A Canadian cruise passenger tested presumptive positive for hantavirus after the MV Hondius outbreak. Officials await lab confirmation in Winnipeg.

Keegan Smith defeats Philip Sekulic to win the Karnataka Open singles title, while Saketh Myneni and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha claim doubles glory in Bengaluru.

Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff battled for almost three hours in the Italian Open final, where the Ukrainian emerged victorious.

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BMW has pulled the wraps off the Vision BMW Alpina, a design study that lays out where the brand is headed under full BMW Group ownership. Unveiled at the 2026 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy, it's a one-of-one concept that won't go into production as-is, but it sets the design and engineering tone for every Alpina that follows.

Indian Prime Minister Modi warns that wars and energy shocks risk undoing poverty gains, urging austerity and prudent consumption as fuel prices rise in India and across Asia.

CBSE makes three languages compulsory for Class 9 from 1 July 2026, including two Indian languages, aligning with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023.

The Padayatra led by Sanjay Singh advocates for unemployment relief, social justice, and fair governance, addressing paper leaks, inflation, and protection of small livelihoods in Uttar Pradesh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges Dutch companies to design and manufacture in India, citing reforms, ease of doing business, and growth in infrastructure.

Punjab SIR Process safeguards genuine voters, removes ineligible names, and strengthens electoral integrity through transparent monitoring and neutral oversight.

The Punjab Chief Minister Sehat Scheme funds timely hypertension treatment, reducing hospital bills and financial stress for families, with district age patterns highlighted.

India repatriates the Chola Copper Plates from the Netherlands, marking a 14-year diplomatic effort. The return strengthens cultural heritage ties and restores a key ancient record.

Uno Minda will invest INR 550 crore in a greenfield EV powertrain plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, producing EDU and DHT systems by Q2 FY28.

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned PSPCL CMD Basant Garg and others in Delhi from 18 May in a PMLA case linked to a Rs 100 crore GST fraud.

Delhi cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7% for six months. CM Rekha Gupta says it may lower fares, despite INR 985 crore loss.

India imposes new controls on silver imports, moving categories to restricted status with RBI oversight and DGFT approval requirements for silver forms including bars and powder.

India restricts silver imports under a DGFT licensing regime after raising gold and silver import duty to 15% to curb forex outflow and non-essential imports.

Himachal Pradesh will fund start-ups up to Rs 5 lakh per proposal under the HIMUDA Start-up and Student Innovation Policy to support jobs and growth.

Uno Minda reports Q4 FY26 PAT up 22% to INR 326 crore and revenue up 18% to INR 5,336 crore, helped by value-added features and volume growth.

Enforcement Directorate summons PSPCL CMD Basant Garg, director Harsharan Kaur Trehan and others in Delhi in a PMLA case linked to GST fraud.

Ferrari has unveiled the HC25, a one-off roadster from its Special Projects division, at Ferrari Racing Days at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Designed by the Ferrari Design Studio under the direction of Flavio Manzoni and his team, the Ferrari HC25 draws visual cues from the F80 hypercar while reimagining the mid-engined, open-top formula.

The USS Gerald R Ford returned to Naval Station Norfolk after an 11-month deployment, a post-Vietnam War record, following operations and repairs in Crete.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima to discuss India-Netherlands cooperation on digital technology, fintech, and the blue economy.

Uttar Pradesh announces higher honorarium for part-time instructors and enhanced Shiksha Mitra benefits, including cashless health cover and direct bank payments, with district level ceremonies on 17 May.

Tata Electronics and ASML will support a 300 mm semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, during PM Narendra Modi’s Netherlands visit, with skills training.