Tragedy struck in Saphai village in Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills district when three minors died and several others are in critical condition after consuming wild mushrooms. The affected families were rushed to the government MCH hospital in Jowai, where the minors succumbed to their condition. The victims' ages ranged from 8 to 14 years. The condition of the other affected individuals, including children and adults, remains critical. The incident highlights the dangers of consuming wild mushrooms, which can be poisonous and deadly. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.

During a T20 World Cup warm-up match in New York, a fan breached security to hug Indian captain Rohit Sharma. The incident occurred during Bangladesh's chase, with the fan managing to embrace Sharma before police tackled and handcuffed him. Rohit requested the police to handle the fan gently. This marks the third security breach involving Rohit this year. In the match, India triumphed over Bangladesh by 60 runs, with standout performances from Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya. Arshdeep Singh and Shivam Dube shone with the ball, restricting Bangladesh to 122 for nine.

Indian students in Prince Edward Island, Canada, have paused their hunger strike following a meeting with Jeff Young, the province's immigration director. Protesting recent immigration policy changes that risk deportation, the students began their strike on May 24. Rupinder Pal Singh, a protest leader, stated that the strike was halted as the government considers their demands. Minister Jenn Redmond highlighted the need for individual case reviews and ongoing communication. The students, mostly recent graduates, are concerned about reduced permanent residency nominations affecting their future in Canada.

A Vistara flight from Paris to Mumbai, carrying 306 people, made an emergency landing in Mumbai following a bomb threat. The threat was discovered in a handwritten note on an air sickness bag, prompting airport authorities to declare a full emergency at 10:08 am. The flight landed safely at 10:19 am. Vistara confirmed the security concern and stated they are cooperating fully with security agencies for all necessary checks. All passengers and crew are safe.

Real Madrid secured a record-extending 15th European crown with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley. Despite being outplayed for most of the game, Real Madrid scored two late goals through Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. to seal the win. Dortmund had several chances in the first half, but failed to capitalize. Real Madrid's clinical finishing proved decisive, with Carvajal's header in the 74th minute breaking the deadlock. Vinicius Jr. added the second in the 83rd minute, silencing the Dortmund fans. This marks Real Madrid's seventh European title in the Champions League era.

Indian stocks, bonds, and the rupee are set to rise on Monday after exit polls predicted a decisive victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance is expected to secure well over the 272 seats needed for a majority in the 543-seat lower house. Votes will be counted on Tuesday. This forecast is likely to ease investor concerns following recent market volatility. A strong BJP win would enable the party to implement key economic policies. "This is a resounding vote for continuity," said Vinit Sambre of DSP Mutual Fund, predicting a positive market reaction on Monday.

Indian chess sensation, R Praggnanandhaa, achieves a remarkable milestone by defeating world number two, Fabiano Caruana, in Round 5 of Norway Chess. This triumph follows his earlier victory against world number one, Magnus Carlsen, propelling him into the top 10 rankings for the first time. Praggnanandhaa's strategic prowess shines as he executes a Carlsen-like endgame to outmaneuver Caruana. Despite setbacks, his exceptional performance solidifies his presence in the global chess arena. With five rounds remaining, Praggnanandhaa's ascent promises an exciting future for Indian chess on the international stage.

Congress forecasts INDIA bloc's triumph with 295 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, opposing NDA's projected 235 seats. However, exit polls diverge, indicating NDA's potential for over 350 seats. Congress's estimates based on state-wise assessments clash with exit poll projections, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Tamil Nadu. Despite Congress's confidence, exit polls suggest varied outcomes, prompting speculation on the true electoral landscape. Final results to unveil on June 4, challenging the veracity of predictions amidst political tension and anticipation.              

Two far-right Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, have threatened to resign, potentially destabilizing the governing coalition if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepts a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. They insist on Hamas's destruction before any deal. Opposition leader Yair Lapid pledges support if Netanyahu backs the plan. Amidst protests in Tel Aviv, mediation from Egypt, Qatar, and the US urges finalization of the proposed agreement. Netanyahu's office asserts conditions for a permanent truce remain unchanged. Meanwhile, violence persists in Rafah, highlighting the ongoing toll of the conflict.

Exit polls indicate Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP is poised to maintain dominance in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh assembly elections. Projections suggest YSRCP securing 95-116 seats, while opposition alliances trail with 71-110 seats. Despite some forecasts favoring the TDP-BJP-JanaSena coalition, YSRCP's strength remains apparent. Simultaneous elections held on May 13 will culminate in results declared on June 4, alongside the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The anticipated victory underscores Reddy's enduring popularity and sets the stage for continued governance in Andhra Pradesh.