One of the middlemen named by the ED in its chargesheet to a UAE court, Christian Michel, has been under detention for over a month in Dubai, his counsel Rosemary Patrizi in Milan and sister Sasha Ozeman in the UK said in separate telephone interviews.
The investigators questioning middleman Michel for the alleged VVIP chopper kickbacks are trying to extract a false confession from him that he personally knew UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi when the scandal-hit deal for AgustaWestland luxury helicopters was clinched, his lawyer besides his sister told India Today.
United States intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has resigned from the federal cabinet, citing a severe family medical emergency. According to the resignation letter, the official stepped down after her husband was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer, expressing a desire to remain by his side during his treatment.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China from May 23-26 for talks.
In this episode of In-Depth, the focus is on dowry deaths in India. A recent surge in dowry-related fatalities highlights a systemic issue across India, with four women losing their lives within a single week in mid-May.
The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination, following a major paper leak has affected nearly 2.3 million students.
