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Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes 'cow slaughter-free' Eid calls in Assam; Yogi Adityanath bans public animal sacrifice, directs no namaz on roads during Bakrid

Bakra Eid: Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes 'cow slaughter-free' Eid; Yogi Adityanath bans public animal sacrifice

Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed appeals by Eidgah committees and members of the Muslim community in Assam to avoid cow slaughter during Bakrid,Yogi Adityanath bans animal sacrifice in public places and directed that namaz should not be offered on roads.

May 27, 2026

Social media calls Byju's case a 'lesson for startups' after founder's jail term

Some users said the jail term marked a shift from corporate failure to criminal consequences, while others questioned whether Byju's was truly a technology company. The court also imposed a fine of S$90,000 and directed Raveendran to submit documents related to ownership of Beeaar Investco Pte.

May 27, 2026

Israel says Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the killing as a major blow to Hamas and said Odeh had recently taken charge of the group's military wing following the death of Izz al-Din al-Haddad. Hamas-linked reports claimed Odeh was killed along with his wife and sons in the strike.

May 27, 2026

Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervour across J&K; worshippers pray for peace, harmony

Jammu and Kashmir observed Bakrid on May 27, while most other Indian states will celebrate it on May 28 due to regional Moon-sighting practices.

May 27, 2026

Russian scientists develop vaccine against new Ebola Virus Disease strain as India remains on alert; no confirmed case yet

The Union Health Ministry said India is closely monitoring the global Ebola Virus Disease situation following outbreaks in Africa. A traveller from Uganda was isolated in Bengaluru after reporting mild symptoms, but tests by the National Institute of Virology returned negative.

May 27, 2026

PM-WANI gets citizen-friendly upgrade for easier access to public Wi-Fi

The reforms, announced by the Ministry of Communications, are aimed at strengthening India's digital public infrastructure and improving internet accessibility for citizens. All PM-WANI stakeholders have been asked to implement the revised guidelines within eight weeks.

May 26, 2026

"No other country has the locus standi": India rejects China-Pak remarks on Kashmir, reasserts J&K and Ladakh are integral part

The MEA said Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India and rejected references made in the joint statement issued by China and Pakistan.

May 26, 2026

India Post honours Bengaluru airport's 18-year journey with special postal release

The PPC features Nadaprabhu Kempegowda alongside the airport, symbolising Bengaluru's heritage and modern identity. The initiative aligns with the airport's "Feels Like BLR" campaign and the collectibles will be available at the airport post office and philatelic bureaus across Karnataka from May 26, 2026.

May 26, 2026

Trump undergoes annual medical exam

Donald Trump underwent a routine annual medical and dental examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as public attention over his health continues ahead of his 80th birthday on June 14.

May 26, 2026

Chennai-bound IndiGo flight halted after smoke spotted during taxiing at Bengaluru airport

All passengers and crew members were safely evacuated and taken back to the terminal. Fire brigade and technical teams inspected the aircraft, while IndiGo arranged an alternate flight and provided refreshments to passengers. The cause of the smoke is under investigation.

May 26, 2026

Iran Issues Strong Statement After Fresh US Attack Despite Peace Negotiations

Iran issued a strong statement after the United States carried out fresh strikes despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and peace negotiations. Calling the US military "terrorist," Tehran accused Washington of exposing its "ill intent and bad faith" toward the Iranian people.

May 26, 2026

India an important, indispensable partner for Japan: MOFA Press Secretary

Speaking after the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi, Toshihiro Kitamura said Japan welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to strengthening ties with Tokyo and highlighted the importance of continued cooperation under the India-Japan joint statement framework.

May 26, 2026

'Chosen for Five Years': Karnataka Congress Leader Backs Siddaramaiah Amid CM Change Speculation

Karnataka MLC BK Hariprasad backed Siddaramaiah and said he had been selected to serve a full five-year term and would continue leading the state.

May 26, 2026

Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI FIR Says Mother-in-Law Giribala Singh Demanded ₹2 Lakh During Vidai

CBI's FIR in the Twisha Sharma death case alleges her mother-in-law Giribala Singh demanded ₹2 lakh during the vidai ceremony in December. The amount was reportedly paid by Twisha's family at her insistence.

May 26, 2026

CNG prices hiked in Delhi by Rs 2 per kg

CNG prices hiked again! Rates hiked by ₹2 per kg, Delhi prices now stand at ₹83.09

Delhi's CNG prices have been hiked again, with the latest increase of ₹2 per kg taking effect from May 26, pushing the price to ₹83.09 per kg. This marks the fourth hike in less than two weeks, taking the cumulative increase since May 15 to ₹6 per kg.

May 26, 2026

US forces strike Iranian missile launch sites, mine-laying boats

The development has raised concerns over the fragile truce between the US and Iran amid negotiations to end the conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies. The US naval blockade on Iranian ports has also intensified economic pressure on Tehran by restricting trade through the Strait of Hormuz

May 26, 2026

'World Needs Stability': Jaishankar Opens BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet Amid West Asia Crisis

'Free & Open Indo-Pacific Is Shared Responsibility': EAM Jaishankar At Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting In New Delhi

EAM S. Jaishankar said India, Japan, Australia and the US share responsibility for ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. He stressed maritime security, resilient supply chains, critical technologies, infrastructure cooperation and economic stability as key priorities

May 26, 2026

CBSE shares correct answer sheet with Vedant after review row

CBSE has corrected its earlier blunder of sending the wrong Physics answer sheet to Class 12 student Vedant Shrivastava during the re-evaluation process. After Vedant's viral social media post exposed the mistake, CBSE admitted to an error in its newly introduced OSM system

May 26, 2026

7-Eleven retail visionary Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93, leaves behind global convenience store empire

Toshifumi Suzuki, the businessman credited with transforming Japan's convenience store culture and building the global 7-Eleven empire, has died at the age of 93. Seven & i Holdings confirmed that Suzuki died of heart failure on May 18 at his home in Tokyo

May 26, 2026

Trump, Netanyahu Agree Iran Deal Must End Nuclear Threat; Tehran Signals Hormuz Traffic May Resume Within 30 Days Amid Diplomatic Push

Trump outlines different options for destroying Iran's enriched uranium

Trump made the remarks on Truth Social amid ongoing discussions over a possible US-Iran understanding. However, Iran denied reports claiming it had agreed to transfer enriched uranium abroad. Iranian state-linked media said no such commitment exists

May 26, 2026

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Articles by IBT News Desk

Bakra Eid: Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes 'cow slaughter-free' Eid; Yogi Adityanath bans public animal sacrifice

Social media calls Byju's case a 'lesson for startups' after founder's jail term

Israel says Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike

Eid-ul-Adha celebrated with religious fervour across J&K; worshippers pray for peace, harmony

Russian scientists develop vaccine against new Ebola Virus Disease strain as India remains on alert; no confirmed case yet

PM-WANI gets citizen-friendly upgrade for easier access to public Wi-Fi

"No other country has the locus standi": India rejects China-Pak remarks on Kashmir, reasserts J&K and Ladakh are integral part

India Post honours Bengaluru airport's 18-year journey with special postal release

Trump undergoes annual medical exam

Chennai-bound IndiGo flight halted after smoke spotted during taxiing at Bengaluru airport

Iran Issues Strong Statement After Fresh US Attack Despite Peace Negotiations

India an important, indispensable partner for Japan: MOFA Press Secretary

'Chosen for Five Years': Karnataka Congress Leader Backs Siddaramaiah Amid CM Change Speculation

Twisha Sharma Death Case: CBI FIR Says Mother-in-Law Giribala Singh Demanded ₹2 Lakh During Vidai

CNG prices hiked again! Rates hiked by ₹2 per kg, Delhi prices now stand at ₹83.09

US forces strike Iranian missile launch sites, mine-laying boats

'Free & Open Indo-Pacific Is Shared Responsibility': EAM Jaishankar At Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting In New Delhi

CBSE shares correct answer sheet with Vedant after review row

7-Eleven retail visionary Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93, leaves behind global convenience store empire

Trump outlines different options for destroying Iran's enriched uranium

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'