India’s impressive campaign in the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup ended after a 0-3 quarter-final defeat to hosts China in Suzhou, crushing hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Despite the loss, the Young Tigresses achieved their best-ever performance in the tournament by reaching the knockout stage for the first time. China dominated possession throughout the match and took the lead through Huang Qinyi before Liu Yuxi converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time. India struggled to create clear opportunities after the break, while goalkeeper Munni produced crucial saves. Li Qixian sealed China’s victory with a late goal in regulation time.

Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh addressed controversy surrounding pro-Khalistan flags displayed during his Aura 2026 concert in Canada, clarifying that he respects fans carrying banners or flags to represent their identity but would not tolerate anyone abusing or disturbing his audience. In an Instagram story, Dosanjh said he specifically asked security to remove individuals creating nuisance inside the venue and accused some people of spreading “fake narratives” about the incident. Videos from the concert had shown him reacting strongly to protesters during the performance. Reports suggested some protesters were upset over his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and his absence from flood-hit Punjab last year. (PC: X)

A Panama-flagged LPG carrier, Tara Gas, crossed the Strait of Hormuz through an Iran-approved shipping lane amid rising tensions in the Gulf region. Ship-tracking data showed the vessel passing near Iran’s Larak Island after departing Sharjah in the UAE. The ship identified its crew and ownership as Indian during transit. Bloomberg reported that Tara Gas had earlier transported Iranian cargo and still faces risks linked to US sanctions on Iranian shipping. The vessel’s movement comes weeks after IRGC gunboats fired at two ships in Hormuz. India and other countries have opened diplomatic channels with Tehran to ensure safe passage for energy cargo vessels. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced criticism after urging Indians to save fuel, avoid foreign travel and delay gold purchases amid rising West Asia tensions and high crude oil prices. Hours after the appeal, videos of Modi holding roadshows with large convoys in Gujarat went viral, triggering social media mockery. “We have to save foreign exchange by any means,” Modi said during a BJP rally in Hyderabad. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called the remarks “proofs of failure”. The controversy also unsettled markets, with the Sensex plunging over 1,300 points on Monday. 

An Indian tech professional, Chiranjeevi Kolla, died in California after battling Valley Fever, a rare fungal infection that severely damaged his lungs and caused respiratory failure. The 37-year-old died on May 5 in Walnut Creek after spending nearly a month in intensive care. According to his family, Kolla initially developed flu-like symptoms and a persistent cough before doctors confirmed Valley Fever, a fungal disease caused by spores found in soil in parts of the southwestern United States. Kolla, who worked in the healthcare technology sector, is survived by his wife and five-year-old son. (PC: India Today)

Global oil prices jumped sharply after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling Tehran’s response “totally unacceptable”. Brent crude rose more than 4 per cent to cross $105 a barrel before easing slightly in Asian trade. Iran had reportedly demanded an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees against future US-Israeli attacks. The Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, remains effectively shut, disrupting energy supplies worldwide. Analysts warned that prolonged tensions in the region could push fuel prices even higher and increase pressure on global markets. (PC: BBC)

Indian equity markets ended sharply lower on Monday as rising tensions in West Asia and surging crude oil prices triggered heavy selling across sectors. The BSE Sensex fell 1,312 points to close at 76,015, while the Nifty 50 dropped 360 points to settle at 23,815. Investor sentiment weakened after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal, pushing Brent crude prices near $105 per barrel. Banking, auto, oil and consumer stocks led the decline, while pharma shares saw limited buying. Analysts warned that prolonged geopolitical tensions and high crude prices could continue to pressure Indian markets. (PC: ai)

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that land required for fencing the India-Bangladesh border would be handed over to the Border Security Force within 45 days. Speaking after his first Cabinet meeting at Nabanna, Adhikari said the process would begin immediately and described the move as a key step to stop illegal infiltration. The BJP government also approved implementation of central schemes, including Ayushman Bharat and Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 3.0, in the state. Adhikari further announced implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and support for families of BJP workers killed in political violence. (PC: India Today)

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to “prove doubters wrong” as he faced growing pressure within the Labour Party following poor local election results. Addressing Labour MPs, Starmer admitted the government had made mistakes but defended its major political decisions. “Like every government, we’ve made mistakes... but we got the big political choices right,” he said. Starmer also accepted responsibility for Labour’s losses, saying the results “hurt”. The remarks came amid internal criticism, with Labour MP Catherine West hinting at a possible leadership challenge and senior leaders questioning the party’s direction. (PC: BBC)

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress leaders to file fresh pleas related to alleged voter deletions during Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee told the court that in 31 Assembly seats, the BJP’s victory margins were less than the number of votes deleted during the revision exercise. The court said separate petitions could be filed on the issue. The matter is linked to allegations over voter deletions ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, which resulted in a major BJP victory in the state. (PC: The Indian Express)