Amid heightened regional tensions, Israel is reportedly prepared to launch an operation into Iran, prompting US concerns about potential retaliation against American sites in Iraq. The US State Department has advised non-emergency personnel to leave Iraq, while President Trump asserts that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons.
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Karnataka School Examinations and Assessments Board (KSEAB) is expected to announce the SSLC Exam 2 Result 2025 soon, for supplementary exams held from May 26 to June 2, 2025. Students can access results on karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in by entering their registration number. The result determines eligibility for higher secondary admission. The board has not yet confirmed the announcement date.
UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds highlighted the Free Trade Agreement with India as a significant economic victory, potentially boosting bilateral trade by GBP 25.5 billion annually. Reynolds emphasized the competitive advantage for the UK in advanced manufacturing sectors like automotive and machinery.
19-year-old Indian shooter Suruchi Singh clinched gold in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, surpassing France's Camille Jedrzejewski. This victory marks Suruchi's fourth gold and a hat-trick of individual wins. India's medal tally reached three, placing them fourth. Elavenil Valarivan and Sift Kaur Samra secured bronze medals in separate events.
The wreckage of the crashed Air India flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad yielded the aircraft's black box and additional bodies, tragically raising the death toll to 274. Authorities believe some victims were from the nearby BJ Medical College campus. The black box, crucial for determining the cause of the crash, was recovered from the college's mess rooftop.
General Electric (GE) is vying to supply engines for India's fifth-generation stealth fighter project, viewing India as a crucial strategic market. GE also aims to accelerate F-404 engine deliveries to HAL for the Tejas Mark-1A fighter program, addressing previous delays.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting his tenure is nearing its end and highlighting perceived failures in governance and international relations. Khera pointed to Pakistan's continued diplomatic and military gains, despite recent terror attacks, citing Chinese arms deals, investments from Azerbaijan, and financial support from the World Bank and IMF.
Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi's silence on Donald Trump's repeated claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh highlighted Trump's remarks and questioned whether India's foreign policy was being compromised. He urged Modi to address growing diplomatic challenges, citing recent US-Pakistan engagements and calling for an all-party meeting to discuss the situation.
In Muzaffarnagar, a woman's father and brother have been arrested for allegedly murdering her due to her live-in relationship. Saraswati Maliyan, 23, was strangled and her body set ablaze in a forest. The family initially filed a missing person's report to mislead police. Identification was made through bangles found on the body.
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India's MEA is closely monitoring the security situation, prioritizing the safety of its citizens. The Indian Embassy in Tehran is actively assisting students, relocating them to safer areas and maintaining contact with community leaders. Following airstrikes and missile exchanges, advisories have been issued, urging Indian nationals to remain vigilant and limit movement.
Following Israeli strikes that killed senior commanders, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei swiftly appointed Mohammad Pakpour as the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, replacing Hossein Salami. Abdolrahim Mousavi succeeded Mohammad Bagheri as the chief of the armed forces general staff.