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The rupee rebounded 128 paise from its record low in early trade after the Reserve Bank of India capped banks’ net open position at USD 100 million. However, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions and a strong dollar continue to pressure the currency.

Sixteen families narrowly escaped after a fire caused by a suspected short circuit engulfed a residential complex in Sangareddy, with an alert resident helping evacuate occupants before firefighters contained the blaze.

An Indian worker was killed in an Iranian strike on a Kuwait facility, raising the death toll of Indian nationals in the West Asia conflict to eight, amid escalating regional tensions and continued attacks on critical infrastructure

Mumbai Indians ended their 13-year wait for a season-opening win, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets. Rohit Sharma’s 78 and Ryan Rickelton’s 81 powered the chase, while skipper Hardik Pandya praised the team’s performance and bowlers’ efforts

Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, a prominent Bengali actor, drowned in the sea at Talsari while shooting for a television serial. Despite immediate rescue efforts and being rushed to hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.

Alex Fitzpatrick clinched his maiden Indian Open title in Gurugram, defeating Eugenio Chacarra by two shots. Recovering from early setbacks, he delivered a strong finish, while Indian golfers Manoj S and Om Prakash Chouhan emerged as best domestic performers

Pramod Bhagat led India’s strong performance at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026, winning one gold and two silver medals. Indian shuttlers secured multiple podium finishes, highlighting the country’s depth and dominance in para badminton

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final to complete the Sunshine Double, winning both Indian Wells and Miami titles. She secured her 24th career title, overpowering Gauff in a competitive three-set match

Sanju Samson faces his former team Rajasthan Royals in an emotional IPL clash as Chennai Super Kings take on RR in Guwahati. Ravindra Jadeja also meets his old side, adding intrigue to the match between two teams rebuilding

Mumbai Indians chased down 221 to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders, powered by half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi helped KKR post 220, but MI completed a strong run chase

Amid Myanmar’s ongoing challenges, India must manage immediate concerns while advancing its long-term strategy to counter China’s influence in Southeast Asia

Kuwait’s Defence Ministry confirmed that its air defence systems intercepted 14 ballistic missiles and 12 drones within 24 hours, yet a military camp was struck, leaving 10 soldiers wounded. Warehouses of a private logistics firm were also damaged.

Armed with a strong mandate, Rahman signalled a willingness to bury the hatchet and make a fresh beginning by pursuing a forward-looking relationship with New Delhi

CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao said no funds were released for his constituency despite Ministerial approvals. He raised concerns over delays by the Finance Department and criticised diversion of debates through repeated references to Kaleshwaram.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre in Meerut, saying India has become a "vishwachela" instead of a "vishwaguru". He highlighted farmers’ struggles with electricity supply and mocked Prime Minister Modi’s speeches for lacking tangible results.

Student activist Sharjeel Imam will surrender before Tihar Jail authorities on Monday after the expiry of his 10-day interim bail granted for family reasons. The bail, approved by the Karkardooma Court, came with strict conditions including restrictions on media interaction and social media use.

YSRCP General Secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi launched a scathing attack on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, accusing him of betraying NTR’s legacy and running the Telugu Desam Party without moral values.

At a civic felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad, Retired Chief Secretary Kaki Madhava Rao praised former Singareni CMD N Balram for his humility and dedication to public service. Rao highlighted Balram’s rise from modest beginnings to the top leadership of Singareni Collieries.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised his government over fund allocation and alleged bias in development works. He flagged delays in irrigation projects and said MLAs were being forced to seek funds from Ministers and the Chief Minister.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the Telugu Desam Party’s strength lies in its cadre as the party celebrated its 44th foundation day, stressing commitment, discipline and opportunities for workers amid future political developments.

A Delhi court will hear a revision petition challenging the dismissal of a complaint alleging that Sonia Gandhi’s name was included in electoral rolls before she acquired Indian citizenship in 1983, an allegation she has dismissed as politically motivated.

The Congress announced candidates for 284 of the 294 West Bengal Assembly constituencies, fielding senior leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from Baharampur and several prominent faces, as the party prepares to contest independently after severing ties with the Left Front.

Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney will release his new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane on May 29. The record revisits his childhood memories in Liverpool and features the lead track Days We Left Behind, inspired by places from his early life.

AIADMK has fielded several senior leaders and former ministers to challenge the ruling DMK in Chennai, setting up direct contests in 13 of the city’s 16 Assembly constituencies in what is expected to be a multi-cornered electoral battle.