Hareesh Vattikuti

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, discussing deepening strategic ties across defense, trade, technology, and the Indo-Pacific. Rubio's visit, which includes meetings with Quad foreign ministers, highlights the strong partnership between the two nations, rooted in shared values and cooperation.

Air India’s losses in 2025-26 at Rs 27,000 crore are the highest ever recorded in its 94-year-old history. In all, Air India has lost Rs 55,000 crore since Tatas took over the airline. Will these complicate final years of N Chandrasekaran’s tenure as Tata Sons chairman?

Prime accused Samarth Singh in the death of his wife Twisha Sharma was arrested in Jabalpur and remanded to police custody for seven days in Bhopal. Police stated Singh was not cooperating with the investigation. His mother, Giribala Singh, a co-accused, has been issued multiple notices, and police are seeking cancellation of her anticipatory bail.

The IPL 2026 playoff race intensifies as Punjab Kings face a must-win game against Lucknow Super Giants. Even with a victory, their qualification hinges on the outcomes of Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Delhi Capitals matches. Punjab Kings need specific results to advance without relying on net run rate.

Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the total to five in the current outbreak. The new infections include a driver and a health worker exposed to the first patient, along with a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities are intensifying contact tracing efforts to contain the spread of the rare Bundibugyo strain.

…but the taxman does. Here’s how the income tax department is using data-driven nudges — not raids — to get taxpayers to come clean

European Union officials are considering a temporary pause on sanctions against Chinese chipmaker Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology. This move follows urgent warnings from European car manufacturers about impending supply chain disruptions. The proposed exemption aims to provide industries breathing room to find alternative suppliers, addressing concerns that existing component stocks are dwindling rapidly.

Rachin Ravindra returns home from IPL early. He feels ready for New Zealand's Test matches in Ireland and England. Ravindra gained valuable insights from top players like Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli. He believes these conversations and training sessions have prepared him for challenging conditions. The experience has boosted his confidence for the upcoming red-ball assignments.

The Delhi Gymkhana Club must vacate its 27.3-acre Lutyens' Delhi land by June 5. The government requires the prime location for defence infrastructure and security. The Land and Development Office issued the order, determining the lease. Possession will be taken on June 5. Non-compliance will result in legal action. The club, established in 1913, is in a strategic zone.