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Shubman Gill is named captain for the England tour, marking a transitional phase for the Indian Test team, with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. Karun Nair makes a comeback after eight years, while Shreyas Iyer is excluded. B Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh receive their first Test call-ups. The five-match series against England starts on June 20.

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a stunning panoramic video from Mars, revealing an Earth-like landscape within Gale Crater. The rover is currently exploring a sulfate-rich region, offering insights into Mars' past when water was abundant. Curiosity's journey, spanning over 352 million miles, recently uncovered pure elemental sulfur, sparking further questions about the planet's potential for past life.

In Gujarat's Kutch district, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) apprehended Sahdevsinh Gohil, a contractual health worker, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Indian military establishments with a Pakistani spy. Gohil, lured by an agent posing as Aditi Bharadwaj, reportedly sent photos and videos of BSF and Indian Navy facilities via WhatsApp in exchange for money.

Several opposition-ruled states' chief ministers, including West Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, and Puducherry, were absent from the Niti Aayog's 10th Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. The meeting focused on "Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat @2047," with Modi emphasizing Centre-state cooperation to achieve national goals and urging states to develop world-class tourist destinations.

Despite their demanding schedules and geographical distance, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce maintain a strong bond. Kelce reportedly spent £80,000 on designer gifts for Swift, including Balenciaga outfits, Louis Vuitton jackets, and Hermès beach bags, ensuring she feels cherished. Sources indicate Kelce's generosity and attention to Swift's style demonstrate their commitment, fueling speculation about their future together.

The BJP has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi's description of the Poonch attack as a "tragedy," accusing him of downplaying terrorism. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged Gandhi was "whitewashing" Pakistan's actions and providing them "cover fire." Gandhi, during his visit to Poonch, met with affected families, expressing his commitment to raising their concerns nationally after the cross-border shelling.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet the family of Shubham Dwivedi, killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, during his Kanpur visit on May 30, following a request from MP Ramesh Awasthi. The family seeks martyr status for Shubham, who was tragically killed in the attack. They hope the Prime Minister will grant their request, honouring Shubham's memory.

After a hiatus of over 3000 days, Karun Nair makes a remarkable return to India's Test squad for the upcoming series against England. Despite a prolific domestic season and a historic triple century in 2016, Nair faced prolonged exclusion. The right-hander was prolific in the 2024–25 domestic season, scoring 863 runs in nine Ranji Trophy matches with four centuries, and 779 runs in eight Vijay Hazare Trophy innings, including five centuries.

In Bengaluru, a businessman named Shashank S. has accused a Zepto delivery agent, Vishnuvardhan, of physical assault following a dispute over a mismatched delivery address. The incident escalated when Shashank intervened in an argument between the delivery agent and his sister-in-law, resulting in the agent allegedly punching him and causing a skull fracture.

Ajit Agarkar acknowledges a significant shift in the Indian Test team. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin's absence creates a void. Shubman Gill is named captain for the England series. Rishabh Pant will be the vice-captain. Kohli communicated his decision in early April. The team is looking forward to the new World Test Championship cycle.

The IMF is in talks with Pakistan regarding its FY2025-26 budget and economic reforms, aiming for continued support under existing loan arrangements. Discussions focus on revenue enhancement, energy sector reforms, and maintaining a tight monetary policy to control inflation. The IMF emphasizes rebuilding foreign exchange reserves and a flexible exchange rate.

Shubman Gill will lead the Indian cricket team as captain for the upcoming Test series in England. Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the vice-captain. The squad of 18 members was announced by Ajit Agarkar. Jasprit Bumrah may not play all five Tests. India aims to win their first Test series in England since 2007.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch, J&K, to meet civilians affected by cross-border shelling from Pakistan. He assured residents he would raise their concerns nationally, emphasizing the strength and dignity they displayed amidst the conflict. Gandhi also visited a school and a damaged Gurudwara, encouraging students and expressing solidarity. The J&K government has announced compensation for the affected families.

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.

Shubman Gill, 25, has been appointed as India's Test captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The BCCI announced a new-look squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20. Gill, who has captaincy experience in T20Is and the IPL, will lead India in the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle, beginning with the England tour.

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the KCET 2025 results on May 24. Over 3.3 lakh candidates appeared for the exam. Scorecards will be available from 2 PM on cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea and karresults.nic.in. Counselling is expected to begin in June, involving registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification.

Vaniya Agrawal, an Indian-American software engineer, protested Microsoft's ties with the Israeli government. She disrupted two major Microsoft events. Agrawal questioned the company's cloud contracts. She was later fired by Microsoft after the first protest. Agrawal previously worked at Amazon. She also ran a small business. She is now sharing videos of her protests on social media.