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Fuel prices across India have surged sharply, with petrol touching its highest level since 2022 after oil marketing companies announced the fourth price hike in just 10 days. The latest increase has pushed petrol up by nearly ₹7.5 per litre, adding fresh pressure on households and transport costs. The repeated hikes are raising concerns that inflationary stress could spread beyond fuel, impacting food prices, logistics, and everyday essentials across the country.

At least 24 people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack that targeted a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The blast caused multiple train coaches to derail and catch fire, leaving dozens injured and several in critical condition. Emergency teams rushed to the site as authorities launched an investigation into the deadly attack.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Jaipur’s iconic Amer Fort on Monday along with his wife and members of the US delegation during his official visit to India. Earlier in the day, Rubio and his wife spent nearly one-and-a-half hours at the Taj Mahal in Agra, one of India’s most renowned historical monuments. Visuals from the visit showed the US delegation exploring the UNESCO World Heritage sites amid tight security arrangements.

The Congress leader alleged that students’ complaints over answer sheet evaluation were ignored, while a student seeking correction was abused online and labelled “anti-national” by BJP supporters.

Tennessee graduates brave a flooded football field to collect their diplomas, proving that historic rain couldn't dampen their graduation spirit.

China launched the crewed Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station, marking another major step in Beijing’s plan to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030 and expand long-term space exploration.

India will host the upcoming Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 26, bringing together senior diplomats from Australia, Japan and the United States to discuss regional and global developments and deepen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting will be convened at the invitation of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to participate in the ministerial dialogue in the national Capital.

Along with Anil Prabhakar, the panel will also include representatives from the Department of Science and Technology, State Bank of India, NPCI, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Data Security Council of India, and a specialist from the quantum technology industry.

From Rohit Sharma to Glenn Maxwell, here's a look at the top five batters with most ducks in IPL history. This list also includes Sunil Narine, Dinesh Karthik and Rashid Khan.

Ukraine has frequently launched strikes on Russian territory and occupied regions in response to the ongoing bombardments it has faced since Russia began its large-scale military offensive in February 2022.

An Indian-origin mother-son duo in the UK created history after 23-year-old Tushar Kumar became the youngest Indian-origin mayor, while his mother Parveen Rani was elected mayor days later.

On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu honoured 131 personalities from diverse sectors for their remarkable contribution to society. Take a look at the Padma Awards 2026 recipients list.

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev won the men’s 50m freestyle at the Enhanced Games on Sunday and was the only athlete to break a record at the event.

The three were part of a rebel faction of 30 MLAs that voted in favour of the Vijay-led government during the Assembly trust vote, defying the AIADMK whip and risking disqualification under the anti-defection law.

The funds, linked to Iranian oil sales to South Korea, were transferred to Qatari accounts but remained restricted to humanitarian use under US oversight. The final negotiations regarding a peace deal will begin only after both parties sign the MoU and agree to the 60-day ceasefire.

Donald Trump has lowered expectations of a quick breakthrough with Iran, saying US negotiators have been told “not to rush” into a deal. Trump insisted time remains on Washington’s side and confirmed the Hormuz blockade would continue until a final agreement is signed. The remarks come amid rising tensions over missile imagery, criticism from political opponents, and renewed Iranian claims that Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons.

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US President Donald Trump stated peace talks with Iran are progressing, asserting that a final deal should require several Middle Eastern nations and Pakistan to simultaneously sign the Abraham Accords.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated the recent retail fuel price hike was an operational move by oil firms driven by global realities, noting the government previously absorbed a Rs 1 lakh crore fiscal hit. She also expressed full trust in the RBI's record dividend calculations.