Guwahati grappled with extensive flooding after 37mm of rainfall, disrupting daily life and prompting government intervention, including special leave for employees and school closures. A man in Mizoram died due to a wall collapse amid severe weather. Flight diversions and ferry service suspensions added to the chaos, while authorities responded to landslides and provided emergency assistance in the flood-stricken city.
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Amidst the Trump administration's efforts to reshape liberal US universities, daughters of prominent global leaders like Canada's prime minister and China's leader are reportedly targeted for expulsion from Harvard. This action is part of a broader crackdown on foreign students, fueled by MAGA-aligned sentiments, raising concerns about academic freedom and the value of international students in American institutions.
Mumbai University released the second merit list for UG admissions 2025-26 on May 31, 2025, with K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce showing increased cut-offs, especially FYBAF at 87.33%. The science stream for FYBAMMC also saw a notable rise. Candidates must complete verification and fee payment by June 4. More college lists are expected soon, with the third merit list scheduled for June 5. Classes begin June 13, 2025.
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have fluctuated due to global uncertainties and developments in trade relations, particularly regarding US tariffs. Recent progress in trade negotiations and outflows from gold ETFs suggest a potential consolidation in the short term.
Donald Trump has warned Apple about tariffs. He says a 25% tariff will be imposed if iPhones are made outside America. Trump claims he told Tim Cook that iPhones for the US market should be manufactured in the United States not in "India or anyplace else." The remarks come at a time when Apple is aggressively expanding its manufacturing footprint in India.
A passenger train derailed in Russia's Bryansk region after a bridge collapsed, resulting in at least seven fatalities and 30 injuries. Russian authorities attribute the incident to "illegal interference," citing damage to the bridge above the railway line. The collapse sent debris onto the tracks, impacting the oncoming train, with emergency services responding to the scene.
SpaceX launched its Starship Super Heavy system from Starbase in South Texas. The flight aimed to gather data on the rocket's structural limits. A previously launched Super Heavy booster powered the Starship flight. SpaceX lost communication with the booster during descent. Payload doors malfunctioned during mid-flight. Starship spun out of control, resulting in a catastrophic re-entry.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Pakistan's long-standing support for terrorism is over, demanding the handover of terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. He warned that another terror attack would be considered an act of war, highlighting India's readiness to employ any means necessary to eliminate terrorism.
The sudden Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma left a big leadership vacuum in the Indian cricket team and the selectors have backed Shubman Gill for the job. The 25-year-old has led India in five T20Is, Punjab and India A in a handful of matches, and has also been leading Gujarat Titans for the past two seasons. The leadership challenge in the whites is going to be a different ball game, though, and Gill will have his task cut out during the English summer. Those who have seen him... Expand
Delhi experienced a severe thunderstorm overnight, with heavy rain and strong winds reaching 82 kmph. The intense weather caused significant disruptions, including the diversion of 49 flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport and widespread waterlogging on key roads like Moti Bagh and Minto Road. Flight operations have resumed, but delays persist, and traffic congestion remains a challenge in several areas.
Five individuals sustained gunshot wounds at the Brass Mill Centre mall in Waterbury, Connecticut, on Tuesday evening following a dispute. Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo stated that the incident, which occurred around 4:40 pm, was not a random act of violence, as the suspected shooter knew the victims. Although no arrests have been made, authorities assure the public that there is no ongoing threat.