India News Today LIVE Updates on May 17: India clamps down on Bangladesh garment imports, limits entry to Kolkata and Mumbai ports

The move impacts Bangladesh's RMG sector, increasing costs and delays. India also restricted other Bangladeshi goods at northeastern land ports. Rising tensions follow Bangladesh's interim government's shift towards Pakistan and China.

A fan's plan to hug Virat Kohli during the RCB vs. KKR match in Bengaluru backfired after his Instagram video announcing his intentions landed him in police custody. He was detained at the Cubbon Park police station and would miss the match.

Tharoor stated that he will diligently fulfill his assigned responsibilities, emphasizing that while the party leadership is entitled to its opinions, his commitment remains steadfast.

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra and five others have been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan. Lured by social media and money, they shared sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives.

Delhi found relief from the soaring temperature as rains lashed parts of Delhi on Friday. The capital is likely to experience rain on Saturday, too.

Extensive raids were carried out earlier today by the State Investigation Agency (SIA) at around 11 locations across Central and North Kashmir.

The Foreigners Cell of North West District Police apprehended three Bangladeshi women residing illegally in the Mahendra Park area of Delhi.

The following Members of Parliament will lead the seven delegations: Shashi Tharoor, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Sanjay Kumar Jha, Baijayant Panda, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Supriya Sule, and Shrikant Eknath Shinde.

An AIIMS Rishikesh heli ambulance crash-landed in Kedarnath after the rear part of the helicopter was damaged.

China's Standing Committee Vice Chairman Xiao Jie referred the Mount Everest as "Chomolungma", the Chinese name in one of the events in Nepal.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said that he is "honoured" by the invitation of the government to lead an all-party delegation, and added that when national interest is involved, he will "not be found wanting."

The Central Government has decided to send a delegation abroad to explain India's perspective on Pakistan's terrorism to the world. The mission will include MPs and former ministers from all political parties.

Along with eight others already in custody, they are accused of plotting terrorist acts to disrupt peace and establish Islamic rule in India. They conducted bomb-making workshops and tested explosives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Yanthungo Patton, Deputy Chief Minister, Nagaland to represent India at the the inaugural mass of the Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City in Rome on May 18.

In the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism, seven All-Party Delegations are set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council later this month.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's commendations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi stand out as both intriguing and unconventional. Is it the sign for the brewing bonhomie between the Congress stalwart and PM Modi? Read the full story to find out.

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited Poonch and Naushera to review security and praised troops for their professionalism. He also lauded the Chinar Corps for neutralising three terrorists in Awantipora. 

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif admitted that Indian ballistic missiles struck Nur Khan Airbase and other sites on May 10 during Operation Sindoor, marking a rare acknowledgement of Indian military action deep inside Pakistan.

US President Trump highlighted the severe food shortage and starvation crisis in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging urgent humanitarian aid to help Palestinians. Over 470,000 face catastrophic hunger.

A 22-year-old man, Suraj Sharma, was arrested by Delhi Cyber Police for duping a money transfer agent of Rs 70,000 using a fake QR code and delivery agents. He used the scammed money to buy an iPhone and fund his online gaming habit.

UK security expert Walter Ladwig says Operation Sindoor marks a major shift in India's counter-terror strategy, showing assertiveness and military action over diplomacy, with precise strikes replacing past focus on evidence collection.