A UK court has sentenced 23-year-old Vickrum Digwa to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 21 years, for the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton. Prosecutors said Digwa fatally stabbed the teenager in December 2025 before falsely claiming he had been racially abused and acted in self-defence.   The case drew widespread attention after police initially handcuffed the injured victim at the scene based on Digwa's allegations. A judge ruled that no racist remarks were made and criticised Digwa for bringing "shame" on his family and religion. Police have apologised and an independent review of their response is underway. (PC: HT)

Myanmar President General Min Aung Hlaing has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmar's territory will not be allowed to be used against India's security interests. The assurance came during wide-ranging talks in New Delhi as the Myanmar leader concluded his four-day visit to India.   The two leaders discussed cooperation in security, trade, energy, technology and infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India's support for Myanmar's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while highlighting the country's importance in India's Neighbourhood First and Act East policies.   Both sides also reviewed economic ties, with bilateral trade exceeding $2 billion, and explored opportunities to expand cooperation across key sectors. (PC: India Today)

The Union Home Ministry has revised registration rules for foreigners staying in India. Under the new rules, foreign nationals who wish to stay beyond 180 days must register before the 180-day limit expires. Earlier, they could register within 14 days after completing 180 days in the country. The government said permission for longer stays will be granted only in "emergent circumstances". The notification also eases birth reporting rules for children born to foreign nationals if one parent is an Indian citizen. In addition, hospitals and similar institutions must follow updated reporting and compliance requirements.

The Union Home Ministry has amended the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, revising registration requirements for foreign nationals intending to stay in India beyond 180 days. Under the new rules, foreigners arriving on visas valid for 180 days or less must complete registration before the expiry of the 180-day period if they plan to extend their stay. Earlier, registration was permitted within 14 days after completing 180 days in India. The changes also apply to visa holders whose individual stays are capped at 180 days. The government stated that registrations beyond the prescribed period will be approved only in emergent circumstances. New relaxations have also been introduced for certain children born to foreign parents. (PC: X)

111-Word Summary Thousands of Punjabi truck drivers in the US face growing uncertainty as authorities begin deportation proceedings against 17,000 truckers identified during investigations into commercial driving licences. On Monday, 28 Punjabis were among 52 people arrested under Operation Checkmate, including 36 commercial truck drivers. The US Border Patrol initiative targets unlawfully present drivers operating commercial vehicles. Following a Trump administration push, California has moved to revoke thousands of non-domiciled CDLs issued to immigrants whose legal status allegedly expired. Punjabi Sikhs, a significant part of America’s trucking workforce, are particularly affected. Rising diesel prices linked to the Iran conflict are further squeezing incomes, worsening financial pressures on trucking families. (PC: iStock)

An Indian student has drawn widespread attention after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley with six STEM majors simultaneously: Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Cognitive Science, and Environmental Economics and Policy. Arhaan Aggarwal reportedly completed more than 333 academic units during his time at Berkeley while also teaching graduate-level Accounting and Computer Science courses and pursuing advanced coursework. The achievement gained traction online after a family member shared images from his graduation celebrations. Social media users praised the scale and breadth of his academic accomplishments, with many describing the feat as extraordinary. The story sparked admiration, curiosity and widespread discussion across online platforms. (PC: NDTV)

A growing citizenship and migration dispute is straining relations along the India-Bangladesh border as authorities intensify checks on suspected undocumented migrants. Bangladesh has strengthened surveillance and launched awareness campaigns amid concerns over alleged “push-ins” of individuals without completed nationality verification procedures. The issue has gained urgency following expanded enforcement measures and detention operations in eastern India, where hundreds of people reportedly await citizenship verification. Bangladesh maintains it will accept verified nationals through formal channels but opposes unilateral transfers. Human rights groups have also raised concerns about due process and potential statelessness. The developments highlight the complex intersection of migration, citizenship, border security and regional politics.

India and the United States have finalised nearly all elements of the first phase of their proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), with only minor legal details remaining, according to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Describing negotiations as “99% complete,” Goyal said discussions are focused on technical aspects and adjustments linked to changes in US tariff policies. The agreement’s signing is expected after clarity emerges on Washington’s post-tariff framework following legal challenges to measures introduced by President Donald Trump. The deal aims to strengthen trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The United States remains India’s largest export destination, while bilateral trade between the partners reached approximately $140 billion.

India and the United States are close to finalising the first phase of a bilateral trade agreement, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. He said most issues have been resolved and only a few legal and technical matters remain.   A US delegation will visit India from June 2-4 for another round of talks. Goyal said discussions are focused on final details and how recent legal changes in the US will be reflected in the agreement.   The proposed deal aims to boost trade and strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Officials from both sides expressed confidence that the agreement will be concluded and signed soon. (PC: PTI)

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing assured Narendra Modi that its territory would not be allowed to be used against India’s security interests during high-level talks in New Delhi. The discussions covered trade, investment, defence, border management, energy, education, health and emerging technologies. India reaffirmed support for Myanmar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while both sides stressed preventing the misuse of their territories for activities threatening national security. The visit also focused on strengthening economic ties, with bilateral trade exceeding $2.1 billion. Officials described the engagement as a reaffirmation of the long-standing India-Myanmar partnership and regional cooperation.