Today’s Top News – 26 May 2025

TODAYS TOP NEWS
—————————————
1. In MANN KI BAAT episode @25 May 2025

(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Operation Sindoor is not just a military mission, but the face of a changing India that reflects the country’s resolve, courage, and growing strength on the global stage. Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme.

(b) PM Modi stressed that Indian soldiers destroyed terror bases through indomitable courage, with weapons, equipment and technology made in India. He credited the hard work of engineers and technicians for this victory.

(c) Prime Minister lauded the progress in Maoist-affected areas, saying that the arrival of the first bus service in Katejhari village of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra and the rise of education in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh reflect the restoration of peace and success of collective efforts to fight Maoism.

(d) The Prime Minister said he will participate in the ‘Yoga Day’ program at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh this year.

(e) Prime Minister pleased to share with the listeners of Mann Ki Baat that the population of lions in Gir, Gujarat has increased from 674 to 891 in just five years.

(f) PM Modi also mentioned 65 year old Jeevan Joshi from Haldwani, Uttarakhand. During childhood, polio affected his legs but his imagination led him to creating beautiful art pieces from the dry bark of pine trees.

(g) The members of the Women Self Help Groups have expressed their immense happiness over Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioning Drone Didis as sky warriors. The women members who underwent training under Namo Drone Didi informed that they are earning a decent amount while helping Farmers to reduce their burden.
Swapna along with Chandra Kala, and Anita informed that they are now able to provide fertiliser or pesticide to more areas of land with less expenditure with the help of drones.

2. PM Modi yesterday chaired a day-long conclave of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasised the need to add momentum to development trajectories and ensure the benefits of a double-engine government reach the people in an effective manner. Twenty Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers belonging to all 20 NDA ruled state governments took part in the meeting.

3. BJP President JP Nadda said, two resolutions were passed during the conclave.

(a) The first resolution praised the valour of the Indian armed forces and Prime Minister Modi’s leadership for the success of Operation Sindoor.

(b) The second resolution was related to government’s decision on conducting Caste Census.

4. Ahead of the International Yoga Day on 21 June. The Andhra Pradesh state government has started Yog Andhra Abhiyan to develop yoga culture in the entire state.

5. RJD chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad expelled his elder son and former Minister Tej Pratap from the party for six years citing his indecent behaviour and irresponsible conduct.

6. The 5th State-Level Shirui Lily Festival concluded on Saturday in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, capping five days of cultural celebration, ecological awareness, and community participation. Organised by the Department of Tourism, Manipur, the festival marked the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae)—the state’s iconic and endangered flower found only in the Shirui Hills.

7. Maharashtra Government Revises Diploma Course Admission Rules From 2025-26; Introduces 4 CAP Rounds, Auto-Freezing & ABC Portal Mandate
The changes, approved through a Government Resolution (GR) issued by the Higher and Technical Education Department on Friday.

8. The Election Commission has announced bypolls to five Assembly Constituencies of Gujarat, Kerala, Punjab and West Bengal. The notification for the bypolls will be issued today and nominations can be filed until the 2nd of the next month with scrutiny scheduled for 3rd June. The last date for the withdrawal of candidatures is 5th June. Polling will take place on 19th June while the counting will be held on 23rd June.

9. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has rescued six people who were stranded across a river in the Solapur district, Maharashtra.

10. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry today. The Southwest Monsoon has advanced into Karnataka, bringing heavy rainfall, particularly in coastal regions.
—————————————
LEGAL REPORT
—————————————

1. Miss England’s claims are completely baseless: The allegations made by Miss England 2024 Milla Magee, in an interview following her abrupt exit from the ongoing Miss World 2025 pageant in Hyderabad, are completely baseless and lack even one percent of truth, according to Telangana Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan, who conducted an internal enquiry into the matter.

In an interview with British tabloid The Sun, she claimed she was asked to socialise with middle-aged men as a gesture of appreciation for their financial support to the event.

2. The Supreme Court of India has paused the Enforcement Directorate’s investigation into the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).

3. The Nagaland government has suspended Malayali IAS officer Reny Wilfred, who faces a criminal investigation into multiple allegations of sexual harassment. The suspension, effective from May 21.

4. A leading Meitei group announced a civil disobedience movement across Manipur from Sunday in protest against Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla’s alleged refusal to apologise for the removal of the state’s name from a government bus, sparking widespread discontent.

5. In order to curb ticketless travel in Kashmir Valley and increase revenue for Railways, a surprise ticket check was conducted on Saturday from Baramulla to Sangaldan Railway Station by Northern Railway’s Jammu Division.

6. In Punjab, a Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harjinder Singh was shot dead by unknown assailants in Amritsar yesterday. The councillor from Jandiala Guru in the district was shot by bike-borne miscreants.

7. suspension of 18 Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs from the Karnataka Legislative assembly for six months has been revoked, Speaker U T Khader said on Sunday.

In an unprecedented move, 18 BJP MLAs were suspended for six months from the Assembly on March 21, for showing ‘indiscipline’ and ‘disrespecting’ the Speaker, following which they were forcefully evicted from the House by the marshals as they refused to leave.

——- MISHAPS————

1. Himachal Pradesh, a cloudburst occurred saturday evening in Jagatkhana, located in the Nirmand area of Kullu district, causing flash floods. Due to the sudden surge of water, several vehicles parked by the roadside were swept away.
—————————————
FINANCE
—————————————
INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
 USD ₹ 85 (Approx)
GBP ₹114(Approx)
€ Euro : ₹ 96 Approx)
China Yuan ¥ : ₹ 12
UAE Dirham : ₹ 23
Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.30
B’desh Taka* : ₹ 0.70
Sri Lanka : ₹ 0.28
Nepal : ₹ 0.62
Maldives : ₹ 5.52
—————————————
BSE SENSEX
81,721.08 +769.09 (0.95%)

NIFTY
24,853.15 +243.45 (0.99%) —————————————
Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai

GOLD : ₹ 97,500/ 10gm (24 krt)

SILVER : ₹ 100,000/KG

India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy . NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam said. The IMF in its recent report has said that India will remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
—————————————
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
—————————————

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has won the top honor at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. His film, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT , took home the prestigious Palme d’Or. The festival featured 22 films in its main competition.

—————————————
DEFENCE News
—————————————

1. Recently, the Indian armed forces are undergoing transformation with the introduction of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITC). This restructuring aims to enhance operational efficiency and inter-service collaboration. Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, has outlined the roles of theatre commanders and Service Chiefs in this new framework.

The initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernise India’s military capabilities. The theatre commanders will focus on operational execution. In contrast, Service Chiefs will manage the functions of ‘Raise, Train and Sustain’ (RTS).

2. Pithoragarh, located in Uttarakhand, has recently inaugurated its first community radio station, Panchshul Pulse. This station aims to serve the border communities by blending local culture, weather updates, and village stories. The station was launched by Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, the general officer commanding-in-chief of the central command. Its tagline, “Hill se Dil Tak,”.

3. Punjab Kings co-owner and Bollywood actor Preity G Zinta has donated Rs 1.10 crore to the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) under its initiative Operation Sindoor.

4. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai today said the role of Shashtra Seema Bal (SSB) is very crucial in the security management of borders and protecting the sovereignty of the country along the Nepal and Bhutan frontiers.

The Union Minister was addressing the Passing Out Parade of 8th Basic Recruit Training Course at Aasanpur Kupaha in Supaul in Bihar. 56 trainee cadets today passed out after the grand passing out parade at the BRTC.

5. Indian Navy ship INS Sujatha yesterday rescued three crew members of the distressed Liberia flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3, which capsized 38 nautical miles south west of Kochi.

26 May (Monday)
Vedic Ritu/ Vasanta
Drik Ritu : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: Krishnapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2082
Month : Jyeshta 14
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1947
Month :Vaishak 29
Tithi : Chaturdashi (up to 12:12 pm)Amavasya
Nakshatra:Krithika/
Rohini
Rahu : 07:25 AM – 09:04 AM

××××××××××××××
Telegram Link :
For latest news, first Hand written articles & trending news join Saachibaat telegram group

https://t.me/joinchat/llGA9DGZF9xmMDc1