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The India Meteorological Department forecast Southwest monsoon rainfall at 90% of the long period average, slightly lower than April’s 92% prediction. Northeast India may see normal rains, while other regions face below-normal rainfall, raising concerns over agriculture and water availability

Rajasthan Cooperative Minister Gautam Dak was booked after an alleged confrontation with police in Chittorgarh. A viral audio clip of abusive language sparked debate, though Dak denied involvement, claiming technological manipulation. Police allege intimidation, threats, and indecent behavior during the incident

Indian equities rose modestly Friday, with Sensex and Nifty higher amid easing crude prices and strong earnings. IT stocks led gains, while FMCG remained flat. Asian markets surged, Wall Street closed positive, and Brent crude slipped below $92 per barrel

Paralympic champion Sumit Antil stole the spotlight at the Indian Open Para Athletics 2026 in Bengaluru with a 74.82m javelin throw. Other standout winners included Nishad Kumar in high jump and Deepthi Jeevanji in 400m, showcasing India’s para sports strength

The real challenge today is not whether Muslim women can succeed while wearing hijab, but whether society is willing to respect a woman’s right to define dignity on her own terms

For a country marked by diverse educational systems and stark regional disparities, a one-size-fits-all approach like NEET may be neither effective nor equitable

The Madras High Court observed that corruption exists within the judiciary while hearing a plea seeking a ban on the Tamil film ‘Karuppu’. The court said judges are not above criticism and emphasised that judicial institutions must remain open to public scrutiny and introspection

Activist Sonam Wangchuk rejected Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s claims regarding his stance on the Cockroach Janta Party, asserting he remains an “honorary cockroach”. He said their meeting was cordial and denied distancing himself from the online movement or retracting his Manipur comparison

Indian small businesses recorded their strongest growth since 2019 in 2025, according to CPA Australia’s survey. The report highlighted rising optimism for 2026, strong digital adoption, increasing AI investments and continued employment growth despite mounting cost and cybersecurity challenges

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the CBSE Class 12 evaluation process amid controversy over the OSM system, directing officials to resolve student concerns transparently and efficiently. He warned that negligence would not be tolerated and assured strict action over any lapses

India’s U-18 men’s and women’s hockey squads cap off intensive Bhopal preparations; dynamic campaigns kick off in Japan from May 29

Rahul Gandhi and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan engaged in a sharp political exchange over alleged CBSE evaluation irregularities. Gandhi demanded a judicial probe into the OSM system, while Pradhan accused him of politicising the issue and defended the digital evaluation mechanism

The 22-year-old from Maharashtra shot an impressive 635.1 in qualification before losing a tense shoot-off to France's Mueller in the 10m Air Rifle final

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he politely declined the Congress high command’s offer for a Rajya Sabha seat, asserting his commitment to state politics. He said he would continue serving as Varuna MLA and remain active in public life and political battles

Driven by an unprecedented summer influx, over 12.4 lakh pilgrims offer hair at Tirumala; TTD extends barber shifts to cut down wait times

The Supreme Court referred to a larger bench key questions on whether insolvency moratorium provisions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code can stay cheque bounce proceedings under the Negotiable Instruments Act, including cases involving company directors and compensation recovery during insolvency proceedings

The CBI arrested former judge Giribala Singh in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma after the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed her anticipatory bail. Her son, already in custody, will be confronted with her statements during interrogation

Haryana men survived a fierce fourth-quarter comeback from Rajasthan to win 87–80, while Chhattisgarh women relied on a dominant third-quarter defensive display to edge Karnataka 67–62, booking their spots in the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship finals

A fresh petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s ruling that the Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. The dispute also involves claims by Muslim and Jain petitioners over the protected ASI site

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed projects worth over ₹30,000 crore across railways, power and roads at the PRAGATI meeting. He emphasised faster implementation, rooftop solar expansion, Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0, and the Ken-Betwa project as a model for inter-state water cooperation

The Telangana Football Association successfully concluded its statewide summer coaching camps, distributing nearly 700 football kits to young participants. Led by TFA Secretary G.P. Palguna, the grassroots initiative aims to support youth players and strengthen football development across Telangana

The Hyderabad District Basketball Association will hold selection trials for under-16 boys and girls on May 29 at YMCA Narayanguda. Selected players will represent Hyderabad at the 11th Youth Inter-District Basketball Championship in Jayashankar Bhupalpally from June 5 to 7

Eighteen-year-old para-athlete H.U. Shivani won two bronze medals in shotput and javelin throw at the 2026 Para Athletics Championship