Rahul Gandhi targets Centre, says people now being told what to buy, where to go

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to cut fuel use and avoid foreign travel amid the global energy crisis due to the US-Iran war, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked that over the span of 12 years, the country has been brought to such a juncture that the public now has to be told what to buy and what not to buy, where to go and where not to go.

Urmila Matondkar spends evening with Dia Mirza, Shabana Azmi 'drenched in shayari & meaningful conversations'

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:41 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Urmila Matondkar gave fans a glimpse into a soulful evening spent in the company of some of the most admired women and her girl gang from the film fraternity.

We had our opportunities, but we were not good enough: Jayawardene on MI's elimination

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:38 AM

Raipur, May 11 (IANS) As Mumbai Indians are officially out of the playoffs race with Royal Challengers Bengaluru snatching a victory in a last-ball thriller, head coach Mahela Jayawardene reflected on the loss and backed the players to still give their best with three games remaining in the season.

Gold slips, silver gains amid rising West Asia tensions

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:34 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Gold and silver traded mixed on Monday amid heightened global uncertainty, with gold slipping into the red while silver remained in positive territory.

'Bring Back Bhuvi': Ashwin calls for Bhuvneshwar's T20I recall after thriller against MI

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has called for Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s return to India’s T20I setup after the veteran seamer starred in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dramatic two-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.

Turkish Airlines plane catches fire in Kathmandu airport, passengers safely evacuated, say Nepali officials

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:29 AM

Kathmandu, May 11 (IANS) Passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight whose landing gear caught fire during landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Monday morning were safely evacuated, a senior official of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said.

Tejasswi Prakash on ‘Desi Bling’: Rarely do you see such a blend of reality with fiction

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:29 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) The makers of the “Desi Bling” on Monday unveiled the trailer of the upcoming reality show, which follows real couple Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash. The actress says it's very different from anything she has done in the past because “rarely do you see such a blend of reality with fiction.”

Ananya Panday gives a glimpse of how she ‘sits on her mother's head 24/7’

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:28 AM

Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday gave fans a fun peek into her bond with her mother Bhavana Pandey as she celebrated Mother’s Day and gave a fun glimpse into how she sits on her mother's head 24/7.

BJP criticises Akhilesh over remarks on UP Cabinet expansion; expresses confidence in 2027 victory

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:27 AM

Lucknow, May 11 (IANS) BJP leaders on Monday slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav for his remarks on the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet expansion, asserting that 'Gundaraj' in the state had ended under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. They also expressed confidence that the BJP would return to power in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

PM Modi holds roadshow in Somnath, receives rousing welcome

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:27 AM

Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath on Monday to a rousing welcome, as large numbers of people gathered for the event, cheering and greeting him with enthusiasm.