Zackary Adler

The National Investigation Agency is investigating two recent explosions in Punjab, with teams dispatched to Jalandhar and Amritsar. These incidents, occurring within hours of each other, have raised security concerns and drawn sharp political criticism regarding the state's law and order situation.

Defeat has exposed in TMC a rot that runs deep. Plus, like Pawars & Yadavs, Banerjees will see intra-family strains testing political bonds. BJP will be relentless. Mamata’s first test, and a tough one, will be upcoming municipal & panchayat polls

Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay made history by winning the Ballygunge seat, becoming the only Bengal MLA to serve a 10th consecutive term. Despite his party's defeat, the 82-year-old Trinamool leader secured a significant victory, attributing his success to voter acceptance and vowing to fulfill his commitments.

The 2026 Indian Premier League final is scheduled for May 31 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, deviating from the tradition of hosting it at the reigning champions' home ground. Playoffs are slated for May 26, 27, and 29, with matches to be held in Mullanpur and Dharamsala.

In a bizarre turn of events, two thieves, trapped by alert neighbours in Rourkela, dialled the police helpline for rescue. Fearing public assault after stealing jewellery from a house, the duo called 112 and their families. Police arrived, rescued them from the agitated crowd, and recovered the stolen ornaments. Both accused face criminal charges.

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar has unsettled Tamil Nadu’s old DMK-AIADMK political frame. In this Q&A, journalist Nirupama Subramanian explains why his rise is not just about fan politics; where the DMK misread the state’s mood; and why Vijay’s agenda for the state remains unclear

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared America a priority for advanced chip sales, stating China should not have access to the "latest and greatest" AI technology. However, he urged the US not to abandon the Chinese market entirely, arguing that global sales and increased tax revenues strengthen American economic and national security.

IPL 2026's playoff race is heating up, with home advantage proving crucial. Top teams like Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are leveraging their home grounds to secure vital points. Meanwhile, teams in the bottom half are struggling significantly at home, making their playoff aspirations increasingly difficult as the league stage concludes.