Dev Meena And Kuldeep Kumar’s Record Jump Highlights Athlete Welfare Concerns Record Jump In Ranchi Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar delivered a historic performance at the Federation Cup 2026 in Ranchi by clearing 5.45m in the men’s pole vault final. The achievement made them joint national record holders and also helped them qualify for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Dev won the gold medal on countback after fewer failed attempts, while Kuldeep shared th

Chandrayaan-3 Wins AIAA Honour For Historic Lunar South Pole Mission Global Honour For ISRO India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission has won the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, giving ISRO another major global recognition for its historic lunar success. The award honours Chandrayaan-3’s successful soft landing near the Moon’s south polar region, a first-of-its-kind achievement in space exploration.

Supreme Court Reaffirms Equal Rights The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that daughters have equal right to inheritance under Hindu law. The ruling makes it clear that a daughter is a legal heir to her father’s share in property and cannot be denied her claim because of gender. This strengthens the principle of equality in family property matters and reminds families that sons and daughters must be treated e

From New Delhi today, Indian H-1B visa holders are confronting a critical situation as major US tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and LinkedIn announce layoffs. Thousands of Indian professionals on H-1B visas now face a strict 60-day grace period to secure a new employer willing to sponsor their visa, switch to a different visa category, or leave the United States. The combination of rising Silicon Valley layoffs, AI-driven restructuring, and a slowing job market has intensified pressure on t

H-1B Job Loss Rule Leaves Indian Tech Workers Searching For Visa Options   Indian H-1B Workers Under Pressure Indian tech professionals in the US are facing fresh uncertainty after layoffs at major companies such as Meta, Amazon, and Oracle. Many affected employees are working on H-1B visas, where the job loss rule gives them only 60 days to find another employer who can sponsor their visa. If they fail to secure a new role withi

Gratuity Or Pay Hike: A Common Career Decision Many Indian employees face this confusion when they are close to completing five years of service: should they secure gratuity first or move ahead with a better job offer? The answer depends on the gratuity amount, the salary hike, and the long-term value of the new role. Gratuity is usually linked to continuous service and can become a useful lump-sum benefit for salaried workers. Why Employees Pre

Bengaluru, India – May 19, 2026: Authorities in Bengaluru have arrested a 34-year-old Indian-origin US citizen after live bullets and a Ruger magazine were found in his hotel room. The incident raises serious concerns about hotel safety and unauthorized ammunition importation in India. The individual, identified as Arman Mutaahar, a US-based non-resident Indian (NRI), checked into the Jayamahal Palace Hotel in JC Nagar on April 27, 2026, presenting his US passport. He checked out

Pak Fatah-1 Missile Claim On Non-Existent Indian Airbases Sparks Row   Pak Officer’s Missile Claim Raises Questions A Pakistani officer's airbase claim has triggered debate after he said Fatah-1 missiles struck Rajouri and Mamun airbases, even though neither of the Indian airbases exists. In an interview with a local Pakistani channel, Captain Muneeb Zamal, linked to Fatah-1

Fuel Prices Rise For Second Time In Five Days Fuel Prices Rise Again Petrol and diesel prices have gone up again across major Indian cities, marking the second fuel price hike within five days. The latest revision was made after oil companies increased retail fuel rates on Monday, adding more pressure on consumers already facing rising transport and household expenses. In New Delh

CBSE Makes Three Languages Compulsory For Class 9 Students   CBSE Three-Language Rule For Class 9 From July 1 CBSE three-language rule 2026 will come into effect for Class 9 students from July 1, 2026, under the board’s revised language policy. As per the latest notification issued on May 15, 2026, students from the 2026–27 academic year will have to study three languages. The rule will apply to all CBSE-affiliated schools.

Indian Stock Market Recovers As IT And Banking Stocks Support Sensex, Nifty Sensex Recovers From Day’s Low The Indian stock market ended on a positive note on May 18, 2026, after a sharp recovery from early losses. According to India Today, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 77.05 points to close at 75,315.04, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 6.45 points to end at 23,649.95. The Se

Punjab Four Children Proposal Sparks Debate Over Sikh Population Decline Punjab BJP leader Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju has urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to consider cash incentives for Sikh families with more children, citing concerns over Sikh population decline in Punjab and the need to protect the community’s cultural and demographic strength.   Punjab BJP Leader Raises Four Children Proposal Punjab BJP state genera

Bengal Cabinet Clears Rs 3,000 Women's Aid And Free Bus Travel Suvendu Adhikari's cabinet decisions in West Bengal have brought major welfare and policy changes, including women’s financial support, free bus travel, and the phasing out of religion-based schemes. Women To Get Rs 3,000 Under Annapurna Yojana The Bengal second cabinet meeting approved the Annapurna Yojana, West Bengal, under which eligible women will rec

UDF Returns To Power In Kerala After 10 Years VD Satheesan was sworn in as Kerala’s new Chief Minister, marking the United Democratic Front’s return to power after a 10-year gap. UDF Forms Government In Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan took oath as the Chief Minister of Kerala at a grand ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram. The United Democratic Front secured a strong victory by winning 102 seats in the 140-member Assembly,

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the new Bengaluru–Mumbai Express train on Sunday, May 17, 2026, marking a major boost to rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The new service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai, two of India’s busiest urban and business hubs. According to officials, the train strengthens direct connectivity and addresses a long-pending demand from passengers in both South and North Karnataka.