Krishna Kirpani

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to expand his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs, including two from the Congress party, marking their return after 60 years. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and IUML are also expected to join the council of ministers soon.

Western Railway commenced a massive anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar, Mumbai, demolishing hundreds of structures near Bandra station to reclaim valuable railway land. The operation, aimed at facilitating railway expansion, faced resistance and violence, resulting in injuries and detentions. Residents allege inadequate rehabilitation and express distress over demolitions preceding Eid.

As NEET-UG 2026 heads for a re-test, a Supreme Court plea by the United Doctors Front has shifted the focus from one alleged paper leak to a larger question: whether NTA’s current structure can guarantee fair, secure national exams

Prashant Kishor has relocated to a Patna ashram until the Bihar assembly polls, aiming for his Jan Suraaj Party to make an impact after a previous electoral setback. He criticized Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son's cabinet induction and urged voters to prioritize their future over caste or monetary inducements, warning of potential economic challenges from West Asian conflicts.

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal opens up on his transition into cricket administration after a heart attack, Bangladesh’s fast bowling rise, the future of India-Bangladesh relations, the growing influence of T20 leagues. Bangladesh Cricket Board's interim president also shares his vision to restore Bangladesh cricket’s reputation, which has taken a beating after they decided to pull out from the T20 World Cup.

Hyderabad police, in a massive crackdown across 13 states, have apprehended 66 individuals supplying ghost SIM cards to cybercriminals. Operation Octopus has successfully targeted the illegal issuance of these SIMs, which were instrumental in 76 fraud cases, resulting in a staggering Rs 101 crore loss.

The diplomatic cable published by independent news outlet Drop Site has revived Khan’s long-standing claims of a foreign-backed conspiracy, once again placing Pakistan’s fragile civil-military balance under scrutiny

Financial software giant Intuit is reportedly laying off nearly 17% of its global workforce, impacting around 3,000 employees. This significant restructuring, aimed at simplifying operations and boosting AI integration, follows recent partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic. The move comes as Intuit, like other tech firms, pivots towards AI-driven efficiencies amidst broader industry layoffs.

Top stock market recommendations: Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President - WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group has recommended Varun Beverages, Max Healthcare Institute, and Page Industries as the top buy calls for May 21, 2026. He also shares his outlook on Nifty, and Bank Nifty.

A shocking double murder has occurred in Govindpuri, Delhi. A 38-year-old woman, Sharda Sahu, and her 13-year-old son were found stabbed to death. The incident took place in the early hours of Thursday. Police suspect a robbery as cash and jewellery are missing. Investigations are underway to apprehend the culprits.