Tommy Robinson, co-founder of the far-right English Defence League, was released from prison four months early, sparking immediate reactions. He had been jailed for contempt of court after breaching an injunction related to false claims against a Syrian refugee. Despite Justice Johnson noting a lack of remorse, Robinson's demonstrated commitment to complying with the injunction led to the sentence reduction.
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Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Dallas, Texas, triumphed at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee, securing victory by correctly spelling “Chaldee.” After a near miss in the 18th round, Zaki persevered, overcoming finalists Sarvadnya Kadam and Sarv Dharavane.
Following the retirements of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin, and Mohammed Shami's injury, Shubman Gill will captain an inexperienced Indian Test team in England. Cheteshwar Pujara expressed his readiness for a return if selected. Rishabh Pant has been named vice-captain, while B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh receive their first Test call-ups for the challenging series.
House Republicans narrowly passed President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," a sweeping tax and spending package, despite unified Democratic opposition and some internal GOP dissent. The bill, praised by Trump for its tax cuts and new programs, faces Senate revisions amid concerns about its impact on the deficit and social safety net.
Dipika Kakar has revealed her stage 2 liver cancer diagnosis, sharing the heartbreaking news on social media. Her announcement prompted an outpouring of support from industry friends and former co-stars, including Gaurav Khanna, Gauahar Khan, and Avika Gor, who offered prayers and strength. Dipika remains positive and determined to fight the disease with the support of her family and well-wishers.
PM Modi criticized the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), deeming it prejudicial to India's interests and hindering the utilization of its water share. He highlighted restrictions on dam desilting and sediment clearing, impacting reservoir capacity. Following the Pahalgam massacre, India put the IWT in abeyance, signaling a potential renegotiation of its terms, particularly the dispute settlement mechanism.
IndiGo will be the first airline to operate from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), starting with 18 daily departures and expanding to 79 by November 2025, including international flights. The airport, owned by the Adani Group, aims to handle 20 million passengers annually in its initial phase, with future expansions planned.
A 55-year-old woman in Noida has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently under home quarantine, according to officials. The woman had travelled by train on May 14th. Samples from her family members have been collected for testing.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the 1988 India-Pakistan nuclear agreement occurred under US pressure during Rajiv Gandhi's tenure. Sharing a purported declassified letter from Ronald Reagan, Dubey claimed the US dictated the agenda. He questioned Congress's silence and accused past governments of aligning with US interests, citing examples like Afghanistan and the Shimla Agreement.
A US court has instructed the Trump administration to maintain Harvard's student visa program indefinitely. Judge Allison Burroughs directed the Department of Homeland Security and State Department to uphold the current status, allowing Harvard to continue hosting international students. Concerns were raised about potential students abroad facing visa acquisition difficulties.
Bengaluru experienced strong winds, leading to trees falling. Mudalagiriappa died in Koramangala when a tree collapsed on him. Ramesh sustained injuries. The incident caused traffic jams. A tree damaged a police vehicle and other cars on Nrupatunga Road. In Srirampura, a tree damaged a house. Residents had previously reported concerns about the trees.