In a major blow to AAP, Raghav Chadha and six other Rajya Sabha MPs quit the party to merge with BJP, triggering a massive political crisis. Three of the defecting parliamentarians held a press conference to announce their departure, claiming they have the support of two-thirds of the party's upper house representatives. In response, the Aam Aadmi Party's chief whip is submitting a formal complaint to the Rajya Sabha chairman, seeking strict action under the anti-defection law against three MPs who joined the BJP. The political shift reduces the Aam Aadmi Party's upper house strength significantly while boosting the Bharatiya Janata Party's numbers ahead of the upcoming Punjab assembly elections.
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.
