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The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 is being conducted nationwide with over 8.19 lakh candidates appearing for 933 posts. Held in two shifts in offline OMR mode, the exam witnessed tight security arrangements and large-scale participation across multiple states.

Actor Ram Charan apologised to cricketer Jasprit Bumrah after mistakenly referring to him as a footballer during a public event. The actor clarified it was a “genuine human error” and expressed admiration for Bumrah’s contributions to Indian cricket.

India has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Congo, Uganda and South Sudan following an Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus strain. The WHO has declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern amid fears of regional transmission.

Middle-distance runner M. Venkataram Reddy from Andhra Pradesh has been selected to represent India in the Asian and World U-20 athletics championships in the 800m event. The athlete’s achievement comes after years of financial struggle

Actor Salman Khan once revealed in a humorous interaction on “The Kapil Sharma Show” why he avoids contesting elections, saying he would fail to secure even three votes from his own family. The actor also shared updates about his upcoming films, including “Maatrubhumi”.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii’s Big Island late Friday night, with tremors felt across the islands. Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami threat, while the USGS said no impact was reported on Mauna Loa or Kilauea volcanoes despite minor aftershocks.

Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California’s Orange County after a hazardous chemical incident at an aerospace plant in Garden Grove. Authorities warned that a volatile chemical tank could rupture or explode as temperatures inside it continued rising.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has alleged a sweeping crackdown on the satirical digital movement, claiming that all its social media accounts and website have been hacked, withheld, or taken down.

Indian athletics had a historic day at the National Senior Federation Competition in Ranchi, with Gurindervir Singh breaking the 100m record, Vishal TK running sub-45 in the 400m, and Tejaswin Shankar crossing 8000 points in the decathlon

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the IPL play-offs after injuring his left ring finger against Punjab Kings. He will return to England for further evaluation ahead of the national team’s upcoming Test series

Residents in Mongbwalu, eastern Congo, attacked and burned a tent at an Ebola treatment centre run by Doctors Without Borders, causing panic and the escape of 18 suspected patients. This was the second such attack in a week, following another centre’s destruction in Rwampara.

Mumbai Indians have signed Mahipal Lomror as a replacement for Quinton de Kock and Ruchit Ahir for Raj Angad Bawa, both ruled out due to injury. Lomror joins for ₹50 lakh, while Ruchit comes in for Rs 30 lakh

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) approved the adoption of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, during its Special General Body Meeting in Kolkata

India named its 23-member squad for the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 in Goa, led by head coach Crispin Chettri. The Blue Tigresses face Maldives on May 25 and Bangladesh on May 31, with all matches streamed live on FanCode

India’s Greco-Roman wrestlers bagged five medals on the opening day of the U23 Asian Championships in Vietnam. Suraj Singh and Sagar Singh won silver, while Kumar Sachin, Rohit, and Hardeep secured bronze, highlighting India’s growing strength in continental wrestling

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has asked the CBSE to submit a detailed report after students and parents complained of technical glitches during the re-evaluation process. Issues such as server downtime, payment gateway failures, and blurred scanned copies of answer sheets were reported.

Tamil Nadu began their title defence with emphatic wins in both men’s and women’s divisions, while Telangana crushed Assam 67-31 in Level II. The 76th Junior National Basketball Championship in Puducherry showcased strong state performances on day one

Shreyas Iyer’s majestic unbeaten 101 guided Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, ending a six-match losing streak. The victory lifted PBKS to 15 points, keeping their IPL playoff hopes alive amid tight qualification scenarios

Tata Sons faces pressure to list after RBI’s NBFC classification. Can it remain a philanthropic guardian, or will it reshape into a transparent entity answerable to shareholders and markets?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on a visit to India, said negotiations with Iran have made “some progress,” raising hopes of a resolution to the two-month-long West Asia conflict. He reiterated Washington’s stance that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and must keep the Strait of Hormuz open without tolls.

Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee appeared at Gariahat Police Station on Saturday for questioning in connection with an FIR filed against her and actor Parambrata Chatterjee. She was questioned for nearly an hour before leaving without speaking to the press.

A fire broke out near Hyderabad’s KBR National Park on Saturday night, causing panic among locals and commuters. The blaze occurred near Film Nagar junction where flyover construction is ongoing

Seventeen-year-old Namrata Vinoth from Thrissur, Kerala, is set to make her debut as a cricket umpire in a district-level match. Coming from a strong cricketing family, including her mother, Namrata remains calm and confident as she embarks on this new journey in the sport.

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, citing alleged institutional bias and procedural lapses. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will hear the matter on May 25.