PM Modi to Make UAE Stopover During Europe Trip: West Asia Conflict, Iran–US War, and Energy Security on Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make a brief but strategically significant stopover in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) en route to a four‑nation Europe tour covering the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy in mid‑May 2026. The short halt in Abu Dhabi, likely lasting just a few hours, comes at a time of intense West‑Asia
“Don’t Count Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Age”: Shikhar Dhawan Backs Teenage Sensation For India Debut – IPL 2026 Hype Grows
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has thrown strong support behind 15‑year‑old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, insisting that selectors should look at performance and impact, not just age, when considering a national‑team debut. Commenting on the Rajasthan Royals’ IPL‑2026 phenomenon, Dhawan said, “Don’t count Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s age”, framing the youngster’s fearless batting against elite‑level pace bowlers as
Iran‑Israel‑US War, May 1 2026: Ceasefire Fragile, Strait of Hormuz Tensions, and Pushback Over Trump’s End‑War Claim
The US‑led war against Iran remains in a jittery “ceasefire‑while‑still‑ready‑for‑war” phase on May 1, 2026, as Washington insists it has already ended hostilities for the purposes of the War Powers Resolution, while Tehran and regional actors warn that the ceasefire is thin and the blockade of the Persian Gulf is still
Mamata Banerjee’s Late‑Night EVM Drama in West Bengal: Trinamool Alleges Ballot‑Box Tampering, BJP Fires Back
West Bengal’s 2026 Assembly‑election cycle has spiralled into a dramatic pre‑result showdown over the integrity of vote‑counting, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally visiting an EVM‑strongroom and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staging late‑night protests, alleging that ballot boxes were opened in the absence of authorised party representatives. The row, centred on CCTV‑footage clips and claims
Delhi High Court Freezes Late Billionaire Sanjay Kapur’s Foreign Bank Accounts in ₹30,000‑Crore Property‑Dispute Row
The Delhi High Court has issued a major interim order in the sprawling inheritance battle over the nearly ₹30,000‑crore estate of late industrialist Sanjay Kapur, freezing his foreign bank accounts and overseas cryptocurrency holdings at the request of his children from his marriage to actress Karisma Kapoor. The move is being seen as a significant
Mojtaba Khamenei and Iran’s Nuclear–Missile Policy: Threshold Power, Fatwa, and the Shadow of US–Iran War
Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has stepped into a high‑wire strategic environment where the country’s nuclear and missile posture sits at the centre of both internal hardliner‑vs‑pragmatist debates and the wider US–Iran war calculus. While Iran continues to publicly insist that its nuclear programme is solely for peaceful, energy‑related purposes and
SC Urges Centre to Revisit Abortion Law for Rape Survivors, Flags Need for Compassionate Framework
Top Court Calls for Legal Reassessment The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider amending existing laws governing termination of pregnancy, particularly in cases involving rape survivors, emphasising the need for a more humane and responsive legal framework. The observation came while the court was hearing a case involving
ICSE, ISC Results 2026: Pass Percentage Crosses 99%, Girls Outshine Boys Again
Consistent Excellence Across CISCE Board The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has declared the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) results for 2026, with overall pass percentages remaining above 99% in both examinations. The results reflect continued academic consistency, with lakhs of students successfully clearing the
Nepal Airlines Apologises After Showing J&K as Part of Pakistan, Removes Map Post
Airline Issues Clarification After Social Media Backlash Nepal Airlines has issued a public apology after a social media post featuring an incorrect map of India showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, triggering strong reactions online. The airline acknowledged the error, stating that the map contained “significant cartographic inaccuracies”
Vaping Row Clouds Parag’s IPL Campaign, Fine Likely as BCCI Weighs Action
Controversy Erupts After Dressing Room Footage Riyan Parag has found himself at the centre of a disciplinary controversy after visuals of him allegedly vaping inside the Rajasthan Royals dressing room during an IPL 2026 match went viral. The incident reportedly occurred during the clash against Punjab Kings, with television cameras
