May 2, 2026

New Delhi : In a special Saturday sitting ahead of the May 4 vote count for the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Supreme Court declined to interfere with the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to appoint Central government and…

New Delhi : The government on Saturday tested indigenous mobile emergency alert system nationwide to safeguard its citizens when nature strikes. The system, called ‘Cell Broadcast Alert’, is currently under pan-India testing, in the form…

New Delhi : India’s data centre capacity is set to surge nearly six‑fold from 1.8 GW to about 10.5 GW by FY2031 as demand rises due to artificial intelligence adoption and data localisation policies, a new report has said. The report from…

New Delhi : Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to remain net seller for the 10th consecutive month in April, as they sold Rs 70,100 crore worth Indian equities last month, according to the provisional exchange data. On the…

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) In a bid to provide relief to contractors amid the fast-evolving West Asia situation, the government has allowed them to invoke ‘Force Majeure’ in view of disruptions, recognising “war” as a valid trigger under…

New Delhi : India is emerging as a leading hub for 'Medical Value Travel' (MVT), with the medical tourism market estimated at about $8.7 billion in 2025 to nearly double to $16.2 billion by 2030, the government said on Saturday. The global…

Dhaka : Four more children have died with symptoms of measles, raising the death toll to 280 since March 15, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has announced, as the country continues to grapple with the disease. Citing the…

New Delhi : Mitchell Starc expressed relief and satisfaction after marking his return with a win, as Delhi Capitals registered a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Match 43 of IPL 2026 on Friday. The left-arm pacer, who missed…

New Delhi : Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Pathum Nissanka will take a lot of confidence from his match-winning knock of 62 runs against Rajasthan Royals(RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in…

Mumbai : As she’s currently holidaying with the “loves” of her life Sidharth Malhotra and daughter Saraayah, actress Kiara Advani shared a glimpse into her “sun-kissed days” during her Maldivian holiday. Kiara shared a handful of pictures…

Mumbai : Bathed in warm sunlight, Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan flaunted her natural glow as she embraced the rustic vibe of Haryana while holidaying at the Pataudi Palace. Kareena, who is currently in Harayana enjoying a vacation at…

New Delhi : Former India cricketers Cheteshwar Pujara and Sanjay Bangar believe IPL 2026 has redefined T20 batting, with unprecedented scoring rates and fearless intent turning it into the most explosive season in the tournament’s history.…

New Delhi : India’s auto sector saw a demand‑led but uneven recovery in FY26, driven by urban market demand and premiumisation while rural demand saw some headwinds, a new report has said. The report from Deloitte India said two‑wheelers…

New Delhi : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra said that India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain robust despite geopolitical tensions and flagged risks from high public debt in major economies. The RBI Governor…

Patiala : The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has unveiled a new reform model aimed at transforming the state’s prison system. The initiative focuses on improving inmate welfare and helping prisoners reintegrate into…

Chandigarh : The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a proposal to increase the minimum wage by 15% after a gap of 13 years, marking a significant move for workers across the state. The decision was taken on the…

Chandigarh : The Punjab government on Friday carried out a large-scale administrative reshuffle, issuing transfer and posting orders for 6 IAS and 39 PCS officers. The move includes new postings across several key departments and districts,…

Ludhiana : Punjab-based Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently switched from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is facing legal trouble after two FIRs were registered against him in Punjab. According to…

Chandigarh : Punjab witnessed a noticeable drop in temperatures after light rainfall and strong winds across the state, bringing the mercury down by 2.8°C below normal levels. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert…

Panchkula : Tensions between Haryana Urban Local Bodies Department and employee unions have escalated into an indefinite strike. Around 30,000 civic workers across the state have stopped work from today after marathon talks in Chandigarh…