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In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, the Indian embassy in Iran announced the release of five Indian sailors who were aboard an Israeli-linked vessel seized by Iran. The sailors have since departed from Iran. The embassy expressed gratitude to Iranian authorities for their close coordination with the Indian Consulate in Bandar Abbas.

The release of the Indian sailors comes after months of negotiations between India and Iran. In April, Iran seized the Israeli-linked cargo ship MSC Aries with 17 crew members on board, including the five Indian sailors. The remaining 12 crew members, including citizens from other countries, were released earlier.

The Indian government had been working tirelessly to secure the release of its sailors. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian about the matter. The Indian embassy in Iran also maintained close contact with the Iranian authorities.

The release of the Indian sailors is a positive development in the relationship between India and Iran. It demonstrates the importance of diplomatic dialogue and cooperation in resolving issues.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is set to include India in its emerging market debt index from June, with most clients ready to trade. Market feedback has been positive, with the majority of index clients already prepared to participate in the IGB market. Concerns about operational readiness and flexibility of counterparties and custodians exist, but government reforms have been made to address these issues.

India has withdrawn its military presence from Maldives following a request from President Mohamed Muizzu, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations between the two countries. Muizzu, who has aligned Maldives more closely with China, had previously asked India to remove its troops from the island nation, seeking to replace them with civilian personnel. This move reflects growing tensions between India and Maldives, with Muizzu accusing India of compromising national sovereignty during the tenure of his predecessor. Regional powers India and China are competing for influence in the strategically located Indian Ocean nation, with Maldives aligning more closely with China under Muizzu’s leadership.

India is all set to witness various political, sports, legal, and entertainment events across the country on May 10, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Telangana and Odisha for public meetings, while BJP national president JP Nadda will hold a roadshow in Haryana. The Supreme Court will deliver its order on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea in a money laundering case. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi will address meetings in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, while Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress MP will hold rallies in Uttar Pradesh. Other events include the reopening of Kedarnath Dham for devotees, the verdict in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case, and the hearing of Startups’ appeals against CCI’s interim relief denial on Google Play billing.

Indian shooters’ disappointing run at the ISSF World Cup in Baku continued, with none of the skeet exponents in both men’s and women’s events making it to the finals. Asian Games silver medallist Anant Jeet Singh Naruka finished 15th with an aggregate qualifying score of 120/125, while veteran marksman Mairaj Ahmad Khan could only manage 105 and finished 76th among 80 shooters. Olympian Mairaj, who had finished 75th among 84 shooters in the ISSF Final Olympic Qualification Championship (shotgun) in Doha last month, could not improve upon his performance in Baku, managing identical scores of 21/25 in the two qualifying rounds on Thursday. The third Indian in the fray, Sheeraz Sheikh, aggregated 115 over five qualifying rounds of 25 shots each to finish 54th. In women’s skeet, Raiza Dhillon ended up 16th with an aggregate of 114/125, while Maheshwari Chauhan was 20th with 113 points. Another young shooter, Ganemat Sekhon, finished 25th with 111 points.

Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer has affirmed that the island nation is taking appropriate measures to prevent a recurrence of ‘derogatory remarks’ against India. Zameer’s assurance came during an official visit to India, where he acknowledged the understanding between the governments of Maldives and India regarding past incidents. He emphasized that such actions do not represent the government’s stance and that the focus is now on moving forward. Zameer’s visit also involved discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, focusing on strengthening bilateral and international cooperation between Maldives and India.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has implemented stricter controls on food imports, restricting clearances to 155 authorized entry points. This move aims to enhance food safety by ensuring that imported products meet Indian standards. The FSSAI is also expanding its investigation of baby food, including brands other than Nestle, following concerns about added sugar.

Russia has vehemently denounced the United States for allegedly interfering in India’s internal affairs and parliamentary elections by spreading unfounded accusations about a plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Moscow has accused Washington of failing to provide concrete evidence to support its claims, describing them as an attempt to destabilize the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

India has restored diplomatic immunity to the trade representative of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, a month after the official left India due to a diplomatic row between the two countries. The move is seen as a positive step in repairing diplomatic relations between India and Canada.

Indian footballer Lalengmawia Ralte faces a predicament as his university examination coincides with the crucial World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6. This could potentially jeopardize India’s aspirations of reaching the third round of a World Cup qualifying cycle for the first time. Additionally, injuries to Akash Mishra, Rahul KP, and Mohammed Yasir, as well as a family illness affecting Sunil Chhetri, are adding to India’s worries. Ralte has requested an exemption from the preparatory camp but has been directed to consult with head coach Igor Stimac.