China limits foreign presence to shield its policies in Tibet from scrutiny: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:09 PM

Brussels, May 6 (IANS) Tibet remains tightly restricted not due to logistical challenges but because openness threatens China's narrative of control. Permits, surveillance, and scrutiny ensures that Beijing retains its "monopoly on truth". As long as these barriers persist, Tibet will remain a land viewed through a narrow frame, its truth obscured and its voices unheard, a report has detailed.

Nora Fatehi to appear before NCW tomorrow in 'Sarke Chunar' song row

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has scheduled a hearing in connection with the controversy surrounding the song 'Sarke Chunar', with actor Nora Fatehi set to appear before the Commission on May 7 at 11:30 A.M.

Ashutosh Gowariker's docu-drama on India’s temple idol smuggling titled 'Temple Raiders'

IANS | May 6, 2026 7:02 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker will be donning the director's cap yet again for a drama-led documentary series titled "Temple Raiders".

Middle East war to be 'biggest test' of India’s macro resilience: Report

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Energy price spikes and supply constraints from the Middle East war are feeding into broader economic stress for India and marks the largest energy shock on record for India, a report said on Wednesday.

'Glory' actor Kunal Thakur recalls his father visiting him on set for the first time in 9 years

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:44 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Actor Kunal Thakur, who essayed the role of Raka Singh Beniwal in the recently released web show "Glory," shared an emotional moment from the shoot of the drama.

Jerry Seinfeld jokes about similarities between ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Friends’

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:43 PM

Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Hollywood actor Jerry Seinfeld has opened up on the comparisons between the American sitcom ‘Friends’ and his iconic show ‘Seinfeld’.

Sting sticks to his words, says his kids won't receive his fortune

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:43 PM

Los Angeles, May 6 (IANS) Actor-singer Sting has opened up on his parenting style, and it can come handy for the parents who are always looking to protect their kids.

IPL 2026: 'Not looking too far ahead,' says Rangarajan as RCB face LSG challenge

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:41 PM

Lucknow, May 6 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the side staying firmly focused on the immediate task at hand as the race for the playoffs intensifies.

No party matches BJP's cross-caste support in India’s history: Former Norwegian Minister Solheim

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:30 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party enjoys near-uniform support across castes, something unique in India’s political landscape, and no other Indian party in history has achieved such a feat, former Norwegian Climate and Environment Minister Erik Solheim said on Wednesday.

India and Vietnam focussed on adding more vigour to defence cooperation

IANS | May 6, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting with Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Gen Phan Van Giang in New Delhi on Wednesday, with talks focused on adding more vigour to the defence cooperation between two nations. During the meeting, Singh expressed India's readiness to further deepen strategic partnership with Vietnam.