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Governor Rajendra Arlekar's policy address focused on welfare and development measures, including a new water policy, menstrual leave for school students, strengthening Responsible Tourism and seeking support for its proposals in the Assembly and among the public

Amazon has reportedly deactivated an internal AI usage leaderboard after employees "tokenmaxxing" to inflate their scores, leading to increased computing costs. The move highlights growing concerns for tech companies about rising AI expenses, as Amazon shifts focus to "normalised deployments" measuring useful code creation over raw token consumption.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is electrifying IPL 2026, shattering records and drawing comparisons to cricket legends. He's already surpassed Chris Gayle's sixes record and is being likened to Sachin Tendulkar for his composure. Former Australian coach Tom Moody even invoked Don Bradman, highlighting Sooryavanshi's unprecedented dominance in T20 cricket at such a young age.

A Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.S. Chandurkar also directed the States to furnish periodic compliance reports by organising monthly meetings and uploading the minutes on the concerned portals

9,640 acres of land spread across nine revenue and 17 non-revenue villages has been identified for developing the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project, popularly known as the Bidadi Township Project. But are farmers on board? Chetan B.C. and Aditya Bharadwaj find out.

Not mere inscriptions, scholars say, the plates bear living evidence of Chola administration, land grants and maritime links.

An Indian student, Vidhi Megha, tragically killed in Canada, has her family desperately appealing to the Indian government for the swift repatriation of her mortal remains. Her aunt and father expressed deep anguish over the prolonged delay and lack of cooperation from Canadian authorities, urging immediate action to bring her body home for final rites in Gujarat.

A total of 7,554 candidates are in the fray for the local body elections, seen as crucial for all the major political parties in Punjab – AAP, BJP, Congress and SAD – in the run-up to next year’s Assembly polls

What were the four main issues raised by the petitioners against the SIR exercise?

The agreement allows students of the two institutions to choose elective subjects to study in each other’s campus

Siddaramaiah said he would continue as an MLA, and continue to fight communal forces in the State

The CBSE has launched its first fully digital re-evaluation system for Class 12 students, opening applications today, May 29, 2026. This new online process, supported by IITs and PSU banks, aims for greater transparency and accessibility. Students can now apply for verification or re-evaluation of their answer sheets after obtaining scanned copies, with fees varying by stage.

INTACH and Pyass foundation to redevelop water body

This article is part of Space Wrap, a round-up of space news and developments in and related to India every month

Following a dismal IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians face intense captaincy speculation. Fans overwhelmingly favor pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah to lead in 2027, with Rohit Sharma also a strong contender. Bumrah's successful interim captaincy stint and the team's continued title drought fuel the debate for a leadership revival.

Salman Khan is reportedly stepping in to mediate a brewing 'Don 3' dispute between Ranveer Singh and Farhan Akhtar, stemming from creative differences. The superstar has personally contacted both to foster an amicable resolution, urging them to prioritize future projects and industry unity. Both actors are said to be taking his advice seriously, aiming for a private settlement. Read on to know more in detail.

A day after annoucing that he would step down as chief miniter to pave way for Shivakumar in accordance with the rotational formula agreed upon after the 2023 win, Siddaramaiah expressed his desire to stay in Benglauru than move to Rajya Sabha which was part of an offer pitched by the party high command. Siddaramaiah's move to "partly agree" with the top brass, while holding his ground on not moving to the Rajdhaani for national politics largely suggest that the deveopment may mutate to become a complex quagmire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude for India's "crazy love" and unwavering support, highlighting it as a stark contrast to global efforts to "delegitimize" the Jewish state. He noted that India stands with Israel when much of the world keeps it at a distance, emphasizing their unique relationship.

A viral in-flight photo of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has thrilled fans, capturing a memorable moment for a flight attendant. This comes as Vijay makes his first official visit to New Delhi, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.