Former England football captain David Beckham has added another extraordinary milestone to his already legendary career by becoming the United Kingdom’s first billionaire sportsman. According to the latest wealth estimates published in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, Beckham and his wife, fashion entrepreneur and former Spice Girls member Victoria Beckham, now hold a combined...
Day: May 16, 2026
Abhishek Banerjee Booked Over Alleged Provocative Poll Speeches Amid Escalating Bengal Political Tensions
A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after an FIR was registered against senior Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee over alleged inflammatory speeches delivered during the recently concluded Bengal election campaign. The development has intensified the already heated political atmosphere in the state, where allegations of post-poll violence,...
Congo Battles 17th Ebola Outbreak as Death Toll Reaches 65 Amid Fears of Regional Spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo is once again confronting a major public health emergency after authorities confirmed the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak since the deadly virus was first identified there in 1976. Health officials have reported 246 suspected cases and at least 65 deaths so far, raising alarm across Central Africa as concerns grow over...
Married Woman, Husband and Kin Kill Lover, Hide Body in Drum Before Dumping It in Thane Drain
A disturbing murder case from Maharashtra has shocked investigators after a woman, along with her husband and close relatives, allegedly killed her lover, concealed his body inside a large plastic drum, and disposed of it in a drain in the Thane region. According to police officials, the incident dates back to early April when the...
Ludhiana College Students Protest Delhi Bus Assault, Demand Stronger Action on Women’s Safety
Ludhiana witnessed strong student-led protests as college students gathered to express outrage over a recent sexual assault case involving a woman inside a moving bus in Delhi. The incident has triggered widespread concern across India, reigniting debates on women’s safety in public transport and the effectiveness of law enforcement mechanisms. According to accounts circulating in...
India–UAE Strengthen Strategic Partnership with $5 Billion Deals in Defence, Energy and Shipping During Modi’s Abu Dhabi Visit
India and the United Arab Emirates have significantly expanded their strategic partnership by finalising a series of agreements spanning defence cooperation, energy security, and maritime and shipping collaboration, alongside investment commitments worth approximately $5 billion. The deals were concluded during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief but high-impact visit to Abu Dhabi, where both sides reaffirmed...
India Must Achieve Self-Reliance in Defence to Secure Its Future: Rajnath Singh
India must accelerate its journey towards complete self-reliance in defence production to safeguard its national security interests in an increasingly uncertain global environment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said. Speaking at a public engagement linked to major defence manufacturing initiatives, Singh underscored that depending on foreign nations for critical military requirements leaves any country vulnerable...






