NEWS 13-05-2026. News For 15th-May (Friday) International News 1. U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13, 2026, for a historic state visit, the first by a U.S. leader in nearly a decade. He is accompanied by a delegation of top CEOs, including Elon Musk (Tesla) and Jensen Huang (Nvidia), to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and global security. 2. China has increased military drills near Taiwan, leading to heightened security concerns across the Indo-Pacific region. 3. Rising tensions in West Asia continue to impact global oil prices and trade routes, particularly affecting the Strait of Hormuz. 4. Under India’s chairmanship, the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting began on 14th-May in New Delhi to discuss economic reforms and global cooperation. National News 1. The NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled following a major "guess paper" leak controversy, sparking nationwide protests and a high-level investigation. 2. India’s retail inflation hit 3.48% in April due to a surge in global energy and food prices. 3. PM Modi has urged citizens to support national self-reliance by reducing fuel consumption and imports during global economic uncertainty. Defence News 1. India’s defence exports reached an all-time high of ?38,424 crore in FY26, driven by the "Make in India" initiative. 2. India successfully rolled out the first C-295 transport aircraft from the Tata-Airbus facility in Gujarat ahead of schedule. 3. The Indian Army is advancing its "Project Ranjeet" to induct approximately 1,770 AI-enabled smart combat tanks for modern battlefield superiority. Sports News 1. Andhra Pradesh is set to host the International Dragon Boat League in Rajamahendravaram, with 1,000 athletes from 25 countries expected to participate. 2. The Indian women’s recurve team, led by Deepika Kumari, secured a gold medal by defeating China at the Archery World Cup in Shanghai. < < Back