External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, already under 'Z' category CRPF protection, will receive an enhanced security vehicle due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions. This upgrade follows a recent threat assessment and escalating hostilities after India's military response to the Pahalgam terror incident. Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure, leading to retaliation and cross-border shelling before a ceasefire agreement was reached.
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An elderly passenger was assaulted and forcibly removed from a Chennai MTC bus by the driver and conductor for sitting in a designated seat. Conductor Nathar Pichai verbally abused the man before physically attacking him, joined by driver Azhagan.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed uncertainty about the INDIA bloc's future, acknowledging its current 'frayed' state while emphasizing the possibility of revival. He highlighted the BJP's formidable organizational strength and its influence over institutions.
Following the India-Pakistan ceasefire and Operation Sindoor, Indian defence stocks surged, reflecting confidence in indigenous military capabilities. Conversely, Chinese defence stocks, particularly those associated with weapons used by Pakistan, plummeted.
A fire broke out on Thursday morning at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce in Delhi's Pitampura. The blaze, which started in the library, was brought under control around 9:40 am after 11 fire tenders were deployed. No casualties were reported.
Indian YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, known for her "Travel with JO" channel, has been arrested in Hisar on suspicion of spying for Pakistan. Police allege Malhotra shared sensitive information with Pakistani intelligence operatives via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Snapchat. Officials claim her actions violate the Official Secrets Act and pose a national security threat.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has refuted claims of a radiation leak from any Pakistani nuclear facility, following reports that Indian missiles struck Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor. This clarification counters widespread social media speculation and foreign media theories. The IAEA confirmed that, based on available information, no radiation release occurred.
In a tragic incident early Friday, Punit Singh Majra, 28, died after crashing his rented BMW X1 into a dumper on the Atal Setu in Mumbai. Driving at a speed of 180 kmph, Majra lost control of the vehicle. Police extracted his body from the wreckage and transported him to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
The Odisha cabinet, under CM Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved 11.25% reservation for SEBC in higher education, excluding medical and engineering colleges. This policy, effective this academic year, applies to various courses in government and aided institutions. CM Majhi criticized previous governments for neglecting social justice for backward classes, while Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hailed the move as historic.
The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) will declare the Class 10th Result 2025 today, May 17, at 12:30 PM. Nearly 3 lakh students who appeared for the exams from February 28 to March 19 can access their results on bseh.org.in. Students can also check scores via SMS and DigiLocker. In 2024, the overall pass percentage was 95.