Ritisha Khaund

Heavy rains triggered by a depression over Bangladesh and Meghalaya have caused widespread devastation across five northeastern states, resulting in at least 32 deaths due to landslides and floods. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh are the most affected, with houses collapsing, villages inundated, and transportation disrupted.

Following his expulsion from the RJD and estrangement from his father, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav has publicly appealed to his parents for their love and trust, blaming political conspiracies for his downfall. Lalu expelled Tej Pratap for allegedly violating moral values and harming the family's principles after a controversial social media post.

Recent cases of an Ashoka university professor and of a college student in Maharashtra show that courts are keener on politically correct speech than free speech

An Israeli airstrike on May 13 targeted and killed Muhammad Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure, while he was operating in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The strike also eliminated Muhammad Shabana and Mahdi Quara, commanders within Hamas's ranks. When Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat in October 2024, Muhammad Sinwar became the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

A passenger train derailed in Russia's Bryansk region after a bridge collapsed, resulting in at least seven fatalities and 30 injuries. Russian authorities attribute the incident to "illegal interference," citing damage to the bridge above the railway line. The collapse sent debris onto the tracks, impacting the oncoming train, with emergency services responding to the scene.

The acquittal of Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, accused of mass murder and rape in the 1971 war, once again highlights how terrorists and religious extremists are being granted leniency under the Yunus-led administration

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella attributed recent layoffs to reorganization rather than performance, impacting even product development roles. The company is aggressively pushing its Copilot AI assistants, securing a significant deal with Barclays for 100,000 licenses. While adoption is growing, some clients are proceeding cautiously, awaiting clearer returns on Microsoft's AI investments.

Luis Enrique celebrated Paris Saint-Germain's emphatic 5-0 Champions League victory over Inter Milan, fulfilling the club's long-sought ambition since the 2011 Qatari takeover. He dedicated the win to his late daughter, Xana, acknowledging the emotional tribute from PSG fans. Enrique also lauded Ousmane Dembele's performance, suggesting he deserves the Ballon d'Or.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan highlighted that India spent 15% of Operation Sindoor's time countering disinformation during the four-day conflict with Pakistan, which he termed a "non-contact and multi-domain" war. India maintained operational clarity and autonomy, detecting no unusual Chinese activity along the LAC. The nation relied on indigenous systems and drew a new redline against Pakistani terrorism, emphasizing fact-based communication.