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| At a Glance | AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami removed rebel leaders for supporting CM Vijay in a floor test, while Vijay also cancelled the appointment of close aide and astrologer Radhan Pandit after criticism. The post-mortem of Prateek Yadav said he died due to a massive blood clot in the lungs. Donald Trump landed in Beijing with CEOs including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang for key US-China trade talks. Air India cut flights on 29 international routes till August due to fuel costs and Middle East tensions, while Mother Dairy and Amul increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre. Arvind Kejriwal asked Gen Z to push for accountability in the NEET paper leak case and more. | |
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| 🔨 EPS Unleashes Rebel Purge: MLAs Who Backed Vijay In Floor Test Stripped Of Posts |  | AIADMK Action After Floor Test Rebellion
- AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami removed rebel leaders from their party posts on Wednesday.
- The action followed their support to Tamil Nadu CM Vijay during the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu assembly.
- The party also replaced district secretaries who held positions under the expelled leaders.
Split Deepens Within Party
- Around 25 AIADMK MLAs, including SP Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam, backed the TVK-led government in the floor test.
- The party accused the rebels of weakening its anti-DMK stand and breaking party discipline.
- The internal rift has intensified ahead of future elections with calls for organisational changes within AIADMK.
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| 🩺 What Killed Mulayam Yadav’s Son Prateek? Post-Mortem Points To Fatal Lung Clot |  | The Cause Of Death
- The post-mortem report said Prateek Yadav died due to a massive blood clot blocking blood vessels in his lungs.
- Doctors recorded provisional cause of death as cardiorespiratory collapse caused by massive pulmonary thromboembolism.
- The clot cut off blood flow to the lungs, leading to failure of both the heart and respiratory system.
Further Forensic Investigation
- The entire heart and clot-like material recovered from the lungs were preserved for detailed examination.
- Viscera samples were also sent for chemical analysis to rule out other medical or toxicological causes.
- Officials said the exact origin of the clot and the significance of antemortem injuries will be confirmed only after final forensic reports.
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| 🤝 Don, Dragon … And A Mega Deal? Trump Lands In Beijing With CEOs |  | China-US Summit On May 14-15
- Trump’s delegation includes Elon Musk of X, NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang, and outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook, among others.
- Huang was initially not on board Air Force One but joined the trip during a refuelling halt in Alaska after media reports highlighted his absence.
- Trump’s son Eric and daughter-in-law Lara are also part of the group, along with several senior members of his administration.
First US Presidential Visit To China Since 2017
- Washington is hoping to secure increased Chinese purchases of US goods, renewed aircraft orders and large-scale Chinese investment.
- Beijing is expected to push for eased restrictions on semiconductor exports, lower tariffs and possibly a softer US stance on Taiwan.
- Trump last visited China in 2017 during his first term — the most recent visit to the country by a sitting US president.
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| ✈️ Iran War Turbulence: Air India Cuts Flights Across 29 Global Routes |  | Air India’s Big Move
- Air India announced suspension and reduced frequency on 29 international routes between June and August 2026.
- The airline said rising jet fuel prices, airspace restrictions and instability around the Strait of Hormuz forced the temporary changes.
- Air India said it would continue operating more than 1,200 international flights every month across five continents despite the reductions.
US, Europe And Asia Routes Affected
- Air India temporarily suspended routes including Delhi-Chicago, Delhi-Newark, Delhi-Shanghai and Chennai-Singapore through August.
- Frequencies on several routes including Delhi-Paris, Delhi-Singapore, Delhi-Sydney and Delhi-Melbourne have been reduced.
- The airline said affected passengers would be offered alternative flights, free date changes or full refunds during the disruption period.
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| 🥛 Milking More Money? Mother Dairy, Amul Raise Prices By Rs 2 Per Litre |  | Milk Prices Go Up
- Mother Dairy and Amul have increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across key variants in India, effective May 14.
- Mother Dairy and Amul announced revised rates simultaneously in the day due to higher procurement and production costs.
- The back-to-back price revisions by two of India’s largest dairy brands come amid rising input costs in the dairy sector.
What’s Driving The Rising Costs?
- Mother Dairy said the revision was driven by a sustained 6 per cent rise in farmer procurement prices over the past year.
- The company said the hike is only a partial pass-through and aims to balance farmer welfare with consumer interests.
- Amul cited higher cattle feed, milk packaging film and fuel costs, along with increased procurement prices for farmers by Rs 30 per kg of fat.
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| 🎭 Pakistan's Forever 'Oops' Moment: Why Nobody Trusts Islamabad Anymore |  | Pakistan’s Credibility Problem
- Pakistan has again faced scrutiny after reports claimed Iranian military aircraft used its airbase during the recent US-Iran tensions.
- The controversy deepened when US senator Lindsey Graham publicly questioned Pakistan’s trustworthiness, citing a long history of contradictory actions.
- The episode revived accusations that Islamabad often denies involvement in sensitive operations until external evidence emerges.
A Familiar Pattern of Denial
- Pakistan has a history of denials, including during Operation Sindoor and the discovery of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, that later collapsed.
- Pakistan’s military establishment, led by Asim Munir, continues to balance multiple fronts while using strategic ambiguity as policy.
- Repeated denials, diplomatic missteps and internal instability have trapped Pakistan in a credibility crisis where each new allegation is met with global skepticism.
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| Husband Shaves Head To Support Wife Through Cancer |  | Bald Move, Big Love- Wife lost her hair while undergoing painful cancer treatment.
- Husband shaved his head too, choosing solidarity over sympathy.
- The quiet gesture turned a difficult moment into shared strength.
Internet Gets Emotional- Their video spread online, leaving viewers teary and smiling.
- Many called it real love without speeches or grand drama.
- Sometimes couple goals means entering the bald era together.
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| 🏑 India’s Hockey Hero Left Benched In Coaching Shuffle |  | Sreejesh Questions Hockey India
- PR Sreejesh said his coaching career “comes to an end” after 17 months despite five podium finishes in five tournaments.
- He questioned Hockey India’s continued preference for foreign coaches over Indian coaches.
- Sreejesh said he was told by sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya that India needed coaches like him ahead of the 2036 Olympics.
Hockey India Denies ‘Firing’
- Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said Sreejesh’s contract ended in December 2025 as per agreement.
- Tirkey said Sreejesh was offered roles with the development team and national goalkeeping programme, which he refused.
- Frederic Soyez has emerged as the frontrunner for the India Under-21 men’s team coach’s post, according to reports.
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| 🔮 One Bad Horoscope Later: Vijay Drops Astrologer Aide After 24-Hour Political Storm |  | Why Vijay Revoked The Appointment
Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay cancelled the appointment of astrologer Radhan Pandit as his officer on special duty within a day. The reversal came after opposition parties and allies criticised the move and questioned mixing personal beliefs with governance. A government circular confirmed that the earlier order appointing him to the CM’s office had been revoked. Who Is This Close Aide
- Radhan Pandit is a close aide of Vijay and had served as a spokesperson for his party, TVK.
- He frequently appeared alongside Vijay during key political and personal events over the past few years.
- Party insiders consider him part of Vijay’s inner circle and involved in political coordination and communication.
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| 🚨 Secret Summit? UAE Shuts Down Reports of Netanyahu’s Covert Gulf Trip |  | UAE Defends Israel Ties
- The UAE denied reports claiming Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the recent Israel-US conflict with Iran.
- Abu Dhabi said claims about hosting Netanyahu or an Israeli military delegation were “entirely unfounded” unless officially announced.
- The foreign ministry stressed that UAE-Israel ties operate transparently under the Abraham Accords framework.
Tehran Warns Neighbours
- The denial came after US ambassador Mike Huckabee revealed Israel sent Iron Dome systems and personnel to the UAE during the conflict.
- Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned Gulf countries against “colluding with Israel” following reports of Netanyahu’s alleged visit.
- Tehran has repeatedly criticised the Abraham Accords and accused Gulf states of enabling Israeli military and intelligence expansion in the region.
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| 🔥 NEET Chaos: Arvind Kejriwal Asks Gen Z to Do What ‘CBI Cannot’ |  | ‘Confidence Of Students Shaken’
- Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal urged India’s Gen Z to demand accountability in the alleged NEET paper leak case.
- He said repeated paper leak incidents had shaken the confidence of students preparing for competitive exams.
- Citing Gen Z protests in Nepal and Bangladesh that led to the fall of KP Oli and Sheikh Hasina governments, he said Indian youth could similarly send those involved in paper leaks to jail.
Questions CBI Probe
- Kejriwal further questioned the effectiveness of CBI investigations into previous examination leak cases.
- He alleged that the ongoing probe into the NEET paper leak would not lead to any meaningful outcome.
- Kejriwal also said multiple paper leak cases since 2014 had affected the futures of crores of students and pointed to alleged involvement of BJP-ruled states.
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