Month: May 2025

Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has reportedly spread to his bones. Despite the seriousness of the condition, Biden’s medical team has stated that the cancer is hormone-sensitive, a detail that offers some hope for effective treatment and management. The…

As the summer deepens across India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert warning of significant weather activity across the country in the coming week. Several regions are expected to face contrasting extremes—torrential rains in some parts, while others brace for a relentless heatwave. The west coast, particularly…

In a world rapidly shaped by scientific breakthroughs and socio-political changes, the relevance of current events to the UPSC Civil Services Examination cannot be overstated. The Indian Express UPSC Key for May 18, 2025, sheds light on some of the most important topics aspirants should pay attention to—ranging from ISRO’s…

A devastating fire in the early hours of Sunday, May 18, shattered the peace of Hyderabad’s Old City, claiming the lives of at least 17 people in a building located near Gulzar Houz, close to the historic Charminar. The victims included women and children, many of whom were trapped in…

Patna: The pontoon bridge connecting Kacchi Dargah in Patna to Raghopur in Vaishali is on the brink of collapse, and the people who rely on it daily are living in constant fear. Known locally as the Pipa Pul, this 2-kilometre-long bridge is the only direct connection for nearly 20 panchayats…

Bengaluru is in the midst of a wet spell, with persistent rain and thunderstorms sweeping across the city over the past few days. These pre-monsoon showers have come as a welcome relief from the searing summer heat, yet they have also brought with them a wave of challenges for residents….

A sense of mourning and sorrow prevails following a tragic fire incident in Solapur, Maharashtra, that claimed several lives and left many others injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound grief over the heartbreaking incident, extending his condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in the…

In a heartfelt address to farmers in Nagpur, Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming Indian agriculture through unity, innovation, and grassroots empowerment. Speaking at the ‘Krishi Samvad’ organized under the ‘Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan’, the Minister emphasized the…

In an inspiring achievement that reflects the courage, determination, and spirit of India’s youth, a team from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) successfully scaled the mighty Mount Everest on May 18, 2025. What makes this feat truly special is that the expedition team included the youngest group of climbers to…

In a significant move to strengthen defence and strategic ties with Malaysia, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth will lead the Indian delegation at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), scheduled to be held from May 20 to 24 in Langkawi, Malaysia. The event marks another…