Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate, revealed that author Ann Coulter told him she wouldn't vote for him because he's Indian. Ramaswamy shared the exchange on his podcast, saying he respects her honesty despite disagreeing with her views. Coulter's comment was made despite agreeing with Ramaswamy's policies. Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire and former biotech executive, was born to Indian immigrant parents. He has proposed radical changes to the US government, including expanding presidential powers and dismantling federal agencies. The exchange was part of a lively podcast episode.

A new study called "The Modi Mirage" says that India's reputation abroad has gotten worse since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014. The study asked people in the US, UK, and France what they think about India. Many are worried about human rights and democracy in India. They think it's important for India to protect these rights if they want good relationships with other countries and investments. People are also concerned about India's actions towards US and Canadian citizens and a law that makes it hard for Muslims to become citizens. The study was done by experts from universities in the Netherlands and the UK.

Nasa is planning to develop a revolutionary railway system on the Moon, dubbed Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT). The system uses magnetic levitation and unpowered robots to transport payloads across the lunar surface, minimizing dust abrasion. The tracks can be easily unrolled and reconfigured to match evolving mission requirements. FLOAT robots will be able to transport payloads of various shapes at 0.5 meters per second, with the potential to move up to 100,000 kg of regolith per day. The system will operate autonomously in the harsh lunar environment, with phase 2 of development including prototype testing and environmental impact assessment.

BJP slammed Congress after senior leader Mani Shankar Aiyar praised Pakistan, accusing Congress of siding with Pakistan and its terrorism. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a BJP leader, criticized Congress, citing Aiyar and Sam Pitroda's comments as part of Congress' pro-Pakistan stance. Aiyar's remarks, advocating dialogue with Pakistan due to its nuclear capabilities, sparked controversy. In a viral video, Aiyar emphasized the importance of respecting Pakistan to avoid conflict, citing its possession of nuclear weapons. He suggested that showing respect could prevent Pakistan from using its nuclear arsenal against India. The incident adds to the ongoing friction between BJP and Congress regarding their approaches to Pakistan-related matters.

Bengaluru was hit by heavy rain on Thursday evening and Friday morning, causing widespread flooding and disruption to normal life. Several areas of the city were under water for hours, affecting main roads and prompting police to redirect traffic. The flooding also affected domestic flight services at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), with water leakage in Terminal 2 causing inconvenience to passengers and impacting flight operations. At least 17 flights were diverted to Chennai due to the flooding. The airport authorities have confirmed the incident and are working to restore normal operations.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has been granted interim bail till June 1 by the Supreme Court in a money laundering case linked to Delhi's defunct liquor policy. He's to surrender by June 2. This decision allows him to campaign in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in Delhi and Punjab, where AAP holds sway. The bench, led by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, declined a plea for bail extension beyond June 1. Kejriwal, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on March 21, has been in Tihar Jail since. Polling is slated for May 25 in Delhi and June 1 in Punjab.

A 26-year-old Indian student, Rupesh Chandra Chintakindi, pursuing a Master’s in Business Analytics at Concordia University, Wisconsin, has been missing in Chicago since May 2nd. Last seen leaving his residence to meet someone from Texas, he hasn't been in touch since. Despite filing a missing complaint and seeking help from authorities and the Indian Consulate, there's been little progress. Family and officials are deeply concerned, urging for assistance in locating him. The Indian Consulate in Chicago is actively involved, coordinating with local authorities and the Indian diaspora to find Rupesh and reestablish contact.

A man, Pravin Mishra, has been arrested in Gujarat's Bharuch district for allegedly spying for Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Mishra, a resident of Ankleshwar, was honey-trapped by an ISI operative posing as a woman named Sonal Garg. He was tricked into sharing classified information about the Indian Armed Forces and defence research firms, including details on DRDO-manufactured drones. The ISI operative also attempted to install malware on Mishra's office server. The investigation began after a tip-off from Military Intelligence in Udhampur. Mishra's arrest highlights the ongoing threat of espionage and cyber attacks on India's defence establishments.

Separatist leader Amritpal Singh, currently lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh Jail, has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking temporary release to file his nomination for the Lok Sabha polls. He wants to contest as an independent candidate from Punjab's Sri Khadoor Sahib constituency. Singh has requested a 7-day release to complete the nomination process before the May 14 deadline. He alleges that the Punjab government and district authorities are deliberately delaying the process to prevent him from contesting. The court is yet to hear the petition.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the heatwave will subside in most parts of the country starting Friday, except for West Rajasthan and Kerala. A heatwave alert remains in place only for these two regions. Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued for other areas, indicating a low probability of significant rain. Thunderstorm activity is expected to increase due to moisture flow from the Bay of Bengal, with a possibility of strong lightning in several states, including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam, and Meghalaya.