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Kamal Haasan says, 'No jealousy between me and Rajinikanth'

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Two of the biggest names in Indian cinema, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, are often placed against one another.Recently, during an interaction with the media, Haasan said that he and Rajini

Entertainment / 17th May 2026
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief raises concern over ‘politics of intimidation, rising communalism'

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has expressed serious concern over what it described as rising communalism, the silence of constitutional institutions and an increasing politics of intimidatio

India / 17th May 2026
Jairam Ramesh writes to Defence Minister on Great Nicobar project; flags ecological, tribal concerns

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the Great Nicobar Island Project, raising concerns over environmental clearance, tribal rights, an

India / 17th May 2026
Assam CM Sarma reaffirms commitment to reclaim over 1250 sq km of encroached land

Guwahati, May 17 (IANS): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reiterated the NDA governments commitment to reclaiming encroached land across the state, stating that ground-level operations have al

North-East / 17th May 2026
My visit added new momentum to India-Netherlands ties: PM Modi

Amsterdam, May 17 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that his visit to the Netherlands has added new momentum to bilateral ties.He thanked his Netherlands counterpart, Rob Jetten, for the warm

India / 17th May 2026
Trump’s human rights silence on China marks sharp shift in US diplomacy: Report

Washington, May 17 (IANS): US President Donald Trumps apparent reluctance to raise human rights concerns during his latest engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping marks a significant departure from past Am

World / 17th May 2026
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda global public health emergency

Geneva, May 17 (IANS): The World Health Organisation on Sunday determined that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a "public health emergency of international conce

World / 17th May 2026
Everest legend Kami Rita breaks own record with 32nd Everest summit

Kathmandu, May 17 (IANS): Kami Rita Sherpa, the record holder for the highest number of ascents of Mount Everest, broke his own record by scaling the worlds tallest peak for the 32nd time on Sunday.The veteran

World / 17th May 2026
India's economic pact with European FTA bloc seen as gamechanger

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), operational since October 1, 2025, marks a transformative milestone in

Business / 17th May 2026
Govt launches advanced footwear testing lab in Ghaziabad to boost MSMEs and exports

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Sunday said the National Test House (NTH), Northern Region, Ghaziabad, has significantly upgraded its footwear testing capabilities with the establi

Business / 17th May 2026
PM Modi holds official bilateral talks with Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten

The Hague, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with his Netherlands counterpart Rob Jetten, at the latter's official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague, the Ministry of External affair

India / 17th May 2026
President Murmu approves increase in SC judge strength from 33 to 37

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 33 to 37,

India / 17th May 2026
Saba Azad on how society still finds it difficult to accept ambitious women

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Saba Azad reflected on how, despite all the talk for progress, society still finds it difficult to accept ambitious women.Speaking to IANS exclusively, the 'Who's Your Gynac?' actr

Life & Style / 17th May 2026
Svitolina beats Gauff to win third Italian Open title

Rome, May 17 (IANS) Seventh seed Elina Svitolina battled past third seed Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 after two hours and 49 minutes in the women's singles final, capturing her third Italian Open title on Satur

Sports / 17th May 2026
Kane treble powers Bayern in final-day Cologne clash

Berlin, May 17 (IANS) Bayern Munich signed off from its Bundesliga campaign with another emphatic attacking display as Harry Kane hit a hat-trick in a 5-1 home win over Cologne before the newly crowned champion

Sports / 17th May 2026
‘Calm before storm’: Trump’s warning sparks alarm over possible Iran strikes, signals escalation in Middle East

Washington, May 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a veiled warning over rising tensions in the Middle East, posting an AI-generated image and message that read, It was the calm before the storm, amid r

World / 17th May 2026
Katrina Kaif celebrates Vicky Kaushal's birthday with their 'little angel' & 'Happy Birthday Papa' cake

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Actress Katrina Kaif marked husband Vicky Kaushal's first birthday with their 'little angel' Vihaan with a heartfelt post.The 'Namastey London' actress took to her official Instagram handl

Entertainment / 17th May 2026
Rajdhani Express fire: Swift emergency evacuation by RPF, rail staff saves 68 passengers in B-1 coach

Bhopal/Ratlam, May 17 (IANS) It was a swift, around 15-minute emergency evacuation protocol by onboard Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and railway staff that helped successfully deboard all 68 passenge

India / 17th May 2026
India, Netherlands deepen tech partnership with major push in semiconductors, AI and research

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India and the Netherlands have unveiled an ambitious roadmap to deepen cooperation in emerging technologies, innovation, science and higher education, with semiconductors emerging as th

Science & Technology / 17th May 2026
India, Netherlands to boost trade, investments under new strategic partnership

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) India and the Netherlands have agreed to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties in key sectors including semiconductors, renewable energy, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and in

India / 17th May 2026