Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India aims to become the world’s largest arms exporter within the next 25-30 years, highlighting the growing role of the private sector in defence manufacturing. Speaking at the inauguration of a major private defence facility in Maharashtra, he said the government plans to increase private sector participation in defence production to 50%. Singh emphasized the success of the “Make in India” initiative, noting India’s rising defence exports and stronger indigenous manufacturing capabilities. The new facility is expected to boost military production, create jobs, and strengthen India’s position in the global defence market. (PC: X)

Villagers in Uttar Pradesh’s Shankargarh block are facing a serious water shortage during the ongoing heatwave. Many people are walking nearly 10 kilometres every day to collect drinking water. Residents say there is no proper water supply and no electricity in the area. Around 150 people in one village are struggling in extreme heat. Temperatures in the region have crossed 40 degrees Celsius. Officials said they have ordered a review of the situation and asked local teams to send water tankers if needed. Authorities have also shared heatwave advisories and arranged cooling centres in some areas of the district.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across India on Saturday, marking the third fuel price hike in 10 days. State-run oil companies raised petrol prices by 87 paise per litre and diesel by 91 paise per litre. In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 99.51 per litre while diesel is priced at Rs 92.49. Fuel rates also increased in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurugram and Noida. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas earlier assured citizens that fuel supplies remain stable and advised against panic buying. Rising global crude oil prices and tensions in West Asia continue to increase pressure on India’s fuel import costs. (PC: India Today)

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has intensified health surveillance amid global concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. Authorities introduced thermal screening, barricaded monitoring zones, and mandatory health checks for passengers arriving from or transiting through high-risk nations including Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. Travelers showing symptoms such as fever, fatigue, vomiting, or unexplained bleeding have been instructed to report immediately to airport health officials. The move follows the World Health Organization’s declaration of the outbreak as a global health emergency. Indian health authorities have also directed airports nationwide to strengthen preparedness, isolation facilities, and rapid response systems to prevent any possible spread. (PC: X)

In a major development in the death case of 33-year-old actor-model Twisha Sharma, her husband Samarth Singh was arrested after remaining missing for 10 days following her death in Bhopal. Singh appeared before a Jabalpur court to surrender but was directed to present himself in Bhopal, where police took him into custody. Twisha was found hanging at her matrimonial home on May 12, sparking allegations of dowry harassment and emotional abuse by her family against Singh and his mother, retired judge Giribala Singh. Amid public outrage, the Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe, while the High Court ordered a second post-mortem by AIIMS Delhi. 

India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on May 26, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar leading discussions with counterparts from the United States, Japan, and Australia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit India for the talks, marking his first India trip in the role. The meeting will focus on Indo-Pacific security, maritime cooperation, critical technologies, energy security, and strengthening supply chains. Quad nations are also expected to review progress on ongoing initiatives and discuss regional and global developments amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. (PC: ANI)

After remaining untraceable for 10 days following the death of 33-year-old Noida woman Twisha Sharma, her husband Samarth Singh dramatically appeared at a Jabalpur court before being taken into custody amid chaotic scenes. Journalists surrounded him inside court premises, shouting questions as he tried to move through crowds wearing a cap, mask and sunglasses. Twisha, who was pregnant, was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12, while her family alleged dowry harassment. Samarth’s family claimed she struggled with drug addiction. The Madhya Pradesh High Court later ordered a second post-mortem by AIIMS Delhi doctors. Investigations against Samarth and his mother Giribala Singh are continuing under multiple legal provisions.

The CBI has arrested the 11th accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation, identifying the suspect as the alleged source behind the leaked Physics paper. The accused, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar from Pune, was reportedly linked to confidential exam processes and is believed to have played a key role in circulating questions before the medical entrance examination. Investigators say the probe has uncovered a wider network involving teachers, coaching facilitators, and intermediaries. The agency is examining financial transactions, digital evidence, and communication records as scrutiny intensifies over the integrity and security of India’s major competitive examinations. (PC: PTI)

The West Bengal government, led by Suvendu Adhikari, has directed police and the Railway Protection Force to hand over detained illegal Bangladeshi migrants directly to the Border Security Force instead of producing them before courts. The move is part of the state’s new “Detect, Delete, Deport” policy targeting undocumented infiltration. Officials said migrants not covered under the Citizenship Amendment Act would face immediate deportation procedures through BSF border outposts. The government also plans stricter monitoring at railway stations and faster coordination with border authorities to strengthen border security and streamline deportation processes. (PC: PTI)

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a second post-mortem examination in the death case of Twisha Sharma, directing that a team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi conduct the procedure in Bhopal. The court accepted a plea filed by Sharma’s father, who alleged inconsistencies and lapses in the initial investigation and autopsy. Twisha, 31, was found dead at her matrimonial home earlier this month, with her family accusing her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and torture. The High Court also stressed the need for transparency in the investigation as public attention around the case continues to grow.