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Minister says investments worth nearly ₹20 lakh crore were brought to the State in two years; attacks Jagan for making ‘baseless allegations’ against the government

Satyawan Gite's auto-rickshaw in Mumbai transcends a mere ride, transforming into a mobile haven equipped with amenities like a wash basin, phone charging, and even healthy snacks. His dedication to passenger comfort and safety, including special care for senior citizens and women, has earned him widespread appreciation and memorable encounters with celebrities and tourists alike.

Travellers with a recent African travel history are being tracked at the two airports and the Visakhapatnam port, and a 30-bed isolation ward is ready for any suspected case

The move of the Congress’ post-poll ally TVK to induct three AIADMK MLAs, who had exited the NDA, despite the Congress having maintained that it would not align with divisive forces, has raised serious concerns about consistency and clarity of political principles within the national party, she said

The ties were strained under Mark Carney's predecessor in the wake of the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hareep Singh Nijjar in Canada

Veteran actor Ramakant Dayama, who was part of several popular TV shows and movies, passed away earlier today (May 26). Fellow actor Shubhangi Latkar shared an old video of him singing and dancing along with other stars. While sharing the video clip, she mourned his untimely demise. The actress also penned a long, heartfelt note paying tribute to Ramakant.

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is reportedly considering an acting role in Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming period drama about cricket icon Lala Amarnath, set during India's Partition. Akhtar, also producing, might play a pivotal cameo as Amarnath's close friend. This project reunites Aamir Khan and Gowariker after 'Lagaan'.

Kolkata Knight Riders faced a disappointing IPL 2026 season, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. A winless start and injuries to key players like Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman significantly impacted the team. Despite a strong fightback, KKR could not overcome the early damage, finishing seventh. Youngsters Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Kartik Tyagi emerged as positives.

Arshdeep Singh sparked online speculation after deleting over 200 Instagram posts, including his viral Champions Trophy reel with Virat Kohli, and changing his profile picture without explanation. The move came after several IPL 2026 controversies, including backlash over an alleged racial remark and social media spats. Arshdeep also endured a disappointing season, taking 14 wickets with an economy rate above 10.

Theatres are allowed to run five daily shows on local festival days, public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays

The government failed to take immediate measures to address the hardships and difficulties faced by the public regarding electricity supply, says Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ammeque Jamei

The MLA also said that people in rural areas are facing power cuts due to the recent spell of rain and winds, as the GESCOM failed to restore electricity supply even after 24 hours of disruption

The Indian Rupee experienced a dip early Tuesday, influenced by strong US dollar demand and rising crude oil prices. Geopolitical tensions and fresh attacks against Iran are impacting market sentiment. While the Reserve Bank of India's interventions are expected to stabilize the currency, ongoing peace talks and oil price fluctuations remain key factors to watch.

A TOI Online poll reveals Royal Challengers Bengaluru as IPL 2026 playoff favourites, backed by 39% of fans. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the standout talent, securing 89% of votes for most promising player. Concerns about batting dominance and technology's impact on game flow were also highlighted by a significant majority of respondents.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned to Delhi for a crucial meeting with the party high command amid ongoing speculation about a leadership transition. While party leaders attribute the visit to routine consultations for upcoming Rajya Sabha and MLC elections, the internal friction between Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is expected to be a key discussion point.

Additionally, warm night conditions are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in Adilabad, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Warangal, Hanumakonda, Rangareddy, Hyderabad and Medchal Malkajgiri districts

India and Canada are accelerating free trade agreement negotiations, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. Both nations are committed to deepening economic ties, with a "Team Canada" business delegation set to visit India later this year to explore new opportunities.

According to data compiled by Bloomberg, Taiwan’s overall market capitalisation rose to $4.95 trillion as of Monday, while India’s market value declined to $4.92 trillion.

Opposition leaders Udhayanidhi Stalin and Edappadi K Palaniswami have strongly criticized the current government over a surge in crime across Tamil Nadu. They highlighted recent murders and sexual offenses, questioning the administration's handling of law and order and accusing the ruling party of creating a false sense of change amidst escalating violence.