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A new Vande Bharat Express train to run Between Vijayawada and Bengaluru soon. All proposals have been finalized to begin the state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Express service between these two top cities. As per railway officials, the train will save three hours of travel time, and it will operate six days a week.
AP CM Chandrababu paid heartfelt tributes to Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu on his death anniversary. He described Pantulu as a legendary figure whose life and legacy will inspire future generations. Naidu praised his exemplary leadership. Tanguturi became the first CM of Andhra State in 1953 and passed away on May 20, 1957.
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.
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, now spread to the bones. Common in men over 50, prostate cancer often shows symptoms like frequent urination and pelvic pain. Treatment options include hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Though serious, hormone-sensitive cancer like Biden’s can still be managed.
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.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, May 19, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82182.06, down at 148.53 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 24993.30, down at 26.50 points or 0.11%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.59 against the dollar.
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.
Gujarat Titans clinched a dominant 10-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. Chasing 200, GT openers Sai Sudharsan (108*) and Shubman Gill (93*) powered their team to victory in just 19 overs. DC’s bowlers failed to make a breakthrough as the openers unleashed a relentless assault throughout the innings.
At Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals posted 199/3 in 20 overs against Gujarat. KL Rahul starred with an unbeaten 112*, supported by Porrell (30), Akshar (25), and Stubbs (21*). Gujarat bowlers Arshad Khan, Prasidh Krishna, and Sai Kishore each took a wicket. Gujarat now needs 200 runs to win.
In a high-octane IPL clash, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 10 runs. Chasing 220, RR managed 209/7. Jaiswal (50), Suryavamshi (40), and Jurel (53) fought hard but fell short. PBKS bowlers Harpreet (3 wickets), Omarzai, and Jansen (2 each) delivered crucial blows to seal the victory.
Punjab Kings recovered from a shaky 34/3 to post a strong 219/5 against Rajasthan. Wadhere (70) and Iyer (30) stabilized the innings, while explosive finishes from Shashank (59*) and Omarzai (21*) powered the total. Among Rajasthan bowlers, Deshpande took 2 wickets, while Mufaka, Parag, and Madhwal claimed one each.