Thousands, including political figures Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and LG Manoj Sinha, congregated at the Mela Kheer Bhawani in Ganderbal, marking the largest gathering since the recent terror attack. Sinha emphasized safety for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra, while Mufti advocated for political solutions to facilitate the return of Kashmiri Pandits.
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National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key for NEET UG 2025. Candidates can download it from neet.nta.nic.in. The answer key challenge window is open from June 3 to June 5, 2025. Candidates can submit challenges online. NTA will prepare final answer keys based on these challenges. NEET UG results are expected by June 14, 2025.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have advanced to the 2025 IPL final after defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, marking their fourth final appearance. Historically, Qualifier 1 winners have a strong chance of winning the title, with 11 of the last 14 champions taking this route. RCB now have time to strategize for the final in Ahmedabad.
In Faridabad, a rape accused named Nitish Kumar Pandey escaped from district jail. He exploited a name similarity with another inmate, Nitesh, who had secured bail. Both inmates had the same father's name in records. Jail officials failed to verify identities properly. Two officials were suspended, and an inquiry was ordered. Police are searching for Pandey in Patna.
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Donald Trump revealed a tense phone call with Vladimir Putin, addressing Ukraine's airfield strike and Iran's nuclear ambitions. Putin strongly indicated Russia would respond to the Ukrainian attack, while Trump insisted Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons. Trump previously gave Putin a two-week deadline to demonstrate progress toward peace in Ukraine, threatening a different approach if unmet.
At Harvard's convocation, Dr. Abraham Verghese, an Indian-origin physician and author, delivered a commencement speech subtly critiquing the MAGA-infused political climate. He highlighted the importance of American values like the rule of law and truth, which he believes are currently under threat.
An Israeli airstrike on May 13 targeted and killed Muhammad Sinwar, a senior Hamas figure, while he was operating in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in Khan Younis. The strike also eliminated Muhammad Shabana and Mahdi Quara, commanders within Hamas's ranks. When Yahya Sinwar was killed in combat in October 2024, Muhammad Sinwar became the leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Following the Punjab and Haryana High Court's recommendation for his compulsory retirement, judicial responsibilities have been withdrawn from District and Sessions Judge Tejwinder Singh. The recommendation has been sent to the Punjab government for notification. Singh gained prominence for convicting six individuals in the Kathua rape and murder case, a trial moved to his court by the Supreme Court.
Virat Kohli's raw emotion poured out as Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings. Overwhelmed, Kohli collapsed on the field before sharing a tearful embrace with his wife, Anushka Sharma. He expressed their shared journey and relief, highlighting Anushka's special connection to Bangalore, making the victory even more meaningful for them both.