Overview
- India’s Madhya Pradesh High Court accepted a 98‑day Archaeological Survey of India study and ruled the Bhojshala complex a Hindu temple site, striking down a 2003 order that had limited Hindu worship, and Muslim parties said they will appeal to the Supreme Court.
- During Friday’s brief UAE visit, India signed energy and defence agreements including an MoU on Strategic Petroleum Reserves, a long‑term LPG supply deal between Indian Oil and ADNOC, a strategic defence framework, a ship‑repair cluster at Vadinar, and a $5 billion investment pledge.
- The United States announced a 45‑day extension of the Israel–Lebanon cessation of hostilities, with follow‑up talks set at the Pentagon on May 29 and at the State Department on June 2–3 to push security and political tracks.
- Delhi’s chief minister unveiled fuel‑saving steps after the prime minister’s call for conservation, including two days’ work‑from‑home each week for government staff, staggered office hours, a 20% cut to official petrol quotas, a ‘Metro Monday’ for officials, and more meetings held online.
- Nepal’s Supreme Court issued an interim order that suspended a new customs rule on India‑bought goods above NPR 100, restoring the earlier border practice and easing daily hassles for shoppers and small traders.