Times of India

An Indian-origin man in the US, Rohit Joy, sparked controversy by suggesting the termination of the H-1B visa program and the return of its holders to their home countries. This proposal came in response to Congressman Dr. Rich McCormick's advocacy for domestic visa renewals.

In a tragic incident, a senior CRPF officer lost his life, and three others sustained injuries due to a lightning strike during an anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand's Saranda forests. The deceased, M Prabo Singh, was leading the joint operation when the unfortunate event occurred. The injured personnel have been airlifted to Ranchi for medical treatment.

In Ahmedabad, a nursing student's addiction to watching reels led her to self-harm, fracturing her hand to avoid exams. Spending an average of 12 hours daily on short videos, she sought help from Tele MANAS, a mental health helpline. Post-COVID, screen time has surged, with the student receiving counselling and eventually taking her exams.

Enforcement Directorate (ED) interrogated Tasmac MD S Visakan over suspected financial irregularities within the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation. ED conducted searches at Visakan's residence and other locations, including the house of film producer Akash Baskaran. The investigation stems from a suspected ₹1,000 crore scam involving inflated bottle prices, based on DVAC FIRs.

The Supreme Court rebuked repeated PIL attempts to halt the alleged deportation of Rohingya Muslims, emphasizing that previous relief was denied on May 8. Senior Advocate Colin Gonsalves' plea, citing the deportation of 28 Rohingyas and threats to their lives in Myanmar, was met with skepticism due to lack of verifiable evidence.

In a tragic incident in Varanasi, a 26-year-old woman, Aarti Pal, was allegedly beaten to death by her husband, Raju Pal, just a week after their wedding. Police arrested Raju, who has a history of failed marriages, following a domestic dispute at Amouli village. Aarti's family alerted the authorities after Raju informed them of the assault.

In a shocking turn of events, a young girl in Gajapati district has been detained for allegedly killing her adoptive mother, who disapproved of her relationships with two older men. The girl, along with her two boyfriends, are accused of smothering the woman with a pillow.

Chandrabhan Dubey, a security agency owner, was found murdered and his body was discovered in two bags in Surat's Althan area. Police investigations revealed that Rashid Ansari, Dubey's employee, allegedly kidnapped and killed him for a ransom of Rs 1 crore.

The Tulbul Navigation Project, stalled by Pakistan in 1987, may restart. Experts say it benefits Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah supports reviving the project. The project aims to improve navigation on the Jhelum river. It could also help with flood management and power generation. India believes the project aligns with the Indus Waters Treaty.

The National Conference has renewed its call for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, marking their first such demand since the Pahalgam terror attack. This appeal was made in response to PM Modi's greetings to Sikkim on its Statehood Day, with the NC urging the PM to grant J&K its rightful place.

An elderly passenger was assaulted and forcibly removed from a Chennai MTC bus by the driver and conductor for sitting in a designated seat. Conductor Nathar Pichai verbally abused the man before physically attacking him, joined by driver Azhagan.

Following the Pahalgam attack, security forces intensified operations. Six terrorists were killed in Shopian and Tral. The number of local terrorists is now at a record low. Operations took place in forests and villages. Security forces are united in eradicating terrorism. Coordination among agencies is key to success in Jammu and Kashmir.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah's push to restart the Tulbul Navigation Project amid Indus Water Treaty discussions sparked a feud with PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, who accused him of "weaponising water." The leaders clashed over patriotism and regional interests, with accusations of being pro-Pakistan. The project, stalled since 1987 due to Pakistani objections, aims to aid winter power generation.

Krishan Middha, Deputy Speaker, created controversy in Jind. He made officials sit on the ground. This happened after they removed encroachments from the city market. HSVP officials conducted an anti-encroachment drive. Middha confronted the officer. He alleged HSVP demolished shops of poor vendors without notice. Middha promised to compensate the affected shopkeepers. Officials remained silent on the matter.

Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League 2025, crossing the 90-metre mark in javelin for the first time with a throw of 90.23m. Despite this personal best, he secured second place as Julian Weber of Germany won with 91.06m.

Neeraj Chopra made history at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, May 16, 2025, becoming the first Indian javelin thrower to surpass the 90-metre mark with a stunning 90.23-metre throw. Under the guidance of new coach Jan Železný, Chopra dominated the competition, outperforming world-class athletes and setting a promising tone for the upcoming season.