Runa Laila, celebrating 50 years in Hindi films, continues to bridge India and Bangladesh through her music. Her powerful voice, first heard in ‘Ek Se Badhkar Ek,’ has been a constant amidst political shifts. Receiving the Minar-e-Dilli award, she emphasized music’s healing power, a sentiment echoed by fans who find solace in her melodies.
Asian Development Bank Chief Economist Albert Park forecasts elevated crude oil prices, averaging $96 per barrel in 2026 and $80 in 2027, due to prolonged Middle East tensions. This outlook suggests a 0.6% reduction in India’s GDP growth for FY27, pushing inflation to 6.9% amid reliance on imported oil and gas.
A “CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 Coming Soon” banner on DigiLocker has fuelled expectations that the Central Board of Secondary Education may announce Class 12 board results shortly. Students will be able to access provisional marksheets through official CBSE portals, DigiLocker and other digital platforms once the results are declared.
Oracle’s mass layoff of 20,000 employees via email on March 31, 2026, has sparked employee backlash over severance terms and WARN Act loopholes. Workers are contesting the company’s offer of limited severance and the denial of accelerated stock vesting, with many feeling unfairly excluded from protections.
Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went viral after posting “This one’s for you, maa” on Mother’s Day ahead of the IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. The 15-year-old then created history by becoming the fastest and youngest player to hit 100 T20 sixes. RR also promoted their “Pink Promise” campaign, supporting women-led rural development and
Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister Vijay claimed the previous government left a Rs 10 lakh crore debt and an empty treasury. However, former CM M.K. Stalin refuted this, stating the state’s debt is within limits and urging Vijay not to start his tenure with such claims. Vijay vowed transparency and prioritizing public welfare.
Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn over Rs 2 lakh crore from Indian equities in 2026, with May seeing further outflows of Rs 14,231 crore. Persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties, including inflation and interest rate concerns, are driving this trend, making developed market debt more attractive. Despite overall selling, some selective interest remains in specific sectors and
A 22-year-old woman’s suspicious death in Greater Noida has led to an arrest. Monika Nagar, married for three months, allegedly died due to property disputes with her husband and in-laws. Her mother claims they attempted to burn her body and escape. Police are investigating, with the postmortem inconclusive.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has vehemently denied a fabricated social media quote attributed to him, calling the act “vile, brazen and mischievous.” The CJI stated that manufacturing and attributing such a quote to the highest judicial office is an act of dishonesty and social incitement.
Decades of groundwork by the RSS and its expanding social and organizational networks in West Bengal have reshaped the state’s political landscape, culminating in the BJP’s electoral breakthrough. This patient, years-long outreach, rooted in identity and community, gradually converted scattered support into a cohesive political force, leading to a decisive electoral victory.
