Police arrested a 33-year-old man, Karthik, in Coimbatore for the kidnapping and murder of a 10-year-old girl. The girl went missing on Thursday and was found dead on Friday. Karthik allegedly abducted her on a two-wheeler. His aide, Mohan Raj, was also detained. Protests demanding strict action were held, and officials assured a thorough investigation.
CNG prices have seen a third hike in under ten days, now costing Rs 81.09 per kg in Delhi. This follows recent increases in petrol and diesel prices, driven by surging global crude oil costs due to Middle East tensions. Transport operators are protesting, demanding fare revisions and a rollback of fuel surcharges.
Foreign nationals in the US seeking permanent residency must now return to their home countries to apply for Green Cards, according to a new USCIS policy. This change, effective immediately, aims to restore the original intent of immigration law and streamline the process. Exceptions will be made only in extraordinary circumstances, freeing up agency resources for other critical cases.
The National Testing Agency has activated the NEET UG 2026 refund link on its official registration portal for candidates to submit bank account details for fee refund processing. The facility is available from May 22, 2026, to May 27, 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Candidates must log in to neet.nta.nic.in and provide account details, including IFSC code and account number. Submitted information will be final, with no further changes permitted after submission.
LOT had demanded $250 million in damages, accusing Boeing of misleading airlines about the safety of the MAX jets before the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines disasters killed 346 people and triggered a worldwide suspension of the aircraft. But after hearing the case in a Seattle federal court, jurors sided with Boeing, dismissing allegations that the company committed fraud or concealed critical information about the aircraft.
Delhi experienced a welcome respite from intense heatwave conditions on Saturday morning with light rainfall and cool breezes. Despite the temporary relief, the IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions to persist until May 28, with maximum temperatures expected to remain high.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s omission from India’s ODI squad for the Afghanistan series has slipped under the radar. Despite scoring an unbeaten century in his last ODI appearance and playing a key role in reshaping India’s aggressive T20 batting approach after the 2022 T20 World Cup, the 24-year-old has quietly gone out of contention in both formats. With no spot in the India A squad either, Jaiswal finds himself in an unusual limbo despite being regarded as an all-format player and one of India’s brightest batting talents.
The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies with four teams vying for the final spot. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a win but missed a top-two finish. Rajasthan Royals are frontrunners, needing a win against Mumbai Indians. Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals face uphill battles, requiring specific results and strong Net Run Rates to qualify.
Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of selling a Rajya Sabha seat from Punjab. He made these allegations in response to criticism about his own political switch. Congress leaders have urged him to reveal more details. They claim this exposes the truth about how seats are allocated.
Fuel prices have seen a third hike in under 10 days as global crude oil prices surge due to the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. State-run oil companies are facing significant losses, prompting these revisions after a period of unchanged prices. India is taking steps to secure energy supplies and urges citizens to conserve fuel.
