PM Modi will begin a five-nation visit from May 15, covering the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy. The tour will focus on trade, investment, energy cooperation and strengthening India’s strategic ties with key global partners.

Russia held a smaller-than-usual Victory Day parade in Moscow as security concerns and fears of possible Ukrainian attacks overshadowed the annual military event. President Vladimir Putin attended the ceremony, which featured limited military equipment and tighter security arrangements across the capital.

DMK appointed Udhayanidhi Stalin as Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu, days after Vijay took oath as Chief Minister. The move marks the beginning of a high-profile political rivalry between the two actor-turned-politicians in the State.

Congress alleged Instagram blocked posts featuring Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay soon after upload. The IT Ministry denied involvement, saying no takedown order was issued and the issue was likely caused by the platform’s moderation system.

Police arrested three suspects from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, an aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Investigators reportedly tracked the accused using a UPI payment trail and are probing possible links and motives behind the killing.

TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to stake claim to form the government after securing support from Congress, CPI, CPI(M) and IUML. However, VCK is yet to confirm support, leaving TVK just short of the majority mark in the Assembly.

An Ethiopian woman gave birth to rare quintuplets after 12 years of trying to conceive, drawing widespread attention online. Doctors described the pregnancy as highly uncommon and medically challenging. Both the mother and the five babies are reported to be recovering well.

West Bengal is likely to see Suvendu Adhikari emerge as Chief Minister after BJP’s election win. Party leaders are also considering appointing two deputy chief ministers to balance regional and political representation as government formation talks continue in Kolkata in this regard.

FBI Director Kash Patel is under scrutiny after reports claimed he distributed personalised bourbon whisky bottles featuring his name and FBI insignia as gifts. The FBI defended the practice, calling it a long-standing tradition and said rules were followed.

Bangladesh has sought China’s support for the Teesta River restoration project during talks in Beijing, raising concerns in India. The move comes amid unresolved water-sharing issues with India and signals growing Chinese involvement in South Asian infrastructure projects.