Actor Hemant who worked with Aamir, Ranveer, Big B, more exposed as absconding murder convict

After a 12-year game of hide and seek, the notorious actor Hemant, also known as Nagindas Parshottamdas Modi Vaishnav, was finally captured by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch. The actor had been on the run since he absconded on parole in 2014 while serving a life sentence for a gruesome murder in 2005. Read on to know more in detail.

NID DAT counselling 2026 schedule out; MDes round 1 provisional offer letter released

The National Institute of Design has announced the NID DAT 2026 counselling schedule for BDes admissions on its official website. The registration and document submission deadline is May 31, 2026, with seat allotment results expected on June 9, 2026. Final admission will be based solely on NID DAT mains scores.

Spying for Pakistan: Punjab man held for using highway CCTV to track Army movement

A Pathankot resident, Baljit Singh, has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers. He reportedly installed an internet-based CCTV camera near a bridge on NH-44 to monitor Army and paramilitary movements, transmitting live feeds to his handlers. Singh confessed to receiving directions from Dubai and being paid Rs 40,000.

Astronomers detected a massive magnetic ‘twist’ inside the Milky Way

India proposes 10-year jail, up to Rs 5 lakh fine for doping traffickers

India is taking a bold stand against doping in sports by proposing strict penalties for those involved in the distribution and trafficking of banned substances. With proposed jail sentences reaching ten years and substantial fines, this legislation seeks to defend the integrity of athletics and bring down the criminal networks that undermine it.

Tamil Nadu cabinet expansion: CM Vijay inducts VCK, IUML MLAs as ministers

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expanded his cabinet, inducting Vanni Arasu from VCK and AM Shahjahan from IUML. This move strengthens coalition representation, bringing the total number of ministers to 33. The expansion follows a recent reshuffle, with key portfolios like Finance and Revenue reassigned.

Asian stocks today: Markets rise on hopes of US-Iran breakthrough; oil worries persist

Asian markets rallied Friday, buoyed by hopes of US-Iran peace talks, though volatile oil prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns fueled inflation worries. Tokyo led gains as investor sentiment improved. Despite diplomatic optimism, rising crude prices prompted reassessment of global interest rate expectations, with the US Federal Reserve potentially hiking rates later this year.

Indian accuses Vietnam Airlines staff of mocking family over Business Class seats

Air France flight to US diverted due to Ebola travel curbs

Twisha death case: Mother-in-law may lose bail, consumer panel post

Mother-in-law Giribala Singh faces potential cancellation of her anticipatory bail in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case. Police issued a final notice for her statement, warning of court action if she remains uncooperative. The government is also reviewing her position as president of the Bhopal district consumer commission.

‘Occultist’ rapes sister-in-law on pretext of warding off ‘Aghori’ curse

A faith healer in Bhopal allegedly raped his sister-in-law, claiming to perform an exorcism to remove an occult curse. He manipulated the family into isolating the survivor, then drugged and assaulted her. The survivor reported the incident to the police after regaining consciousness.

California hit-and-run: ICE detains Indian man after release; 4-year-old survives

Amazon sued over Trump tariff refunds; lawsuit says funds don’t belong to Amazon

Amazon allegedly pocketed hundreds of millions by not refunding consumers for Trump-era tariffs, a class-action lawsuit claims. While other companies sought reimbursements after the Supreme Court ruling, Amazon reportedly held back, potentially to gain political favor. The suit alleges Amazon profited from unlawful government actions, leaving customers to bear the costs.

China President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next week: Report

NEET row: NTA tells parliamentary panel leak did not happen from its system

A parliamentary committee questioned the NTA chief regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the director stating the leak did not originate from their system. The committee also reviewed NTA reforms and discussed the impact of AI on education, alongside challenges faced by Aligarh Muslim University and the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.