French President Emmanuel Macron stated that there should be a stronger collaboration between Europe and Asia to prevent threats from countries like China and Russia that are seeking to build “spheres of coercion.” He said that this alliance should be based on our common norms, on our common principles.
Hamas is still reviewing a US-backed ceasefire proposal as 27 die in new Israeli airstrikes. The plan includes a 60-day pause, hostage-prisoner swap, Israeli pullback, and increased aid to Gaza. Hamas consults with Palestinian factions, while US, Egypt, and Qatar continue talks aiming for a long-term truce and humanitarian relief.
After taking the bat first, Mumbai Indians has set a big target of 229 runs for Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator match of IPL 2025. MI batsmen Rohit Sharma (81), Jonny Bairstow (47), and Suryakumar (33) performed well. GT bowlers Prasidh Krishna and Ravisrinivasan took two wickets each. Also, Siraj took one wicket.
AP Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced today that the state govt is prepared to conduct the Mega DSC-2025 in CBT mode starting from June 6. He confirmed that the recruitment aims to fill 16,347 posts. He also highlighted that candidates were provided with two TET opportunities and six months of time.
Operation Shield’s blackout time refers to a pre-planned period during which all communication, internet, and power services are temporarily shut down in a targeted area to ensure complete secrecy and security of military or counterterror operations. This blackout helps prevent information leaks and protect the personnel involved.
Actor Unni Mukundan has filed a formal complaint with the DGP and ADGP following serious allegations by his former PRO and friend, Vipin Kumar, who accused him of assault and threats. Mukundan denies the claims and is now pursuing legal action. The case is under police investigation amid public shock at the approach of Unni […]
The Cyberabad police in Hyderabad have seized heroin worth ₹3 crore and arrested a gang involved in trafficking drugs from Rajasthan. In a separate incident, authorities at Shamshabad Airport confiscated 10 kg of marijuana from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. Both cases highlight efforts by police to crack down on drug smuggling.
The CBI arrested Chintan Raghuvanshi, Odisha Deputy Director of the ED, in a bribery case. A 2013-batch IRS officer, he was allegedly caught accepting ₹20 lakh from a Bhubaneswar-based mining businessman during a trap operation on Thursday. He was later arrested after questioning, officials said, following specific inputs about the bribery deal.
Congress leader Salman Khurshid said Article 370’s abrogation ended separatism in J&K, bringing “prosperity” and 65% voter turnout, during a diplomatic visit to Indonesia. His remarks mark a shift from his earlier views. He’s part of a multiparty delegation touring Southeast Asia to discuss India’s foreign policy under Operation Sindoor.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, May 30, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81543.56, down at 89.46 points or 0.11%, and the Nifty was at 24804.95, down at 28.65 points or 0.12%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.32 against the dollar.
The Israel Defense Forces has stopped a pilot program of female soldiers due to health and fitness issues. Actually, these trained women were to serve in “combat mobility units,” where they deliver equipment and supplies to infantry forces in enemy territory and recover wounded soldiers. The IDF chief cited insufficient physical fitness for the combat […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for reviving the Russia-India-China (RIC) format, citing improved India-China border ties. Speaking in Perm, he said now is the right time to resume RIC talks, paused since the 2020 Galwan clash. Lavrov also accused NATO of trying to pull India into anti-China agendas, calling it a provocative trend.
The Trump govt set a target for federal agents to arrest 3,000 immigrants per day, or over a million per year, under its anti-immigration drive. The Enforcement and Removal Operations department will handle immigration enforcement, including arrests and detentions. Homeland Security Investigations will deal with investigating transnational crimes.
BNP Acting Chair Tarique Rahman criticized Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s foreign policy, demanding elections and reforms. At a Dhaka rally, he declared, “Not Dilli, Not Pindi, Bangladesh first,” opposing closer ties with India or Pakistan. Rahman urged Yunus to quit if he wants to decide Bangladesh’s long-term future and policies.
The Supreme Court denied bail to a cardiologist convicted of sexually assaulting his 7-year-old daughter, stating, “Man becomes a beast after drinking.” The bench called the act perverse and upheld the child’s testimony. Citing trial court conviction, it refused relief despite appeal delay. The doctor’s lawyer eventually withdrew the plea.