Hockey India removes support staff member from national camp over sexual misconduct allegations

KOLKATA: The Jharkhand govt has removed hockey coach Sudhir Golla from the Eklavya Hockey Training Centre in Ranchi over absenteeism and harassment complaints, according to an order issued by the Director, Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, dated May 11, 2026.“He has remained continuously absent from training duties and behaved inappropriately with girl trainees. In…

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Devotees offer prayers at Bhojshala complex; how principles from Ayodhya verdict paved way for temple

Devotees offer prayers at Bhojshala complex; how principles from Ayodhya verdict paved way for temple DHAR: People have begun entering the Bhojshala complex in Dhar to offer prayers after the Madhya Pradesh high court ruled that the disputed site is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Vagdevi/Saraswati and a centre of Sanskrit learning. A devotee…

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Trump announces killing of ‘most active terrorist’ Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Africa

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the global second-in-command of the Islamic State group, had been killed in a joint operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces.In a statement, Trump said the operation was carried out at his direction and involved what he called a “meticulously planned and very…

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Operation Epic Fury to resume? Donald Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes after China visit: Report

File photo: US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump returned from China on Friday, facing mounting pressure over the Iran war, with top aides preparing options for renewed military action against Tehran if diplomacy fails.According to a New York Times report, Pentagon officials have drafted plans for a possible resumption of strikes under a…

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Taiwan calls US arms sales vital for stability after Trump’s remarks

Image: AP, X@SiteTaiwanInfo Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Chen Ming-chi on Saturday stated that the island remained committed to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, while asserting that only the people of Taiwan could democratically decide the island’s future. The minister also said US arms sales to Taiwan were guaranteed under the Taiwan Relations…

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4-year-old pulled out safely from borewell after 9-hour rescue operation in Punjab

HOSHIARPUR:A four-year-old boy who fell into a newly dug borewell while playing near his home in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district was rescued safely after a massive nine-hour operation involving multiple rescue agencies and local volunteers, officials said.The incident took place on Friday night in Chak Samana village near Bhikhowal on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya road.The child, identified as…

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NTA opens NEET UG 2026 re-exam correction window to modify address, select choice of cities for June 21 exam

NEET UG 2026 re-exam correction window NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the re-examination for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 will be conducted on June 21, 2026. The agency released the public notice on May 15 following its earlier press release dated May 12. According to the…

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FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over inflammatory statements, remarks against Amit Shah

Abhishek Banerjee (File Photo) KOLKATA: An FIR has been registered against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Bidhannagar North Cyber Crime Police Station for allegedly making inflammatory statements ahead of the elections, making remarks regarding the playing of DJs and issuing statements against Union home minister Amit Shah.On Friday, Banerjee accused the Centre of allowing…

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