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SIDBI must evolve from lender to 'market maker' and 'risk-sharing' partner: FM Sitharaman

Mumbai, May 25 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) must move beyond traditional lending and play a bigger role in support... Read More


Man detained from Medchal in Telangana for alleged Pakistan link

Hyderabad, May 25 -- The Telangana police here detained a man identified as Jayid Khan from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, in Medchal over alleged links with an ISI-backed network in Pakistan. Jayid Khan,... Read More


Donald Trump is a 'big fan' of PM Modi, says Rubio over anti-India rhetoric row

New Delhi, May 25 -- US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Monday doubled down on President Donald Trump's comments lauding India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the backdrop of a controversy ... Read More


'Forgiveness has to be lived out': says Rwanda's Cannes laureat Dusabejambot

France, May 25 -- Dusabejambo spent more than a decade making the film, which premiered in the festival's Un Certain Regard section and won the top prize for a debut feature. Set against the aftermat... Read More


Oil drops below $100 on Iran peace hopes, but fuel prices rise again

New Delhi, May 25 -- Global oil prices slumped over 4% on Monday, with Brent crude falling below the $100-per-barrel mark amid hopes of a peace deal between Iran and the US. Around 7 am, the July con... Read More


Australian FM Penny Wong to arrive in Delhi for Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting

New Delhi, May 25 -- As New Delhi gears up to host key strategic partners ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting on Tuesday, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is scheduled to arrive in Indi... Read More


Iran says focus of negotiations on ending the war, nuclear issue not being discussed at this stage

Tehran, May 25 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Email Baqaei on Monday said that the negotiations underway are presently focused on ending the war and that details about the nuclear issue have... Read More


Lebanon demands full Israeli withdrawalPublished on: May 25, 2026 7:18 PM

Pakistan, May 25 -- Joseph Aoun said Monday that securing a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory remains a top national priority. He stressed that ongoing negotiations aim to protect Lebano... Read More


Eid al-Adha 2026: Why are Muslims in Kashmir celebrating on May 27 while rest of India marks it on May 28?

New Delhi, May 25 -- Muslims across the globe are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid-ul-Azha or Bakrid in India this week. In Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on 27 May... Read More


Eid al-Adha 2026: Why are Muslims in Kashmir celebrating Bakrid on May 27 while rest of India marks it on May 28?

New Delhi, May 25 -- Muslims across the globe are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha, also known as Eid-ul-Azha or Bakrid in India this week. In Saudi Arabia, Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on 27 May... Read More