Times of India

Karnataka's Deputy CM, DK Shivakumar, openly admitted to donating Rs 25 lakh to the National Herald, a newspaper he identifies as being run by his party. This admission follows the ED naming his brother and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in its chargesheet related to the case. Meanwhile, BRS working president KTR accused the Telangana CM of corruption.

Indian Air Force sources reported that Lahore air traffic control denied IndiGo's Delhi-Srinagar flight permission to use Pakistani airspace on May 21 due to an existing airspace ban for Indian-registered aircraft. The flight, encountering a hailstorm near Pathankot, was initially denied deviation towards the International Border by Indian authorities.

Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over a decision to bar foreign students, alleging it's unconstitutional retaliation for resisting political pressure. The lawsuit challenges the directive, claiming it violates the First Amendment and harms over 7,000 international students. Harvard seeks a restraining order against the Department of Homeland Security's enforcement of the policy.

Operation Sindoor, launched by the Indian Army following the Pahalgam terror attack, successfully dismantled terror infrastructure across the LoC. Intercepted communications revealed panic within the Pakistan army, with a senior commander from the 75th Infantry Brigade abandoning his post and seeking refuge in a mosque. Pakistani retaliation involved shelling civilian areas, prompting further strikes on Pakistani military posts.

Donald Trump is pressuring Apple to manufacture iPhones for the US market in America, threatening a 25% tariff if they don't comply. Despite this, Apple is reassuring India of its continued investment, with Foxconn expanding its Indian operations. However, it is doubt that if US iPhone production would feasible, since the move could disturb the pricing and supply chain for Apple.

Donald Trump plans a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1, 2025. He says trade talks are stalled. Trump claims the EU takes advantage of the US. He also warns Apple. Trump wants iPhones sold in America to be made in America. He says tariffs will apply if Apple manufactures elsewhere.

SpaceX has received FAA approval for the ninth Starship launch after addressing issues from Flight 8's explosion. The upcoming launch includes an expanded Aircraft Hazard Area and requires non-peak transit hours. A key goal is reusing the Super Heavy booster from Flight 7, demonstrating crucial reusability for future space missions, with a potential launch window opening on May 27.

Donald Trump has warned Apple about tariffs. He says a 25% tariff will be imposed if iPhones are made outside America. Trump claims he told Tim Cook that iPhones for the US market should be manufactured in the United States not in "India or anyplace else." The remarks come at a time when Apple is aggressively expanding its manufacturing footprint in India.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh rebuked Rahul Gandhi for questioning the government and armed forces regarding Operation Sindoor, referencing Atal Bihari Vajpayee's conduct during the 1971 war. He highlighted instances of alleged UPA government missteps, including concealing news of soldier beheadings.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the JEE Main 2025 Paper 2 results for B.Arch and B.Planning on May 23 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates can access their scorecards using their registration number and date of birth. The scorecard contains subject-wise marks, overall NTA score, AIR, and personal details necessary for further admission processes.

The Supreme Court intervened in the case of Wing Commander Nikita Pandey, directing the government and IAF to halt her release from service. Pandey alleged discrimination in being denied permanent commission despite her exemplary service in Operations Balakot and Sindoor. She claimed that although she ranked second in the country among expert fighter controllers and had served over 13.5 years, she was being discharged due to a 2019 policy change that denied her a permanent commission.

Kabir Bedi, who has been married four times, openly discussed his relationships, emphasizing his emotional investment in each. He clarified that he never engaged in one-night stands, highlighting the long-term nature of his marriages and relationships. Bedi proudly maintains friendships with all his ex-wives, reflecting the positive connections he fostered throughout his life.

Dilip Vengsarkar expressed surprise at Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's Test retirements, expecting them after the England tour. He acknowledged their significant contribution and the void they leave. Vengsarkar highlighted the opportunity for domestic players to step up and praised Shreyas Iyer's consistent performance across formats, deferring to selectors on replacements.

Pakistani Senator Syed Ali Zafar has urged the government to address the potential water crisis arising from India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after the Pahalgam attack. He warned of dire consequences for Pakistan's agriculture and population, heavily reliant on the Indus Basin water. India's decision to hold the treaty in abeyance is a response to cross-border terrorism.

NSA Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Moscow to push for the swift delivery of remaining S-400 systems, potentially ordering more to enhance India's defence capabilities. This visit follows parliamentary delegation's trip and India's Operation Sindoor, which highlighted the effectiveness of Russian-origin defence platforms. India seeks deeper strategic coordination with Russia against terrorism and expects continued support.

Muhammad Yunus, the interim head of Bangladesh, is reportedly considering resigning due to political deadlock and pressure from various factions. He faces criticism for delaying elections, a warning from the army chief, and accusations of undermining freedoms from Human Rights Watch. According to reports, Yunus said in the meeting with his advisers, "what is the point of being the chief advisor if he cannot function properly?”

The JEE Advanced 2025 result is expected to be released soon by IIT Kanpur on the official website, jeeadv.ac.in. Response sheets were issued on May 22, followed by the provisional answer key on May 26. The final result is scheduled for June 2. Qualified candidates will proceed to JoSAA counselling for admission to top engineering institutes.

The Supreme Court penalized a petitioner for filing a PIL about a protocol breach during Chief Justice of India BR Gavai's Maharashtra visit. The court deemed it a publicity stunt. The issue arose from the absence of top officials at an event honoring Justice Gavai. He had dismissed the matter after officials apologized.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting prodigy, impressed in the IPL 2025 with Rajasthan Royals, scoring 252 runs in seven innings, including a blazing century. His coach, Ashok Kumar, believes that if Suryavanshi focuses on fitness and fielding, he could be fast-tracked into India's senior T20I team within two years. Ashok Kumar, who coached Suryavanshi at the Bihar U19 and senior men’s teams, believes the youngster has what it takes to be fast-tracked into the senior T20I setup within two years — provided he focuses on fitness and fielding.

Microsoft fired a software engineer, Joe Lopez, for disrupting CEO Satya Nadella's keynote at Build 2025, protesting the company's partnership with the Israeli military. Lopez accused Microsoft of complicity in harming Palestinians through its Azure cloud services.