Top 10 News Stories
1. United Nations Security Council Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas during Ramadan.
2. Congress Party Releases Sixth List of Candidates
The Congress party released its sixth list of candidates, including those from Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, as the Lok Sabha elections approach.
3. Boeing CEO to Step Down by 2024
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by the end of 2024 as part of a management shakeup in the US-based aircraft manufacturer.
4. Appeals Court Pauses Trump’s Civil Fraud Judgment
An appeals court in New York agreed to pause former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud judgment pending a $175 million bond within 10 days.
5. Philippines Protests Chinese Coastguard Actions
The Philippines summoned the Charge d’affaires of the Chinese embassy to protest against aggressive actions by the Chinese coastguard in the South China Sea.
6. Concerns Raised Over Political Prisoners in Russia
The wife of jailed Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza raised concerns over the safety of political prisoners in Russia following Alexei Navalny’s death.
7. Earthquake in Papua New Guinea
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 in Papua New Guinea destroyed 1,000 homes and resulted in five fatalities, posing challenges for emergency relief efforts.
8. Indian Student Killed in London Accident
An Indian student, Cheistha Kochhar, pursuing a PhD at LSE, died in a cycling accident involving a garbage truck in London.
9. IPL 2024 Schedule Announced
The BCCI announced the complete schedule of IPL 2024, with Chennai and Ahmedabad hosting playoffs and the final scheduled at Chepauk in Chennai on May 26.
10. BJP Slams Congress Spokesperson Over Instagram Post
The BJP criticized Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate for an objectionable Instagram post featuring Kangana Ranaut, demanding her immediate removal from the party.
