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Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad this night. RCB (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Jitesh Sharma (w/c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Suyash Sharma.
Union Minister of Coal & Mines Kishan Reddy announced that the Union Ministry of Agriculture will soon establish a Millet Center in Hyderabad. The Secunderabad BJP MP stated that the institution will be developed with a budget of ₹250 crore. He also emphasized that this center will play a vital role in millet research.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced that the state government will implement welfare schemes and promote social justice, drawing inspiration from top social reformer Basaveshwara. He also made these remarks while inaugurating a statue of Basaveshwara near Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district this afternoon.
Kia has launched the Carens Clavis, starting at ₹11.50 lakh. Bookings began from May 9. It offers three engine options and a fresh design with LED lighting and 17-inch alloys. Inside, it features dual screens, ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, Bose speakers, and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, boosting its premium appeal.
Telugu actor Priyadarshi’s comedy-drama “Sarangapani Jathakam,” directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti, recently hit theaters. The movie is now streaming on Amazon Prime after a month. The film received decent reviews but had limited box office impact. It also stars Vennela Kishore, Srinivas Avasarala, Harsha Chemudu, and Naresh in key roles.
Security forces intensified operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district to trace 3-4 terrorists hiding in the dense Chatroo forest. Despite no fresh contact, Army Para Commandos, J&K Police SOG, and CRPF continue combing Singhpora and Beighpora villages. The terrorists, possibly split into two groups, remain elusive amid the rugged terrain.
Canada has slashed study permits for Indian students by 31% in Q1 2025, issuing just 30,640 permits. The drop follows immigration caps to ease housing and infrastructure strains. New rules require proof of CA $20,635 in funds and stricter letter verifications. Permit caps for 2025 and 2026 are set at 437,000 to stabilize temporary immigration.
Melania Trump released an audiobook narrated by AI using her voice. The seven-hour book costs $25. She says it shares her story and truth. The voice was created with her help. This comes after she warned about AI deep fakes. Melania is also filming a documentary with Amazon and supports laws against harmful online content.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma warned Bangladesh over its own vulnerable “Chicken’s Necks” amid Dhaka’s interest in India’s Siliguri Corridor. Citing two narrow Bangladeshi corridors near Meghalaya and Tripura, Sarma cautioned against provocation. His remarks come amid reports of Chinese support to Bangladesh’s Lalmonirhat airbase.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 5G is now priced at ₹34,999 on Flipkart, down from ₹59,999. With exchange and bank offers, the price can drop to ₹19,999. It boasts a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2400e processor, 50MP triple camera, and 4,700mAh battery—making it a premium pick for budget-conscious buyers.
A nine-year-old Andhra boy, sent to work off a family debt herding ducks in Tamil Nadu, died of jaundice and was secretly buried without his parents’ knowledge. When they came to retrieve him, they were misled. Police later recovered the body and launched a probe, sparking renewed outrage over child labour and exploitation.
Tata Motors has launched the 2025 Altroz facelift, priced between ₹6.89-11.29 lakh (ex-showroom). It features a bold design, 10.25-inch infotainment screen, ventilated seats, 360-degree camera, and advanced safety. Offered in five trims and multiple powertrains, it rivals the Baleno, Glanza, and i20. Bookings start from June 2, 2025.
Jaishankar accused Pakistan’s leadership, especially Army Chief Gen Asim Munir, of an “extreme religious outlook” after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He said Pak-backed terrorists killed 26 civilians, mostly tourists, targeting them for their Hindu faith to deliberately incite religious discord, speaking to Dutch broadcaster NOS.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, May 22, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81256.64, down at 339.99 points or 0.42%, and the Nifty was at 24733.95, down at 79.50 points or 0.32%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.59 against the dollar.
The ED uncovered a ₹40 lakh suspicious payment from Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwara’s educational trust to Ranya Rao’s credit card amid a gold smuggling probe. Raids across 16 sites revealed hawala operators, shell companies, and fake consultancy payments, exposing a vast money laundering network with Rao as a key intermediary.