Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s top security body announced on Monday (May 18, 2026) the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse.

Pakistan forces kill 35 terrorists in Balochistan operation, capture 3 high-profile commanders

Pakistani security forces killed 35 terrorists and captured three high-profile senior commanders during an ongoing intelligence-based operation in Balochistan’s Mangla Zarghoon Ghar area.

Earthquake hits southwest China; thousands evacuate, buildings collapse

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China’s southwest region ‌of Guangxi early on Monday (May 18, 2026) killed two ⁠and forced more than 7,000 in the city ‌of Liuzhou to evacuate as search and ‌rescue operations continue ‌and authorities ⁠warn of ⁠transport disruptions.

AAP leader Deepak Singla arrested by ED

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday (May 18, 2026) arrested Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Deepak Singla, an agency source confirmed.

V.D. Satheesan sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala

Senior Congress leader V.D. Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala along with 20 Ministers at a ceremony held at a packed Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday (May 18, 2026).

PM Modi woos Swedish companies to invest in India, says ‘reform express’ going at full speed

Asserting that India’s “reform express” is going at full speed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (May 17, 2026) asked Swedish companies to enhance their presence in manufacturing, green hydrogen mission, clean energy and other sectors.

Bail is the rule is not an empty slogan, even in UAPA and ‘terror’ cases: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (May 18, 2026) questioned its own judgment denying former JNU student leader Umar Khalid personal liberty while granting relief to a Jammu and Kashmir man accused in a narco-terrorism case in which he has been incarcerated as an undertrial for the past five years. 

PM Modi in Norway: PM Modi thanks Norway for standing with India on terrorism

PM Modi thanks Norway for standing with India on terrorism, says whether it is Ukraine or West Asia, conflicts are spreading instability. 

NEET UG paper leak: CBI arrests Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) founder Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar in Latur

The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar who runs the Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Maharashtra’s Latur city in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on Monday (May 18, 2026).

Supreme Court notice to Delhi Government on lack of regular appointments to DERC

The Supreme Court on Monday (May 18, 2026) decided to examine a plea seeking the constitution of a selection committee to make regular appointments of chairperson and members to the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) expeditiously.

40 arrested in Park Circus violence; will not tolerate attacks on police, says Suvendu

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday (May 18, 2026) said the State government will not tolerate violence against police personnel.

Parliamentary panel summons NTA chief; to review reforms, NEET-UG paper leak case on May 21

A parliamentary panel has decided to review the implementation of reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) as well as the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and has summoned NTA Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats for deliberations.

Indian market remains resilient despite rising volatility, says SEBI chairperson

Indian markets have shown resilience despite rising volatility due to global uncertainties, with fluctuations remaining well within manageable limits, said Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Monday (May 18, 2026).