The Shillong Times

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 12: Langsning FC wrapped up the last available spot in the Top 8 with a 5-0 victory against Lumphyrnai Sohphoh FC at the SSA Stadium here on Tuesday. Samuel Phawa (25, 45, 45+1) registered a first half hat-trick after MSL 5 top scorer Nelson Rymbai (4) put Langsning ahead early []

Paris, May 12: Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele has won Ligue 1s player of the season award for the second straight year. Dembele won the award late Monday night as a PSG player claimed it for the 10th straight time. Kylian Mbappe won five in a row before joining Real Madrid. Alexandre Lacazette was the []

Madrid, May 12: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente on Tuesday expressed confidence that winger Nico Williams would recover in time for the World Cup finals despite suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend. Williams had to be helped off the pitch during the first half of Athletic Clubs 1-0 home defeat to Valencia on []

The red carpet has been rolled out at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. The French Riviera festival beginning Tuesday will include 12 days of non-stop world premieres before culminating May 23 with the presentation of the Palme dOr, the festivals top honour and one of the film industrys most prestigious []

A Fast & Furious TV series is in development at Peacock, with Vin Diesel attached as executive producer. He announced the project at the NBCUniversal upfront event, revealing plans for multiple shows in the franchise. The pilot will be written by Mike Daniels, though further details remain undisclosed. The franchise, which began with The Fast []

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez on Tuesday withdrew her application before Delhis Patiala House Court seeking permission to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. The court disposed of the plea after her counsel informed that she wished to withdraw it. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had strongly []

Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, known for Parasite, has revealed a star-studded voice cast for his upcoming 3D animated film Ally. The lineup includes Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, Dave Bautista, Finn Wolfhard, Rachel House, Alex Jayne Go, and Werner Herzog. The announcement was made at the Cannes Film Festival, alongside news that Neon will distribute []

BANGKOK, May 12: The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a major crisis in the global shipping industry by disrupting supplies of bunker fuel, the heavy, low-grade oil that powers most cargo ships. Bunker fuel, a thick sludge-like byproduct left at the bottom of refined crude oil storage, is []

WASHINGTON, May 12: US President Donald Trump is heading to Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid rising tensions over the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has urged Beijing to use its influence over Iran, a major recipient of Chinese oil imports, to help end the conflict []

Tashkent, May 12: Indian boys had a challenging day at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, with Lakshay Phogat emerging as the lone finalist as four other boxers settled for bronze medals after their semifinal bouts here on Tuesday. In the 75kg category, Lakshay delivered a dominant performance to defeat Seungmin Lee of Korea by []

Boxing selection camp to resume today New Delhi, May 12: The boxing selection camp for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will resume on Wednesday after the national federation BFI reverted to the trial-based system following Sport Authority of Indias directive to make its assessment process fair and transparent. In its revised evaluation procedure, the []

Dhaka, May 12: Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed a five-for as Bangladesh secured a 104-run victory in the first Test against Pakistan on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 268, Pakistan was bowled out 163 for with Nahid registering career-best 5-40 in a stellar display of fast bowling. In a three-over burst after tea, he dismissed []

Johannesburg, May 12: South African pacer Shabnim Ismail on Tuesday reversed her international retirement as she was named in the countrys 15-player squad for the Womens T20 World Cup 2026 in the UK from June 12 to July 5. Aiming to inspire the future generations of womens cricket in the country, the Proteas squad, captained []

Ahmedabad, May 12: The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, in which players from nearly 30 countries are taking part, were formally inaugurated in Gandhinagar on Tuesday. The week-long continental event is being held from May 11 to 17 at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre. It has drawn participation from athletes, coaches, technical officials []

New Delhi, May 12: Olympic bronze-winning grappler Sakshi Malik on Tuesday supported Vinesh Phogat in her tussle with the Wrestling Federation of India over coming back from retirement, saying that attempts are being made to block her at a time when countries world over are relaxing norms to help new mothers resume their careers. A []

Rome, May 12: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner moved level with Novak Djokovic for the longest ATP Masters 1000 winning streak in history after cruising into the quarter-finals of the Italian Open with a straight-sets win over fellow Italian Andrea Pellegrino on Tuesday. Backed by a packed Campo Centrale crowd in Rome, Sinner produced another []

Gonda, May 12: Asian Games silver medallist Deepak Punia believes the disruption caused by the wrestlers protest at jantar mantar and the resulting lack of international exposure derailed the momentum of several Indian wrestlers, including his own, as he attempts to revive his career this season. Once considered Indias most consistent wrestler in the 86kg []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | CORBIN BOSCH FIRST BOWLER THIS SEASON TO BOWL MAIDEN IN (7-15) OVERS MATCH TODAY KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS VS ROYAL CHALLENGERS AT 7:30 PM Ahmedabad, May 12: Gujarat Titans outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs to take the top position in the Indian Premier League points table with a compelling all-round []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya Umroi Cantonment, in collaboration with the Field Post Office (FPO), 11 Brigade, organised an NCERT Book Fair on Monday to promote reading habits and provide affordable access to quality educational resources. Held at the school library, the fair featured a comprehensive display of NCERT textbooks []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: The Meghalaya government will again request Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a date to formally inaugurate the Shillong Medical College and Hospital (SMCH). Health Minister Wailadmiki Shylla told reporters on Monday that while the Prime Minister had previously set two dates for the inauguration, both were postponed due to []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: It was a show of bonhomie as all chief ministers from the Northeast attended Himanta Biswa Sarmas swearing-in as the chief minister of Assam for a second consecutive term on Tuesday. The grand ceremony, held at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara area of Guwahati, also witnessed the participation []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: Meghalaya Chief Electoral Officer B.D.R. Tiwari on Tuesday said the Election Commission (EC) is ready and waiting for the schedule to hold the by-election to the Shillong Parliamentary seat and the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Meghalaya. The by-election has been necessitated by the demise []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: The National Peoples Party on Tuesday rejected the Voice of the People Party allegation that the ruling party altered its electoral strategy by fielding an academically accomplished candidate for the Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll in response to the VPPs growing popularity, while adding that the NPP did not need []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: Education Minister Lahkmen Rymbui on Tuesday defended the governments decision to assign teachers for Census duties, stating that the practice is followed across the country and is not unique to Meghalaya. Speaking to reporters here, Rymbui said both the Census and election processes are important national exercises and require []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: The Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC) on Tuesday expressed concern over the alleged black marketing of LPG cylinders amid the ongoing cooking gas shortage in the state. In a statement, MPMC president Joplyn Scott Shylla said it was surprising that despite the severe LPG crisis affecting ordinary consumers, there []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has objected to the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Secretariats recent appointment of retired officials on an honorary basis, citing the negative impact on the states unemployed youth. The council specifically challenged the re-engagement of retired personnel as Adviser (Rules Committee) and Senior Nazir, as outlined []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: Chief Secretary Dr Shakeel P Ahammed on Tuesday completed the self-enumeration process for the House-Listing Operations (HLO) of Census 2027 via online portal. The self-enumeration phase in Meghalaya officially began on May 1, 2026, as part of a digital initiative to ensure efficient and accurate data collection across the []

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, May 12: A 17-year-old girl, Lumtilang Lakheit, has been reported missing from her residence in Lumparing since May 11. She was last seen around 4 PM. According to the police, Lakheit is 4 feet tall with a fair complexion, oval face, pointed nose, and long black hair. She was last seen []

The Meghalaya State Skill Development Society, Department of Labour, Employment and Skill Development, will organise an event called Skillerate 2026 at NEHU, Shillong, where various upskilling schemes will be launched.

Biplab Kr Dey Resubelpara, May 12: Following complaints by various patterns of teachers in the district of Garo Hills who are apparently yet to receive their salaries over two whole months, the DSEO of the district assured salary disbursement within another day. As per reports, schools under SSA pattern, ad hoc and deficit are yet []

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | KL RAHUL FIRST IN IPL TO 1,000+ RUNS FOR THREE FRANCHISES MATCH TODAY GUJARAT TITANS VS SUNRISERS HYDERABAD AT 7:30 PM Sydney, May 11: Australia has rested its premier pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood for the upcoming limited-overs tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh, opting to []

Dubai, May 11: Nitin Menon remains the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after the governing body on Monday named an unchanged team of match officials for the 2026-27 international season following its annual review. Following a comprehensive assessment by its Umpire Selection Panel, the International Cricket Council (ICC) retained the existing []

London, May 11: The England cricket team might tour Nepal for a short white-ball series during the 2027-31 cycle, a media report has stated, suggesting that the plan was discussed at a meeting between the two Boards during the T20 World Cup in India. According to ESPNCricinfo, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is []

Barcelona, May 11: Watched by its grieving coach, Barcelona won its second straight Spanish league title and 29th overall with a comfortable 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday, adding to its rivals troubled season. Goals by Marcus Rashford in the ninth minute and Ferran Torres in the 18th gave Barcelona the []

Paris, May 11: Desire Doues late goal earned Paris Saint-Germain a 1-0 home win over Brest on Sunday and all but sealed a record-extending 14th Ligue 1 title. PSG leads second-place Lens by six points and only needs a draw when they meet in their rescheduled game on Wednesday, after which comes the final round []

London, May 11: Arsenal moved a significant step closer towards ending their long wait for the Premier League title after a dramatic 1-0 victory against West Ham United at the London Stadium, with Leandro Trossards late strike proving decisive in a tense encounter on Sunday. The visitors had dominated possession for large spells but were []

Dhaka, May 11: A three-member inquiry committee has been constituted by Bangladesh to probe the reason behind the national cricket teams withdrawal from the ICC mens T20 World Cup in India. According to an official government order dated May 10, former additional secretary Dr AKM Oli Ullah will head the panel, which also includes former []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 11: All five of the big Shillong-based clubs reigning champions Mawlai SC, Shillong Lajong FC, Nongkseh SSCC, Nangkiew Irat SC and Rangdajied United FC won their respective 5th Meghalaya State League Round of 16 matches on Monday, with Maram FC from West Garo Hills and Rymbai Shkenshynriah of []

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 11: Meghalaya continued their impressive run in the U-20 Mens National Football Championship 2026 with a commanding 5-0 victory against Jharkhand in their Group A encounter on Monday, further strengthening their position as one of the early contenders in the tournament. Having opened their campaign with a convincing 3-1 win []

Mexico City, May 11: With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organisers across the three host countries are finalising stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections. The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with []

Adolescence breakout star Owen Cooper has won the BAFTA TV Award for supporting actor, a win that completes an astonishing full set of major awards for the 16-year-olds first-ever screen role, reported Variety. The win on Sunday night has cemented Coopers place in TV history, with him already having become the youngest actor to win []

From left, Actors Aasif Sheikh, Shilpa Shinde, director Paritosh Painter and comedian Ali Asgar during the premiere of Painters play Tom And Jerry, in Mumbai, on Sunday. (PTI)

By Our Reporter Meghalayas Daniel Syiem honoured at WhosNext2026 Influencer Awards East & Northeast Edition Celebrated Meghalaya fashion designer and cultural advocate Daniel Syiem was honoured with the Iconic Trailblazer in Regional Couture award at the Oriflame Presents WhosNext2026 Influencer Awards East & Northeast Edition in Kolkata. The event was organized by Whosthat360, []

The Princess Diaries 3 is moving ahead, with director Adele Lim confirming that development is progressing well and that the sequel will bring back beloved characters from the earlier films. Speaking at the Gold Gala, Lim said the creative team is focused on getting the story right, given how strongly the franchise is still cherished []

Mumbai, May 11: The rupee tanked 79 paise to settle at its record low of 95.28 against the US dollar on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Irans response to the West Asia peace proposal, leading to a surge in crude oil prices. (PTI)

Mumbai, May 11: Stock markets fell for the third day running on Monday, with the benchmark Sensex tumbling 1,313 points amid rising crude oil prices after the US and Iran failed to reach a peace deal to end the war in West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,312.91 points, or 1.70 per cent, to []

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh), May 11: A defiant Vinesh Phogats attempt to compete in the National Open Ranking tournament after replying to WFIs show-cause notice was on Monday categorically rejected by the federation, triggering a dramatic fresh confrontation, with the decorated wrestler calling it a pre-planned conspiracy to stop her comeback. Vinesh arrived at the venue []

Gandhinagar, May 11: Komal Kohar opened hosts Indias medal count winning a bronze in the womens 48kg weight class at the Asian Weightlifting Championships here on Monday. Competing in place of Tokyo silver medallist Mirabai Chanu, the 23-year-old rose to the occasion with a composed performance, finishing with a combined lift of 177kg 78kg []

New Delhi, May 11: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Monday said close to Rs 1.95 crore is being spent on international exposure and long-duration national coaching camps for weightlifters who are gearing up for this years Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. The government had sanctioned approximately Rs 70.45 lakh for Indias participation []

New Delhi, May 11: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has suspended an assessment camp by the Boxing Federation of India in Patiala for irregularities but is open to granting a resumption if the body revamps its opaque selection process and answers legitimate questions on its criteria of picking coaches. The suspension order was issued []