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Twisha Sharma’s family lawyer Ankur Pandey said that a petition had been filed before the principal Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Jabalpur challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Giribala Singh.

India is taking a bold stand against doping in sports by proposing strict penalties for those involved in the distribution and trafficking of banned substances. With proposed jail sentences reaching ten years and substantial fines, this legislation seeks to defend the integrity of athletics and bring down the criminal networks that undermine it.

Iran has reportedly downed over two dozen US MQ-9 Reaper drones, costing nearly a billion dollars and impacting a significant portion of Washington's advanced unmanned fleet. These losses, occurring amid ongoing conflict, highlight the vulnerability of expensive drones in contested airspace. The Pentagon faces challenges replacing these crucial intelligence and strike assets.

While the Congress abandoned the DMK soon after polls and joined Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s Cabinet on Thursday, the IUML and VCK are set to join the Ministry on Friday, signalling the end of their relations with the DMK

Asian markets rallied Friday, buoyed by hopes of US-Iran peace talks, though volatile oil prices and Strait of Hormuz concerns fueled inflation worries. Tokyo led gains as investor sentiment improved. Despite diplomatic optimism, rising crude prices prompted reassessment of global interest rate expectations, with the US Federal Reserve potentially hiking rates later this year.

Acclaimed British actor Michael Keating, celebrated for his roles as Reverend George Stevens in 'EastEnders' and Vila Restal in 'Blake's 7', has passed away at 79. His extensive career spanned over four decades, gracing numerous beloved British television programmes. Fans and colleagues are mourning the loss of the talented performer, remembering his significant contributions to television.

A parliamentary committee questioned the NTA chief regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the director stating the leak did not originate from their system. The committee also reviewed NTA reforms and discussed the impact of AI on education, alongside challenges faced by Aligarh Muslim University and the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions.

This is the first such meeting of members of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), the two bodies representing Leh and Kargil districts respectively, since February 4; the KDA and LAB have been demanding constitutional safeguards such as Statehood and inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule

Pat Cummins opens up on SRH’s fearless brand of cricket, the changing landscape of T20 batting, workload management, and surviving as an all-format fast bowler. The Australia captain also reflects on leadership, adapting to modern cricket, and the “wow” moment Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced while taking on bowlers in the IPL

Commerce Minister was responding to LoP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks criticising the PM’s trip and calling him a “traitor”; Goyal accuses Congress of “treachery” for allegedly supporting infiltrators and terrorists

Teenage girls across five villages in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district are resisting child marriage, supported by anganwadi workers who don’t want to see their own lives repeated in another generation. Ashna Butani meets the women leading and demanding change, in a State that sees the highest number of child brides in India

Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research has chosen Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), NBCC as the top stocks to buy on May 22, 2026:

Gujarat Titans openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have surged to the top two spots in the IPL 2026 Orange Cap standings after impressive performances against Chennai Super Kings. Sudharsan reclaimed the lead with 638 runs, while Gill sits second with 616 runs, highlighting their crucial role in GT's strong league stage finish.

In May 2022, the top court put on hold trials in sedition cases until the government completed its promised exercise “to re-examine and re-consider” the colonial-era provision of Section 124A

Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans secured a commanding victory over Chennai Super Kings, eliminating them from IPL 2026 playoffs. Following their second dominant win, Gill posted a witty social media caption, continuing a trend of viral post-match messages. GT's strong batting and bowling performance ensured their top-two finish, while CSK's campaign concluded.

Mother-in-law Giribala Singh faces potential cancellation of her anticipatory bail in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case. Police issued a final notice for her statement, warning of court action if she remains uncooperative. The government is also reviewing her position as president of the Bhopal district consumer commission.

Chief Justice Surya Kant’s “cockroaches” remark from the bench on May 15, and the clarification that followed, have revived a question the Supreme Court has tried to settle twice; the Constitution does not regulate casual judicial speech; the standard the Court has set out asks the public to read bench remarks as distinct from the formal opinion, and asks judges to keep that distinction from collapsing