Morning Digest: India rejects award on Indus Waters Treaty; India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi, and more
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Mango mania in Chennai: Where to indulge in organic varieties this summer
As a punishing summer reshapes harvest cycles, Chennai’s organic mango sellers navigate delayed seasons, lower yields, and shifting expectations to still bring a diverse, carefully grown crop to the city
Marathwada floods: Relief out of reach
Nearly a year after the Marathwada floods in Maharashtra, many farmers affected by the destruction that followed say they are still waiting for parts of the compensation the government promised. Snehal Mutha finds that some have taken additional loans for the next crop, while some have given farming a break for the year
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global public health emergency
246 suspected cases had been reported as of Saturday (May 16, 2026) in DRC’s Ituri province across at least three health zones, including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu
Why has the RSS called for dialogue with Pakistan?
What did RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale say about ties with Pakistan and what reactions did his remarks trigger in India and Pakistan? Can his statement be read as reflecting government policy? What has the RSS’s stance on talks with Pakistan been?
Ravi Mohan says he won’t return to acting until matrimonial dispute is resolved with Aarti Ravi
In an emotional press conference, Tamil actor Ravi Mohan opened up about the weight of the public feud with estranged wife Aarti Ravi and the “relentless cyberbullying” that’s taken a toll on him
Uttarakhand SSC exam cheating racket: Another accused arrested
The racket was busted on February 13 this year during the online examination conducted by the SSC for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar posts
A survival guide for pronoun protocols
After all, not every actor is a ‘he’, and ‘they’ has quietly been doing double duty in English for centuries anyway
India, Netherlands elevating ties to strategic partnership, says PM Modi
India and the Netherlands inked a number of agreements to further enhance their cooperation in a range of areas





