Alliance’s development agenda.

Duran Duran put one condition to play at Glastonbury

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:33 PM

Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) The English band Duran Duran live by a strong set of boundaries. The band has made it clear they won’t set foot on Worthy Farm unless they’re handed one of Glastonbury’s biggest slots.

Rahul Draivd named owner of ETPL franchise Dublin Guardians

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:15 PM

Dublin, May 11 (IANS) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid was on Monday announced as the owner of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) franchise Dublin Guardians, completing the league’s six-team structure ahead of its highly anticipated 2026 launch.

Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’: Trump

IANS | May 11, 2026 10:29 PM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Monday rejected Iran’s latest nuclear proposal as “a piece of garbage” and said the ceasefire was “on massive life support” during a White House event on maternal healthcare and fertility access.