Two Indian crew members aboard the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius have been evacuated to the Netherlands for quarantine, confirmed healthy and asymptomatic by the Indian Embassy in Spain. The Dutch-flagged vessel experienced an outbreak after anchoring off the Canary Islands. The WHO advised a risk-based approach for managing contacts, noting limited human-to-human transmission of the Andes
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dramatic two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on the final ball, eliminating MI from the tournament. Despite a late surge, MI’s captain’s final over gamble didn’t pay off. RCB’s win propels them to the top of the IPL 2026 points table, boosting their playoff aspirations.
Amid global energy disruptions, PM Modi urged Indians to conserve foreign exchange by reducing reliance on imported fuel. He advocated for public transport, work-from-home, avoiding overseas trips and non-essential gold purchases for a year. The Prime Minister also encouraged farmers to halve chemical fertilizer use and shift towards natural farming.
India and UAE are finalizing an agreement to facilitate the evacuation of Indian workers via Fujairah port, a move likely to be signed during PM Modi’s upcoming stopover. This pact addresses potential disruptions from the West Asia conflict, offering a crucial maritime route for over 4 million Indian workers in the UAE.
Says next phase of reform can no longer focus only on infra
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed Assam’s chief minister by governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, marking the NDA’s third consecutive term. Following his unanimous election as leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party, Sarma staked his claim with support from 102 MLAs. He will be sworn in on May 12, with Prime Minister Modi expected to
BJP’s strong performance in Kolkata’s assembly elections, leading in 102 of 144 KMC wards, has sparked speculation about advancing municipal polls. This surge contrasts with Trinamool’s previous dominance, as evidenced by the 2024 Lok Sabha results showing BJP gaining significant ground in the city’s wards.
