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ROME — Bringing his expansive five-nation European tour to a close, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a highly productive two-day official visit to Italy on May 20, 2026. This landmark visit, which took place at the formal invitation of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, marked a major turning point for both countries. The two leaders officially elevated India-Italy relations to the level of a Special Strategic Partnership. This new status highlights a fresh era of deepened trust, shared democratic values, and multifaceted cooperation on pressing global issues.

A major controversy erupted recently when Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng attempted to heckle Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an official press statement. The incident drew a sharp and immediate response from India's Ministry of External Affairs, which reacted strongly to her efforts to disseminate disinformation and peddle an anti-India narrative.

A sudden death within a diplomatic mission presents a highly complex challenge at the intersection of international protocol, municipal law, and bilateral relations. On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Indian Assistant High Commission situated on Zakir Hossain Road in the Khulshi area of Chattogram, Bangladesh, became the focus of such an occurrence when Naren Dhar, a 38-year-old Indian diplomat serving as an Assistant Protocol Officer, was found deceased inside the mission premises.

Norway’s prominent newspaper Aftenposten has recently offered the world a highly revealing reminder of a persistent media double standard. Despite receiving repeated, high-minded lectures from various sections of the Western press regarding tolerance, diversity, and cultural sensitivity, global audiences have just witnessed that old prejudices have not entirely disappeared from these institutions.

The twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad in northern Karnataka became the center of an intense socio-political controversy in early April 2026. What initially began as a localized criminal complaint involving a local gym trainer, Sameer Mulla, and a young Hindu woman, Khushi Kalaburagi, rapidly escalated into a highly polarized communal standoff. This case, marked by allegations of a calculated grooming ring, physical vigilantism, and significant political maneuvering, has drawn national attention to the intersection of personal relationships, digital evidence, and partisan mobilization in contemp…

When conversations turn to India’s oil dependence, the focus almost exclusively shifts to crude oil and fuel prices. Yet, another highly imported commodity quietly dictates the rhythm of nearly every household across the nation: edible oil. From bustling street food vendors to premium dining establishments, and from packaged snacks to our very own home kitchens, cooking oil is a fundamental necessity for Indian consumers.

On May 18th (local time), social media feeds were suddenly flooded by a video of a Norwegian reporter, Helle Lyng, claiming that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had overtly “refused” to answer her inquiries regarding alleged “human rights violations” in India.

The Ministry of Finance has strongly denied reports and viral social media claims suggesting that the Government of India is preparing to monetise gold owned by temples and religious institutions across the country. The clarification came after widespread discussions online claimed that the government was considering plans linked to temple gold reserves and possible gold bond schemes connected to religious trusts.

The West Bengal government led by CM Suvendu Adhikari has begun the process of transferring 120 acres of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) in the highly sensitive Chicken’s Neck corridor in North Bengal. Along with this, the state government has also approved the transfer of several important National Highway stretches to central agencies in a move aimed at strengthening security and infrastructure in one of India’s most strategically important regions.