India News Live Updates: 'Blackout' in Amritsar leads to first flight post airport reopening to return to Delhi
An IndiGo Delhi-Amritsar flight on Monday evening, one of the first commercial service the holy city was to get when its airport after May 7 — returned to Delhi.
A few other commercial flights also rerouted to avoid overflying that area. Multiple sources say a blackout in Amritsar led to IndiGo 6E, which had taken off from Delhi at 8.26 pm, returning to the national capital where it landed around 9.15 pm.
India News Live Updates: 3 dead, 2 critically injured as two cars collided near in Gujarat
Three people died and two others were critically injured after two cars collided near Dholera town in Ahmedabad: according to SP Rural. Further details are awaited.
World News Live Updates: Pope Leo XIV expresses solidarity with imprisoned journalists, affirms ‘precious gift of free speech, press
India News Live Updates: Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad takes oath as Orissa HC judge
Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad was sworn in as judge of the Orissa High Court (HC) at a ceremony held on the court premises in Cuttack on Monday.
High court chief justice Harish Tandon administered the oath of office to Justice Shripad, who was transferred from the Karnataka High Court to the Orissa HC on May 1, reported PTI.
Indigo issues travel advisory, cautions passengers about possible delays
“In line with the latest government directives, the airports are open for operations. We will progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes. As services gradually return to normal, there may still be a few delays and last-minute adjustments. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as our teams work diligently to restore seamless operations,” posts IndiGo.
India News Live Updates: Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket
India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket ending the speculation about his future in the longest format.
The 36-year-old Kohli turned up in 123 Tests for India, scoring 9230 runs with 30 hundreds at an average of 46.85. He will only play in ODIs now, having already retired from T20 Internationals last year, news agency PTI reported.
India News Live Updates: 32 airports closed due to India-Pak standoff set to reopen
Civil aviation authorities have decided to reopen 32 airports that were shut for civil flight operations following last week’s armed conflict between India and Pakistan, official sources said on Monday.
A formal announcement regarding the resumption of operations at these airports is expected to be announced soon, the sources added.
World News Live Updates: Taliban bans chess in Afghanistan over religious concerns
The Taliban has banned chess in Afghanistan due to religious concerns, continuing its opposition to various forms of entertainment and sports, Khaama Press reported.
As per reports, the decision was taken due to “religious considerations” and restrictions announced by the Taliban’s ministry of promotion of virtue and prevention of vice.
India News Live Updates: Bodies of two men with slit throats found in Jharkhand’s Ranchi
The bodies of two men with slit throats were found in Jharkhand’s Ranchi on Monday morning, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from a deserted place in the Dhurwa Police Station limits, he said.
India News Live Updates: India extends financial support to Maldives through rollover of $50 million treasury bill
India News Live Updates: India-Pakistan to hold DGMO-level talks today
Defence expert Col DS Dhillon (Retd) says, ” …Today’s DGMO level talk will take place around 12 pm. The discussion will take place on the understanding (between India and Pakistan), on how to ensure this lasts.”
India News Live Updates: Kallazhagar Chithirai Festival is being celebrated in Madurai
Lord Kallazhagar will enter the Vaigai River as the last part of the world-renowned Madurai Chithirai Festival.
Thirumaliruncholai, also known as Southern Tirupati and one of the 108 sacred Vaishnavite shrines, is located at the foothills of Alagar Hills in Madurai district. The Chithirai festival of the Kallazhagar Temple began on the 8th of this month.
India News Live Updates: ‘RRR’ gets grand screening at London’s Royal Albert Hall
- ‘RRR’, which starred actors NTR Jr and Ram Charan, had a special screening at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday, May 11.
- The event also featured a live orchestra performance by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
- The special screening was also attended by Jr NTR, Ram Charan, and ace director SS Rajamouli.
World News Live Updates: Amber Heard welcomes twins, shares picture
World News Live Updates: Two policemen killed in suicide blast in Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
At least two policemen, including a sub-inspector, were killed and three others injured in a suicide blast in northwest Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday night, an official said.
SSP Masood Bangash said the suicide bomber attacked a police mobile van near the cattle market on ring road in the jurisdiction of Chamkani police station in Peshawar, PTI reported.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur condemned the attack and sought a detailed report on the incident.
India News Live Update: Deadly truck collision in Chhattisgarh claims 13 lives
At least 13 people were killed and 12 injured after a mini-truck collided with speeding trailer truck on Raipur Baloda Bazar Road. Visuals from Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Hospital.
India News Live Updates: Devotees take holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj on Buddha Purnima
World News Live Updates: Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released as part of ceasefire efforts
India News Live Updates: One gate of Salal Dam on Chenab River in Reasi opened
Israel says Gaza fighting to continue despite hostage release
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his country would not stop fighting in Gaza even while negotiations with Hamas take place, after the group announced the release of a hostage following talks with the United States.
“According to Israel’s policy, the negotiations will take place under fire with a commitment to achieving all the objectives of the war,” said a statement from Netanyahu’s office.
World news live updates: Governor of Mexican state says the US withdrew tourist visas from her and her husband
The governor of the Mexican state of Baja California, which borders the US, said on social media Sunday that the United States withdrew tourist visas from her and her husband.
Marina del Pilar Ávila, from the ruling Morena party, did not say why her visa was withdrawn.
A spokesperson for the US Embassy said that visa records are confidential and that the details of individual cases cannot be discussed.
Baja California borders California and day-to-day commercial ties between the two states run deep.
”I fully trust that the situation will be satisfactorily clarified for both of us,” Ávila said on X.
1 killed, 32 injured in collision of bus and SUV on Los Angeles area freeway
One person was killed and 32 people were injured, including two critically, when a tour bus and a sport utility vehicle collided on a Los Angeles area freeway early Sunday, officials said.
The lone occupant of the SUV died after the vehicle became engulfed in flames following the crash just after 5 a.m. in the Hacienda Heights area, about 20 miles (32 km) east of downtown LA, the California Highway Patrol said in a news release.
CHP Officer Zachary Salazar said 32 people were taken to hospitals, including the two in critical condition. He said the remaining people transported had injuries ranging from moderate to minor.
The preliminary investigation suggests that the SUV became disabled for unknown reasons in a lane and the tour bus then collided with the rear of the SUV, the CHP said. After the impact, the bus veered to the right across all lanes and collided with the guardrail along the shoulder, the news release said.
Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’ retains top spot in N.America box office
Marvel’s latest superhero offering “Thunderbolts*” maintained its dominance at the North American box office, securing the top position for a consecutive weekend, according to Exhibitor Relations’ Sunday report. The film, featuring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, generated $33 million during the three-day period.
The revenue decline of 55 percent from its opening weekend demonstrated “far better hold than recent Marvel adventures,” as reported by Variety.
Marvel disclosed the significance of the asterisk in the film’s title ahead of its second weekend, revealing that the unconventional group of antiheroes would transform into “The New Avengers,” aiming to generate additional viewer interest.
World news live: Voting ends in Albania’s election after campaign dominated by uphill efforts to join EU
Albania’s parliamentary voting ended Sunday at 7 pm after a spirited campaign focused on EU accession and economic concerns. Voters selected 140 lawmakers from over 2,000 candidates, with turnout at 41.41 per cent—lower than in 2021. For the first time, Albanians abroad could vote by mail. Prime Minister Edi Rama seeks a fourth term, promising EU membership within five years, while main challenger Sali Berisha campaigns on economic revival and institutional overhaul. Voting was mostly peaceful, though marred by toxic rhetoric and corruption allegations. Results are expected within 48 hours.
World News live: US, China to issue joint statement on trade talks on May 12
‘Important progress’ made in US-China trade talks, said Chinese vice premier
World news live: Israel military tells Yemenis to evacuate Houthi-run ports
The Israeli armed forces released a cautionary notice on Sunday, directing civilians to evacuate three ports under Huthi rebel control in Yemen, following recent Israeli military actions responding to missile attacks.
“Due to the use of sea ports by the terrorist Huthi regime… we urge all people present in these ports to evacuate and stay away from them for your safety until further notice”, said military spokesperson Avichay Adraee in an Arabic message on X, specifically identifying the Yemeni ports of Ras Issa, Hodeida and Salif.