Pressure is mounting on the Mamata Banerjee Government as protests over SSC Recruitment scam intensify. Supreme Court struck down the SSC recruitment process, calling it “tainted from start to finish’. 26,000 teachers have lost jobs in one of the largest recruitment scams in West Bengal’s history. Following the verdict, mass protests erupted outside Bikash Bhavan in Kolkata’s Salt Lake area. The protests turned violent as police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd.
16 May,2025 09:37 PM ISTA traditional custom involving Miss World contestants has sparked a political storm. During a recent visit to Telangana’s historic Ramappa Temple, local women were seen helping to wash the feet of the Miss World 2025 contestants as part of a traditional welcome ceremony. This has sparked a debate on social media, with some netizens calling the practice ‘regressive’ and ‘humiliating’. The Miss World pageant is scheduled to be held at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad on 31 May 2025.
16 May,2025 09:22 PM ISTMadhya Pradesh Congress leader and MLA Jaivardhan Singh staged a protest demanding the resignation of state cabinet minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his controversial remark about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The protest was held outside the Raj Bhavan in Bhopal after Congress leaders met with the Governor. Jaivardhan Singh called the minister's remark “shameful” and said a mere apology was not enough. He added that if the BJP respects the Armed Forces, they should remove Shah from his position immediately. For context, Kunwar Vijay Shah had made an objectionable comment about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, which sparked public outrage. Later, the minister posted an apology video on his X handle, stating that he respects the Army officer “more than his real sister.” Watch video
16 May,2025 05:22 PM ISTIn a recent joint press briefing held by the Indian Army and J&K Police, the officials revealed exclusive details of the operations in the past 48 hours that neutralized 6 terrorists in J&K’s Shopian and Tral. Maj Gen Dhananjay Joshi, GOC V Force, said, “On 12th May, we got information on the possible presence of a terrorist group in the higher reaches in Kelar. On the morning of 13th May, on detection of some movement, our parties challenged the terrorists, who retaliated with fire. Our parties neutralized them. The second operation in the Tral area was conducted in a border village. As we were laying a cordon at this village, the terrorists positioned themselves in different houses and fired at us. At this time, the challenge we faced was rescuing the civilian villagers. After this, three terrorists were neutralized. One of the 6 terrorists neutralized, namely Shahid Kutte was involved in two major attacks, including an attack on a German tourist. He also has a hand in funding activities.
16 May,2025 04:00 PM ISTAdani Group has officially terminated its partnership with DragonPass, a Chinese global airport lounge access provider, effective immediately. DragonPass offers airport lounge access and a range of travel-related privileges to its cardholders and subscribed members worldwide. The decision comes amid the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. Watch the video for more.
16 May,2025 02:07 PM ISTA tragic shooting in the West Bank has left a pregnant Israeli woman dead. Tzeela Gez was on her way to the hospital with her husband to give birth when their car came under fire near the Brukhin settlement. She was rushed to the hospital, where doctors delivered her baby by caesarean section. Sadly, Tzeela was pronounced dead. Her newborn is in serious but stable condition. Her husband, Hananel, was lightly injured in the attack. On 15th May, mourners gathered in Jerusalem to lay her to rest. In response to the shooting, Israel’s military carried out operations in the West Bank, killing five Palestinians. Meanwhile, some far-right leaders, including a government minister, called for harsh retaliation, urging that nearby Palestinian towns be destroyed. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes security forces will quickly find those responsible. President Isaac Herzog offered his condolences to Tzeela’s family.
16 May,2025 12:50 PM ISTThe Indian government has revoked the security clearance of Celebi NAS Airport Services, a Turkish company that provides ground-handling services at airports in India. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, announced that the decision was made after receiving several requests from across the country to ban the company. He stated that the government took these concerns seriously and acted to protect national interests. In a post on social media platform X, the Minister said that ensuring the safety and security of the nation is the government’s top priority. The move highlights the government's firm stand on matters affecting national security and reflects its commitment to addressing public concerns in the interest of the country.
16 May,2025 11:21 AM ISTOn May 15, former US President Donald Trump received the United Arab Emirates' highest civilian honour, the "Order of Zayed," from UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The award ceremony took place at the presidential palace in Dubai. President Trump was honoured for his efforts to improve and strengthen the relationship between the United States and the UAE. The "Order of Zayed" is a prestigious award named after the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It is given to world leaders who contribute to strong international partnerships and cooperation with the UAE.
16 May,2025 10:41 AM ISTIn a shining example of resilience and courage, 17-year-old Kafi, an acid attack survivor from Chandigarh, scored 95.6 per cent in the CBSE Class 12 examinations--and that’s not all. Kafi aspires to become an IAS officer in the near future. Kafi said, "I belong to Hisar, Haryana. In the recent results of the CBSE Boards, I scored 95.6% in Class 12. In Class 10, I had scored 95.2% as well. I am an acid attack victim, and my target is to become an IAS officer. Being a visually challenged girl, there were a lot of challenges, but my parents and teachers helped me a lot to conquer them... My main sources of study were audio and textbooks..."
15 May,2025 08:56 PM ISTDays after the cross-border strikes between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army went door-to-door in the shelling-affected areas of Poonch near the LoC. The Army jawans provided residents with medicines and rations, and also interacted with the local people caught in the recent cross-border tensions. Locals were deeply moved by the gesture. A resident of Poonch said, "We stayed here even during the war-like situation. The Army that fought for us--we stayed here because of them, as they are fighting for us and are without their families. It's because of them that we are living today..."
15 May,2025 08:49 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered his first reaction after the recent cessation of firing between India and Pakistan. He highlighted the international support received by India during the operation and India’s military response. On the cessation of firing and military action between India and Pakistan, EAM Dr S. Jaishankar said: "We achieved the goals which we set out to do by destroying the terrorist infrastructure. Since key goals were achieved, I think we reasonably took the position, because even at the start of the operation, we had sent a message to Pakistan saying we are striking at terrorist infrastructure and not the military, and the military has an option to stand out and not interfere. They chose not to take that good advice. Once they got badly hit on the morning of 10th May, the satellite pictures show how much damage we did and what little damage they did. It is clear who wanted cessation of firing..."
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