TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Prime Minister Modi asserts, Operation Sindoor is a trinity of India’s policy, intent, and decisive capability.
2. To celebrate the valour of India’s Armed Forces after the success of Operation Sindoor, a Tiranga Yatra titled- ‘Shourya Samman Yatra’ was organised in the National Capital yesterday, from Kartavya Path to War Memorial at India Gate.
3. Union Minister of State in PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh has announced construction of 600 new bunkers for border residents of Hiranagar sector in Jammu & Kashmir.
4. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw yesterday inaugurated two new state-of-the-art design facilities, located in Noida and Bengaluru.
5. Modi has called for scaling up successful strategies, reaffirming India’s commitment to eliminating Tuberculosis (TB) from India. He also lauded the significant progress made in the early detection and treatment of TB patients in 2024.
6. 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. Union Minister of Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, launched the weekly podcast through his social media platforms.
7. The Hyderabad Police disallowed drones and other flying objects over certain areas in the city, which will be visited by the ongoing Miss World 2025 contestants.
8. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated new state-of-the-art design facilities located in Noida and Bengaluru.
9. Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has emphasised the importance of engaging the youth in security and various services for the nation, environmental activism, cultural preservation, and experiential learning. He was addressed the online meeting of National Service Scheme (NSS) office bearers of all the states.
10. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, during his visit to Chhattisgarh, attended a program related to the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, organized in Ambikapur.
11. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of three New Criminal Laws in Puducherry.
12. Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar formally unveiled ‘Janta Ki Kahani – Meri Aatamkatha’, the autobiography of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, in a ceremony at Maharashtra Sadan, Delhi.
13. Former defence secretary Ajay Kumar was on Tuesday appointed chairman of the UPSC. The post of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairman fell vacant after the completion of Preeti Sudan’s tenure on April 29.
14. Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai will take oath as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath to Justice Gavai at a special ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
15. Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Bharat Bodh Kendra at New Delhi’s India Habitat Centre on May 10, 2025. This facility, integrated with the Habitat Library and Resource Centre, serves as a specialised hub designed to deepen public understanding of India’s civilisational legacy.
16. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that the southwest monsoon advanced into parts of the south Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands and some areas of the north Andaman Sea on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a weather official said there’s a possibility of a cyclone brewing Bay of Bengal.
IMD predicts thunderstorms, light to moderate rain in Kolkata for next 24 hours.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. Three terrorists have been killed in a gunfight with security forces in Shukroo Keller forest area of Shopian district in Jammu & Kashmir.
2. The Supreme Court issued notice to Uttarakhand Government officials on a contempt petition alleging demolition of a registered Waqf property in violation of a statement given by the Union on April 17 that till the next hearing in the matter pertaining to Waqf Amendment Act, no Waqf’s character or status will be changed.
3. Ernakulam Harbour police on Monday arrested a Kozhikode native for allegedly making a phone call to the Naval Base, posing as an official with the Prime Minister’s office and seeking sensitive information about the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The accused person was identified as Mujeeb Rahman, a resident of Elathoor, Kozhikode.
4. YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, alias A. Shankar, has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition before the Madras High Court, seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged illegalities in the implementation of entrepreneurship schemes for manual scavengers.
5. In Chhattisgarh: 14 Maoists, including 5 women, surrender in Sukma district.
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In Punjab, the death toll from the hooch tragedy has climbed to 21, with several others still hospitalized. The incident occurred in the Majitha constituency of Amritsar, where people from four villages consumed spurious liquor made from ethanol.
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FINANCE
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1. India’s retail inflation eased to 3.16 percent in April from 3.34 percent in March, driven by significant easing in food prices. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, it is the lowest year-on-year inflation after July, 2019.
2. Indian defence stocks surged up to nine per cent in trade session after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Made in India’ defence equipments.
The share price of Bharat Dynamics surged the highest among the defence stocks, jumping 9.4 per cent to 1,718 rupees on the National Stock Exchange. Hindustan Aeronautics share price gained 4.6 per cent to trade at an intra-day high of 4,645 rupees.
3. the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has partnered with Synergy Quantum India to develop Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies specifically optimized for drone-based systems. This collaboration aims to strengthen India’s capabilities in quantum-secure communications under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
4. Global tech major HCLTech has signed the European Commission’s AI Pact, reaffirming its dedication to the ethical and responsible development of AI technologies.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. The prestigious 78th Cannes Film Festival is all set to begin at French Reviera in France, bringing with it a global celebration of cinema, fashion, and art. The 12-day event will serve as one of the world’s most glamorous stages, bringing together filmmakers, actors, and cinema lovers from around the globe to celebrate and showcase the very best of international cinema.
2. ‘Kantara’ star Rishab Shetty is collaborating with Bhushan Kumar and Mythri Movie Makers for a pan-India film. Bhushan Kumar (T-Series) will be presenting the upcoming mythological epic ‘Jai Hanuman’ produced by Mythri Movie Makers.
3. Actor Tarak Ponnappa, who impressed audiences with his performance in Pushpa 2, has been will play the main antagonist in CULT movie. He was also seen in Jr NTR’s Devara, adding more weight to his growing filmography.
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DEFENCE News
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1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation along the Western Border of India during a high-level meeting in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by the Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Narmadeshwar Tiwari. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
2. The Prime Minister lauded the courage, valor and professionalism of the armed forces in protecting the nation during Operation Sindoor. He emphasized that Operation Sindoor is a trinity India’s policy, intent, and decisive capability.
3. What Is Operation Keller in Kashmir?
In the early hours of May 13, 2025, the Indian Army launched a high-intensity counter-terror operation in the dense forests of Keller in Shopian, South Kashmir. Named Operation Keller, the mission was initiated following credible intelligence reports about heavily armed militants hiding in the region.
This operation reflects India’s continued commitment to neutralising terrorist threats within the Valley and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
4. Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, has introduced a policy offering complete property tax exemption for residences of active defence personnel situated in village areas of the state. The benefit, earlier limited to specific categories.
This announcement gained prominence following the death of 23-year-old soldier Murali Naik, an Agniveer from Sri Sathya Sai district, who lost his life during an exchange of fire in Jammu and Kashmir on May 9, 2025.
14 May (Wednesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Jyeshta 02
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month :Vaishak 17
Tithi : Dwitiya/Tritiya
Nakshatra: Anuradha (up to 11:47 am)Jyeshta
Rahu : 12:23 PM – 02:01 PM
Yamaganda : 07:28 AM – 09:06 AM
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