An Instagram account named 'Bangalore Metro Chicks' is facing criticism for allegedly sharing photos and videos of female commuters on Bengaluru's Namma Metro without their permission. The account, which has garnered over 5,000 followers, has prompted outrage, with a social media user alerting the city police
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Indian Air Force sources reported that Lahore air traffic control denied IndiGo's Delhi-Srinagar flight permission to use Pakistani airspace on May 21 due to an existing airspace ban for Indian-registered aircraft. The flight, encountering a hailstorm near Pathankot, was initially denied deviation towards the International Border by Indian authorities.
IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 17 after a week-long suspension. Most overseas players are returning, excluding some Australians and Englishmen. Key players like Pat Cummins and Travis Head will participate. Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Kolkata Knight Riders will be at full strength. Rajasthan Royals face uncertainty with player availability.
Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of external affairs minister S Jaishankar regarding Operation Sindoor, questioning the loss of Indian aircraft due to alleged prior warnings to Pakistan.
A Bhopal CBI court has sentenced ten individuals, including four candidates, to three years in jail for fraudulent MBBS admissions via the PMT-2009 Vyapam exam. The convicted include candidates, impersonators, and a middleman, all fined Rs 16,000. The case, initially registered in 2015, was taken over by the CBI following Supreme Court directives, revealing widespread irregularities in MBBS admissions.
The Indian government, citing national security concerns, has revoked the security clearance for Turkish ground service provider Celebi, impacting its operations at nine Indian airports. This decision follows Turkey's perceived support for Pakistan, particularly after the use of Turkish-origin drones against India. The government is working to ensure minimal disruption and retain Celebi's employees while airports are assuring smooth operations.
Following the Samajwadi Party's controversial remarks about UP deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, a poster has emerged in Uttar Pradesh criticising Akhilesh Yadav. The poster, put up by a BJP Yuva Morcha leader, calls for saving Brahmins' honour and ousting Akhilesh. This comes after an FIR was filed over SP's post, deemed offensive to Pathak's late mother.
India is restricting ready-made garment imports from Bangladesh by land. This action will likely raise logistics costs and increase transit times. The move follows restrictions imposed by Bangladesh on Indian goods. Indian companies had set up units in Bangladesh for lower production costs. Dhaka's growing ties with China are also a concern.
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over a decision to bar foreign students, alleging it's unconstitutional retaliation for resisting political pressure. The lawsuit challenges the directive, claiming it violates the First Amendment and harms over 7,000 international students. Harvard seeks a restraining order against the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement of the policy.
After a period of box office struggles, Hindi cinema saw a resurgence with films like 'Jaat' and 'Kesari 2'. However, 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' has revitalized Hollywood's presence in India, achieving the highest opening day for a Hollywood release in 2025.