ISL clubs propose club-led model for operations, commercialisation

Indian Super League clubs, excluding East Bengal, have proposed a club-led model for future league operations and commercialisation. They aim to manage responsibilities, citing local market knowledge and cost-saving potential. This proposal comes ahead of a crucial meeting with the AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey on May 22.

Trains at 220 kmph on Indian Railways soon! Cabinet approves project; check details

The proposed rail line is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad, Dholera Special Investment Region, the upcoming Dholera International Airport and the Lothal National Maritime Heritage Complex.

Air India suspends, reduces frequency on 29 international routes till Aug - full list

Air India is suspending and reducing flights on 29 international routes between June and August 2026 due to the West Asia conflict, rising jet fuel prices, and airspace restrictions. These temporary changes aim to improve operational stability and mitigate passenger inconvenience amid global aviation disruptions. The airline will continue operating over 1,200 international flights monthly across five continents.

Meet Ashok Bahar: 71-year-old UP man whose dream of clearing NEET was shattered by paper leak

NIA arrests narco-terror accused Iqbal Singh alias Shera after extradition from Portugal

National Investigation Agency has arrested Iqbal Singh alias Shera. He is a wanted narco-terrorist. His extradition from Portugal followed diplomatic and legal efforts. Shera is considered the mastermind in a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terror financing case. His arrest is a significant breakthrough in tackling Pakistan-backed narco-terror networks.

CBSE class 12 pass percentage stands at 85.20%; girls outperform boys

CBSE declared the Class XII board examination results for the 2025-26 academic session with an overall pass percentage of 85.20%. Out of 17.69 lakh students who appeared, 15.07 lakh cleared the examination. Girls recorded a higher pass percentage than boys, while transgender candidates achieved a 100% pass rate. More than 94,000 students scored above 90%. CBSE also introduced On Screen Marking for digital evaluation and announced supplementary examinations from July 15, 2026.

Bengal CM Suvendu retains Bhabanipur, seat where he defeated Mamata, over Nandigram

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to keep the Bhabanipur seat and will vacate Nandigram, despite winning both in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari, who previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, had challenged her again by contesting from Bhabanipur. He stated his inability to hold MLA positions from two constituencies and has taken his oath from Bhabanipur.

Foreign outflow worries ‘overstated’: S&P confident about India amid Middle East crisis

S&P Global has said that the country has adequate financial buffers to manage a wider current account deficit that could emerge because of rising crude oil prices. India’s current account deficit has narrowed over the past few years, although fluctuations in global crude prices now pose a risk to that improvement.

Do India’s forex reserves cover enough to defend rupee? Why economists are confident

Economists believe India’s foreign-exchange reserves are still sufficiently strong to shield the rupee from the oil price shock triggered by the Iran conflict, with the country’s reserve buffers remaining far healthier than the levels seen during the 2013 taper tantrum.

GT’s 2nd-half IPL surge explained: Holder gamble, bowling brutality, and?

Gujarat Titans, after a slow start in IPL 2026, are on the cusp of playoff qualification with eight wins from twelve matches. Their resurgence is fueled by a dominant opening pair, the impactful inclusion of Jason Holder, and a lethal bowling attack that has stifled opposition batting.

Empty offices, locked buildings & fake work location: US agency flags OPT visa fraud

US immigration agencies have uncovered widespread fraud within the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, involving thousands of foreign students and suspect employers. Investigations revealed fake offices, empty buildings, and companies claiming to employ hundreds with little to no actual business activity, suggesting a "guestworker pipeline" issue.

Pluto’s hidden secret was uncovered when a US astronomer found its largest moon

Four cubs born to country’s 1st India-born cheetah found dead in Kuno

Gold price prediction after duty hike: Will price rally of today sustain in coming days?

Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are rallying in the domestic market due to the sudden hike in import duties. In the coming days they are expected to align closer to the international prices, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

Gold gets costlier: Why govt raised import duty and what changes for buyers