Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman from Noida, was found dead at her husband Samarth Singh’s house in Bhopal’s Katara Hills area on May 12, 2026. The case came into sharper focus today, May 18, after her final WhatsApp and Instagram chats surfaced in the news, showing alleged anxiety, emotional distress, missing home, and a feeling of being “trapped” before her death. Singh is a lawyer, and the couple had reportedly met on a dating app in 2024 before marrying in December 2025.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off the new Bengaluru–Mumbai Express train on Sunday, May 17, 2026, marking a major boost to rail connectivity between Karnataka and Maharashtra. The new service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai, two of India’s busiest urban and business hubs. According to officials, the train strengthens direct connectivity and addresses a long-pending demand from passengers in both South and North Karnataka.&

Oath Date & Time: May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM IST, Thiruvananthapuram. VD Satheesan took oath as Kerala Chief Minister as the Congress-led UDF returned to power after 10 years. A 21-member UDF Cabinet was sworn in at Central Stadium, marking a major political shift in Kerala. The Congress-led United Democratic Front returned to power in Kerala on Monday, with VD Satheesan taking oath as the state’s new Chief Minister at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapu

As of May 18, 2026, 10:02 AM IST, the CBI probe into the NEET-UG paper leak case has focused on a 46-year-old Pune beautician, Manisha Waghmare, who allegedly became a common link between students searching for tuition teachers and teachers from reputed schools. Waghmare, who runs a beauty parlour in Pune’s Sukhsagar Nagar, was arrested on May 14 and remanded in CBI custody for 10 days from May 16, along with retired teacher P V Kulkarni. Investigators suspect that her student and teacher c

PM Modi received Sweden’s Royal Order of the Polar Star, taking his total global honours count to 31. The recognition highlights India-Sweden ties and adds a fresh milestone to Modi’s international award list. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Sweden’s Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross, during his visit to Gothenburg on May 17, 2026. With this award, PM Modi’s 31 global honours list has again come into focus. The honour wa

A coach of the Sasaram-Patna passenger train caught fire at Sasaram railway station, with no casualties reported. The incident came a day after a Rajdhani Express fire near Ratlam, raising fresh concerns over railway safety. A major fire broke out in a coach of the Sasaram-Patna passenger train at Sasaram railway station in Bihar’s Rohtas district on Monday, May 18, 2026. The train was standing at the platform when the fire was reported, prompting fire brigade te

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, May 17, as tensions involving Iran remained high and questions continued over the durability of the ceasefire. The discussion reportedly focused on the war with Iran, regional security conditions and the future of diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing another round of escalation. The call came amid reports that Washington and Jerusalem are weighing their next steps after the ceasefir

Three Argentine fans cycling to the 2026 World Cup reached Fort Worth, Texas, during the weekend of Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, after traveling roughly 10,000 miles through 17 countries. The cyclists — Vicente Conculini, Miguel Silio and Yamandú Martínez — are longtime friends from Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Their journey, known on social media as “Enbiciando al Mundo,” began on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as they set out by bicy

May 17, 2026, PM Modi received Sweden’s Royal Order of the Polar Star in Gothenburg, marking his 31st international honour. The award highlights stronger India-Sweden ties and recognises his role in boosting bilateral friendship, diplomacy and cooperation.

John Crimber won the 2026 PBR World Championship on Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2026, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, claiming his first gold buckle and a $1 million world champion bonus. The 20-year-old bull rider from Decatur, Texas, delivered a dramatic finish at the PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast, sweeping Championship Sunday with two major rides. According to PBR, Crimber scored 91.35 points on What’s Poppin in Round 8 before sealing the title with a 92.90-point rid

Ohio’s health value ranking remains near the bottom nationally, with the state placing 43rd among the 50 states in a measure that compares population health with healthcare spending. The ranking comes from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio, a nonpartisan organization that tracks health policy data across the state. According to the institute’s health value dashboard, Ohioans are spending more on healthcare while seeing weaker overall health ou

Midair Collision at Mountain Home Air Force Base During the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, two US Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided midair, resulting in a fiery crash. All four crew members successfully ejected and were evaluated by medical personnel. The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. local time on Sunday, May 17, prompting the immediate cancellation of the air show. Emergency respo

The Pass Fire near Livermore burned 69 acres after starting near Altamont Pass Road in Alameda County, California, at 12:03 PM PDT on Sunday, May 17, 2026, according to CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE’s Santa Clara Unit handled the response to the vegetation fire near Altamont, northeast of Livermore. The agency said the cause remained under investigation, and no incident management team was assigned. Fire Started Near Altamont Pass Road

An Illinois potential hantavirus case in Winnebago County is renewing attention on a rare but serious U.S. infection risk linked to unsafe rodent cleanup. The Illinois Department of Public Health said on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, that it was investigating a potential case in a Winnebago County resident who had not traveled internationally and was not connected to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak. The person is believed to have been exposed while cleaning a home where rodent dropping

Sunrise Prayer Marks the Semiquincentennial Opening The unofficial opening of the American semiquincentennial on the National Mall began with a prayer at sunrise, followed by a day of hallelujahs and amens on May 17,2026. The “Rededicate 250” program featured a video greeting by President Donald Trump and speeches, in person or recorded, from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, and House Speaker

Liam and Olivia remained the top baby names of 2025 in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration’s annual baby names ranking released on Friday, May 8, 2026. The SSA said both names held the No. 1 position for the seventh consecutive year. The rankings are based on Social Security card applications submitted for babies born in the United States in 2025.

Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Barakah Nuclear Plant A drone strike on May 17,2026 ignited a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi, officials confirmed, with no injuries reported and no impact on radiation levels. The incident occurred at an electrical generator outside the plant’s inner perimeter in the Al Dhafra Region. Precautionary measures were immediately implemented, and authorities assured that a

Iran Accuses US and Israel of Destabilization Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on May 17,2026 accused the United States and Israel of pursuing divisive politics aimed at creating distrust among Muslim nations. Pezeshkian stated that military actions against Iran were intended to disrupt domestic order and weaken the governing establishment. According to reports, these measures directly threaten Iran’s leadership and the

Trump Issues Urgent Warning to Iran US President Donald Trump on May 17,2026 posted a stern warning to Iran, emphasizing that “the clock is ticking” as negotiations over nuclear stockpiles, sanctions relief, and war compensation remain deadlocked. Trump’s message, shared via Truth Social, stressed that Iran must act quickly on the peace proposal or face dire consequences.