Meghnaben Patel, a 45-year-old Indian-origin woman from Gujarat, was shot dead inside a supermarket in Virginia on Saturday morning, May 23, 2026, in what reports described as a suspected robbery attempt. Patel had reportedly worked at the store for nearly 10 years. Patel was originally from Jantral village in Gujarat’s Mehsana district. News of her death has triggered grief among her family in Gujarat and concern among Indian-origin families in the United States. Masked Gunman Opened Fire at Close Range CCTV footage that surfaced online reportedly showed a masked man entering the nearly empty supermarket while posing as a customer. The suspect was seen wearing a jacket, face covering, gloves and camouflage or animal-print pants as he approached the counter where Patel was standing. After briefly speaking with Patel, the man pulled out a handgun and opened fire from close range. Patel collapsed behind the counter after being shot. The attacker then moved over the counter, fired again and fled the store. Police Investigation Underway; Shooter Later Found Dead Local police reached the scene after receiving information about the shooting, cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. Special teams were reportedly deployed to trace the attacker. A later report said authorities confirmed that the shooter had no known connection with Patel and was later found dead. The suspect’s identity and exact motive were not clearly available in the source material reviewed. The exact Virginia city, supermarket name and police department handling the case were not immediately confirmed in the available reports reviewed. Gujarat Family and US Gujarati Community Mourn Patel is survived by her husband, Upendrabhai Patel, daughter Nakshiben and son Smit, who live in the United States. Her parents, Karsanbhai Patel and Kapilaben, live in Jantral village, according to reports. Her killing has caused grief in her hometown and concern within the Gujarati community in the US, especially as reports described her as another Gujarat native killed in the United States this year.

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

Television actors Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya have welcomed twin baby boys, nearly 10 years after their wedding. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post, writing that they had asked for happiness and were blessed with “double.” Vivek also expressed his joy as a new father, saying, “The Boys are here… Mere Karan Arjun aa gaye,” while asking fans for love and blessings as he and Divyanka begin their parenthood journey.

India-US relations have become stronger and more important, but External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has made it clear that the partnership is not without challenges. His message is simple: India and America may have differences on trade, energy, diplomacy and global issues, but both countries must handle them maturely and keep the relationship moving forward. He sees the relationship as a serious strategic partnership based on shared interests, not as a one-sided friendship or dependence.

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

Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad has dismissed speculation about a possible leadership change in Karnataka, saying the discussions between state leaders and the party high command are focused on governance and future political strategy, not replacing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala in Delhi amid renewed polit

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

Thane Hospital Performs Robotic Gall Bladder Telesurgery Tieten Medicity Hospital in Thane has successfully performed one of the city’s first robotic telesurgeries for gall bladder removal, marking an important development in India’s medical technology sector. The procedure, called robotic cholecystectomy, was done using the indigenously developed Mizzo Endo 4000 robotic surgical system. According to the report, the surgery was conducted through a secure 5G-en

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

A Haryana mother-son duo became mayors in the UK within the same week, marking a rare civic milestone for an Indian-origin family in Hertfordshire. Tushar Kumar, 23, was elected Mayor of Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council at the council’s annual meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. His mother, Parveen Rani, became Mayor of Hertsmere Borough Council on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, according to PTI-based reports. The Elstree and Boreha

Koh-i-Noor return to India remains one of the most closely watched cultural heritage disputes between India and Britain. The Koh-i-Noor return to India debate has gained fresh attention as colonial-era artifacts face renewed scrutiny worldwide. The 105.6-carat diamond remains part of Britain’s Crown Jewels and is associated with the Tower of London’s royal collection. Koh-i-Noor Return to India: Why the Dispute Continues

The Padma Awards 2026 ceremony will be held today at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu will present the first set of civilian honours. Dharmendra, Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Satish Shah are among the major entertainment names in this year’s list. Padma Awards 2026 ceremony begins at Rashtrapati Bhavan The Padma Awards 2026 ceremony is set to take place today at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New

India is hosting the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2026, bringing together senior leaders from India, the United States, Japan and Australia. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is chairing the meeting, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi attending the talks. The participation details are confirmed by India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The meeting comes a

A foreign divorce is not automatically valid in India just because a court in another country grants it. The Supreme Court has made it clear that when a marriage is governed by Indian matrimonial law, especially the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, any foreign divorce decree must satisfy India law, Section 13 CPC, jurisdiction rules, natural justice, and the legal principles already settled by the court. This means a US divorce may be valid in the US, but it may still fail in India if it does not ma

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

Supreme Court Reaffirms Equal Rights The Supreme Court has once again reaffirmed that daughters have equal right to inheritance under Hindu law. The ruling makes it clear that a daughter is a legal heir to her father’s share in property and cannot be denied her claim only because she is a woman. This decision strengthens the principle of equality in family property matters and reminds families that daught

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

New Delhi, May 25, 2026: The Falta Assembly repoll was conducted on May 21, 2026, under heavy security after the Election Commission ordered fresh polling across 285 booths. The result was declared on May 24, 2026, with BJP candidate Debangshu Panda winning by 1,09,021 votes and TMC slipping to fourth place. BJP Registers Big Win In Falta Repoll The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a landslide victory in the Falta Assembly repoll in West Bengal, deliver

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

Trump Praises PM Modi, Strengthens US-India Ties US President Donald Trump expressed strong admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a personal friend and praising the deepening partnership between the United States and India. Speaking at an official event, Trump highlighted the robust economic performance of the US and reaffirmed India’s reliability as a strategic partner. “We’ve never been closer to