National News & Politics

• Kerala gets a new Chief Minister – V D Satheesan of the Congress will take oath as Kerala's CM today at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the UDF's return to power after a decade – a fresh start for God's Own Country.

• 20‑member cabinet to take oath – Alongside Satheesan, veteran leaders Ramesh Chennithala and K Muraleedharan will be sworn in, while Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan has been appointed as the Speaker of the Assembly – experience meets new energy.

 National News & Governance

• Rajdhani Express fire scare near Kota – A massive fire broke out in the B‑1 AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram‑Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express. Thankfully, prompt action meant all passengers were safely rescued – no casualties, just a lot of relief.

• Ravi‑Beas tribunal on ground inspection – The Ravi‑Beas Tribunal, headed by Justice Vineet Saran, arrived in Punjab to inspect the Harike and Hussainiwala headworks – stepping into the middle of an ongoing inter‑state water‑sharing tussle.

National Affairs & Political Updates

PM Modi Refutes Foreign Travel Tax Speculation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly rejected reports suggesting the Centre was considering a levy on overseas travel to cushion the impact of volatile crude oil prices. Calling the claims baseless, he clarified that no such proposal is under discussion within the government.

India-UAE Deepen Energy Partnership:
India and the United Arab Emirates signed a strategic agreement on petroleum reserves during high-level discussions in Abu Dhabi. The arrangement will enable the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to store crude oil in India’s underground facilities, strengthening India’s long-term energy preparedness and supply resilience.

National Affairs & Governance

India-UAE Energy Cooperation Deepens:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates for high-level discussions with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Talks are expected to focus strongly on long-term energy partnerships, including strategic fuel storage, LPG supply stability, and measures aimed at safeguarding India’s energy security amid volatile global conditions.

Daily Current Affairs – May 14 

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• PM Modi heads to Abu Dhabi for strategic talks
  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will fly to Abu Dhabi tomorrow (May 15) for a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The agenda is packed – energy security, artificial intelligence, and deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership – all against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions in the region.