AP CM Chandrababu has issued orders for the establishment of the Quantum Valley Technology Park in Amaravati, following the ratification of a MoU. The AP govt has signed MoUs with tech companies including TCS, L&T, and IBM for the park’s development. Notably, IBM will install a state-of-the-art 156-qubit Quantum System-2.
In a big blow to Naxalism in Telangana’s Mulugu district, eight Maoists from the Damodar Dal’s Platoon Squad Party surrendered to DSP Shabarish today. SP Shabarish stated that the surrender reflects a growing shift, as former extremists are choosing to abandon violence and reintegrate into society, encouraged by the TG govt.
Valmik Thapar, India’s iconic conservationist and famed ‘Tiger Man’, passed away at 73 this morning at his Delhi residence after battling cancer. A leading voice in wildlife preservation, he spent over 40 years focusing on tiger conservation. Jairam Ramesh mourned his death, calling it a “great loss” to conservation efforts.
Popular actress Varalakshmi Sarathkumar has announced her next Telugu film, titled ‘Police Complaint’. On the occasion of Superstar Krishna’s birthday, the makers unveiled the film’s first look poster. Speaking at the launch, the producers revealed, “We have filmed a special song dedicated to Superstar Krishna in this movie.”
Five people lost their lives, and six others got severely injured when a car lost control and crashed near the Majhila police station in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi. This incident happened today after they were returning from the wedding procession. The Police team immediately reached the spot and took the injured to the hospital.
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.