Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt Stuns At French Riviera

Alia Bhatt arrives at Cannes 2026 in an all black, tailored ensemble with Gucci accessories, signalling a refined, semi-formal style trajectory ahead of the red carpet.

PBKS vs DC IPL 2026: What Are The Qualifying Scenarios For Punjab And Delhi?


Big day for Aries and Gemini

Horoscope for Today 12-may-2026: Aries, Gemini and Leo get quick wins in love, career and money. Find out what shifts today.

Hormuz disruption hits India

Iranian spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says US and Israel should be held accountable as Strait of Hormuz disruption strains supply chains affecting India.
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Indian Navy ready to quell threats

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan says India is ready to quell cross-border misadventure, citing terrorism concerns and targeted action after Pahalgam 2025.

Cannes 2026: Fans Question Aishwarya Rai's Absence

L'Oreal Paris marks Cannes 2026 with posters featuring Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, Eva Longoria and Helen Mirren; fans question the omission of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in promotions.

Telangana to open jail museum

Telangana Prisons Department will open a Jail Museum at SICA, Chanchalguda, with a one-day "Feel the Jail" experience. Inauguration is 12 May.

Toyota Plans New India Factory To Boost SUV & Hybrids

Toyota Kirloskar Motor is planning to establish a new manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, India, further strengthening its production footprint in the country. The proposed plant is expected to generate around 2,800 new jobs and will have an annual production capacity of approximately 1 lakh units.

Iran ceasefire on life support

Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on "life support" after rejecting Tehran’s proposal, as the war disrupts oil routes and fuels shortages.

ED arrests Sujit Bose under PMLA

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in Kolkata under PMLA, linked to an alleged municipality recruitment scam and laundering probe.

Dybala Uncertain On Roma Future

Paulo Dybala hints this weekend's Derby della Capitale could be his last home game for Roma as contract talks stall amid injury-affected season.

East Bengal Top After Draw With Punjab

East Bengal stay top on 22 points after a 0-0 draw with Punjab FC in Kolkata, with Prabhsukhan Gill impressing for the home side in ISL 2025-26.
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Modi urges austerity amid crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges austerity amid the West Asia crisis, including lower edible oil use, deferring gold buys, and limiting foreign travel.

ED Arrests Sujit Bose In Municipal Recruitment Scam Linked To SSC Probe

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Sujit Bose amid a wider probe into civic body recruitment irregularities, linking the case to the SSC corruption inquiry and ongoing investigations.

India states may reach high-income

RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta says India’s states could reach high-income per capita levels by 2046–47 if growth holds, led by below-median states.

Iran ceasefire on life support

Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on "life support" after rejecting Tehran’s proposal, as the war disrupts oil shipping routes and fuels shortages.

Israeli soldiers jailed in Lebanon

Israel’s military jails two soldiers after a Virgin Mary statue desecration in southern Lebanon, following a viral photo and wider religious outrage.

India U17 Women Bow Out After 0-3 Loss To China

India’s run at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 ends with a 0-3 loss to hosts China in the quarter-finals, marking a best-ever performance for the Young Tigresses.

EU agrees new Hamas sanctions

The EU has agreed new sanctions on Hamas leaders and Israeli settler groups in the West Bank, diplomats said, citing consequences for extremism and violence.

SEA seeks edible oil freight aid

SEA warns West Asia conflict is disrupting edible oil trade, urging freight subsidies, priority berthing for imports, and incentives including 5% interest support for oilmeals.
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Digital finance risks, says Setty

SBI Chairman C S Setty warns rapid digital finance and platform lending growth raises cyber and bias risks, urging stronger governance and resilience.

Google stops AI cyberattack attempt

Google says it stopped a criminal group using AI to exploit an unknown vulnerability, highlighting rising cybersecurity risks for government and industry.

WHCA dinner suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Tomas Allen pleaded not guilty to charges tied to an armed incident at the White House Correspondents dinner and an alleged attempt to kill Donald Trump.

Trump China visit set for May

Donald Trump will visit China on 13–15 May for talks with Xi Jinping on US-China relations, cooperation, and managing differences amid global tensions.

UP Raises Higher Education NAAC Grades

Uttar Pradesh advances higher education by boosting NAAC grades across universities, expanding workshops for degree colleges, and pursuing global rankings.