SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 32    C

IBTimes

World / IBTimes

BJP MP Raghav Chadha appointed chief of Rajya Sabha's Committee on Petitions

Raghav Chadha has been appointed Chairman of the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Petitions after the panel was reconstituted on May 20 by Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. The committee includes members such as Jebi Mather Hisham, Harsh Mahajan, Gulam Ali and others.

23 May 2026 10:46 pm
Dual PAN card case: SP leader Azam Khan's jail term enhanced from 7 to 10 years

The case relates to allegations that Abdullah obtained two PAN cards with different dates of birth to become eligible for contesting elections. The prosecution argued that forged documents were used for electoral and income tax purposes. The case was filed in 2019 on a complaint by BJP leader Akash Kumar Saxena.

23 May 2026 10:45 pm
King Charles III passed away? UK radio station issues apology after circulating false news

A British radio station accidentally declared King Charles III dead live on air. Radio Caroline suddenly announced that the king had died, played God Save the King, and then disappeared from the air for 15 minutes.

22 May 2026 3:16 pm
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: How he made Global Community through Art of Living Foundation

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has inspired social service through the Art of Living Foundation. The spiritual teacher has brought together millions across the world through initiatives focused on compassion, unity, and human connection, leaving behind a global legacy of community-building and service.

22 May 2026 3:16 pm
'If I do attend, I get killed': Donald Trump says he 'has a thing called Iran' stopping him from attending son's wedding

US President Donald Trump said he hopes to attend his eldest son Donald Trump Jr's wedding this weekend, but admitted the timing was difficult amid the ongoing Iran war. Don Jr, 48, is set to marry Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas.

22 May 2026 3:08 pm
ClickUp Cuts 22% Workforce as India's Unincorporated Sector Records Strong Employment Growth

ClickUp has laid off 22 per cent of its workforce, with the company's CEO taking responsibility for the decision amid continued pressure on the global tech industry. Meanwhile, India recorded strong growth with employment rising to 15.17 crore in the January-March 2026 quarter,

22 May 2026 3:08 pm
Swiggy fails to secure shareholder approval to amend AoA for Indianowned status

Swiggy failed to secure the required shareholder approval to amend its Articles of Association in a bid to qualify as IOCC under FEMA regulations. The proposal received 72.36 per cent of votes, falling short of the required threshold.

22 May 2026 3:07 pm
Centre brings Pregabalin drug under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse, boost regulation

Under the new rules, the medicine can now be sold only on a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Retailers will also be required to maintain detailed records of prescriptions and sales, while manufacturers must display a mandatory Schedule H1 warning label on packaging.

22 May 2026 1:37 pm
Ministry proposes stricter anti-doping law, 5-year jail term for trafficking and organised networks

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has proposed amendments to India's anti-doping laws to introduce stricter action against organised doping networks while protecting athletes from criminal prosecution for regular anti-doping violations.

22 May 2026 1:36 pm
Parle Industries shares hit 5% upper circuit after PM Modi's 'Melody' gift to Meloni

Shares of Parle Industries surged on Tuesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Italy. Stock rose 5% intraday to Rs 5.25 and gained nearly 7% in a week. However, the catch is that Parle Industries does not make Melody toffees.

20 May 2026 4:43 pm
Sensex, Nifty end higher after sharp recovery in final hour

The Nifty closed at 23,659, up 41 points, or 0.17 per cent. During the session, the index touched an intra-day high of 23,690.90 and a low of 23,397.30.

20 May 2026 4:42 pm
Greater Noida dowry death case: Deepika Nagar's mother-in-law arrested

Bhopal Police have urged Twisha Sharma's family to take custody of her body, warning it may decompose as AIIMS Bhopal can only preserve it at -4C instead of the required -80C. The family is seeking a second post-mortem, questioning the initial report that cited hanging as the cause of death in the alleged dowry death case.

20 May 2026 4:41 pm