Today’s Top News – 21 May 2025

TODAYS TOP NEWS
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights India’s approach of replicable, scalable and sustainable health models; Addresses 78th session of World Health Assembly.

2. Mizoram has been declared a fully literate state. Chief Minister Lalduhoma made the announcement in the presence of Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary at Mizoram University in Aizawl.

3. India’s diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor will begin from today, with the first all-party delegation out of seven set to depart for four countries. The first delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde will embark for UAE, Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo and Sierra Leone.

4. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju who visited Leh has said Multi -Party Parliamentary Committee set up by the Centre will visit foreign countries and will brief the world leaders about the Operation Sindoor and India’s resolve to deal with terrorism.

5. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today urged Vice Chancellors, professors, and students to join the nationwide campaign, Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, which is scheduled to commence on the 29th of this month.

6. PM Modi will dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth over 26 thousand crore rupees in Bikaner, Rajasthan on the 22nd of May.These projects will play a vital role in enhancing railways, roadways, power, water, new and renewable energy sectors.

7. PM Modi will inaugurate 103 Amrit Bharat Stations on Thursday from Deshnoke in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

8. Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi launched the Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, and Anna Sahayata apps in New Delhi.

9. PM Modi will virtually inaugurate the redeveloped Begumpet railway station in Hyderabad on Thursday, as part of the inauguration of 103 Amrit Bharat stations nationwide. The Karimnagar and Warangal railway stations in Telangana will also be opened to the public.

10. The Tripura government has declared the launch of the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a central government initiative designed to improve agricultural outcomes. Beginning on May 29, the campaign will focus on educating farmers in rural areas about various state and national schemes.

11. The Indian Coast Guard has achieved a milestone in marine conservation with its annual Operation Olivia, which safeguarded nearly 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during the 2025 nesting season at Odisha’s Rushikulya river mouth.

12. Kerala is set to launch a pioneering disaster management initiative aimed at protecting its tribal communities. This plan, the Tribal Hamlet Disaster Management Plan (THDMP), is particularly focused on those living in precarious hilly areas vulnerable to extreme weather events.

13. The water flow in the Cauvery River at Hogenakkal in Tamil Nadu witnessed a sudden and sharp rise following heavy rainfall in the river’s catchment areas.

14. Tapan Kumar Deka, a veteran Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been granted a one-year extension as Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), India’s premier domestic intelligence agency. The extension, effective until June 2026.

15. PM Modi condoled the demise of veteran astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar FNA, FASc, FTWAS (19 July 1938 – 20 May 2025) was an Indian astrophysicist and emeritus professor at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA). His research was on alternative cosmology.

16. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the formation of two low-pressure systems in the coming days, one over the Arabian Sea and the other over the Bay of Bengal.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Apex Court today restored the condition that a minimum practice of three years as an advocate is necessary for a candidate to apply for entry-level posts in judicial service. The period of practice could be reckoned from the date of provisional enrollment.

2. The Supreme Court yesterday heard the petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 on the question of passing interim orders. During the hearing, the bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih observed that for a stay of the statute, a strong case has to be shown. The Chief Justice emphasized that courts cannot interfere with laws passed by Parliament unless a glaring unconstitutionality is demonstrated.

3. A major counter-terrorism operation, Punjab Police dismantled a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module in Batala, Punjab, which was allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

4. In the academic year 2024–25, a noticeable fall in enrolments in government schools across 23 Indian states and Union Territories has prompted the Ministry of Education to demand urgent explanations. It Seeks Urgent Probe.

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In Maharashtra, at least six people were killed and four others injured when a slab from one of the upper floors of a residential building collapsed in Kalyan city, near Thane.

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FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
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Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.30
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Sri Lanka : ₹ 0.28
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Maldives : ₹ 5.52
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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1. The production of ‘Hridayapoorvam’, the much-anticipated Malayalam family drama starring Mohanlal, has officially concluded. The film marks a notable reunion between Mohanlal and veteran director Sathyan Anthikad. Movie is set for August release.

2. Hanu-Man hero Teja Sajja’s upcoming action adventure thriller, Mirai, will feature him in the role of a fearless warrior named Super Yodha, who is entrusted with protecting nine sacred scriptures. Young actress Ritika Nayak plays the leading lady in Mirai. The film is being directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad.

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DEFENCE News
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1. The Indian Air Force (IAF) released a powerful video titled “Indian Air Force – Responds with resolve always…” on its official social media handles, highlighting the force’s combat prowess and operational readiness in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.The video, set to Piyush Mishra’s stirring “Aarambh Hai Prachand” from the film Gulaal

2. Adani Defence and Aerospace has unveiled the ground breaking Agnikaa jet series, marking a significant milestone as India’s first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition line. This advanced weapons system, with variants including the Agnikaa (J1), H1, H2, and H3, represents a major leap in India’s defence manufacturing capabilities.

3. The Indian Army has categorically denied media reports and statements suggesting that air defence (AD) guns or related military resources were deployed within the premises of the Golden Temple (Sri Darbar Sahib) in Amritsar during Operation Sindoor.

4. Sub-Inspector Geeta Samota has become the first Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer to climb the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest at 8 thousand 849 meters. The CISF said the historic achievement is a triumphant moment symbolizing not just a personal victory, but the incredible resilience and strength fostered within the CISF and the nation.

5. Border Security Force announces resumption of retreat ceremony at all three joint check posts along Punjab frontier.

6. The Indian Navy will induct a traditionally built ancient stitched ship at the Naval Base in Karnataka.

7. Russia has made a significant leap in military aviation by unveiling and successfully testing the Su-57M, an advanced variant of its fifth-generation stealth fighter, now equipped with artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted systems.

8. China and Cambodia have begun their joint military exercise “Golden Dragon-2025” in Cambodia, featuring sophisticated combat systems and expanded operational domains.

21 May (Wednesday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Jyeshta 09
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month :Vaishak 24
Tithi : Ashtami/
Navami
Nakshatra:Shatabhisha (up to 6:58 pm)
Purva Bhadrapada
Rahu : 12:23 PM – 02:02

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