Plane crashes near South Sudan’s Juba, killing all 14 on board

Preliminary reports indicate Cessna aircraft may have crashed due to bad weather conditions that caused low visibility. By AP and Reuters Published On 27 Apr 202627 Apr 2026 A plane has crashed on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital, Juba, killing all 13 passengers and the pilot. The country’s civil aviation authority said on Monday that initial reports indicate the aircraft may have crashed due to bad weather conditions that caused low visibility. The Cessna 208 Caravan, which was operated by CityLink Aviation, lost communication while flying from Yei to Juba International Airport, it added in a statement. Among those onboard were two Kenyan nationals, while the rest were South Sudanese. A team has been sent to the site to gather information and support emergency services, the aviation authority said. Videos of the crash site, located some 20km (12 miles) outside of Juba, showed the remains of the aircraft in flames. Adblock test (Why?)
Germany’s Merz says US has no strategy in Iran war

NewsFeed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran, warning “an entire nation is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership”. Published On 27 Apr 202627 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Adblock test (Why?)
Arvind Kejriwal to skip HC hearing, expresses distrust in Judge Swarana Kanta, eyes SC appeal

The case relates to the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22, in which the CBI has challenged the discharge of Kejriwal and other accused persons.
Who was Sheikh Yusuf Afridi? How was Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed’s close aide killed?

Sheikh Yusuf Afridi was considered an important link in the US-proscribed terror group’s operations in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, and investigators are treating his death as a targeted assassination.
Rebranded Raghav Chadha? Ahead of Punjab polls, Rajya Sabha MP tries to arrest backlash, explains AAP exit, calls it ‘toxic workplace’ : Watch

Raghav Chadha took to Instagram account and posted a video saying his move to Join BJP was driven by concerns over what he described as a toxic work environment within his former party, AAP.
West Bengal Election 2026: PM Modi challenges Mamata Banerjee as campaign ends, who will have last laugh in TMC vs BJP contest?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a Vijay Sankalp rally in Barrackpore ahead of the second phase of polling in West Bengal, highlighting his long association with the state and expressing confidence in a BJP victory after the results on May 4.
School Holiday Alert: Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh & other states declare early breaks due to heatwave; check state-wise summer vacation dates, new timings

In the Noida and Greater Noida area, the District Magistrate has issued a mandatory revision for all schools, Government, Private, CBSE, ICSE, and others. From April 27, Noida schools were asked to revise their timings to 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Check State-wise Summer holidays 2026 date and time here
India, New Zealand sign historic free trade agreement: Here are key points from the deal

This comes after teams from New Delhi and Wellington completed talks in December last year. The agreement reportedly has a total of 20 chapters, covering trade in goods, remedies, dispute settlement, legal provisions, and more.
Iran War: Togo-flagged tanker with 12 Indian crew members under fire from Iranian Coast Guard near Oman

A Togo flagged chemical tanker with 12 Indian crew members on board was attacked by the Iranian Coast Guard near the coast of Oman.
‘Will return after May 4’: PM Modi assure BJP’s win ahead of Bengal elections Phase 2; lists 5 job guarantees, benefits for women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded BJP’s election rally in West Bengal with a big announcement of returning back after May 4. During his election speech, PM Modi listed 5 job guarantees for various sections of society and various benefits for women.