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A hantavirus outbreak aboard Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius infected five people and caused three deaths, including Dutch and German passengers. Two Indian crew members are onboard. WHO confirmed limited human-to-human transmission but stressed the outbreak is not comparable to Covid-19 or a pandemic threat

The BCCI issued strict IPL guidelines warning franchises about honey-trapping risks, vaping violations, and unauthorized interactions during matches. Surprise checks will enforce compliance, while team managers must monitor guest access and report breaches to protect the league’s integrity and operational discipline

The Trump administration exempted foreign medical doctors from a visa and green card review pause affecting high-risk countries, offering hope to physicians like Libyan doctor Faysal Alghoula. However, uncertainty remains as thousands of immigrants, researchers, and professionals still face delays, employment restrictions, and deportation fears

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the Assembly, ending Mamata Banerjee’s tenure as Chief Minister after BJP’s 2026 election victory. Despite refusing resignation traditions and retaining the CM title on social media, comparisons emerged with late ex-CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee’s graceful 2011 resignation after Left Front’s defeat

Skyroot Aerospace became India’s first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million led by Sherpalo Ventures and GIC, valuing it at $1.1 billion. The Hyderabad startup is preparing for Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital rocket launch

TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan after staking claim to form government with Congress support. Despite winning 108 seats, TVK remains short of majority, and the Governor has not yet announced a decision

Kunal Kemmu released his second music track Nindiya, inspired by intimate parenting moments with his daughter. The lullaby-turned-song reflects emotional themes of love and comfort. The actor-filmmaker continues expanding his creative work across music, film, and streaming projects

A BJP supporter Kishan Haldar (28) was hacked to death in English Bazar, Malda district of West Bengal. Police arrested two suspects and are probing personal disputes as the motive, while tensions rose in the area amid ongoing post-election violence concerns

Scarlett Johansson will star in Ari Aster’s film Scapegoat, an A24-distributed secretive project. Written and directed by Aster, produced by Square Peg, the film follows tight-lipped plot details. Johansson joined despite busy schedule after reading the acclaimed original script soon

Rajinikanth paid tribute to producer R B Choudary, who died in a car accident in Rajasthan, recalling their friendship and Choudary’s wish to retire after producing 100 films, with Rajinikanth set to star in his milestone final project

The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of 22 accused, mostly police personnel, in the alleged 2005 fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and aide Tulsiram Prajapati. The court found insufficient evidence to prove conspiracy or involvement

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), BJP’s NDA ally in Assam, reaffirmed support for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership and expressed desire for his second term as Chief Minister. The alliance highlighted development achievements and prepared for the upcoming swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati

India gifted Vietnam President To Lam a unique Namoh 108 lotus variety, a brass Buddha sculpture, and Banarasi silk during his state visit. The gifts symbolised spiritual heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and cultural ties between India and Vietnam

A private bus carrying about 40 passengers from Hyderabad to Vijayawada hit a stationary van at Dorakunta in Suryapet’s Kodad mandal. The driver was injured while passengers sustained minor injuries. Police cleared the vehicles and restored normal traffic flow

A man killed his wife Shirisha at an auto stand near Kodad bus stand in Suryapet district after a domestic dispute. The accused Manideep was arrested by police following the brutal attack, which occurred in public and shocked onlookers

Five BJP supporters were injured in a crude bomb blast in Panihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The attack, occurring amid heightened political tension, led to accusations against the ruling TMC, while police launched an investigation and intensified security deployment in the area

  Security agencies in Punjab report a rising pattern of ISI-linked attacks allegedly coordinated by Pakistan-based gangster Shezad Bhatti, using recruited locals for low-paid operations. Investigations suggest attempts to revive Khalistan-linked violence through targeted blasts, recruitment of vulnerable youth, and communal destabilisation 

Chandranath Rath, former Indian Air Force serviceman and close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Kolkata. A key political associate for years, he managed Adhikari’s schedules and was deeply involved in his political career 

A US federal judge dismissed without prejudice an Espionage Act case against Indian-American scholar Ashley J. Tellis, ruling prosecutors used an incorrect legal provision for alleged classified document retention. The decision halts charges but allows potential refiling under a different statute

Priyanka Chopra and Orlando Bloom will star in survival thriller Reset, directed by Matt Smukler. The film follows a woman with amnesia stranded in the wilderness who must trust a mysterious stranger, blending suspense, romance, and psychological deception

US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings, escalating maritime tensions amid the Iran conflict. President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s military capabilities were heavily degraded and reiterated demands to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons

Indian equity markets traded higher as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal boosted investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade despite volatility in crude oil prices, while analysts warned about elevated AI-sector valuations and continued uncertainty surrounding the West Asia geopolitical crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers changed their social media profile pictures to commemorate Operation Sindoor’s anniversary. The military operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, highlighting India’s firm stance against terrorism

Former Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the alleged Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Investigators accused him of abusing official position and facilitating fraudulent tenders, while the probe widened to officials and contractors involved