MoS Sports Raksha Khadse visits NorthEast United FC, commends club's grassroots talent development model

IANS | May 31, 2026 5:05 PM

Shillong, May 31 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, visited NorthEast United FC and interacted with the club’s management, coaching staff and young footballers, appreciating the club’s efforts towards identifying and nurturing football talent from across the country, particularly from the North East region.

Taapsee Pannu speaks up on people’s obsession with flat midriff, says lower belly fat is healthy

IANS | May 31, 2026 5:05 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu, who was recently seen in ‘Assi’, has spoken up on the obsession with a flat midriff.

Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending amid China concerns: Report

IANS | May 31, 2026 5:02 PM

Singapore, May 31 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on America's allies in the Indo-Pacific region to increase defence spending and strengthen military preparedness to counter China's growing influence and military expansion, according to a report.

Varun Dhawan feeds Mrunal Thakur & Pooja Hegde as the three enjoy a delicious thali in Ahmedabad

IANS | May 31, 2026 4:57 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Ahead of the release of the romantic entertainer, "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai" on June 5, the leading cast of the drama Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde visited Ahmedabad to promote their next.

'Rahul Gandhi is major burden on Congress': NDA on Ramachandra Guha's remark against LoP

IANS | May 31, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Sunday cited the remark made by historian Ramachandra Guha against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, to criticise the LoP. They referred to LoP Gandhi as a "major burden" on the grand old party.

FairPoint: Amit Shah's border mission set to become new political moment

Deepika Bhan | May 31, 2026 4:20 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) When Union Home Minister Amit Shah set out to review and secure India's international borders, it may have appeared to be a routine exercise. After all, border security falls squarely within the Home Ministry's responsibilities. But there is something different about this exercise.

Himani Shivpuri could not help but smile as she revisited some fond memories from 'DDLJ'

IANS | May 31, 2026 4:16 PM

Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Veteran actress Himani Shivpuri revealed that she could not help but smile as she recently revisited some fond memories from her iconic movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge".

U-18 Hockey Asia Cup: Japan beat India 4-2 in Pool A fixture

IANS | May 31, 2026 3:59 PM

Kakamigahara, May 31 (IANS) Indian men's team suffered a 2-4 defeat against hosts Japan in their U-18 Asia Cup 2026 Pool A fixture on Sunday.

Balochistan residents face food, essential supply shortage due to curfew imposed by Pakistani forces

IANS | May 31, 2026 3:54 PM

Quetta, May 31 (IANS) Residents of Mashkay in the Awaran district of Pakistan's Balochistan are facing shortages of food and essential supplies as curfew and movement restrictions imposed by Pakistani forces continue for a second week, local media reported.

China’s manufacturing sector slows further as exports contract

IANS | May 31, 2026 3:50 PM

Beijing, May 31 (IANS) China's manufacturing activity slowed further in May as new export orders contracted and input costs kept rising, according to a survey by the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Sunday.