Today’s Top News – 12 May 2025

TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. The Government Schemes, The Jan Suraksha Schemes — PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), PM Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — have completed their 10th year of providing social security benefits to millions of Indians, marking a decade of significant financial inclusion.

2. In Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a solidarity meeting at the Raj Bhavan, Imphal, to express collective support for the Indian Armed Forces in the conflict with Pakistan and to reaffirm the State’s unwavering solidarity with the brave soldiers serving on the frontlines.

3. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated two new initiatives — UP AGREES and AI Pragya — in collaboration with the World Bank on 9 May 2025. These schemes are aimed at transforming agriculture and digitally empowering youth.

4. Amid Indo-Pak tensions, ISRO chairman V Narayanan on Sunday said 10 satellites are continuously working round-the-clock for the strategic purpose to ensure the safety and security of citizens of the country.

5. India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has seen a significant improvement, decreasing from 97 per lakh live births in 2018-20 to 93 in 2019-21. The updated figures, released by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.

6. Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Visits Puducherry, He interacted with local party leaders and reviewed organisational matters.

7. After re-clearance from Air Traffic Control- ATC, heli service for Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand has been resumed. The ATC has reviewed all air travel in the country and has given clearance to the helicopter services during the Char-Dham Yatra.

8. The Maharashtra government has cancelled the leave of all senior officials, particularly those in the health and disaster management departments, to ensure full administrative readiness across the state.

9. Delhi Airport continued to run its operations normally. passengers advised to arrive early amid enhanced security.

10. The Ministry of Ayush launched its Weekly Yoga Podcast, a new digital initiative produced by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) in New Delhi.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. On Saturday, a false claim circulated online stating that Pakistani forces had captured Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh. A viral video and image falsely suggested that Singh had been captured near Sialkot after her jet was shot down amid rising India-Pakistan tensions.

2. A nation-wide operation, CBI on Saturday arrested Jeevan Lal Lavidiya, commissioner of Income Tax (exemptions), Hyderabad, along with four others in a bribery case involving Rs 70 lakh. Jeevan Lal, a 2004-batch Indian Revenue Service officer.

3. Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police have jointly foiled a terror plot by recovering arms, ammunition and explosives on the Amritsar border.

4. The government has extended the closure of 24 airports till 14th May amid the escalation between India-Pakistan.

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Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday asked border villages residents, who were evacuated to safer places in view of cross border shelling by Pakistan, not to rush back to homes as they are yet to sanitise and clear these areas of any unexplored shells.
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1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced comprehensive regulations for digital lending. These guidelines aim to enhance transparency and accountability in the digital lending ecosystem. The new rules require regulated entities to report their digital lending applications through the Centralised Information Management System (CIMS) portal.

2. The Government of India has recently expanded the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to enhance financial support for early-stage companies. This initiative aims to facilitate access to debt funding and encourage innovation across various sectors. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) announced changes to the scheme, designed to encourage startups and boost the national economy.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. Miss World 2025 will be the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant, to be held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India on 31 May 2025. Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic will crown her successor at the end of the event.

2. 110 countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh, are currently battling it out for the 72nd Miss World title in Hyderabad. But, with the military conflict between India-Pakistan in the last four days, Miss Pakistan is conspicuous by her absence.

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DEFENCE News
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1. PM Modi on Sunday held a key security meeting following Pakistan’s breach of the ceasefire agreement, where he unequivocally told the armed forces that, “wahan se goli chalegi, toh yahan se gola chalega” (Respond to bullets with artillery shells).

2. The Indian Army on Sunday sent a clear message to Pakistan Director-General of Military Operations (DGMO) over the hotline on their violation of the understanding of ceasefire and its intent to respond to these fiercely and punitively if repeated, said Indian Army DGMO Lt Gen. Rajiv Ghai.

3. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reviews security situation with Army Commanders; Grants “Full Authority” for counteraction in the kinetic domain in case of Ceasefire Violation by Pakistan.

4. Indian air force struck Pak airbases across the western front; Navy compelled Pakistani naval and air units to be in a defensive posture.

5. Thousands Bid Tearful Farewell to Martyred Havildar Murali Naik in Andhra Pradesh. He was martyred in a cross-border firing by the Pakistani forces along the Line of Control on the night of 8th May.

12 May (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Vaishak 30
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month :Vaishak 15
Tithi : Purnima (up to 10:25 pm)Pratipada
Nakshatra: Vishaka
Rahu : 07:29 AM – 09:07 AM
Yamaganda : 10:45 AM – 12:23 PM

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