India’s monsoon may face significant challenges in 2026 as a developing El Nino event strengthens in the Pacific Ocean while the Indian Ocean remains neutral, depriving the country of a key climatic safeguard that helped offset similar threats in the past. Climate experts often point to 1997 as an example of how the Indian Ocean can protect India’s monsoon. That year witnessed one of the strongest El Nino events on record, which typically weakens rainfall over the Indian subcontinent. Despite widespread fears of drought, India received rainfall that was 2% above normal. Scientists later concluded that a strong positive Indian…
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The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested eight individuals allegedly linked to a terror module connected to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and members of the Mumbai underworld. The arrests, made as part of a coordinated operation, are believed to have prevented planned attacks on strategic locations in Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, and Chandigarh. According to Special Cell Commissioner Anil Shukla, investigators recovered crucial evidence, including photographs, videos, and coordinates of government buildings, security establishments, and other locations that were reportedly being surveyed as potential targets. The investigation began earlier this month with the arrests of Vijay and Nitish Paswan from Pune…
The main accused in the murder of a 17-year-old Class 11 student in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad died after being injured in a police encounter in the early hours of Sunday, May 31, 2026, officials said. The accused, identified as Asad, a resident of the Khoda area, was wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Surya Chauhan. According to police, Asad was injured during an exchange of fire with a police team conducting an operation to apprehend him. He was rushed to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Surya Chauhan, a resident of Navneet Vihar Colony in Khoda,…
The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur, successfully conducted a two-day Interactive Workshop-cum-Technical Evaluation Session under the S&T–PRISM 5.0 (Promotion of Research and Innovation in Startups and MSMEs) programme on May 29-30, 2026. The event brought together startups, MSMEs, industry leaders, researchers, and technical experts working across the critical minerals value chain. The S&T–PRISM Scheme, a key component of the Ministry of Mines’ Science and Technology Programme, supports innovative solutions in critical mineral exploration, extraction, processing, recycling, and value addition. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Anupam Agnihotri, Director…
Andhra Pradesh has become the first state in India to operationalize an industry partnership under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme. The National Steering Committee (NSC) has approved the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for the Visakhapatnam ITI Cluster, submitted by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) in collaboration with its academic partner, New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH). The approval, granted during the third National Steering Committee meeting convened by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in New Delhi, marks the first Strategic Investment Plan cleared under the ₹60,000 crore PM-SETU…
Karnataka is set for a significant political transition as Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is expected to take oath as the state’s next Chief Minister on June 3. The development comes after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and dissolved the Council of Ministers. The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) is scheduled to meet in Bengaluru to formally elect its new leader, with Shivakumar widely expected to be chosen unanimously. The transition follows a leadership arrangement reportedly finalized by the Congress high command in New Delhi. Amid the change in leadership, discussions are underway regarding the composition…
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bhuj, Gujarat, to assess border and coastal security issues in districts along the India-Pakistan Border. The meeting was attended by Gujarat Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, senior state officials, and district-level administrators from Kutch, Vav-Tharad, and Patan. Shah highlighted that border fencing, strengthened maritime security, and the Gujarat government’s strong political commitment have significantly improved the state’s security situation. He stated that infiltration and cross-border smuggling have been effectively brought under control. Emphasizing the importance of demographic monitoring in border regions, Shah directed District…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has urged Asian allies to increase their defense spending and strengthen regional security cooperation in response to China’s growing military capabilities. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s leading defense and security forum, Hegseth described China’s military expansion as a source of “rightful alarm” and warned against any single power dominating the Indo-Pacific region. Hegseth said the United States is committed to maintaining a stable balance of power and believes a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve regional security. He noted that Washington expects its Asian partners…
Tensions in southern Lebanon escalated further as Hezbollah claimed its fighters engaged in direct clashes with Israeli troops beyond an Israeli-designated “yellow line,” despite an existing ceasefire agreement between the two sides. The confrontation came a day after Israel announced an expansion of its ground operations in Lebanon. According to Hezbollah, its fighters exchanged fire with Israeli forces in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, a strategically significant location near the southern city of Nabatieh. The group stated that its fighters had been resisting Israeli attempts to advance into the area since earlier in the week. Meanwhile, Israel intensified its military…
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the growing number of child casualties in Lebanon, reporting that 15 children were killed and 62 injured in the past seven days despite an existing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Speaking at a media briefing in Geneva, UNICEF spokesperson Ricardo Pires described the figures as “staggering” and emphasized that children must be protected at all times under international humanitarian law. According to data from Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, a total of 77 children were either killed or injured during the week, averaging around 11 child casualties every day. UNICEF stated that…