Fire on INS Vikramaditya claims officer’s life

He was leading the firefighting efforts; the fire broke out as the ship was entering the harbour in Karwar, Karnataka.

Narendra Modi files nomination in Varanasi, asks party workers not to be complacent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted BJP workers in Varanasi and elsewhere to post a historic pro-incumbency wave for his government, as well as asked them to guard against complacency and the tendency to underestimate any opponent.

Now, PepsiCo offers to settle case against Gujarat potato farmers

In the wake of criticism over its ₹4.2 crore lawsuit against four Gujarati potato farmers, food and beverages giant PepsiCo has offered to settle the case if the farmers stop growing the registered potato variety used in its Lays chips.

Rahul promises ‘kisan budget’, law to prevent farmers going to jail for failing to repay loan

Mounting a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr. Gandhi said if the BJP-led government can waive huge debts of industrialists, why should the distressed farmers be punished.

Supreme Court refuses to interfere in Election Commission stay on Narendra Modi biopic

The Commission had watched the film fully on the basis of the April 15 court order and filed a report. It termed the work more of a ‘hagiography’ than a biography.

U.K. court further remands Nirav Modi in custody till May 24

During the brief procedural hearing, Mr. Nirav Modi — the main accused in the $2 billion Punjab National Bank fraud case — appeared by video link from Wandsworth Prison in south London.

Sri Lanka says Easter attack leader died in hotel bombing

Police said on an official Twitter account that Mohamed Zahran, the leader of local militant group National Towheed Jamaat known for his vitriolic extremist speeches on social media, had been killed in one of the nine suicide bombings.

China says Belt and Road Initiative has entered a new era of transparency

India has decided to skip the BRF in opposition to the BRI’s China Pakistan Economic Corridor. New Delhi feels it is an infringement of its sovereignty.

Supreme Court directs RBI to disclose information on bank inspection report under RTI

The Supreme Court Bench has directed the RBI to review its policy on information disclosure relating to banks under RTI, saying it is “duty bound under the law”.

Asian Badminton championships: Indian campaign ends as Saina, Sindhu, Sameer bow out

Indian shuttlers belied expectations in the Badminton Asia Championships, their campaign ending quicker than expected after P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal were knocked out in the quarterfinals in Wuhan.

Avengers: Endgame review: the franchise gets an emotional, bang-for-buck farewell

The superhero blockbuster revels in nostalgia, delights in special effects and continues to surpass expectations.