Month: May 2026

Three Indian ice hockey teams to compete at IIHF World Championships

May 29, 2026 admin

Three Indian teams are set to take part in the 2027 IIHF World Championships across various categories. File | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Three Indian ice hockey teams are set to compete at next year’s IIHF World Championships across men’s, women’s, and U20 boys’ categories, the national federation announced on Friday (May 29, 2026). Also…

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Mark Carney calls for new partnership with U.S. as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreement

May 29, 2026 admin

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech and takes part in an armchair discussion at the The Economic Club of New York, in New York, on May 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: The Canadian Press via AP Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney called for a new partnership with the United States on Thursday (May…

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Kapil Dev interview on life, cricket and golf | IPL

May 29, 2026 admin

Indian cricketing legend Kapil Dev is in high praise of current sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi but has a word of caution: give him time. In Chennai recently for the launch of Shyam Srinivasan’s book ‘Better Never Stops’, Kapil, in an interview with The Hindu, spoke about the sport he is deeply passionate about. He also reminisced…

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Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials

May 29, 2026 admin

File photo of Vinesh Phogat. Supreme Court allowed Vinesh to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials to be held on May 30. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena The Supreme Court on Friday (May 29, 2026) allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials to be held on May…

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Supreme Court allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials

May 29, 2026 admin

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Bangladesh saves buffalo named ‘Donald Trump’ from Eid sacrifice

May 29, 2026 admin

A sacrificial albino buffalo in Bangladesh named after U.S. President Donald Trump recently went viral. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh authorities have stopped the sacrifice of a rare albino buffalo named “Donald Trump”, known for its flowing blond hair resembling the signature hairstyle of U.S. President Donald Trump, and decided to preserve it at…

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Kapil Dev interview: On Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and India’s obsession with cricket

May 29, 2026 admin

Indian cricketing legend Kapil Dev in Chennai | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B Kapil Dev throws a quick glance at the bat and ball placed at the entrance of the Madras Management Association’s auditorium. They are a photo prop — for the members attending the launch of popular banker Shyam Srinivasan’s latest book, Better Never…

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Woman held in Anakapalli on charge of killing mother-in-law over dispute

May 29, 2026 admin

Police line tape at a crime scene. Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images A 25-year-old woman allegedly killed her mother-in-law after a petty dispute at Venkannapalem village in Chodavaram mandal of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh on Thursday (May 28, 2026) night. According to the police, the accused, K. Nagamani, had reportedly been having frequent…

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Indian economy to remain resilient in FY27 despite West Asia conflict impact: RBI in Annual Report

May 29, 2026 admin

, The domestic economy in 2026-27 is expected to remain resilient, despite a challenging external environment characterised by elevated energy and commodity prices, rising logistics costs, volatility in global financial markets, and uncertainties surrounding global trade policies, said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its Annual Report 2025-26, which was released on Friday (May…

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Tesla launches Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India at ₹50.89 lakh

May 29, 2026 admin

Model Y Premium offers 2,138 liters of storage space, providing versatile seating and storage for up to 5 passengers with adequate luggage space with power-folding seats. Photo: Special Arrangement Tesla has announced the introduction of the 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive in India, new variant of Model Y – world’s best-selling EV as of…

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