Fourteen officials of Hindustan Copper Limited were rescued from a mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka Thana after a lift collapse. One official sadly lost his life in the accident. The rescue mission was successful, with three severely injured personnel receiving treatment in a Jaipur hospital. The officials were trapped at a depth of 577 meters. The rescue efforts took place overnight, with multiple ambulances and medical teams on site. The incident highlights the importance of prioritizing safety in mining operations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fostered a strong relationship with the Sikh community, according to Jasdeep Singh Jassee, leader of Sikhs for America. Jassee praised India's vibrant democracy and its conduct of free and fair elections, contrasting it with the situation in the US where opposition candidate Donald Trump faces legal challenges. He criticized Western media for misrepresenting India's democratic traditions. Jassee is set to visit India to support BJP candidate Taranjit Singh Sandhu from Amritsar. He emphasized the national support for Modi, citing India's remarkable progress and development under his leadership over the past decade.

The Supreme Court has ordered the release of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, ruling that his arrest under anti-terror law was illegal. The Delhi Police failed to provide written grounds for his arrest, making it void. The trial court will set bail conditions. Although the police may re-arrest him, they must follow due process. The Supreme Court had previously questioned the police's hasty actions, including producing Purkayastha before a magistrate without informing his lawyer. The court's decision upholds the importance of following legal procedures in arrests and detentions.

Israel and Egypt are in a dispute over the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed due to the Gaza humanitarian crisis. Israel's Foreign Minister blames Egypt for the closure, while Egypt says Israel's military operations in the area are blocking aid. Israel cites security concerns, while Egypt says Israel is responsible for the crisis. The standoff continues, worsening conditions for Gazans. The international community is urged to intervene. The dispute centers on who controls the crossing and who is responsible for the crisis. A resolution is needed to reopen the crossing and address the humanitarian situation.

Thousands of users worldwide are experiencing issues with Facebook and Instagram. Downdetector reports over 18,000 cases, with 59% struggling to access the app, 34% facing server connection problems, and 7% unable to log in. Error messages include "Something went wrong" and "Error loading media". NetBlocks, an internet monitoring group, confirms international outages, excluding country-level internet disruptions or filtering. The cause is unknown, and Meta has not commented. Users are advised to try alternative access methods or wait for a resolution. The outage affects users globally, with no estimated time for restoration.

India's cricket team will play only one warm-up game before the T20 World Cup, a change from the usual two matches. The game will be held in New York, where the team will be stationed. Players are tired from the IPL and don't want to travel more. Most teams will play two warm-up games, but India's single match will be highly valued for its commercial potential. The schedule will be announced soon, with warm-up games likely on May 25-26. The team's departure to New York has been adjusted to accommodate players in the IPL final on May 26.

Following a sales ban on Indian spices in Hong Kong and Singapore due to the presence of carcinogenic Ethylene Oxide, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has developed a new detection method. The method, validated by a national reference laboratory, is more accurate and can detect Ethylene Oxide in imported, exported, and domestically manufactured products, including packaged items. Over 1,500 samples have been collected and sent for lab tests. The new method aims to ensure the safety of Indian spices and prevent future bans.

Jalal Debella, 22, has been charged for murdering Anita Mukhey, 66, who was stabbed at a bus stop in north-west London. Mukhey, a part-time NHS medical secretary, died from chest and neck wounds. Debella appeared in court and was remanded in custody. He will enter a plea in August. Police responded to reports of a stabbing on May 9 and are investigating the incident. Mukhey's family and community are mourning her loss. The case will continue to unfold in the coming months.

Blue Origin, backed by Jeff Bezos, is set to resume crewed space flights on Sunday after a near two-year pause. The NS-25 mission will launch from West Texas, with a window starting at 0830 CT (1330 GMT). The New Shepard rocket has been grounded since a 2022 mission failure, which led to a FAA investigation and 21 corrective actions, including engine redesign and organizational changes. The upcoming flight will carry six crew members, including Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate in the US. This marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin's return to space.

India's space observatories detected solar flares that caused Aurora lights worldwide, despite the phenomenon not being visible in many parts of India. Aditya-L1 and Chandrayaan-2 orbiters observed charged particles ejected by the Sun, which typically reach the poles and create vibrant colors. A geomagnetic storm allowed these particles to reach the upper atmosphere, disrupting communications and GPS systems. India was less affected due to the storm's timing and lower latitudes, according to ISRO. The storm was the most intense since 2003, with a geomagnetic storm index of nine. Indian space agencies monitored the event, providing valuable data.