Dr Sangram Patil has returned to the UK after being stranded in India for four months over a Facebook post critical of the BJP. Mumbai Police issued a Look Out Circular in January 2026, stopping him from leaving the country. On May 5, the Bombay High Court allowed him to travel after he agreed to cooperate with the investigation. Patil said, “How can a 12-word sentence on social media attract an FIR and a Look Out Circular?” He said the case cost him nearly ₹50 lakh in legal fees and lost salary and almost caused him to lose his job with the UK National Health Service.

One Indian worker was killed and three others were injured after Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia on Sunday. The Indian Embassy in Moscow confirmed the incident and said officials visited the injured workers in hospital. The embassy is working with local authorities and the company to provide support. The attack killed four people in total, including three in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod near the Ukraine border. Several buildings and infrastructure were damaged. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the strikes were justified and warned that Russia must end the war to stop such attacks. (PC: AP)

An Indian worker was killed and three others were injured after Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia’s Moscow region. The Indian Embassy in Russia confirmed the casualty and said officials visited the attack site and hospitals treating the injured workers. Russian authorities reported that hundreds of Ukrainian drones targeted multiple regions, with Moscow facing its biggest aerial assault in over a year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended the strikes as retaliation against recent Russian attacks on Kyiv. The incident highlights the growing risks faced by foreign nationals amid the escalating Russo-Ukrainian War. (PC: India Today)

An Indian restaurant owner living in Japan for nearly 30 years broke down while speaking about being asked to leave the country after authorities denied the renewal of his business manager visa under stricter immigration rules. Manish Kumar, who runs a restaurant in Saitama Prefecture, said he spent decades building a life there with his family and community support. “My children only speak Japanese... To tell me unilaterally to go back to India — how is that humane?” he said emotionally. Japan recently raised the minimum capital requirement for business visas from 5 million yen to 30 million yen. (PC: India Today)

A Marshall Islands-flagged LPG tanker carrying around 20,000 tonnes of liquified petroleum gas has reached Kandla Port in Gujarat after crossing the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The vessel, identified as “Symi”, passed through the strategically important waterway on May 13 amid rising tensions in West Asia and concerns over global fuel supply routes. The shipment arrived as India faces rising fuel costs following a sharp increase in commercial LPG prices. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently stressed fuel conservation and energy security, while India and the UAE signed new agreements on long-term LPG supply and strategic petroleum reserves. (PC: HT)

An Adelaide court has sentenced Indian-origin massage therapist Sumit Satish Rastogi to 13 years and 10 months in prison for sexually abusing 61 women at a massage parlour in Australia. Rastogi pleaded guilty to 97 offences, including aggravated indecent assault and indecent filming, committed between October 2021 and July 2022. South Australia District Court Judge Carmen Matteo described his conduct as “out of control” and said he exploited women who trusted him during treatment sessions. Several victims spoke about lasting trauma and loss of trust caused by the abuse. Rastogi is likely to be deported after completing his sentence. (PC: India Today)

Bangladesh’s ruling BNP government on Saturday called for immediate talks with India on a new Ganges Water Sharing Treaty ahead of the current pact’s expiry in December 2026. BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said Dhaka’s future relations with New Delhi would depend on a new agreement that meets Bangladesh’s “expectations and needs”. The remarks came days after Bangladesh approved a major Padma Barrage project aimed at reducing the impact of India’s Farakka Barrage. Water-sharing along the Ganges remains a sensitive issue, with Bangladesh raising concerns over dry-season water flow, agriculture and ecological impact downstream. (PC: NDTV)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India and the Netherlands have upgraded their relationship to a “Strategic Partnership” during delegation-level talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten in The Hague. The two nations agreed to expand cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy, water management, maritime security, and innovation. PM Modi highlighted the Netherlands as one of India’s key European partners and stressed combining India’s “speed and skill” with Dutch technological expertise. The visit also witnessed agreements aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and resilient supply chains between the two countries. (PC: PTI)

The Netherlands has formally returned the historic 11th-century Chola-era copper plates to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit. Known as the “Leiden Plates,” the artefacts are among the most valuable surviving records of the Chola Empire and had remained in Dutch custody for centuries. The collection includes 21 copper plates inscribed in Sanskrit and Tamil, documenting grants made during the reign of Emperor Rajaraja Chola I. India had sought their return since 2012 through diplomatic efforts. PM Modi called the repatriation a “joyous moment for every Indian,” highlighting India’s commitment to reclaiming its cultural heritage abroad. (PC: Instagram)

An Indian restaurant owner, Manish Kumar, has sparked emotional debate in Japan after authorities rejected his business manager visa renewal under stricter immigration rules. Kumar, who has lived in Japan for three decades and operated a restaurant in Saitama for 18 years, broke down while explaining that his children were born in Japan and only speak Japanese. The revised visa policy now requires much higher investment capital, local employment, and stricter business checks. Critics say the tougher rules are hurting long-time small foreign business owners and forcing many to shut down or leave the country.