Memorial Day diners at Block Island's Dead Eye Dicks witnessed a startling sight: a massive 20-foot shark gliding through Great Salt Pond. The Atlantic Shark Institute reported the sighting, noting the shark's species is unidentified. Marine experts say such sightings are consistent with seasonal behavior as sharks follow prey closer to shore during warmer months.
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Karnataka's Congress government is contemplating sending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to the President after the governor rejected it twice. The bill proposes 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts up to Rs 1 crore, alongside quotas for other categories. The government is exploring options after constitutional experts advised against challenging the governor's decision in court.
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has voiced strong concerns over persistent delays in India's defence projects, urging accountability and timely delivery. He criticised unrealistic timelines in contracts and the defence forces' reluctance to address underperformance. In a rare moment of candour, the Air Chief also touched upon the culture of restraint within the defence forces, saying the services have often refrained from calling out underperformance explicitly.
In Ghaziabad, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 19-year-old cousin. The accused, who had asked the girl to help with cooking after his wife's death, stayed overnight at her residence and allegedly assaulted her in her room. He threatened her into silence. The assault was discovered when the girl complained of stomach pain.
The Supreme Court has overturned a Bombay High Court ruling, allowing Mumbai's Municipal Corporation to maintain a theme garden built on the site of the former Khajuria lake. The court directed the MCGM to preserve the park for public use and explore creating a new water body nearby.
A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's move to prevent international students from enrolling at Harvard. This is another legal setback for the administration. The court wants to maintain the current situation while considering a final ruling. Harvard says many foreign students, including 800 from India, are uncertain about their future. Some are transferring, and others are delaying enrollment.
The Trump administration escalated its conflict with Harvard University by revoking its ability to enroll international students, demanding compliance on issues like pro-Palestinian protests and diversity policies. Thousands of foreign students face potential deportation unless they transfer or a court intervenes. Harvard currently has nearly 6,800 international students, most of them in graduate programs.
In a significant reform, the DGCA has recommended allowing arts and commerce students to pursue commercial pilot licenses, ending the three-decade-long requirement for science backgrounds. This proposal, sent to the aviation ministry, aims to amend rules mandating physics and maths in class 12.
Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts tragically died in North Sikkim while rescuing a fellow soldier, Agniveer Stephan Subba, from a dangerous mountain stream. Despite successfully saving Subba with the help of Naik Pukar Katel, Lt. Tiwari was swept away by the strong current. "His sacrifice has been hailed nationwide. He stands as a symbol of courage and selflessness,” the defence statement said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, during his Kanpur visit on May 30, following a request from MP Ramesh Awasthi. The family seeks martyr status for Shubham, who was tragically killed in the attack. They hope the Prime Minister will grant their request, honouring Shubham's memory.
Donald Trump announced that the US is nearing a trade deal with India, while Pakistan representatives are expected in Washington for talks. He cautioned that conflict between India and Pakistan could jeopardize these agreements. Tensions are high following India's 'Operation Sindoor' in response to a terror attack. India is expected to allow US companies to bid for government contracts.