Stories from New Delhi · India

The Indian aviation Federation is requesting the government to suspend excise duty on jet fuel and reduce other taxes. Carriers are reportedly facing potential collapse due to rising jet fuel costs. India currently maintains the third largest aviation industry in the world.

Listed companies in India reported a 14.7% increase in net profit for Q3 FY26. This represents the fastest growth rate recorded in the last two years.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully completed a salvo launch of the NASM-SR missile. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the achievement as a success for the nation's defense capabilities.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has requested re-polling at certain booths following allegations of voting machine tampering. The party claims buttons for BJP candidates were pressed by others in some machines.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi on May 14 and 15. Lavrov is also scheduled to meet with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana on Thursday. The announcement was made by Zakharova. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated the event provides an opportunity for deep discussion on international agenda issues. The meeting aims to improve global governance with an emphasis on increasing the role of the world order. The meeting was chaired by Viveka Garwal, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture. The session witnessed participation from various members.

According to the NGO Public Eye, half of the most frequently used pesticides in India are classified as dangerous or highly dangerous by the FAO. The report was discussed in the context of pesticide reform projects.

Indian lawmakers have voted against measures to ensure increased female representation in parliament. The vote represents a rare legislative defeat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Three Indian doctors published an article regarding periorbital melanosis in the scientific journal Kureus. The researchers cited a report by a non-existent doctor named Izgublienowicz in their bibliography.

Multiple cities in India recorded temperatures in April more than 5 degrees Celsius higher than the same period in previous years. Temperatures in multiple Indian cities have risen more than 5 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average for April.

India has named former Minister Dinesh Trivedi as its next commissioner to Bangladesh. The appointment is being viewed as a strategic move to repair diplomatic ties between the two nations.