Tensions were reported in Mumbai’s Mira Road area ahead of Bakrid after a dispute broke out over goats allegedly being kept inside a residential housing complex for sacrifice. The incident took place at Srishti Complex in Poonam Cluster-1 near Mira Road, where some residents and members of Hindu organisations objected to a temporary shed reportedly built to house sacrificial goats within the society premises. Following objections during the day, the temporary structure w

Marco Rubio’s India visit became more than a routine diplomatic tour. The US Secretary of State’s trip brought together serious India-US discussions, Quad cooperation, regional security concerns, critical minerals strategy and public attention around India’s extreme summer heat. Rubio visited India from May 23 to May 26, 2026, with his schedule covering Kolkata, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. His visit came at a time when Washington and New Delhi were trying to stren

Indian aviation investigators are preparing an interim report into last year’s deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash instead of a final report, as the investigation remains complex and incomplete ahead of the accident anniversary. The crash, which took place on June 12, 2025, involved an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating from Ahmedabad to London. The disaster killed 260 people, making it one of the deadliest aviation accidents

Old Delhi Redevelopment Plan Faces Delay Updated on May 26, 2026: The Old Delhi redevelopment plan has seen slow progress nearly four months after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took charge as chairperson of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation on February 3, 2026. The move was presented as a major step to revive Shahjahanabad, the Walled City, and improve heritage conservation, tourism facilities and civic infrastructure around Chandni Chowk and Jama Masji

Bengaluru Police Suspensions After PM Modi Route Security Scare Six police personnel in Bengaluru have been suspended after two gelatin sticks were found near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s movement route during his visit to the city on May 10, 2026. The suspensions were ordered by the Bengaluru South district police authorities pending a departmental inquiry into the incident. According to police, the material was discovered during routine route sanitisation and

CM Yogi Issues Bakrid Guidelines Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued fresh Bakrid guidelines ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026 on May 25, 2026, directing officials to ensure peaceful celebrations across the state with strict attention to law and order, traffic movement and public convenience. During a review meeting in Lucknow, he clearly stated that animal sacrifice

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again on Monday, May 25, 2026, marking the fourth fuel price hike in less than two weeks. Petrol has become costlier by Rs 2.61 per litre, while diesel has gone up by Rs 2.71 per litre. The new rates came into effect immediately across the country. According to current reports, Delhi’s petrol price has crossed Rs 100 per litre, while diesel prices in several major cities are now close to the Rs 100 mark. Reuters reported that India’s state-owned fue

US envoy Sergio Gor said Marco Rubio’s India visit reflects trusted India-US ties, rejecting suggestions that the trip is a repair mission for a strained relationship. Gor described the visit by the US Secretary of State as a historic engagement between two trusted partners, rather than a diplomatic reset caused by recent friction between Washington and New Delhi. India-US Ties Face Questions Over Trade, Visas and Quad Timing The comments com

RIAT 2026 Cancelled Amid Iran Tensions The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), one of the world’s largest military and defence airshows, has been cancelled for 2026 due to ongoing military operations connected to the Iran conflict, organisers confirmed on Friday, May 22,2026. Scheduled for July 17–19 at RAF Fairford in southwest England, the event attracts more than 150,000 visitors annually. The active Royal Air For

Bengaluru Travel Operators Raise Alarm Travel operators in Bengaluru have raised serious concern over the possible impact of increasing work-from-home practices on their livelihood. The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association has urged the Centre to protect the employee transport sector, saying the industry supports lakhs of jobs across India. The association said corporate cab and bus services continue to play an important role in helping IT, corporate an

Summit Postponed Due to Ebola Outbreak The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28, 2026, has been postponed due to an escalating Ebola outbreak in several African countries. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s South Kivu province has reported the latest cases, contributing to concerns about regional health security. India and the African Union, followin

India relies heavily on imported crude oil, with domestic production covering only 10–15% of demand. Historically dependent on Middle Eastern oil, India is now sourcing crude from the U.S., West Africa, and Russia to reduce vulnerability to geopolitical risks. Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) transport oil in shipments of 200,000–300,000 DWT to key ports on the west coast—Mumbai, Mundra, Kandla, Jamnagar—and east coast—Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Chennai. From ports, extensive pipeline

The United States military has confirmed significant aircraft losses during Operation Epic Fury, with a total of 42 planes, helicopters, and drones affected. Reports compiled from US defense sources, Central Command (CENTCOM) updates, and operational briefings reveal the scale of challenges faced in the Middle East. F-15E Strike Eagle Setbacks Four F-15E Strike Eagles wer

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, that the World Health Organization was “a little late” in detecting the Ebola outbreak spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as deaths continued to rise and Washington prepared support for the response. The outbreak has intensified concern among global health officials because of its speed, suspected death toll and spread in difficult field conditions. Reuters reported at least 131 fatalities linked to t

Strike Announcement And Causes Truckers and transporters in Delhi-NCR have announced a three-day strike starting May 21, which could delay essential goods and disrupt supply chains. The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), representing 68 unions, said the protest targets the EC Cess hike on Delhi-bound goods vehicles and the ban on BS-IV commercial trucks from November. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi increased the EC Cess following a Supreme Court order t

Maharashtra’s Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana beneficiaries may soon get relief if they are facing problems due to e-KYC errors. According to reports, the state government is considering giving eligible women another opportunity to correct mistakes in their electronic verification details. The move could help beneficiaries whose payments were delayed, stopped or affected because of wrong Aadhaar details, bank account mismatches, mobile number issues or incorrect information entered du

MEA Responds To Trust Question In Oslo India’s Ministry of External Affairs responded strongly during a press briefing in Oslo after a Norwegian journalist questioned why India should be trusted and why Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not take questions from the press. MEA Secretary West Sibi George answered by defending India’s democratic institutions, constitutional protections, media environment and record on human

India has strongly rejected reported comments made by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on press freedom and minority rights, saying such remarks do not reflect a proper understanding of India’s democratic system, social diversity and constitutional values. The response came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands. Speaking in The Hague, MEA Secretary West Sibi George defended India’s record on democracy, elections, minority rights and development, making

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