Donald Trump says Vladimir Putin has gone crazy. Moscow launched a massive aerial attack on Ukraine. The attack killed many civilians. Trump also criticized Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kremlin suggests Trump's comment is due to emotional strain. Analysts debate if Putin is truly losing his mind. Or if he is following a strategic logic. Europe worries about Russia's ties with China.
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The IMD has updated its monsoon forecast, predicting 'above normal' rainfall for India, with 106% of the long period average. Most regions, including the monsoon core zone, are expected to receive above-normal rainfall, benefiting agriculture. June is also likely to be wetter than usual, potentially reducing heat wave days, though some southern and northeastern areas may see less rain.
Tej Pratap Yadav, Lalu Prasad's elder son, has become a political liability for the RJD. His erratic behavior and public personal dramas, including a tumultuous marriage and divorce, have overshadowed party agendas.
NBA star Klay Thompson is mourning the loss of his beloved English bulldog, Rocco, who passed away at the age of 13. Rocco had been with Thompson since his rookie season in 2011, becoming a constant companion throughout his NBA journey. Thompson's father, Mychal, shared the news, highlighting Rocco's significant role in their lives.
Sunita, a 43-year-old woman from Nagpur, faces espionage charges after being handed over by Pakistani authorities. She crossed the LoC to meet Pakistani contacts, raising suspicions of spying due to heightened tensions. Authorities are scrutinizing her communications, investigating whether her actions were driven by personal relationships or a larger espionage plot, while her son is being escorted back to Nagpur.
Scientists hunting for the hypothetical Planet Nine have discovered a potential new dwarf planet, 2017 OF201, in the outer solar system. This object, roughly 700km across, boasts an extremely elongated 25,000-year orbit that takes it far into the Oort cloud.
In a historic moment for the Indian armed forces, the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune is set to graduate its first batch of 17 women cadets on May 30. Cadet Ishita Sharma, along with her peers, will mark this milestone after three years of rigorous training.
Indian jobseekers trafficked to Myanmar by fraudulent IT firms faced brutal punishments, including being forced to eat frozen, rotten duck eggs and subjected to electric shocks for resisting internet scams or failing to meet fraud targets. One victim recounted the horrific conditions and torture endured, highlighting the urgent need for vigilance against deceptive overseas job offers.
The Delhi government has issued a Covid advisory, urging hospitals to prepare for a potential surge. This action follows a rise in cases across multiple states in India and a resurgence in parts of Asia. While cases remain mild, experts advise precautions like mask-wearing and vaccination, especially for vulnerable populations, due to waning immunity and new sub-variants.
Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation, addressed the Pahalgam terror attack in New York, condemning the religiously motivated killings and highlighting the Resistance Front's involvement, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. India responded with targeted strikes on terror sites, sending a clear message against terrorism. The delegation aims to foster international cooperation and share India's perspective on combating terrorism across multiple nations.