The internal crisis within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) intensified on Thursday after the organisation issued show-cause notices to four of its members amid growing disagreements and public allegations within the association. The development marks another phase in the ongoing turmoil surrounding the influential Malayalam film body.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across Kerala till June 2 as conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon. Authorities have issued rain alerts in several districts, with isolated heavy rainfall expected over the coming days.
Eight lion cubs in Gujarat’s Gir landscape have died in suspected cases of babesiosis, prompting intensified surveillance and treatment measures by the state forest department. Authorities said no fresh deaths linked to the suspected infection have been reported in the last 48 hours, and the situation is currently under control.
A special CBI court in Ranchi on Friday convicted former BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.) technical officer Ram Vinod Singh in a disproportionate assets case and sentenced him to three years’ rigorous imprisonment. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25 lakh on the officer.
The NTA informed the Supreme Court that cancelling the NEET-UG 2026 exam and ordering a June 21 re-test was done to protect students and exam integrity. Following malpractice reports, the case was sent to the CBI. Future cycles will shift to a computer-based format, while current security features include advanced biometric verification.
An assistant teacher was found murdered with his throat slit in the Chhatarpur police station area of Palamu district in Jharkhand, officials said on Friday. The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Uday Singh, a resident of Chilho Khurd. According to the police, Singh had received a phone call from an acquaintance on Thursday evening, after which he left his home.
Padma Shri awardee Mangala Kanti Roy, a legendary 104-year-old Sarinda player, passed away at his West Bengal home on Friday, May 29, following old-age illness. Renowned for popularising the nearly extinct 500-year-old folk instrument, Roy received the 'Banga Ratna' in 2017 and the Padma Shri in 2023 for his immense contribution to Indian folk music.
She came in contact with an electric wire which had snapped due to gusty winds last night. A Home Guard died when an electricity wire fell on him in Vijayawada in NTR district. Trees and electricity poles were uprooted and hoardings collapsed due to strong winds at some places in the affected districts.
The minister met Miebach Michael, CEO of Mastercard, and discussed deepening collaboration in digital commerce, digital security, and next-generation payment solutions. "Conversations centred around India’s growing digital economy, robust digital public infrastructure, and its emergence as a trusted global hub for fintech innovation,” said Goyal in a post on X.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic bridge collapse incident in Hamirpur district and directed officials to intensify relief and rescue operations at the site. Posting on X, CM Yogi said, “The loss of lives in a tragic accident on the Betwa River in Hamirpur district is extremely heartbreaking and heart-rending.
Fourteen-year-old Indian-American Shrey Parikh won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling 'bromocriptine'. The eighth-grader from California set a new record by spelling 32 words correctly during a high-stakes spell-off. The achievement marks a massive leap for Parikh, who previously tied for 3rd place in 2024.
Iran’s news agency IRNA reported on Thursday that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) Navy allowed 23 commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz in the previous 24-hour period. It said that according to the Iranian military, “all transits were conducted following formal coordination with IRGC naval authorities”
The officials added that the chargesheet was submitted before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Nashik. Earlier, on May 22, the SIT had filed a 1,500-page chargesheet in a separate case registered at the Deolali Camp Police Station under provisions of the BNS and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will produce former judge Giribala Singh before the court on Friday after arresting her in connection with the alleged dowry death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma. On Thursday, CBI took her to the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) campus in Bhopal for a medical examination.
The bill would prohibit connected vehicles from China and other adversarial nations from entering the United States, including vehicles manufactured in China or produced by Chinese companies. “The Chinese Communist Party should never have access to sensitive information about American drivers, roads, or critical infrastructure.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced three non-negotiable US conditions for any Iran deal: surrendering highly enriched uranium, halting nuclear weapon pursuit, and restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. While talks continue, Bessent declined to confirm a tentative deal but warned that military options remain if diplomacy fails.
The Trump administration claimed that its campaign of military and economic pressure has succeeded in bringing Iran to the negotiating table on its nuclear programme, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arguing that Tehran is now discussing issues that previous US administrations could not get it to address.
According to the reports, Bashir Badr was suffering from a prolonged illness. Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar used social media to pay a heartfelt tribute and express his grief over the passing of the renowned poet.
Honey Singh met senior BJP leader Tarun Chugh on Tuesday to discuss the growing drug crisis in Punjab and its impact on the families. Through his latest social media post, Jasbir Jassi questioned BJP's decision given Honey Singh’s well-known struggles with drug addiction.
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