'List weekly, limit adjournments': SC issues directions for speedy disposal of bail pleas pending in HCs

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a slew of directions to ensure the expeditious disposal of bail applications pending before High Courts across the country, stressing that courts, investigating agencies, and governments must work in coordination to safeguard the personal liberty of undertrial prisoners without compromising victims’ rights.

Spirit of Bhakti, Shakti filled every heart with deep joy: PM Modi on IAF Suryakiran air show

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:01 PM

Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the "spirit of Bhakti and Shakti" displayed by the Indian Air Force during the air show at the Somnath Temple filled every heart with deep joy as the skies witnessed what he called a "magnificent confluence of pride and valour".

'Zaheer and I had some good battles': Guptill relishes reunion with India pace legend at Belgium's EUT20

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill says he is looking forward to renewing acquaintance with India pace legend Zaheer Khan, who’s the co-owner of Antwerp Anchors side in the inaugural EUT20 Belgium league, when the competition takes place from June 6-14.

Delhi NCR's tech ecosystem raises $1.7 bn in Q1 2026

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:50 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Delhi NCR's tech ecosystem raised $1.7 billion across 110 rounds in Q1 2026, moderating from $1.9 billion raised in the previous year, due to investors being selective and concentrating capital on select deals, a report said on Monday.

India's first indigenously built Coast Guard hovercraft project gathers pace in Goa

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:47 PM

Panaji, May 11 (IANS) The construction of the first-ever indigenously fabricated and built Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) for the Indian Coast Guard is progressing rapidly at Chowgule & Company Private Limited in Goa, officials said on Monday.

Vijay cabinet's only woman member Keerthana known for political communication and management skills

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:41 PM

Chennai, May 11 (IANS) S. Keerthana, the 29-year-old first-time MLA from Sivakasi, has emerged as one of the most talked-about faces in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s newly formed Tamil Nadu cabinet.

PM Modi’s appeal to reduce gold purchases can help save forex reserves: Experts

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:40 PM

Surat, May 11 (IANS) Supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid non-essential gold purchases in order to save foreign exchange reserves, industry experts on Monday said that gold should not be viewed merely as a consumption item, but also as a key pillar of India’s culture, savings tradition, financial security and women’s empowerment.

Rahul Gandhi most ‘rejected maal’ in Indian politics: Devendra Fadnavis

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday called Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the “most rejected maal” in Indian politics.

Nepal: Construction of school building begins with Indian assistance

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:31 PM

Kathmandu, May 11 (IANS) The construction of a school building in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City in Kailali district of Nepal’s Sudurpaschim Province has begun with financial assistance from the Indian government, the Indian Embassy said on Monday.

NZC pushes proposed NZ20 launch to 2027-28 amid scheduling and planning considerations

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:28 PM

Auckland, May 11 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket has postponed the proposed launch of its new men’s and women’s T20 league, NZ20, with the competition now expected to begin during the 2027-28 home summer instead of early 2027.