A fresh political storm has erupted in Tamil Nadu after DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan launched a sharp personal attack on Chief Minister Vijay. Speaking at a party meeting in Thiruchendur, the senior DMK leader questioned why Vijay’s wife and children were absent from his oath-taking ceremony. The remark quickly became controversial because it targeted Vijay’s private life instead of only questioning his political performance or the newly formed TVK government. Personal A

A woman lawyer has alleged that she was sexually assaulted inside a moving car in Pune after an evening outing near Koregaon Park. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday night when she had travelled to Pune for work. Police have taken action in the case and detained three men, while efforts are underway to trace another accused. Victim’s Background According to police, the

IIT Madras has invited applications for its web-enabled MTech and postgraduate diploma courses for 2026, with the last date to apply set as May 31. The programmes are aimed at working professionals and graduates who want to improve their technical skills through flexible learning. Candidates applying for MTech programmes must have a relevant educational qualification and at least two years of work experience, while the postgraduate diploma courses are open to graduates, including freshers. In

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

Columbus City Council changed part of a soccer facility land deal by removing 10 acres on Greenlawn Avenue from the agreement tied to the city’s push for a women’s professional soccer team. The change came after questions from residents and city leaders about how the land would be used, especially because the Greenlawn Avenue parcel had been connected to earlier expectations for a therapeutic center. The revised deal separates that parcel from the broader soccer facility plan.

Ohio social media warning label bill HB 808 would require notices on platforms that use addictive features to keep users scrolling for long periods. The bill was introduced in the Ohio House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by state Representatives Christine Cockley of Columbus and Jodi Salvo of Bolivar. Legislative tracking records show the measure was later referred to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, with no

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

California Fires Spread Amid Dry Windy Conditions Two California wildfires continued to burn Monday as dry weather and strong winds helped flames move quickly across parts of Southern California, on May 18,2026. The Sandy Fire in Ventura County and the Santa Rosa Island Fire in Santa Barbara County together scorched thousands of acres, prompting evacuations, emergency response efforts, and closures in affected areas. Fire of

Trump Calls For Federal Probe Into Maryland Ballot Error President Donald Trump said he is seeking a federal investigation into a Maryland mail-in ballot mix-up after some voters received ballots for the wrong party ahead of the state’s June 23 primary election. The Maryland State Board of Elections said the problem was caused by a vendor error and confirmed that all affected ballots are being replaced. More than 500,000 Maryland voters had requested mail ballots for the primary.

Santa Clara County primary races are drawing major campaign spending ahead of the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 primary election, with fundraising gaps emerging in the District 1 supervisor race and the county prosecutor contest. Campaign finance filings show District 1 Supervisor Sylvia Arenas and District Attorney Jeff Rosen holding clear fundraising advantages over their challengers, according to reporting by San José Spotlight and public campaign finance records availa

Trump Addresses Ebola Outbreak In DRC US President Donald Trump said onMay 18,2026 that he is concerned about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but believes the virus has not spread to the United States. Speaking at the White House after an American working in the DRC was infected, Trump said the situation appears to be confined to Africa for now, while acknowledging that the outbreak remains a serious

The Elon Musk OpenAI lawsuit ruling delivered a major courtroom victory for OpenAI after a California jury rejected Musk’s claims in a closely watched artificial intelligence case. A U.S. jury in Oakland, California, ruled against Musk on Monday, May 18, 2026, in his lawsuit against OpenAI, according to Reuters. The case focused on Musk’s claim that OpenAI had moved away from its original mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.

A Mersin shooting near Tarsus left five people dead and eight others wounded on Monday, May 18, 2026, as Turkish security forces searched for a suspect accused of opening fire at multiple locations in southern Turkey. The attacks were reported in Mersin province, including the Tarsus district, about 40 kilometres northeast of the city of Mersin. Local reports identified the suspect as Metin Ö., 37, though authorities had not immediately released a full public statement confirming t

Pakistan has reportedly deployed about 8,000 troops, JF-17 fighter jets and air defence assets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major expansion of the Saudi Pakistan defence pact signed in 2025. The move places Pakistani personnel and military equipment in the kingdom at a time of heightened Middle East tensions, giving Riyadh additional defence support while Islamabad balances its regional diplomatic role. Pakistan Troops in Saudi Arabia 2026: What Was Sent

Pakistan has reportedly deployed about 8,000 troops, JF-17 fighter jets and air defence assets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major expansion of the Saudi Pakistan defence pact signed in 2025. The move places Pakistani personnel and military equipment in the kingdom at a time of heightened Middle East tensions, giving Riyadh additional defence support while Islamabad balances its regional diplomatic role. Pakistan Troops in Saudi Arabia 2026: What Was Sent

The Trump 007 meme went viral after the White House shared a James Bond-style image of Donald Trump on its official X account, drawing attention from political observers, entertainment fans and social media users. The post, shared over the weekend of Saturday, May 16, 2026, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, showed Trump in a tuxedo-style spy pose with 007-inspired branding and the slogan “Make America Great Again.” The caption included only an eye emoji

Indian student Navya Gadusu died after a late-night crash on Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana, a case that has drawn attention among Indian and Telugu communities in the United States. The crash happened at about 11:15 PM CDT on Saturday, May 16, 2026, on northbound I-65 near the U.S. 231 exit in Crown Point, according to Indiana State Police details cited by Chicago media. What Happened in the Navya Gadusu I

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oslo on Monday, May 18, for an official visit to Norway aimed at strengthening India-Norway relations and deepening India’s engagement with Nordic countries. The visit is significant because it marks PM Modi’s first trip to Norway and the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in 43 years. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre received PM Modi on his arrival, reflecting the importance both countries are giving to this

On May 17, 2026, US President Donald Trump posted a strong warning about Iran on Truth Social, saying that Iran needed to move fast toward an agreement and that time was running out. On May 18, 2026, another post featuring an AI-style map of West Asia gained attention because it showed arrows pointing toward Iran along with the American flag. The image quickly became a talking point because it appeared during a sensitive moment in US-Iran relations.