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Rajasthan Police launched a statewide fitness drive to reduce stress among personnel, featuring yoga, zumba, cycling, and rope skipping under the “Sundays on Cycle” campaign. Held across all units, the initiative aligns with Fit India and Khelo India, promoting healthy lifestyles while celebrating India’s successful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
A KSRTC Minnal bus met with an accident at Palarivattom in Ernakulam today, officials said. The Kanyakumari–Palakkad service reportedly lost control and skidded into a roadside drain. A major mishap was narrowly averted, and no serious injuries were reported among passengers, police said, adding that the situation was quickly brought under control.
A powerful blast struck a railway line near Chaman Phatak station in Quetta, Pakistan, injuring at least 20 people. A train and several vehicles were damaged, with nearby buildings affected. Authorities declared an emergency in hospitals, halted a Peshawar-bound train, and placed all institutions on high alert as rescue operations continue in the area.
Large parts of north and central India will face severe heatwave conditions till May-end, the IMD warned. Temperatures have already crossed 45°C in many regions. States including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh are likely to experience extreme heat between May 24 and 29, making daytime outdoor conditions extremely harsh.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu will virtually launch 38 MSME parks tomorrow, May 25, at the MSME Growth Summit in Vijayawada. The initiative aims to boost entrepreneurship and industrial development across the state. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and others will attend. The government also plans rural hubs, funding support, and global partnerships.
India has advised citizens in or travelling to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan to follow local health guidelines and avoid non-essential travel amid the Ebola outbreak. WHO has declared it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The advisory follows rising Bundibugyo virus cases, with neighbouring countries also at high risk of transmission.
Vote counting for Falta Assembly repoll showed BJP candidate Debangshu Panda racing ahead with a lead of 20,203 votes as multiple rounds progressed. CPI(M)’s Sambhu Nath Kurmi followed with 3,320 votes, while Congress and TMC candidates lagged significantly. With 21 rounds scheduled, the trend strongly favours BJP as counting continues under tight monitoring.
Jharkhand govt has reshuffled 36 IAS officers through transfers, new postings and additional charges, according to an official notification. New DCs were appointed in Garhwa, Khunti and Deoghar districts. Several officers received key roles in departments including IT, tourism, sports, water, and forest, while others were reassigned or given fresh responsibilities.
Pakistan will continue its ban on Indian aircraft from using its airspace, according to a notice. The restriction, in place since April 2025 amid rising bilateral tensions, applies to all Indian-registered and military flights. It has significantly affected Indian airlines, especially on routes to Gulf countries, increasing travel time and operational expenses.
PM Modi held key talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on trade, security, and strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Rubio also conveyed Donald Trump’s invitation for Modi to visit the White House. The discussions focused on the Indo-Pacific region and broader regional and global peace and security cooperation.
A total of 44 inmates in Gujarat prisons have passed Class 10 and 12 state board exams, officials said. Equal numbers cleared both levels with support from prison education programmes, books, and in-jail classes. Exam centres were set up inside prisons. Authorities said the achievement reflects rehabilitation through education and renewed hope among inmates.
10 school students were injured after a wall of an under-construction building collapsed onto a private school roof in Faridabad today. The roof partially caved in, trapping children under debris. 4 sustained serious injuries, while 6 had minor injuries. All were taken to BK Hospital. Authorities are investigating safety compliance at the construction site.
At least 8 militants were killed and several others injured during a joint police and CTD operation in Pakistan’s Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The intelligence-based raid also left one police officer dead and another injured. Security forces targeted militant hideouts and launched a search operation after the gunfight to trace remaining suspects.
The central government has ordered the Delhi Gymkhana Club in Lutyens’ Delhi to hand over its 27.3-acre premises by June 5 for defence infrastructure and public security purposes. The land, earlier leased for club use, will be reclaimed under lease terms. Authorities will take possession via the Land & Development Office if the club fails […]
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today visited jailed Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora at Bhondsi District Jail in Gurugram at around 2 PM. Arora is currently lodged in the jail. The visit is seen as significant amid ongoing political developments and legal proceedings involving the senior AAP leader in the […]