ECINET app records 10 crore downloads till date, witnessed 98.3 crore hits on polling days

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) IT platform - ECINET played a pivotal role in ensuring seamless election processes, including real-time monitoring, enabling faster reporting and enhanced cybersecurity during the recently concluded Assembly elections in five states and Union Territory – Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry and also the by-elections 2026.

IPL 2026: Klaasen, Kishan fifties guide SRH to 235/4 against sloppy PBKS

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:23 PM

Hyderabad, May 6 (IANS) Heinrich Klaasen’s 69 and Ishan Kishan’s 55 after yet another terrific Power-play from openers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post 235/4 in 20 overs against the Punjab Kings in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

'Was given lollipop with MoS post': Ex-cricketer Manoj Tiwary exposes Mamata Banerjee's govt

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:22 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former India cricketer and Trinamool Congress MLA Manoj Tiwary on Wednesday accused the outgoing West Bengal government of using him and making "false promises" to deceive the public.

Punjab blasts part of ISI-backed attempt to revive Khalistani narrative: Defence expert

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:13 PM

Jammu, May 6 (IANS) Defence expert Retd Captain Anil Gaur on Wednesday cautioned against politicising recent security incidents in Punjab, asserting that the pattern of violence and illegal activities in the state points towards continued involvement of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in an attempt to destabilise the region and revive the Khalistani narrative.

Rights body flags spike in 'kill and dump' policy by Pakistani forces in Balochistan

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:11 PM

Quetta, May 6 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Wednesday expressed serious concern over escalating abuses of Baloch civilians by Pakistani forces, citing a pattern of targetted killings and the subsequent dumping of mutilated bodies in Balochistan between January and April this year.

Bangladesh: Awami League flags spike in 'false and baseless' cases, delay in bail procedures

IANS | May 6, 2026 9:05 PM

Dhaka, May 6 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the surge in “false and baseless" cases against ordinary citizens across the country, noting that detainees continue to face hardship in securing their release despite being granted bail from the court.

Afghanistan: One killed, three injured after unexploded ordnance blast

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:58 PM

Kabul, May 6 (IANS) One person was killed and three others injured in a blast involving unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan's Parwan province, local media reported on Wednesday citing a Taliban police statement.

Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders' Conference in Jaipur on Op Sindoor anniversary

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:57 PM

Jaipur, May 6 (IANS) The second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference, themed "Military Capability in New Domains", will be held in Jaipur on May 7 and 8, 2026. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will attend the high-level conference, which coincides with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a landmark tri-service operation reflecting India’s political resolve and military precision.

Asian U15 & U17 Boxing: India confirm 27 medals with multiple RSC wins in U-15 category

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:53 PM

Tashkent, May 6 (IANS) India’s young boxers have officially guaranteed an astonishing 27 out of 30 possible medals in the U-15 category at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Showcasing absolute dominance, the U-15 girls’ contingent secured 14 out of 15 possible medals, while the U-15 boys nearly matched the feat by confirming 13 out of 15 medals, setting the stage for a historic overall podium finish for the country.

Anil Kapoor pens fashion statement with pop-culture ink for Met Gala

IANS | May 6, 2026 8:45 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor is also joining the Met Gala mania albeit with an AI twist. On Wednesday, the actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared an Ai-generated picture of himself at the Met Gala.