The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory for India Nationals traveling to Laos and Cambodia for employment opportunities. Fake agents are luring people into scam companies involved in cyber crimes and crypto-currency fraud. These fraudulent companies advertise jobs like digital sales and marketing executives or customer support services in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos. Agents based in Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore, and India are recruiting Indian citizens. The MEA advises India Nationals to only take up jobs through authorized agents approved by the ministry to avoid falling prey to these scams.

A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina Wilmington has made a groundbreaking discovery that sheds light on the construction of 31 pyramids in Egypt, including the famous Giza complex. Using radar satellite imagery and other techniques, the team identified a long-lost branch of the River Nile that was likely used to transport materials for the pyramids' construction over 4,000 years ago. This finding solves a long-standing mystery and provides new insights into the engineering process of the ancient Egyptians. The discovery is a significant achievement in the field of archaeology, and its implications are being hailed by India National and international experts alike.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in an interview with the Hindustan Times, accused former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of losing Indian territory to China. Responding to opposition claims about China's construction of a model village near Arunachal Pradesh, Jaishankar said the village is in Longju, an area captured by China in 1959 during Nehru’s tenure. He noted that Nehru had admitted in Parliament that Longju was lost, and China took full control in 1962. Jaishankar stressed that current Chinese activities are in territory lost decades ago. India National news has widely covered Jaishankar's statements, sparking renewed debate on historical border issues.

Krystle Kaul, a small business owner, professor, and former Department of Defense Director from Virginia, has raised over $1 million for her congressional campaign. A former CIA and Pentagon official, Kaul became one of the youngest directors at the Department of Defense. She aims to bring her national security expertise to Congress, resonating with donors seeking pragmatic leadership. As an India-born national, Kaul is poised to become a trailblazer in Congress. With early voting underway in VA-10, Kaul's campaign is gaining momentum, driven by her commitment to effective policies and meaningful change.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, despite a right arm injury, attended the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 16. Her 12-year-old daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan, accompanied her and provided support due to her mother's cast. Videos show Aaradhya holding her mother's hand, guiding her down stairs, and helping with her gown's train. Aaradhya's presence and care for her mother drew attention and praise from social media users, highlighting the close bond between the two. Aishwarya's participation in the festival marked a significant moment, despite her injury.

Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, was hit by at least five Russian drones late Thursday, triggering a fire and causing unknown casualties. The attack occurred during the country's longest air raid alert since the Russian invasion, lasting over 16 hours. Residents were advised to stay in shelters as the city was rocked by multiple explosions. Kharkiv has been a frequent target of Russian attacks in recent weeks. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had visited the city earlier Thursday to boost morale. The attack has sparked concern and highlights the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

AAP leader Swati Maliwal has filed a complaint alleging assault by Bibhav Kumar, an aide to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Maliwal claims the incident occurred at Kejriwal's official residence, where she was verbally abused and physically attacked by Kumar in the presence of the Chief Minister. According to Maliwal, Kumar slapped her multiple times, causing distress and pain. Despite her pleas, the assault reportedly continued. Maliwal managed to flee and seek help from the police. The accusation has sparked concern and scrutiny over the behavior and security standards within the Chief Minister's office.

A 34-year-old Indian national, Rajpal Singh, has been found guilty of molesting three women during his yoga classes in Singapore. He faces up to two years in jail, a fine, caning, or a combination of these penalties. Singh was accused of touching the private parts of five women during his classes in 2019 and 2020. He was acquitted on three counts involving a fourth student due to lack of convincing testimony. His sentencing is scheduled for July, and he is currently out on bail of SGD 25,000 with his passport impounded.

A man was killed and partially consumed by a tiger in Raisen forest division near Bhopal, officials said Thursday. The incident occurred near Neemkheda village, 35 km from Bhopal. Divisional Forest Officer Vijay Kumar identified the victim as Maniram Jatav, 62, who was collecting tendu leaves. Canine marks on his neck and nearby pugmarks confirmed a tiger attack. This tiger likely strayed from Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary. It's the first such fatality in Raisen forest in recent history. Jatav's family received ₹8 lakh compensation. Forest officials are patrolling the area and warned villagers against entering the forest to locate the tiger.

Shyam Benegal's iconic film "Manthan" will be showcased at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Friday, marking a significant milestone for Indian cinema. The 1976 film, starring Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, and others, is the only Indian selection under the Cannes Classic section this year. "Manthan" tells the story of Dr. Verghese Kurien's pioneering milk cooperative movement and was produced by 500,000 dairy farmers who donated ₹2 each, making it India's first crowd-funded film. The screening at Salle Bunuel will celebrate Indian cinema's rich heritage on a global stage.