Lionel Messi is set to rejoin Argentina for their upcoming matches against Chile and Colombia after recovering from an adductor injury. Despite his absence in March, Argentina secured their spot in the 2026 tournament. Coach Lionel Scaloni has also recalled Alejandro Garnacho to the squad, blending youth with experience.

Subrata Ghosh, a 45-year-old mountaineer from West Bengal, tragically died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit. He exhibited exhaustion and altitude sickness below the Hillary Step and refused to move further. Ghosh was part of the Mountaineering Association of Krishnanagar’s Snowy Everest Expedition 2025, and efforts are underway to retrieve his body.

More than 100 parents have approached the Delhi High Court. They allege Delhi Public School Dwarka expelled students. The reason is a fee dispute. Parents also claim the school used bouncers. They say it was to manage children. Parents want the government to take over the school. The Directorate of Education has instructed the school to reinstate students.

Following the India-Pakistan ceasefire and Operation Sindoor, Indian defence stocks surged, reflecting confidence in indigenous military capabilities. Conversely, Chinese defence stocks, particularly those associated with weapons used by Pakistan, plummeted.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have successfully neutralised six terrorists in two separate anti-terror operations in Kelar and Tral areas over the past 48 hours. The joint operations by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF signify an intensified focus on eliminating the terror ecosystem in the Kashmir Valley.

Over two days, Israeli airstrikes killed 120 people in Gaza, including 54 in Khan Younis. Amid the ongoing conflict, Gaza’s only cancer hospital shut down, and nearly 1 million face severe food shortages. The war, triggered by Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, has killed over 53,000 Palestinians. Hostage tensions and a stalled ceasefire further complicate peace efforts.

In a harrowing incident near Kozhikode Medical College, a truck laden with bricks lost control on an incline and rolled backward, striking a scooter. Ashwathi, the scooter rider, was thrown onto the road but narrowly escaped serious injury as the truck halted just inches away from her.

Scientists have analysed a new Archaeopteryx fossil. This fossil reveals specialised feathers. These feathers aided in flight. Archaeopteryx lived 150 million years ago. It had features of both dinosaurs and birds. The fossil shows it could fly. This discovery helps understand bird evolution. It confirms Archaeopteryx was a legitimate flyer. The fossil was found in Germany.

Creatine, a naturally occurring compound, boosts athletic performance by aiding energy production and muscle recovery. Studies suggest it enhances muscle strength, endurance, and power, benefiting various activities. While generally safe, consulting a doctor is crucial, especially for individuals with specific health conditions. Foods like herring, beef, salmon, pork, and lamb are natural sources of creatine.

Over two days, Israeli airstrikes killed 120 people in Gaza, including 54 in Khan Younis. Amid the ongoing conflict, Gaza’s only cancer hospital shut down, and nearly 1 million face severe food shortages. The war, triggered by Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, has killed over 53,000 Palestinians. Hostage tensions and a stalled ceasefire further complicate peace efforts.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday after a strong rally yesterday. While Nifty50 went below 25,000, BSE Sensex was down over 250 points.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 struck China early Friday morning, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. The tremors, occurring at a depth of 10 km, follow a recent 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Tibet and China on May 12. Initial reports indicate no immediate casualties or damage from the latest seismic event.

A 36-year-old woman from Nagpur has mysteriously disappeared from Hunderban village, the last village near the Line of Control in Kargil, Ladakh. She arrived in Kargil with her 15-year-old son on May 9th, and was last seen on May 14th. Police are conducting a search operation and have contacted her relatives.

In a bizarre incident in Bengaluru, a 27-year-old man from Assam, identified as Imranullah, broke into a mobile store naked, only wearing a mask, to steal expensive phones for his girlfriend. He drilled a hole in the wall to avoid ruining his new clothes. Police swiftly arrested Imranullah and recovered the stolen phones, while continuing to search for his accomplice.

A high alert was issued near the India-Pakistan border in Sriganganagar after a drone-like object was discovered. The device, found in the Anupgarh area, sparked concern due to a broken camera nearby, suggesting potential spying activities. Authorities, including the BSF and local police, secured the area, and a bomb disposal unit was deployed.