Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially amended the state's theatre rules to allow cinemas to screen five shows per day for new film releases, removing the previous restriction of four daily screenings. 


Tamil Nadu Eases Theatre Rules For New Film Releases

India is witnessing scorching heatwaves in the north and central regions, while thunderstorms, hailstorms and heavy rainfall lash several other parts of the country. Watch the full video to know more on this!

India Weather: IMD Issues Red Alert For Heatwave Across Several Indian States

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said QUAD foreign ministers held a “very good meeting” in New Delhi with a shared goal of intensified Indo-Pacific cooperation. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced new QUAD initiatives, including a port infrastructure project in Fiji and stronger collaboration on critical minerals. The discussions highlighted the group’s growing focus on regional connectivity, supply chains, maritime security, and strategic partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.


QUAD Foreign Ministers Hold High-Stakes Delhi Talks | Indo-Pacific Stability Tops Agenda

QUAD Summit: Indo-Pacific Stability Dominates QUAD Discussions

QUAD Leaders Push Stronger Indo-Pacific Cooperation 

Foreign ministers from India, United States, Japan and Australia came together in New Delhi for crucial QUAD discussions focused on Indo-Pacific cooperation and regional security. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the meeting alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts from Japan and Australia. The joint briefing highlighted efforts to strengthen strategic coordination, maritime security, economic resilience, and diplomatic ties amid growing geopolitical challenges in the region.


QUAD Summit: Jaishankar Leads Key QUAD Briefing In New Delhi 

India is set to host an important QUAD meeting led by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, bringing together top diplomats from the United States, Australia, and Japan. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi are expected to join discussions focused on regional security, Indo-Pacific cooperation, trade, and strategic coordination. The meeting is also seen as a major push to strengthen the QUAD alliance amid rising geopolitical tensions in Asia.


QUAD Foreign Ministers Gather in India for Strategic Security Talks

Ajith Kumar, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Shekhar Kapur are some of the notable names from the entertainment industry who received the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu on Monday evening in New Delhi. Meanwhile singers Arijit Singh, Jaspinder Narula and actress Mamata Shankar received the Padma Shri for their contribution in the field of arts. 

President Droupadi Murmu Honours Cinema Legends and Unsung Heroes at Padma Awards 2026

#Gravitas U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India is seen by many as a recalibration effort towards India-U.S ties. The question is, has he been able to not just recalibrate, but repair and reinforce the once-strong relationship?


WION Impact: Rubio Faces Tough Question on Racism

On May 15, 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, presiding over a Supreme Court bench, described unemployed young Indians as ‘like cockroaches’ who, failing to find jobs, turn to social media, journalism, and RTI activism to ‘attack the system.’ He called such individuals ‘parasites of society.’ These were not words spoken by a politician at an election rally or by a television anchor in prime-time fury. They were spoken, on the record, by the occupant of the highest judicial office in the Republic of India, the officer constitutionally charged with being the final guardian of every citizen’s dignity.

Petitions Against Cockroach Janta Party: 'Don't Be Sentimental,' Says CJI 

A fresh controversy has erupted in the United States after the State Department deleted a post on a question linked to anti-Indian rhetoric, sparking political backlash and diplomatic attention. Marco Rubio responded to the row by saying “every country has stupid people,” while stressing that such remarks do not represent America as a whole. 


US-India Ties: Marco Rubio Clarifies on WION's Racism Question

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.


India Fuel Price Shock: How Much Does Fuel Cost In Your City?

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.

US Secretary of State Rubio Tours Iconic Monuments in Agra & Jaipur

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.

New Delhi To Host QUAD Foreign Ministers on May 26

US-India Ties: Marco Rubio Calls Anti-Indian Remarks Work of 'Stupid People'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday said India is always “concerned” about Pakistan but has not raised any concerns over Islamabad’s role as a mediator.


US Secretary of State on Pakistan's Mediator Role in Iran-US War

India Fuel Price Shock: Petrol Hits 2022 Highs as Oil Firms Raise Rates for 4th Time in 10 Days

Marco Rubio has drawn a clear distinction between India and Pakistan in recent remarks, calling India a “strategic” partner while describing Pakistan’s role as more “tactical” in US foreign policy. He also said that discussions around Pakistan acting as a mediator in Iran-US tensions never came up in talks with India, while stressing that US-India relations have not lost momentum and continue to grow steadily.


Rubio On Ties: India 'Strategic' Partners, Pakistan 'Tactical' 

Marco Rubio has reassured India that America’s tactical relationships with other nations will not come at the expense of the growing India-US partnership. Rubio emphasized the strategic importance of ties with India, underlining continued cooperation on security, trade, technology and regional stability amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics.


Rubio Says Tactical Alliances Will Not Undermine Crucial India-US Partnership 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to downplay concerns over racist comments targeting Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States, describing them as the words of "stupid people" present in every country.
The remarks came during a joint press conference in New Delhi on Sunday with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, as Mr Rubio began a four-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. In response to WION's Sidhant Sibal, who directly raised the issue, Mr Rubio, appearing visibly cautious, & responded: "I don't know how to address that but I'll take that very seriously... I'm sure there are people that have made comments online and other places because every country in the world has stupid people."
 He added that "there are stupid people here, there are stupid people in the United States" who "make dumb comments all the time". The US top diplomat went on to emphasise America's openness to immigrants. 

Rubio Responds to WION's Question on Racist Remarks Against Indians 

Marco Rubio has clarified his earlier remarks on racism against Indians after a question from WION triggered a major online debate. Rubio said he believed the question referred mainly to internet trolls and insisted he did not fully understand the broader context at that moment. His comments came during his India visit, where discussions focused heavily on strengthening India-US ties amid growing scrutiny over anti-Indian rhetoric on social media platforms.


US-India Ties: Rubio Clarifies Stance On WION Racism Question

BREAKING: Rubio Clarifies Viral Racism Remarks After WION Question Sparks Debate |

India's digital payments revolution has transformed how money moves across the economy. But as banks, fintech firms and payment platforms handle massive volumes of sensitive financial data, cyber criminals are becoming more sophisticated. As threats like stolen identities, compromised credentials and the future threat of quantum computing get real, cyber security experts warn that protecting digital payments is becoming one of the biggest technological challenges of the AI era. This story explores how the payment security industry investigates fraud, protects sensitive data like card numbers, PINs and account details, and prepares for the next generation of cyber threats.


India’s Digital Payment Boom Faces Dangerous New Cyber Threats

US-India Ties: X Post Featuring WION Question To Rubio On Racism Against Indians Deleted 

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