Morning Digest | ED arrests Delhi Health Minister on money laundering charge; Fuel retailers in 22 States to halt buying today, and more
The Hindu
A select list of stories to read before you start your day
ED arrests Delhi Health Minister on money laundering charge
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Delhi’s Health Minister Satyendar Kumar Jain on Monday in connection with a money laundering case, prompting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to allege that the action was taken as he was made in-charge of Himachal Pradesh where Assembly polls are due later this year.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi misses bus on RS nomination, BJP to contest third seat in Karnataka
When the BJP announced its third list of candidates for the current set of Rajya Sabha polls for 57 seats, this list had four names, with Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi being a prominent exclusion, raising questions about his future assignment.
Fuel retailers in 22 States to halt buying on Tuesday
Fuel pump dealers from 22 States will not buy any diesel or petrol from oil marketing companies on May 31, demanding reimbursement of the losses they incurred on the overnight excise duty reductions announced by the Centre earlier this month and a mechanism to insulate them from frequent excise duty tweaks.
Court reserves order on Karti Chidambaram’s anticipatory bail plea
Netanyahu praises India as a "gigantic power" while announcing strengthened alliances ahead of Modi's upcoming visit to Israel.
Police search former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor amid ongoing investigation following his arrest for misconduct linked to Epstein.
India has formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative focused on artificial intelligence and secure supply chains, signalling a reset in India-U.S. ties after a turbulent year. Pax Silica is aimed at protecting technology supply chains from strategic vulnerabilities — particularly amid concerns over China’s dominance in critical sectors.
Florida's Palm Beach International Airport is set to be renamed in honor of President Donald Trump, pending FAA approval.
A bitter feud delays the burial of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, highlighting deep political and spiritual tensions.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India soon, emphasizing the importance of the Quad and bilateral trade ties.
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi vows to overhaul defense strategy and combat China's coercion amid rising security threats.
Elon Musk's move to cut Russian access to his Starlink satellites over Ukraine has probably disrupted Russian forces' tactical command and restricted their offensive capacity, but the war goes on.
Trump directs the Pentagon to release UFO files amid public interest, while questioning the reality of extraterrestrial life.
The U.S. has paid $160 million of its nearly $4 billion debt to the U.N., amid concerns of financial collapse.
Kim Jong Un opens a pivotal Workers' Party congress in North Korea, outlining plans for nuclear advancement and economic growth.
Explore Deepa Anappara's novel, The Last of Earth, as she critiques imperialism and redefines exploration through diverse narratives.
Peru's new interim president faces backlash for past controversial comments on child sex, raising concerns among rights groups.