14-day ban imposed on public gatherings in Pune

IANS | May 26, 2026 8:26 AM

Pune, May 26 (IANS) The Pune administration has imposed a 14-day ban on public gatherings across the city, effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 16 until midnight on June 8, to maintain the law and order situation in view of the upcoming festivals.

Quad Foreign Ministers to meet in New Delhi today

IANS | May 26, 2026 6:38 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to welcome Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for high-level discussions under the Quad framework.

CPI(M) calls for INDIA bloc revival, criticises Congress approach

IANS | May 26, 2026 12:56 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has called for the revival of the Opposition INDIA bloc following the recently held Assembly election results, but alleged that the Congress, the largest constituent of the alliance, took a stand contrary to unity-building.

Law schools must address falling standards, fake degrees concern: Lalit Bhasin

IANS | May 25, 2026 11:04 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) President Dr Lalit Bhasin on Monday voiced concern over the “gradual decline” in the standards of legal education in the country and said the recent remarks made by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on fake law degrees deserved “serious consideration”.

Health Minister reviews Ebola preparedness, no case in India to date

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:55 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Amid the Ebola outbreak, Health Ministry, in close coordination with the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), DGHS, ICMR, Civil Aviation, Immigration authorities and other concerned Ministries and Departments, has strengthened surveillance and public health preparedness across the country, Health Minister JP Nadda said on Monday.

PM Modi creating new opportunities for youth: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:34 PM

Bengaluru, May 25 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday said India is creating unprecedented opportunities for youth under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through growth in the semiconductor sector, startups, digital innovation, and skill development initiatives.

SC asks states, UTs to implement menstrual hygiene directions in schools by Aug 15

IANS | May 25, 2026 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure implementation of its directions on menstrual hygiene management in schools by August 15, and file compliance reports, as it continued to monitor compliance of its landmark ruling recognising access to menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right.

China starts exerting geopolitical clout in Africa

IANS | May 25, 2026 8:43 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) China's influence in Africa now goes beyond economic projects to exerting diplomatic and political pressure on governments to toe the Beijing line when it comes to relations with other countries, according to an article.