International
Indian cargo ship 'Haji Ali' sinks after drone strike near Hormuz
The Indian-flagged cargo vessel 'Haji Ali' has sunk after being hit by a drone strike off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack occurred early Wednesday morning, May 13, while the vessel was en route from Somalia to Sharjah port in the United Arab Emirates.
Trump invites Xi Jinping to White House during China visit
US President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the United States during his ongoing trip to China.
UK Health Minister Streeting resigns, says no confidence in Starmer
UK Health Minister Wes Streeting resigned on Thursday, May 14, in a move widely seen as a precursor to challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership of the Labour Party.
Air India suspends Dhaka-Mumbai flights, reduces Dhaka-Delhi services
State-run carrier Air India has announced a reduction in flights on several international routes, including a temporary suspension of services on the Mumbai-Dhaka route and a reduction in the number of flights on the Delhi-Dhaka route from seven to four per week, effective from June through August.
Putin’s China visit finalised during Trump’s trip
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Beijing during US President Donald Trump’s ongoing trip to China.
Delhi govt orders two days work from home weekly to save fuel
The Delhi government has taken an innovative initiative to save energy and reduce pressure on foreign exchange reserves. In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity and fuel conservation, a set of new directives were issued on Thursday, May 14.
Mamata Banerjee appears at Kolkata High Court in lawyer's attire
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared at the Kolkata High Court on Thursday, May 14, dressed in a lawyer's black coat and gown. She attended a hearing before the bench of Chief Justice Sujay Pal regarding a case related to post-election violence.
West Bengal government makes fit certificate mandatory for animal slaughter
The newly elected BJP government in West Bengal has issued a modified notification under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act 1950, banning the slaughter of bovines at public places.
China, US should be 'partners, not rivals,' Xi tells Trump in Beijing
China's President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump Thursday that Washington and Beijing should be "partners, not rivals" as the two leaders met in the Chinese capital.
Nearly 90 people killed as storm and rain batter Uttar Pradesh
At least 89 people have been killed and dozens injured after severe storms, heavy rain, lightning and hailstorms swept across several districts of Uttar Pradesh, India, according to the state Relief Commissioner’s office.