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Donald Trump is set to visit China for talks with Xi Jinping amid tensions over trade, tariffs and Iran. Despite Trump’s admiration for Xi, analysts expect cautious diplomacy and limited breakthroughs during the high-profile summit in Beijing
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Piyush Goyal said India negotiated with the European Union to reopen seafood export opportunities after steep US tariffs affected shipments. The move helped restore market access for Indian fisheries and boosted seafood exports despite global trade uncertainties
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Messi and De Paul each got their third assist when they assisted Luis Suarez for his second goal, giving a 2-0 lead in the 56th minute.
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Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, is expected to release within two weeks, producer Venkat K Narayana confirmed. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film marks Vijay’s final cinematic project before his full-time political career
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Sanjay Vatsayan has been appointed chief of the Indian Navy’s Western Naval Command, succeeding Krishna Swaminathan, who will become Navy chief. The command oversees India’s strategic maritime security and combat operations in the Arabian Sea
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A two-day district-level badminton selection trial and tournament will be organised on May 23 and 24 at Hi-Tech City Colony. Players from various age-group and masters categories can participate, while top performers will qualify for the State-level badminton tournament.
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B Meenakshi, a student of SCCL Polytechnic College, secured first rank in the mining category of the Andhra Pradesh Common Entrance Test by scoring 82 out of 200 marks. She credited her teachers, principal and parents for supporting her academic achievement.
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M. V. Karuppaiah was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s pro-tem Speaker by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai. Chief Minister Vijay attended the ceremony ahead of the Assembly oath-taking and Speaker election
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Six Sikh couples got married free of cost during a Samuhik Vivah Samagam at Gurudwara Baram Bala in Hyderabad’s Kishanbagh. The initiative supported economically struggling families, with religious leaders and hundreds of devotees attending the traditional mass wedding ceremony.
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The Petbasheerabad police will record the victim’s statement in a POCSO case registered against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour during a New Year’s Eve party. Bandi Sanjay has denied the allegations.
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A three-year-old girl, Priyansha, died after allegedly falling into a water sump near her house in Janwada village of Mokila on Sunday. Family members and local residents searched for the missing child before neighbours found her drowned in the sump.
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Air India terminated over 1,000 employees in three years for ethical violations, including misuse of staff travel benefits and baggage irregularities, CEO Campbell Wilson said. The airline is also implementing cost-cutting measures amid mounting financial losses
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The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to entrepreneur Aman Gupta, restraining misuse of his personality rights, trademarks and image through fake accounts, merchandise and AI-generated content. The court ordered removal of infringing material and protection against impersonation online.
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A Gurugram PMLA court remanded Sanjeev Arora to seven-day ED custody in an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case. The ED accused him of using shell firms and bogus invoices, while AAP leaders termed the case politically motivated
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Vijay launched three major schemes after assuming office, including free electricity support, a women’s safety force called ‘Singa Pen’, and anti-narcotic task forces across Tamil Nadu. The measures were introduced as part of TVK’s key election promises
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RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik has expressed confidence in the team’s processes ahead of their clash against Mumbai Indians in Raipur. Despite two consecutive losses, he backed the side to adapt, improve consistency and deliver a strong performance for fans.
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Shreya Ghoshal shared an emotional Mother’s Day surprise from her team featuring memories with her son Devyaan. Reflecting on motherhood, she spoke about the deep bond between mother and child and expressed heartfelt gratitude and love for her own mother
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Nalin Prabhat said over 4,000 newly recruited J&K Police constables, including 600 women, will strengthen technology-driven policing. Many recruits are engineering graduates whose expertise will be used in specialised technical roles to tackle the Union Territory’s unique security challenges
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M. K. Stalin rejected Chief Minister Vijay’s claim of an “empty treasury,” asserting Tamil Nadu’s finances were transparent and stable. Stalin accused the new TVK government of creating a misleading narrative over the state’s debt and fiscal condition
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Yogendra Upadhyay sparked controversy after criticising nursery rhymes like “Johny Johny Yes Papa” and “Rain Rain Go Away,” claiming they encourage lying and selfishness. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP of diverting attention from governance failures through such remarks
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Bond, the Royals' bowling coach, admitted his side has failed to adapt well enough to familiar conditions.
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Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam defeated the DMK in the 2026 Assembly polls. Vijay’s unconventional campaign, social media outreach and blend of Dravidian ideology with Tamil nationalism reshaped state politics
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hyderabad and is scheduled to meet Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan at their residences. He will also launch development projects worth over Rs 9,000 crore and address a public meeting.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma staked claim to form the next NDA government in Assam after the alliance secured 102 seats. Supported by BJP, AGP and BPF legislators, Sarma is set to become Assam’s first non-Congress chief minister to serve consecutive terms