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Vehicles smashed, officials injured after ED raids linked to Veena Vijayan case trigger protests in Kerala

After the raids, CPI(M) workers allegedly attacked vehicles carrying ED officials outside Vijayan's residence, damaging three vehicles and injuring security personnel, drivers and police officials. Protesters smashed windows with sticks and stones. Police later detained several people involved in the violence.

27 May 2026 4:41 pm
Twisha Sharma death case: Giribala Singh denies wrongdoing in MP HC ;husband Samarth Singh remanded to CBI custody

Giribala Singh denied all allegations claiming she cooperated fully with investigators and arguing there was no evidence of tampering in the Twisha Sharma death case. Samarth Singh has been remanded to CBI custody till May 29

27 May 2026 4:40 pm
Sensex, Nifty slip amid weakness in banking stocks

BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed lower amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the US-Iran situation. The Sensex fell 141.90 points to settle at 75,867.80, while the Nifty slipped 6.55 points to close at 23,907.15.

27 May 2026 4:32 pm
Byju Raveendran says lender settlement reached in principle after Singapore court's six months in jail sentence

Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju's, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment by a Singapore court for contempt of court, as Raveendran reportedly violated multiple court orders. The court also directed him to pay a fine of $70,500.

27 May 2026 4:26 pm
Adani Group market cap nears Rs 20 lakh crore as conglomerate adds Rs 5 lakh crore in 2026

Adani Power emerged as the biggest contributor, adding over Rs 2 lakh crore in market value and becoming the group's most valued company with a market cap of Rs 4.79 lakh crore. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and Adani Enterprises also recorded strong gains.

27 May 2026 4:24 pm
Bakra Eid: Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes 'cow slaughter-free' Eid; Yogi Adityanath bans public animal sacrifice

Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed appeals by Eidgah committees and members of the Muslim community in Assam to avoid cow slaughter during Bakrid,Yogi Adityanath bans animal sacrifice in public places and directed that namaz should not be offered on roads.

27 May 2026 4:10 pm
Social media calls Byju's case a 'lesson for startups' after founder's jail term

Some users said the jail term marked a shift from corporate failure to criminal consequences, while others questioned whether Byju's was truly a technology company. The court also imposed a fine of S$90,000 and directed Raveendran to submit documents related to ownership of Beeaar Investco Pte.

27 May 2026 4:08 pm
Israel says Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the killing as a major blow to Hamas and said Odeh had recently taken charge of the group's military wing following the death of Izz al-Din al-Haddad. Hamas-linked reports claimed Odeh was killed along with his wife and sons in the strike.

27 May 2026 4:08 pm
Russian scientists develop vaccine against new Ebola Virus Disease strain as India remains on alert; no confirmed case yet

The Union Health Ministry said India is closely monitoring the global Ebola Virus Disease situation following outbreaks in Africa. A traveller from Uganda was isolated in Bengaluru after reporting mild symptoms, but tests by the National Institute of Virology returned negative.

27 May 2026 12:21 pm
Gold, silver rise on safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty

Gold and silver prices edged higher amid rising safe-haven demand due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and cautious optimism over possible US-Iran peace negotiations.Gold futures traded slightly higher around 1,57,780, while silver futures gained over 0.6 per cent to trade near 2,72,379.

27 May 2026 12:21 pm
Sensex, Nifty trade muted in early deals amid mixed global cues

Sensex was trading at 76,050, up 40 points or 0.05 per cent in the morning session, while Nifty rose 20 points or 0.08 per cent to 23,932. Earlier, the benchmark indices opened at 75,939.86 and 23,880.35, respectively.

27 May 2026 11:08 am
Ladakh LG cautions Sonam Wangchuk over 'misleading aarratives'; Activist admits Manipur comparison was an error

Days after Ladakhi groups and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reached an in-principle agreement on restoring democratic governance in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena met climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and urged him to refrain from promoting misleading and provocative narratives.

27 May 2026 2:02 am
Budgam girl murder, rape case solved in 36 hours, accused arrested; CM Omar meets victim's family

Budgam Police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the sensational murder case of a 12-year-old girl from Galwanpora village within 36 hours of the crime, arresting a local resident allegedly involved in the offence. The breakthrough came after a scientific and evidence-based investigation conducted by a Special Investigation Team.

27 May 2026 1:39 am
Zoya Akhtar confirms theft of 66 hard disks at office, calls it an internal job; FIR filed, accused arrested

Following the discovery, the company's executive assistant and HR administrator, Mehjabeen Mushtaq Shaikh, filed an FIR against Ritesh Suresh Shah and Mohammad Shahid Azim Khan. The accused were later arrested by the Bandra Police and remanded to custody until May 29.

27 May 2026 1:38 am
PM-WANI gets citizen-friendly upgrade for easier access to public Wi-Fi

The reforms, announced by the Ministry of Communications, are aimed at strengthening India's digital public infrastructure and improving internet accessibility for citizens. All PM-WANI stakeholders have been asked to implement the revised guidelines within eight weeks.

26 May 2026 11:40 pm
Yo Yo Honey Singh meets BJP's Tarun Chugh, discusses ways to curb Punjab's drug problems

Tarun Chugh praised Yo Yo Honey Singh's comeback journey and urged him to inspire Punjab's youth to stay away from drugs. He said Honey Singh's recovery shows addiction can be overcome and backed the Nasha Mukt Punjab campaign.

26 May 2026 11:40 pm
Welcome To The Jungle's 'Ghis Ghis song review': Akshay Kumar dances to Bhojpuri track with Akshara Singh; fans call it cringe

Akshay Kumar and Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh feature in 'Ghis Ghis Ghis' from the film Welcome to the Jungle. The crossover hasn't gone down well with many fans, with some calling Akshay Kumar's dance moves shabby and comparing the choreography style to Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh.

26 May 2026 7:58 pm
Ramakant Dayama passes away at 71: All about Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chak De! India' co-star

Veteran actor Ramakant Dayama, a well-known face in Indian film and television, passed away on May 26 after being reportedly unwell for several months. He was reportedly 71 years old. The exact cause of his death is unknown yet.

26 May 2026 7:51 pm
Ranveer Singh visits Chamundeshwari Temple after Karnataka HC remarks in Kantara case; avoids paps at airport amid Don 3 ban

Ranveer Singh's temple visit comes weeks after the Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR filed against the actor in connection with the Kantara row. The case had been registered after Ranveer allegedly mimicked a scene linked to the film, which some groups claimed had hurt religious sentiments

26 May 2026 7:47 pm
Iran Issues Strong Statement After Fresh US Attack Despite Peace Negotiations

Iran issued a strong statement after the United States carried out fresh strikes despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and peace negotiations. Calling the US military errorist, Tehran accused Washington of exposing its ill intent and bad faith toward the Iranian people.

26 May 2026 7:08 pm
India an important, indispensable partner for Japan: MOFA Press Secretary

Speaking after the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi, Toshihiro Kitamura said Japan welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to strengthening ties with Tokyo and highlighted the importance of continued cooperation under the India-Japan joint statement framework.

26 May 2026 7:08 pm
Drug cartels are exploiting gaps in global law: HM Amit Shah just told 40 nations to close them

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged over 40 foreign diplomats to treat narcotics as a global security threat requiring coordinated international action. He warned that drug cartels exploit differences in national laws and called for uniform drug regulations.

26 May 2026 12:59 am
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