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Dr MR Srinivasan, renowned nuclear scientist and former Atomic Energy Commission Chairman, passed away at 95 in Udhagamandalam. A pioneer of India’s civil nuclear programme, he worked with Homi Bhabha on Apsara and led key projects like Madras Atomic Power Station. He also founded NPCIL and shaped India’s nuclear infrastructure over five decades.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82116.17, up at 56.75 points or 0.07%, and the Nifty was at 24996.20, up at 50.75 points or 0.20%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.46 against the dollar.
UK, France, and Canada warned Israel of “concrete” action if its Gaza offensive and aid blockade continue. In a joint statement, leaders called Gaza’s conditions intolerable and condemned Israel’s actions as breaches of international law. They urged lifting aid restrictions and vowed support for Palestinian statehood to achieve a two-state solution.
Trinamool Congress declined to send MP Yusuf Pathan on the Centre’s global anti-terror mission, citing no formal request. Mamata Banerjee emphasized the party must choose its representative. While backing India’s foreign policy and Operation Sindoor, TMC insisted that delegation names can’t be imposed unilaterally without consulting political parties.
Pakistan fired a nuclear-capable Shaheen missile with a non-nuclear warhead at India after Operation Sindoor. The Indian Army intercepted it using the S-400 defence system. A video released by the Western Command showed the interception and destruction of enemy systems. Satellite images revealed damage to Pakistani airbases.
In a joint operation, Indian Army’s 34 Rashtriya Rifles, SOG Shopian, and CRPF 178 Battalion arrested two terrorist associates in Shopian’s DK Pora area. They recovered pistols, grenades, and ammunition. Shopian Police registered an FIR and are investigating, highlighting efforts to neutralize threats and maintain regional peace and security.
A cyclonic circulation over the east-central Arabian Sea may bring heavy rain to Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh from May 20-23. A low-pressure area may form around May 22 and intensify. Alerts are issued in Bengaluru and Kerala, while Gujarat sees pre-monsoon showers. Northern India likely remains unaffected by this system.
Bomb threats were received at Mumbai’s iconic Taj Hotel, prompting an immediate response from city police. Authorities also confirmed that a threatening email was sent to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Thorough checks were conducted, but no suspicious objects or activities have been found so far.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar likened Operation Sindoor to the US strike that killed Osama bin Laden. Calling it India’s deepest cross-border operation, he hailed precise attacks on terror camps in Pakistan. He emphasized it set a global benchmark, citing PM Modi’s strong message after the Pahalgam attack, the deadliest since Mumbai’s 26/11.
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy has urged citizens to actively participate in the Tiranga Rally being held today at Tank Bund, in a show of solidarity with the brave Indian soldiers. “We are organizing Tiranga Rallies across the nation in support of our soldiers and the success of Operation Sindoor,” he […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at Bhuj airbase, said Pakistan plans to give ₹14 crore to terrorist Masood Azhar and is trying to rebuild terror networks dismantled in Operation Sindoor. He urged the IMF to reconsider its bailout package, warning that the funds would likely be used to support terror infrastructure rather than development.
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was in the ‘poor’ category at 297 at 9 am. The minimum temperature recorded was 26.2°C, slightly below average. The IMD forecasts thunderstorms with rain today and Saturday, with a maximum temperature of 41°C. Relative humidity was 44% at 8:30 am. AQI ratings range from ‘good’ to ‘severe.’
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is sat to visit Jammu and Kashmir this afternoon, marking his first visit to the region following the successful completion of ‘Operation Sindoor’. During the visit, Singh is expected to meet with senior Army officials and assess the current border security situation.
Paraguay Independence Day is celebrated on May 14th, marking the country’s freedom from Spanish rule in 1811. The movement was led by national heroes like José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia, who played a key role in declaring sovereignty. Paraguay was one of the first South American nations to gain independence.
President Droupadi Murmu held a key meeting with the Chiefs of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, along with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. They briefed the President on ‘Operation Sindoor’, ans she praised bravery of the armed forces, acknowledging their role in safeguarding the nation.