News Capsule for the Month of May 2026
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Kerala
- Suspended IAS Officer B Ashok opposed the LDF.
- Kerala hotels and restaurants remained closed on May 6 in protest against Gas Price hikes.
- Congress poll strategist Kanugolu projects 80-plus seats for UDF.
- Malayalam star Santhosh Nair dies in a Kerala road accident, his wife critically injured.
- KIIFB CEO K M Abraham resigns after the LDF loses the election.
- BJP improves performance in 12 of the 13 constituencies in Thiruvananthapuram.
- A Cusat student was found dead at a rented house in Kochi.
- Kerala CM's choice remains uncertain as Congress high command delays decision.
- NSS says people had no option but to back Congress; it flags issues with Satheesan.
- Congress faces Kerala Chief Minister headache as workers rally behind Satheesan: 'Only VD'.
- 40 injured as bus, lorry collide at Ernakulam's Edathala.
- VD Satheesan edged out KC Venugopal for Kerala's top post.
- SSLC and Plus 2 results released.
- CM-Designate Satheesan Unveils Kerala Cabinet Ahead Of Oath-Taking.
- The collector assesses the progress of tourism initiatives in Ernakulam and urges timely completion.
- All 140 MLAs of the Kerala Legislative Assembly have sworn in.
- Senior Congress MLA Tiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan is elected as the speaker.
- New Kerala CM cuts down his convoy size.
- T. Sreekumar is appointed as his private secretary.
- Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala High Court says it will not cancel Thantri Kandararu Rajeevaru's bail.
- ex CM Pinarayi Vijayan to be the opposition leader of Kerala.
- Kerala CM VDS has taken a decision to completely scrap the K-Rail Silverline project.
- 'Rescue act': Five security personnel of ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan suspended from police service.
- VD Satheesan meets PM Modi, seeks support for Kerala’s development projects; suspense in PM Shri scheme.
- ED raid at Vijayan’s residence: CPM protesters vandalise agency vehicles.
- Ex CM of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan's and son in law ex Minister P Muhammad Riyas' homes were raided by ED in the CMRL case.
India
- Congress president takes cudgel for BJP MLA who complained life threat from his chief minister.
- West Bengal recorded a whoppoing 92.4% voting.
- Sandeep Pathak booked in 2 FIRs in Punjab post BJP entry, seen leaving Delhi residence as arrest looms.
- Gaurav Gogoi alleges the BJP plans election theft and questions the Election Commission in Assam.
- BJP's Vijay Ojha dismisses TMC's EVM tampering allegations in Bengal.
- Nashik court denies pre-arrest bail to TCS employee Nida Khan.
- 'Severe electoral offences': EC orders repoll in Falta on May 21 after revote in Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim.
- Indian Army contingent departs for CINBAX-II joint exercise with Cambodia.
- Congress raises ecological, tribal rights concerns over the Great Nicobar project, calls for Parliament discussion.
- Karnataka Assembly disqualifies Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni after murder conviction.
- BJP strongman Suvendu Adhikari wins Nandigram.
- Shah Named BJP's Central Observer For Election Of Legislative Party Leader In West Bengal.
- Punjab blasts: IED used in explosions near BSF HQ in Jalandhar, Amritsar Cantt; high alert sounded.
- ECI directs security officials to ensure 'zero tolerance' toward post-poll violence in West Bengal.
- Vande Mataram To Be Treated At Par With Jana Gana Mana.
- Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign.
- 3 die in post-poll violence in Bengal; BJP MLAs visit TMC offices, Samik bats for peace.
- Punjab on alert after blasts hit sensitive military zones in Amritsar & Jalandhar; SAD says 'just connect the dots'.
- Mysuru City Corporation Installs Mirrors on Compound Wall to curb Public Urination.
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar orders immediate arrests over Bengal post-poll violence after deaths, vandalism.
- Jalandhar blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility; threatens to 'shed so much blood that everything will look red'.
- CJI was only meant to have a say in CEC/EC appointments till Parliament brought a law: Supreme Court.
- 'India Will Punish Every Terrorist': IAF In Operation Sindoor Anniversary Video.
- Mamata Banerjee no longer Bengal CM, governor dissolves cabinet.
- 'Let them impose President's Rule': Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign again, even as post-poll violence engulfs West Bengal.
- Suvendu Adhikari becomes West Bengal's 9th Chief Minister as the BJP's Legislature Party elected him leader.
- VCK Extends Unconditional Support, TVK Crosses Majority Mark To Form Tamil Nadu Government.
- TVK Chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor ahead of govt formation.
- Security intensified at BJP offices in Delhi after the Special Cell received inputs of possible terror attacks.
- 'AAP's Aroras' face ED fire in Punjab: Minister arrested, state chief under lens as Mann alleges BJP vendetta.
- Revive Covid-time WFH methods, avoid foreign travel for a year: PM Modi's appeal to people amid West Asia crisis. 'Reduce Petrol, Diesel Use; Prioritise Work From Home': PM Modi's Appeal Amid Global Oil Crisis.
- Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, heralds new political era in state.
- Vijay Meets Ex-Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Days After Big Poll Win.
- Punjab & Haryana HC says Zee can release documentary on gangsters but can't use 'Lawrence' in title.
- With 144 votes in favour, TVK wins the floor test.
- Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav's Younger Son and Akhilesh Yadav's Stepbrother, Dies at 38.
- 25 AIADMK MLAs back Vijay as leader as CV Shanmugam disputes EPS assembly leader claim.
- Karnataka reverses the 2022 Hijab Ban.
- PM Modi Travels With Just 2 Cars Instead Of 12 After Cutting Convoy Over Fuel Crisis Fears.
- Delhi, Maharashtra, 14 other states/UTs in SIR Phase 3: EC announces rollout.
- Delhi Red Fort Car Blast: NIA Files 7,500-Page First Chargesheet Against 10 Accused.
- BJP's Sambit Patra questions funding for Rahul's 54 foreign trips.
- Ex CM Mamata Banerjee Spotted In Lawyer's Attire At Calcutta High Court Over Post-Poll Violence Case.
- 100 Killed After Storm, Rain Lashes Parts Of Uttar Pradesh; CM Yogi Orders Relief.
- 'They Wanted To Intimidate Me': Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Initiates Criminal Contempt Against Arvind Kejriwal & Others In Liquor Policy Case.
- SC Cancels Bail, Upholds Life Term for Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao Rape Case.
- Uphold law and order, HC tells Adhikari govt after Mamata argues in post-poll violence case.
- Goa Congress leader dies of snakebite suffered when he 'knelt to pick up his dropped phone'.
- Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Govt, Demands Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation.
- ASI allows Hindus unrestricted access to Bhojshala following HC order.
- Delhi temperature may touch 45 degrees Celsius next week as IMD predicts a heatwave across north India.
- Court denies bail to POSH panel member; says she “turned a blind eye” to harassment.
- Supreme Court refuses to modify order removing stray dogs from public places; directs animal birth control centres in every district.
- Supreme Court Allows Euthanasia Of Rabid & Dangerous Dogs.
- After seven failed attempts, the US Senate passes a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran.
- Veteran AIADMK leader and former Assembly Speaker Dhanapal quits the party.
- Rubio begins India visit to bolster ties after Trump's China summit.
- Govt raises fuel prices for third time in 8 days; CNG up by Re 1; petrol up 87 paise, diesel 91 paise.
- Raghav Chadha appointed chairman of Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions.
- UCC Bill tabled in Assam.
- MK Stalin alleges horse trading as 3 AIADMK MLAs join ruling TVK.
- DGCA issues directives for airlines after Ebola outbreak declared as 'health emergency'.
- BJP Announces New Presidents For 4 States, Picks Harsh Malhotra For Delhi.
- Supreme Court directs states, UTs to adopt a uniform trauma care policy.
- Siddaramaiah's exit ends Karnataka stalemate, focus shifts to DK Shivakumar.
- CBSE defends the marks system, Dharmendra Pradhan takes 'responsibility', and Rahul Gandhi needles the government.
- First, the Centre may use armed forces for NEET-UG re-exam logistics on June 21.
- Supreme Court directs High Courts to curb judgment delays under Art 142.
- NIA raids 12 locations in 4 states over cross-border terror plot.
- New Punjab BJP chief Kewal Dhillon says party will form govt in state in 2027.
- Punjab civic polls: AAP dominates, Congress distant second, BJP finishes fifth; Check party-wise results.
- Delhi building collapse caught on camera: 6 dead, 10 injured so far in the incident near Saket metro station.
- Two arrested after Bengaluru restaurant allegedly served beef in place of mutton.
- DK Shivakumar Formally Elected As CLP Leader, To Be Sworn In As Karnataka CM On June 3.
- In Assam and Puducherry, the BJP retains power.
World
- Nepal's Lipulekh claim 'untenable', enlargement 'artificial': India.
- Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay.
- 21 Killed, 61 Injured in Massive Explosion at Fireworks Factory in Liuyang, China.
- No arrests have been announced in the shooting near Edmond, Oklahoma.
- Russia and Ukraine had a three-day ceasefire related to the WWII Victory.
- Pakistan Navy Helps Stranded Indian Ship in the Arabian Sea After SOS Message.
- Jaishankar highlights India's response to "world in transition", stresses Global South unity, reformed multilateralism, and multipolarity.
- China Rolls Out J-35AE Stealth Jet As F-35 Rival, Pak May Be First Buyer.
- China Confirms It Provided Technical Support to Pakistan During Last Year's Conflict.
- Putin attends scaled-back WW2 victory parade.
- Death Toll Increases to 14 in Pakistan Suicide Attack, Claims Pakistani Taliban Splinter Group.
- WHO classifies all passengers on virus-hit cruise ship as 'high-risk contacts'.
- California mayor admits to being a ‘China agent’.
- Bangladesh says it ‘cannot be intimidated’ after Bengal govt approves BSF border fencing.
- US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing on his first trip to China by an American leader since his own previous visit, during his first term in 2017.
- Xi and Trump met in Beijing on Trump's State visit to China. The meeting between the two leaders lasted more than 2 hours.
- Indian diaspora in the Netherlands showcases a cultural extravaganza during PM Modi's visit.
- Buffaloes Named 'Donald Trump & Benjamin Netanyahu' Go Viral In Bangladesh Ahead Of Eid-al-Adha; Internet Sparks Memefest.
- PM Modi was on a five-nation tour- UAE, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Italy.
- Pakistani forces kill 35 terrorists in Balochistan operation, capture 3 high-profile commanders.
- Von der Leyen lauds 'dynamic new era' in EU-India relations as Modi visits Sweden.
- PM Modi Receives Norway's Top Civilian Honour, His 32nd Global Award So Far.
- India hits back at Norwegian Journalist's human rights questions, says 'go to court if rights violated'.
- Indian Official Found Dead In Assistant High Commission In Bangladesh, Probe Underway.
- PM Modi gifts Italian PM Meloni a pack of Parle 'Melody'.
- 24 Killed As Car With Explosives Rams Train Carrying Pak Soldiers In Balochistan.
- WHO Declares Ebola a Global Health Emergency.
- Massive Devastation In Kyiv As Russia Fires 50 Missiles, 700 Drones In One Of Biggest Attacks.
- India dispatches urgent medical aid to Africa to fight the Ebola outbreak.
- Marco Rubio Takes A Short Break, Visits the Taj Mahal With Wife And US Ambassador Sergio Gor Ahead Of Quad Meet.
- Indian Tourists Perform Garba On Vietnam Airport Tarmac, Internet Says "Not The Place".
- 'Rahul Gandhi Called, Offered Help': Mamata Claims Hospitals Refused To Admit Abhishek, Medical Report Says.
- Colombia Votes in Polarized Election as Runoff Looms.
- France requests a UNSC Meeting on Lebanon after the IDF captures Beaufort Castle.
- There was a key meeting in Delhi of the BRICS foreign ministers in 2026. Several key ministers, including Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi, attended.
- America's most loved night Comedy Show- Stephen Colbert Show ended with Thursday night’s series finale, making it the most-watched weeknight episode of Colbert’s eleven-year tenure on the show, according to overnight Nielsen ratings.
Trump Administration
- Federal officials are probing trades with $2.9B.
- Trump declares a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
- Trump Explains Why He Agreed With Xi Jinping Calling the US A "Declining Nation".
- Trump Highlights Positive US-China Relations Amid Ongoing Disputes During Beijing Visit.
- After seven failed attempts, the US Senate passes a resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran.
Iran-Israel and the Middle East
- India’s first ethanol-to-jet fuel plant was launched in Atchuthapuram, Andhra Pradesh.
- Cognizant Layoffs 2026: IT Major to Cut 4,000 Jobs Globally Amid AI Push and 'Project Leap' Launch.
- UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.
- Three Indians were injured after the UAE petroleum site was attacked by an Iranian drone.
- The request comes as part of a $70 billion immigration enforcement package.
- Iran War: Operation Epic Fury Is 'Over', says Rubio.
- US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare.
- Iran sends fresh response to US to 'end war' through Pakistan.
- Iran faces mass layoffs as war, internet shutdown, and US blockade cripple the economy.
- Trump calls Iran's response to peace proposal "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE".
- Pakistan Allowed Iran To Park Military, Spy Aircraft While Mediating Talks: Report.
- 'Govt acted immediately': Rajasthan minister Meena on NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, says 'guilty won't escape law'.
- Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for 45 days.
- India, UAE sign defence, energy deals, UAE announces $5 bn investment in India.
- Drone Strike Sparks Fire Near UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant.
- Iran Reportedly Accepts Surrender Of Enriched Uranium Under Emerging Agreement With US.
- Conclusions reached on many topics, but no deal imminent: Iran on talks with US.
- US Conducts 'Self-Defence' Strikes In Southern Iran As Truce Talks Underway In Doha.
- US targets Iranian missile launch sites in 'self-defence' strikes amid ceasefire talks.
- Iran Strikes US Base After Bandar Abbas Attack, Warns of 'More Decisive' Retaliation Ahead.
- 'Will aggressively target actors facilitating tolls': Trump treasury secy warns Oman over Hormuz plans with Iran.
- Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal.
- PM Netanyahu orders the army to take control of 70% of Gaza.
Technology
- Ted Turner, the founder of the leading US network CNN, died at 87.
- Bengaluru records 17,561 cybercrime cases in 2024, the highest among metro cities again.
- PM Modi changes DP of his social media handles, marking 1 year of Op Sindoor; asks all to follow suit.
- Wapcos to exit from various infrastructural projects in Trivandrum.
- Indian Railways to roll out the biggest train ticket booking upgrade in 40 years this August.
- Nitin Gadkari inaugurates barrier-free Mundka-Bakkarwala toll plaza in Delhi.
- Uber To Set Up First Data Centre In India In Partnership With Adani Group.
- Delhi HC notice to Google, Apple over obscene content on mobile apps.
- Cisco To Cut 4,000 Jobs Amid AI Push Despite Strong Q3 Earnings.
- CBSE Issues Official Statement On Class 12 Result 2026 Controversy.
- Aadhaar Cards Recovered From TMC Office In Kolkata's Bidhannagar, Police Launch Probe.
- Kochi’s medical waste treatment plant is yet to be fully operational.
- 'Cockroach Janta Party' goes viral after CJI remark; Mahua Moitra, Kirti Azad join satirical trend.
- CJP's X account is blocked.
- Stephen Colbert reunites with Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Fallon ahead of the final late show episode, discussing Donald Trump.
- PM Modi Cashes In On Internet Memes With Melody Gift For Meloni.
- 'Small price to pay': Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng's Instagram, Facebook accounts suspended after media event controversy.
- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan orders a crackdown on fake Telegram channels ahead of the fresh NEET-UG exam.
- PM Modi hands over 51,000+ job letters under the Rozgar Mela scheme.
- Cockroach Janta Party Founder Vows 'New Plan' For Movement as Website, X Account Taken Down.
- Plea in SC seeks CBI probe into Cockroach Janta Party activities.
- India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Gets Nod: Here's All About Route And Features.
- Blue Origin's Glenn rocket explodes at launch pad in Florida's Cape Canaveral: 'Wild footage'.
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gets additional charge as DRDO chief.
- After CBSE monitors issues over the OSM portal, the hacker says my work is done.
- VD Satheesan takes a big step- meets the railway expert E Shreedharan, who opened an office in Ponnani for having a High-Speed Rail in Kerala.
Economics, Business, Finance, and Development
- Beijing to ignore American refinery sanctions on Iran.
- PayTM Bank's Payment Bank license was cancelled.
- World's largest container carrier plans route avoiding Hormuz.
- Tirumala laddu ghee adulteration: Committee flags nexus of administrative failures, procedural violations.
- Soaps, Detergents, and Biscuits Likely To Become More Expensive As Major FMCG Companies Prepare for Further Price Hikes.
- Tata Motors’ $4.4 billion Iveco acquisition delayed.
- Indian banks well-placed to transition to expected credit loss provisioning, Fitch says.
- Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Orders Closure Of 717 TASMAC Liquor Shops Near Temples, Schools And Bus Stands.
- Queueing vessels force Adani to fast-track Vizhinjam expansion.
- China urges the WTO to set up a panel in a case against India's support measures for the solar and IT sectors.
- Amul hikes milk prices by Rs 2/litre across India, effective May 14.
- Murdaugh will remain in jail after being convicted of several financial crimes.
- India Bans Sugar Exports Till September 2026 Amid Domestic Supply Concerns.
- Adani Airport Holdings, IHG Sign Five-Hotel Deal, Kimpton Brand To Debut In India.
- Centre imposes Rs 3 per litre windfall tax on petrol exports, cuts diesel and ATF levy amid crude oil surge.
- Gautam Adani Launches ₹150 Crore Rural Vision Care Initiative in Bihar with Capacity for 3.3 Lakh Surgeries Annually, Commits An Additional ₹500 Crore for Nationwide Expansion.
- India is purchasing Russian oil, regardless of a US sanctions waiver.
- Malabar Milma launches new ready-to-cook 'milk bhatura'.
- Milma increases milk price by Rs 4 per litre; revised price to come into effect from June 1.
- Kochi Customs Uncovers Benami Bhutanese Car Smuggling Network in Kerala.
- RBI announced a $5B dollar-rupee swap.
- SpaceX is seeking a valuation of $1.75 trillion.
- India-US trade deal on the 'verge' of happening: Rubio after meeting Jaishankar.
- Petrol, diesel prices hiked by over ₹2.5 each; 4th hike in 10 days.
- JSW pours ₹3,000 crore into auto push, triples borrowing limit.
- Pradhan directs PSU banks to overhaul CBSE's student payment gateway.
- Adani, GMR among shortlisted bidders for $400 million IntelliSmart deal.
- Japan says no to Indian mangoes after 20 yrs. Raises questions about monopoly, say, exporters.
- CCI's 1st chairman, ex-World Bank executive director Dhanendra Kumar, dies in a suspected AC blast in his Delhi home.
- GST dept moves to cancel SpiceJet registration over Rs 124 crore tax dues.
- Centre asks fuel retailers to maintain 30-day LPG reserves as supply concerns rise amid West Asia tensions.
- Claude AI Costs Company USD 500 Million in a Month Due to Unrestricted Usage: Report.
- India turns to Canada potash asset as West Asia war fuels supply concerns.
- India reduces diesel and ATF export duties, keeps domestic taxes unchanged.
- The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) Board approved a ₹4/litre increase in milk prices from June 1. A packet will cost Rs 30.
- Petrol and diesel prices hiked by Rs 3/litre and CNG Rs 2/kg amidst the Middle-Eastern situation.
Sports
- Indian teams won't participate in Pakistan: Indian government opens up on bilaterals between India and Pakistan.
- Delhi will commonwealth Tennis Championship tournament.
- Tilak Varma Named India A Captain For ODI Tri-Series In Sri Lanka, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Included.
- ‘Ugly, grotesque’: Bengal govt to bulldoze Mamata-designed football sculpture at Salt Lake Stadium.
- Gurindervir Singh sets 100m national record at 10.09s, becoming the fastest Indian alive.
- Iran’s soccer federation says the team’s World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US.
- Supreme Court Allows Wrestler Vinesh Phogat To Participate In Asian Games Selection Trials.
- Paris St-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties to win the Champions League.
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