Tribeny Rai’s ‘Shape of Momo’ Nominated for Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award
Nepali filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s debut feature, “Shape of Momo,” received a nomination for the 2026 Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award, announced on May 12, 2026. The film, which explores themes of identity and displ...
Beijing feels confident to raise Taiwan with Trump, says Tsinghua analyst Wu Yongping
A senior academic from Tsinghua University told the South China Morning Post on May 12 that Beijing is on a stronger footing to discuss Taiwan with United States President Donald Trump than it was during his first term. ...
Hong Kong couple avoids jail after storm‑chasing during Super Typhoon Ragasa, receives bind‑over order
A Hong Kong couple were spared a criminal conviction on May 11 after prosecutors agreed to settle their case with a three‑year bind‑over order worth HK$2,000 (US$255). The pair had taken their children out to chase Super...
Deficit Pre‑Monsoon Rainfall Hits 11 Karnataka Districts, While 16 Report Normal Levels
The Karnataka State Department of Meteorology released a rainfall report on May 11, 2026, indicating that 11 districts experienced below‑average pre‑monsoon precipitation, while 16 districts—including Bengaluru Rural, Ch...
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang Resigns and Prepares to Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
California city mayor Eileen Wang announced her resignation on May 11, 2026, after agreeing to plead guilty in federal court in Los Angeles to charges of acting as an undeclared agent of the People’s Republic of China. W...
AICC Calls Top Kerala Leaders to Delhi to Finalise Chief Minister Candidate Ahead of 2026 Assembly Polls
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) summoned senior Kerala Congress leaders to New Delhi on May 11, 2026, to finalize the party’s choice of chief ministerial candidate for the state’s 2026 assembly elections. The mee...
Karnataka Launches AI‑Powered Kartavya‑KAAMS App for Real‑Time School Staff Attendance
The Karnataka state education department rolled out the Kartavya‑KAAMS (Knowledge‑Assisted Attendance Management System) mobile application on May 11, 2026, mandating that all teaching and non‑teaching staff record their...
Karnataka Election Commission Seeks Supreme Court Extension for Bengaluru Municipal Polls
The Karnataka State Election Commission (SEC) filed an appeal on May 11, 2026, with the Supreme Court of India requesting a three‑month extension to the deadline for conducting the Bengaluru Greater Area (GBA) municipal ...
Malaysian landlord sued by loan‑shark victims after renting flat informally to Indonesian tenant
A 29‑year‑old Malaysian property owner in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, discovered that her sympathy‑driven decision to rent a flat informally to a 52‑year‑old Indonesian woman in March 2022 has spiralled into a loan‑shark night...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Orders Closure of TASMAC Liquor Shops Near Schools and Temples
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced on May 11, 2026, that the state will shut down 276 out of 717 TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) liquor outlets located within 500 metres of places of worship...
Former World Bank chief David Malpass urges China to end food and fertilizer hoarding, questions its developing‑nation status
Former World Bank President David Malpass told a press conference in Washington on May 11 that China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, arguing that the country’s massive stockpiles jeopardise global supply chains...
Trinamool Party claims post‑poll statue vandalism in North Bengal
West Bengal opposition leader Abhishek Banerjee on May 11 alleged that statues of tribal freedom fighters Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu were vandalised in the state's north, accusing the ruling party of continuing post‑poll viol...
WHO updates global hantavirus tally, seven confirmed cases and one probable
The World Health Organization released a status update on May 11 indicating that, worldwide, seven patients have been confirmed with hantavirus infection and an eighth case is listed as probable. The data were compiled f...
Nasscom says Indian tech firms stick to hybrid work after PM’s remote‑work appeal
The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) issued a statement on May 11 confirming that Indian technology firms continue to operate under well‑established hybrid work models, despite Prime Minis...
Andhra MP pushes for new railway corridor linking Palnadu to Ramayapatnam Port
During a meeting with Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on May 11, Narasaraopet MP Dr. Akkarakula Narasimha Reddy urged the central government to approve a new railway line connecting the Piduguralla–Savalyapuram s...
Ukrainian authorities report UAV attacks on Kyiv after ceasefire lapse
On the evening of May 11, Ukrainian military officials announced that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) entered Kyiv’s airspace following the expiration of a six‑day truce with Russian forces. Tymur Tkachenko, head of the ...
Mettur Dam water level recorded at 79.48 feet, officials say
Tamil Nadu’s Mettur Dam, the state’s largest reservoir, reported a water level of 79.48 feet on May 11, according to the Water Resources Department. The reading, taken at the dam’s upstream gauge, reflects a gradual rise...
China’s foreign minister skips Delhi BRICS summit citing scheduling conflict
On May 11, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will not attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi, scheduled for later in the month, owing to “scheduling reasons.” No other high‑level C...
College admissions surge for commerce and allied courses in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu’s government arts and science colleges opened admissions on May 7, prompting a noticeable rush for commerce and allied programmes, according to The Hindu’s education desk. Registrations were processed online t...
NEC targets undersea‑cable market with new ultra‑high‑capacity fiber
Japan's NEC Corporation announced on 10 May that it is developing a next‑generation optical fiber designed to boost the capacity of future undersea cable systems. The technology, which the company says can transmit up to...