India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi

India and the Netherlands on Saturday (May 16, 2026) decided to elevate their relationship to the strategic partnership level following extensive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten amid shifting global geopolitics.

India rejects Court of Arbitration’s pondage award on Indus Waters Treaty

India on Saturday (May 16, 2026) rejected an award reportedly issued by the Court of Arbitration (CoA) at The Hague on May 15, 2026, concerning maximum pondage at Indian hydroelectric projects on the Indus river system, reiterating that it does not recognise the tribunal as legitimately constituted.

Bandi Bageerath arrested near Narsingi after week-long manhunt

After a week-long manhunt, Bandi Bageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay, was arrested by Cyberabad police on Saturday (May 16, 2026) night, in connection with a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case booked against him at the Petbasheerabad Police Station.

Full list of Kerala Cabinet Ministers by May 17, says Satheesan

Amid intense speculation over Cabinet formation and portfolio allocation in Kerala’s new United Democratic Front (UDF) government, Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan indicated on Saturday (May 16, 2026) that the full list of Ministers will be handed over to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar by Sunday (May 17, 2026) evening.

Gravity of a crime must not dictate decision on premature release of a convict: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has said in a judgment that granting premature release to a convict is a “distinct Executive function”, adding that the heinousness of the crime must not dictate the decision on remission. The court said justice did not permit the permanent incarceration of an individual in the shadow of their worst act. The nature of the offence cannot, therefore, be the sole ground for refusing remission.

NEET-UG paper leak: Doctors’ body moves Supreme Court to make NTA a statutory body accountable to Parliament

The United Doctors Front on Saturday (May 16, 2026) moved the Supreme Court of India seeking the transition of the National Testing Agency (NTA) from a registered society to a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament to ensure constitutional and parliamentary accountability.

Chola-era Anaimangalam Plates, in possession of Leiden University since 1862, returned to India

Chola-era plates, currently in the possession of Leiden University in the Netherlands, have been returned to India. The plates were presented on Saturday (May 16, 2026) during a formal ceremony in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten in The Hague. They will be officially transferred to India at a later date.

Canadian cruise passenger gets presumptive positive hantavirus test result after ship outbreak

One of four Canadians who returned home from a cruise ship where there was a hantavirus outbreak received a “presumptive positive” test result for the virus, Canadian officials said on Saturday (May 16, 2026). Results from the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg to confirm the case are expected to come over the weekend, said Dr. Bonnie Henry, the public health officer for the province of British Columbia.

IPL 2026: Allen, Raghuvanshi and Narine help Knight Riders stay alive

Kolkata Kolkata Knight Riders rode on blistering knocks by Finn Allen (93), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (82 not out), and Cameron Green (52 not out) to get the better of Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2026 contest at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (May 16, 2026).

Man City beats Chelsea 1-0 in FA Cup final after audacious Antoine Semenyo goal

In its 155-year history, the FA Cup final can rarely have been won by a more audacious goal. Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday (May 16, 2026) thanks to a moment of magic from Antoine Semenyo.

Hindu groups perform puja at Bhojshala amid security; ASI issues directions to implement High Court order

Hindu groups performed worship at the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar on Saturday (May 16, 2026) with several Hindu devotees thronging the historical site, a day after the High Court declared it a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and a Sanskrit learning centre.