Monsoon 2025 has arrived in India eight days before the schedule. Early rains drenched the coast of Kerala announcing the arrival of monsoon. This is the earliest date of the monsoon onset over Kerala after the year 2009 when it set in over the southern state on May 23. According to IMD, the Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into remaining parts of south Arabian Sea, some parts of the west-central and east-central Arabian Sea, entire Lakshadweep area, Kerala, Mahe, some parts of Karnataka, remaining parts of Maldives and Comorin area, many parts of Tamil Nadu, remaining parts of southwest and east-central Bay of Bengal, some parts of west-central and north Bay of Bengal, and some parts of Mizoram on Saturday, May 24.
24 May,2025 06:43 PM ISTMassive blasts rocked the Gaza Strip on Saturday from 3.05 am till after the day break at 7.01 am. The explosions were reported in the wake of the Israeli military's resumption of air and ground operations in the conflicted region. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed that the Israeli military’s intensified ground and air operation, which was launched last week, would end with Israel taking full control of the Gaza Strip. Israel has not taken responsibility for the blasts yet.
24 May,2025 05:21 PM ISTUP ATS has arrested two men - Mohammad Harun, a resident of Delhi’s Seelampur, and Tufail, a resident of Varanasi, on the charges of spying for Pakistan. According to investigators, Harun was in direct contact with a staffer from the Pakistan High Commission and is accused of anti-national activities including aiding in suspicious financial transactions. Tufail allegedly sent pictures of iconic monuments in Delhi and Varanasi to a Pakistani woman married to a military official.
24 May,2025 02:15 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has once again targeted Apple. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared that if iPhones sold in the US are not manufactured domestically then Apple should be prepared to face a 25 per cent tariff. This bold statement comes amid Apple’s ongoing supply chain shifts, especially its expansion of manufacturing in India through partners like Foxconn. So far, Apple has not responded publicly to Trump’s latest remarks.
23 May,2025 09:30 PM ISTAn all-party delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi and offered prayers. MP Shinde described the visit as a truly divine experience. He thanked everyone who helped build the temple and praised the effort it took to create such a beautiful structure in the middle of the desert. He said the temple is very important for Hindus living in Abu Dhabi, as it gives them a proper place to worship. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for playing a major role in making the temple a reality and remembered the early support from former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. He expressed gratitude to the UAE government and the royal family for their help. Shinde shared a special message about unity, noting that people from different religions came together to build the temple: the land was bought from a Muslim, the architect was a Christian, and the workers were Hindus. He said this teamwork shows the strength of faith and cooperation, and he felt blessed to be part of it.
23 May,2025 05:19 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Rising North East Summit in New Delhi, an important event aimed at showcasing and boosting investment opportunities in the North Eastern states of India. The summit brings together government officials, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore the vast potential of this region in sectors such as infrastructure, technology, agriculture, tourism, and more. During his speech at the summit, Prime Minister Modi made a significant announcement that marks a major milestone for the country. He shared that India is set to receive its first-ever Made-in-India semiconductor chip, which will be manufactured in the Northeast.
23 May,2025 03:26 PM ISTPeople are leaving tributes outside the White House for Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, staff members from the Israeli Embassy. The couple was shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on 21st May, Wednesday night. One woman who came to honour them said, “There is deep sadness and anger... these two young people lost their lives far too soon and for no reason.” Watch the video for more.
23 May,2025 12:58 PM ISTOn Thursday, May 22, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the leaders of the UK, France, and Canada, saying they were "on the wrong side of humanity." This came after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, along with leaders from France and Canada, expressed deep concern over the violence in Gaza and called for a ceasefire. Earlier in the week, the UK stopped its free trade talks with Israel, summoned the Israeli ambassador, and imposed more sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The UK’s foreign minister also described Israel’s recent military actions in Gaza as "monstrous." The Israeli army began a new military operation last week. According to health workers in Gaza, over 500 people have been killed in the past eight days by Israeli airstrikes. Since early March, Israel has blocked medical supplies, food, and fuel from entering Gaza. Experts have warned that this could lead to a famine, though a few aid trucks were allowed in on Monday. Meanwhile, PM Netanyahu also condemned the deadly shooting of two Israeli diplomats in Washington, DC, calling the incident "horrific" and a tragic loss for the nation.
23 May,2025 12:05 PM ISTOn May 22, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the killing of two Israeli staff members in Washington, D.C. "horrific." The victims, a young couple named Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were shot on the night of May 21 after leaving an event near the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspect reportedly shouted "Free Palestine" after being arrested. In response, Israeli embassies around the world increased security. At the same time, Israel is facing global criticism for its military actions in Gaza, and Jewish groups are warning about rising anti-Semitic attacks. Netanyahu also commented on another incident where Israeli soldiers fired near a group of European diplomats in Jenin. The army said the group had strayed from an approved route.
23 May,2025 11:20 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan for the first time after the successful completion of Operation Sindoor. During his trip, he offered prayers at the famous Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, located in the Bikaner district. After the temple visit, PM Modi launched 103 newly redeveloped Amrit Stations spread across 86 districts in 18 different States and Union Territories. He then addressed a large public rally in Bikaner, where his powerful speech about Operation Sindoor received loud applause and strong support from the crowd. Watch video.
22 May,2025 03:39 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump recently met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. During the press conference, Trump confronted the South African president over cases of white genocide and racism in the African nation. In full media glare, Trump played footage of anti-white sentiments in the country and demanded an explanation from the President. Ramaphosa dismissed the accusations as baseless and expressed his willingness to take this discussion further, away from the media glare.
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