The Delhi High Court is currently hearing a crucial set of petitions in the ongoing excise policy case, a matter that continues to draw significant legal and political attention. The proceedings focus on the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) challenge to a trial court order that discharged several accused, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind...
Day: May 5, 2026
Hantavirus Outbreak Reported on Stranded Cruise Ship as Seven Suspected and Confirmed Cases Emerge
A developing public health situation has emerged aboard a stranded cruise ship after health authorities confirmed or suspected seven cases of hantavirus infection among passengers and crew members. The situation has triggered heightened medical surveillance, isolation protocols, and renewed concerns about infectious disease management in confined maritime environments. The outbreak comes at a time when...
Shelved for 25 Years: Irrfan Khan–Vidya Balan’s Lost Film The Last Tenant Finally Released on YouTube
A long-forgotten cinematic project featuring two of Indian cinema’s most respected actors has finally resurfaced after more than two decades. The Last Tenant, starring Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan, has been released on YouTube, offering audiences a rare glimpse into the early careers of both performers. The film, which was completed around the year 2000,...
Canada Intensifies Crackdown on Extortion Networks, Deports Indian National Amid Rising Crime Concerns
Canadian authorities have stepped up a nationwide crackdown on extortion-related and organized criminal networks, resulting in the deportation of an Indian national allegedly linked to ongoing criminal investigations. The action forms part of a broader enforcement drive aimed at tackling rising cases of extortion, intimidation, and related violent crimes targeting business communities. Law enforcement agencies...
33 Years Later: Court Convicts 12 in Gujarat’s Dawood-Linked Arms Smuggling Case
More than three decades after one of India’s most significant arms smuggling conspiracies came to light, a special court in Gujarat has delivered a landmark verdict, convicting 12 individuals in a case linked to underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim. The judgment marks the culmination of a prolonged legal and investigative process that began in the early...
BJP’s Historic Bengal Sweep: Mamata Banerjee and 22 TMC Ministers Suffer Major Electoral Defeat
In a dramatic political upheaval, the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections have delivered a decisive and historic mandate in favour of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), ending over a decade of dominance by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The scale of the defeat for the ruling party has been unprecedented, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself...
Mumbai Indians Back Hardik Pandya Despite IPL 2026 Struggles, Captaincy Not Under Threat
Despite a disappointing run in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians have decided to continue backing their captain Hardik Pandya, signaling stability within the franchise even as results falter on the field. The five-time champions currently find themselves struggling near the bottom of the points table, with inconsistent performances hampering their campaign. However, team...
Bengaluru Man Duped of ₹4.3 Lakh in Fake US Job Visa Scam
A job aspirant in Bengaluru has fallen victim to a sophisticated overseas employment scam, losing approximately ₹4.3 lakh to fraudsters who falsely promised him a job opportunity in the United States along with visa assistance. According to police officials, the victim was approached by individuals posing as recruitment agents offering lucrative job opportunities in the...
Canada Introduces Pilot Programme to Track Departure of Temporary Residents with Expired Visas
In a significant move to strengthen immigration oversight, the Canadian government has initiated a pilot programmed aimed at tracking the departure of temporary residents whose visas have expired. The initiative marks the country’s first structured attempt to implement a comprehensive entry-exit monitoring system and is expected to enhance transparency and accountability within its immigration framework....
Rudy Giuliani Hospitalised with Pneumonia, Now Breathing Independently but Remains in Critical Condition
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and a prominent figure in American public life, remains in critical condition at a hospital in Florida after being diagnosed with pneumonia. According to his spokesperson, the 81-year-old is now breathing without mechanical assistance, marking a cautious but notable improvement in his health status. Giuliani was...









