TODAYS TOP NEWS
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Bakrid (Eid al-Adha) in India is being observed today, Thursday, May 28, 2026. While authorities initially anticipated the celebrations could fall a day earlier, the exact date was finalized following the sighting of the crescent moon.💐🌙
1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu yesterday flagged off a women-centric public transport service titled Pink City Runner-Aama Didi Bahini Bus Sewa at Gangtok in Sikkim.
2. Andhra Pradesh has directed the implementation of a “Farm to Home” model for direct delivery of agricultural produce from farmers to consumers. The model covers fruits and vegetables and uses Farmers Producer Organisations for marketing, logistics, and doorstep supply.
3. The Assam Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill by voice vote on 27 May 2026. The Bill was introduced in the state assembly on 25 May 2026 and was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
4. West Bengal has launched the Annapurna Yojana, a cash assistance scheme for women, with effect from 1 June 2026. The scheme provides ₹3,000 per month to eligible women through Direct Benefit Transfer into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
5. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has introduced 11 new academic programmes across Diploma, DNB, FNB and DrNB disciplines, including oncology, pulmonology, trauma care, surgery, immunology and nuclear medicine.
6. The Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, together with the Chief Minister of Tripura, today launched the “Mission Queen Pineapple”, a ₹236 crore convergence-led initiative for pineapple cultivation and value chain development in the State of Tripura.
7. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s new book Apnapan: Narendra Modi Sang Mere Anubhav was launched in New Delhi by former Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and former PM H D Deve Gowda, highlighting PM Modi’s leadership, governance, and political journey.
8. India has discovered a new gas-bearing zone in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, with Oil India unlocking natural gas from the Sanu Formation. The discovery supports India’s energy security goals, reduces import dependence, and strengthens the push for energy self-reliance.
9. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the continuation of the scheme to modernise the public distribution system (PDS) including ration transport, dealer support and technology upgrades, till March 2031. The umbrella scheme called ‘Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS’ (SARTHAK PDS) has been cleared in the 16th Finance Commission cycle award period.
10. Khajuraho’s UNESCO World Heritage temples will host Yoga Mahotsav 2026, marking the 25-day countdown to International Day of Yoga. The event highlights India’s cultural heritage, wellness diplomacy, and the nationwide push to expand yoga participation ahead of IDY 2026.
11. The theme of International Day of Yoga 2026 to be observed on 21st of next month will be Yoga for Healthy Aging. Union Minister of State for Ayush (Independent Charge), Mr. Prataprao Jadhav said this while attending the “Yoga Mahotsav – 25-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026” in Khajuraho.
12. The state of Kerala got the first private medical museum, which is established in Ulloor, Thiruvananthapuram. This museum will offers visitors a fascinating journey through the human body by using the handcrafted anatomical models, paintings and medical archives. This museum is founded by a former artist-modeler at Government Medical College, A Sivaraman.
13. Recent data shows that Maharashtra leads the country in the number of central government projects, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.
14. The Andhra Pradesh Government has constituted a special Environment Protection Task Force to prevent pollution in the Godavari and other major rivers in the State ahead of the Godavari Pushkaralu scheduled to begin in June next year.
15. The Special Intensive Revision, SIR of the Electoral roll will begin in Delhi from 20th June.
16. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth in New Delhi during his first official visit to the national capital. He asks for Financial Support, more Development Projects.
17. India’s railway sector has taken a significant step forward with the approval of the country’s first hydrogen-powered train.The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the operation of a 10-coach DEMU train that will run between Jind and Sonipat in the Northern Railway zone, achieving speeds of up to 75 kilometres per hour.
18. Normal life has been severely affected due to the intense heatwave sweeping several parts of the country including central and northwest India. People are facing difficulties as temperatures continue to remain abnormally high during both day and night. In Rajasthan, Sri Ganganagar recorded a maximum temperature of 48.2 degrees Celsius yesterday.
19. The South-West monsoon has set in over Sri Lanka, the island nation’s meteorological department announced on Wednesday morning, at least six days behind schedule. Sri Lanka is the penultimate stop before the monsoon entourage reaches the Kerala coast in mainland India.
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LEGAL REPORT
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1. The Supreme Court of India upheld the retrospective levy of 28% Goods and Services Tax on online gaming companies on 27 May 2026.
2. In Keralam, five people were arrested after alleged attacks on Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during protests by workers of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPM in Thiruvananthapuram.
3. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out search operations at five locations across Chennai and Madurai in connection with a major drug smuggling syndicate with international links. The investigation was conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following money laundering investigations initiated on the basis of two criminal complaints filed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) against accused John Britto and others.
4. The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The Court held that the Election Commission has the power to conduct SIR under Article 324 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and the Rules made thereunder.
5. The Allahabad high court has provided relief to Wipro Chairman Azim Premji by quashing criminal proceedings against him in a labour law violation case, citing a lack of direct involvement.
6. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that it had awarded a contract to Coempt Edutech, saying the claim was “erroneous, misleading and not based on facts.”
7. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of four High Court Chief Justices and one Senior Advocate as judges of the top court.
The persons recommended for elevation are:
Justice Sheel Nagu;
Justice Shree Chandrashekhar;
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva;
Justice Arun Palli; and
Senior Advocate V Mohana.
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DEFENCE News
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1. The Indian Army has launched AI-powered platforms Kautilya and Q-FORCE to improve battlefield decision-making, logistics, and operational efficiency, marking a major step in India’s military modernization and data-driven warfare transformation.
2. The Indian Navy received Malwan, the second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited at Kochi.
3. India is negotiating with Russia to acquire five additional S-400 Triumf air defence regiments after the system’s decisive role in Operation Sindoor against Pakistan announced RT India.Deliveries of the original five units are back on track, with the fourth expected this month and the fifth by November, while talks for new batches are already underway.
4. The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT), famed for its dazzling aerial manoeuvres, marked its 30th anniversary on 26 May 2026 at Air Force Station Bidar in Karnataka.The team, flying its distinctive red-and-white Hawk MK-132 jets, has become a symbol of precision and excellence in the skies since its inception in 1996.
5. Chennai based defence and aerospace firm Hild Defence and Aerospace has secured significant contracts from the Indian Army for its domestically developed unmanned aerial vehicles. The orders include the Atlas mortar-dropped quadcopter UAV and the Talon first-person view Kamikaze UAV, both of which were showcased during Def-Tech 2026 in Bangalore.
FINANCE
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INDIAN RUPEE VALUE
💷 GBP ₹129(Approx)
€ Euro : ₹112(Approx)
USD ₹ 96(Approx)
🇨🇦 Canada :CAD ₹69
🇦🇺 Australia : ₹ 69
🇦🇪 UAE Dirham : ₹ 26
🇨🇳 China Yuan ¥ : ₹ 14
🇲🇻 Maldives Rufiya : ₹ 6.16
🇧🇹 Bhutan ngultrum : ₹ 1.00
🇳🇵 Nepal Rupee : ₹ 0.63
🇧🇩 B’desh Taka* : ₹ 0.78
🇵🇰 Pak Rupee : ₹ 0.34
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Rupee : ₹ 0.30
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Rates in Financial Capital Mumbai
GOLD : ₹ 15,900/ 01gm (24 krt)
SILVER : ₹ 2,85,000/KG
1. Adani Green Energy has commissioned a 3.37 GWh battery energy storage system at Khavda, Gujarat, the world’s largest single-location deployment outside China, boosting India’s renewable energy reliability and round-the-clock clean power ambitions.
2. Karnataka Grameena Bank has won the PFRDA award for exceptional Atal Pension Yojana enrolment, achieving 142% of its target with over 2.49 lakh accounts, highlighting its strong role in financial inclusion and social security outreach.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
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Ranveer Singh is now gearing up for his next.
Titled Pralay, the upcoming film is not just another action entertainer. It is a full-blown post-apocalyptic zombie survival thriller that promises chaos, destruction, and a cinematic world Indian audiences have never experienced before.
28 May (Thursday)
Vedic Ritu/ Grishma
Drik Ritu : Grishma (Summer)
पक्ष :: Shuklapaksh
(In Purnimanta calendar)
Vikram Samvat – 2083
Month : Jyeshta 12,
(In Amanta calendar)
Shaka Samvat – 1948
Month : Jyeshta 13
Tithi : Dwadashi (up to 7:57 am)Trayodashi
Nakshatra: Chitra (up to 8:08 am)Swati
Rahu : 02:03 PM – 03:43 PM
Yamaganda : 05:45 AM – 07:25 AM
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