Current Affairs
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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWith 4th hike in 11 days, petrol crosses Rs 100 a litre in capital
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Atul Mathur is a senior journalist with 27 years of experience in reporting governance, public policy, and politics. …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAssam seeks to become 4th state with UCC as bill tabled in assembly
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Kangkan Kalita is a reporter for The Times of India. • He covers health, education, human interest stories, politics,…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsQualifier 1, IPL: From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill, players to watch out for
The IPL playoffs commence with a high-octane Qualifier 1 between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. Key players like Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Don't be sentimental': CJI Surya Kant brushes aside plea over ‘Cockroach Janta Party’
Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant made a "cockroach" remark, sparking controversy and public debate. •…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCBI registers case in Twisha Sharma death, takes over probe from Bhopal police
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Investigative journalist covers internal security, terrorism, military, strategic affairs, intelligence agencies, ant…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsEye on China, Quad to ramp up critical minerals cooperation
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative was launched last year to address global mineral supply chain challenges. …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTyreek Hill shocks fans with new career move amid NFL free agency silence
Free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill has embraced DJing in Miami while recovering from knee surgery. He finds enjoyment in EDM music. Despite being linked to several teams for sev…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMinnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys linked in surprise Linebacker trade rumors
Blake Cashman has emerged as a potential trade candidate as the Minnesota Vikings enter the final year of his contract. The Dallas Cowboys have been suggested as a possible landin…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMass resignations rock Bengal civic bodies, deepen strain within Trinamool
Bengal's civic bodies are facing collapse due to widespread resignations, even within Trinamool strongholds, signaling internal party strain. Recent mass departures in North Barr…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Wouldn't be here if Trump didn't want me to': Rubio on US prez's 'hellhole' remark
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump has a fondness for India. • Rubio mentioned this…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKohli's IPL playoff record becomes major talking point before Qualifier 1
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured a playoff spot in IPL 2026, driven by Virat Kohli's stellar performance. Despite his overall brilliance, Kohli's knock…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKerala HSE 12th result 2026 today: Check list of official websites to download plus two result
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, will release the Plus Two result for 2026 today, May 26, with scores accessible from 3 pm. Approximately 4,25,437 stu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'I pity you guys': Shreyas Iyer's sister blasts online abuse
Shresta Iyer, sister of cricketer Shreyas Iyer, responded to online trolling after Punjab Kings missed the IPL 2026 playoffs. An old celebratory “banter” reel resurfaced, leading …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPunjab civic polls today across 103 urban bodies; over 7,500 candidates in fray
Punjab gears up for polling in 103 urban local bodies today, featuring 7,555 candidates vying for 1,896 wards. Eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils, and 20 nagar p…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia nears 114 Rafales deal: ‘LoR for mega contract ready, to be sent to France soon’
Here are four clear and concise bullet points summarizing the news article: • India has finalized the Letter of Request (LoR) for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNorway Chess: Divya stuns world champion; Carlsen handed shock defeat
India enjoyed a decent opening day at Norway Chess as 20-year-old debutante Divya Deshmukh held World Champion Ju Wenjun to a classical draw before defeating her in the Armageddon…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsProposed US-Iran pact to reopen Hormuz, end Iranian transit charges: Report
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers gathers global news 24/7. • The team prioritizes accuracy, depth, an…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNo place for Kohli as Sooryavanshi gets the nod in ex-CSK star's best XII
Former India batter Subramaniam Badrinath picked his IPL 2026 league-stage best XII, leaving out Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. He chose Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Shubman Gill as opener…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFourth CNG price rise: IGL hikes rates by Rs 2 across NCR region
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has announced another Re 1 per kg hike in CNG prices, marking the fourth increase in under two weeks. This brings Delhi's CNG rate to Rs 80.09 per k…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘No lesson learnt from past NEET mess’: SC slams NTA, to monitor process
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Supreme Court criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for not learning from past mistakes regarding the…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDaily Quiz | On personalities, places and events associated with May 25
Here is a quiz on the personalities, places and events associated with today’s date, May 25
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsLandslide at Angola illegal gold mine kills 28
Four people were rescued from the site
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsLebanese President says Israeli withdrawal is ‘non-negotiable’
As ceasefire talks continue, Lebanon’s leadership has rejected any long-term Israeli military presence in the south, calling full withdrawal as non negotiable
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUgandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
Ugandan health officials report two new Ebola cases, raising total infections to seven amid an ongoing outbreak linked to Congo
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says charging fees for 'navigational services' in Hormuz
Iran’s remarks come amis growing international concern over Iran’s tightening control over maritime transit through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says progress made with U.S., but agreement not imminent
Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States appear to be advancing, but disputes over sanctions, maritime control and Iran’s nuclear programme continue to complicate neg…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPope calls idea of 'just war' put forward by U.S. 'outdated' in first manifesto
In his first encyclical, a sort of manifesto, U.S.-born Leo focused mainly on the rise of artificial intelligence but also returned to an anti-war message that has caused tensions…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 and ‘epidemic is outpacing us’
“We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” WHO chief Mr. Tedros said; he urged countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Cong…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan train bombing kills more than 30 people, official says
Pakistan’s government and military have not released an official death count from the attack, which was the latest in a series of strikes on trains, security forces and infrastr…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump demands widespread sign-up to Abraham Accords as part of Iran peace deal
“After all the work done by the United States to try and pull this very complex puzzle together, it should be mandatory that all of these Countries, at a minimum, simultaneously, …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Iran deal talks advance as Trump signals major breakthrough | Above the Fold | 25.05.2026
From crucial U.S.-Iran talks and another sharp fuel price hike to the Padma Awards 2026, the Thoothukudi sexual assault case verdict - here are the top stories of the day.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsXi Jinping hails China’s ‘unbreakable’ friendship with Pakistan as he meets PM Shehbaz
Mr. Sharif appreciated China’s support for Pakistan in mediating the U.S.-Iran negotiations, noting that President Xi’s four propositions on the West Asia situation offer guidance…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNepal SC bars arrest of ex-PM Deuba, wife in money laundering case
The Bench, comprising Justice Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Nityananda Pandey, while hearing the plea filed by the couple, questioned the issuing of an arrest warrant by the Kathmandu …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Holy See's own role in legitimising slavery
Past Popes have apologised for Christians' involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. But no Pope has ever publicly acknowledged, much less apologised for, the role that past …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJailed Kurdish leader says 'no time to lose' for Turkey peace process
In a message published by a delegation of lawmakers from the pro-Kurdish DEM party, who visited him on Imrali prison island on May 24, Mr. Ocalan said prolonging the peace process…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city
Russia launched scores of drones and missiles at Ukraine over the weekend, killing four people, wounding dozens and causing damage across the Ukrainian capital
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran health official says supreme leader suffered only 'superficial' wounds in U.S.-Israel strike
The 56-year-old has not appeared publicly since he was named as Iran's supreme leader on March 8, issuing only written statements, fuelling speculation about his health
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli fire kills six-year-old girl and a woman in Gaza, medics say
Medics said the Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment of displaced families in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, had killed six-year-old Mennatallah …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli right-wing Ministers urge Netanyahu to resume Beirut strikes to counter Hezbollah drone attacks
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, leader of a small far-right party in Mr. Netanyahu’s cabinet, has frequently made comments that go beyond official Israeli policy, in…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports
Authorities initially imposed an internet blackout from January 8 in response to nationwide anti-government protests before a new blackout was initiated following the start of U…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSenegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko's sacking
“This is not a change of direction but of method,” he said, citing integrity and transparency and “economic and cultural sovereignty”, all of which Mr. Sonko had espoused
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Military carries out ‘self-defence’ strikes in Iran, including on missile launch sites
The strikes were done “to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces”, but the military was “using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire”
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada PM Carney’s visit to India reset ties after 2023 killing of Sikh activist, Piyush Goyal says
The ties were strained under Mark Carney's predecessor in the wake of the 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hareep Singh Nijjar in Canada
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Quad Foreign Ministers meet, India-U.S. tensions, U.S.-China re-engagement and Iran war pose challenges
Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, Japan, U.S. to hold talks on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) morning
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. military carries out 'self-defence' strikes in Iran
Israel’s military warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, on Monday to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets
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