Rohit Goyal

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in Match 56 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are level on 14 points with 7 wins each, making this a crucial encounter in the playoff race.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that the schedule for the re-conduct of NEET UG 2026 will be announced within 7 to 10 days. The update comes after the cancellation of the exam amid paper leak and irregularity allegations, leaving lakhs of medical aspirants awaiting fresh dates.

Iran has issued a strong warning stating that it could raise uranium enrichment levels up to 90%-a threshold considered suitable for nuclear weapons-if the country comes under attack again.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a strong statement urging China to reconsider its reported support to Pakistan’s terror infrastructure during Operation Sindoor.

Political reactions continue to intensify after the cancellation of NEET UG 2026, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioning the credibility of the examination system. In a sharp post on social media platform X, he raised concerns over repeated paper leaks and alleged systemic failure under the BJP-led government.

Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp crash today, with Sensex falling over 1,300 points and Nifty50 sliding significantly amid weak global cues, rising crude oil prices, rupee depreciation, and sustained foreign investor selling. The fall erased massive investor wealth and triggered panic across Dalal Street.

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has indicated that fuel prices in India could see a revision if losses faced by oil marketing companies continue. Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, he also highlighted India’s energy security position, noting adequate reserves of crude oil, LNG and LPG despite global volatility.

Pakistan has acknowledged the presence of Iranian military aircraft on its soil but has strongly denied US media reports suggesting any military arrangement or contingency use.

Political tensions have intensified in Tamil Nadu ahead of Chief Minister Vijay’s floor test in the Assembly. While the AIADMK leadership directed all MLAs to vote against the TVK government.

Tech giant Meta is reportedly preparing to lay off nearly 8,000 employees on May 20 as CEO Mark Zuckerberg restructures the company around smaller AI-driven teams. Massive investments in AI infrastructure and changing workplace dynamics have triggered fresh concerns over the future of jobs in the global tech industry.