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President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25, honouring 131 achievers across fields. Dharmendra will receive the Padma Vibhushan posthumously, while Mammootty, Alka Yagnik, R Madhavan, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Satish Shah are among film personalities
Fuel prices rose again on May 25, with petrol up by Rs 2.61 and diesel by Rs 2.71 per litre, marking the fourth hike in under two weeks. In Chennai, petrol increased by Rs 2.46 to Rs 107.77, while diesel rose by Rs 2.57 to Rs 99.55 amid global crude oil tensions.
India has raised petrol and diesel prices for the third time in 10 days, with petrol up by ₹0.87 and diesel by ₹0.91 per litre on May 23. The hike comes as crude oil prices surge due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on fuel imports
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), launched by Abhijeet Dipke, has gone viral after controversial remarks allegedly made by the Chief Justice of India. The satirical youth-driven movement gained millions of followers, blending memes with political messaging on unemployment and representation.
PM Modi met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome during his Italy visit, with a playful video of him gifting her Melody toffees going viral online. Alongside the light-hearted moment, both leaders held talks to strengthen India-Italy ties in trade, defence, and strategic sectors.
Starbucks plans to expand its technology operations in India with a new corporate tech hub expected by FY2027. The move aims to reduce reliance on third-party vendors, cut costs, and build in-house teams to strengthen global operations, app development, and rewards systems.
EPFO will soon introduce auto settlement for final provident fund withdrawals, enabling faster transfers directly to members' bank accounts. The retirement fund body also plans automatic PF account transfers when employees switch jobs, aiming to simplify processes for over seven crore members.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a six-day tour of the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to boost India's global ties. The visit will focus on trade, clean energy, technology, defence, and regional cooperation amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Petrol and diesel prices rose by ₹3 per litre from May 15, 2026, ending a four-year freeze. The hike, driven by rising crude oil costs and global tensions, has triggered political reactions and concerns over increased expenses for consumers.
The NTA has announced June 21, 2026, as the rescheduled date for the NEET-UG re-exam after cancelling the May 3 test over alleged paper leaks. While the move aims to restore fairness for over 22 lakh aspirants, students and parents continue to seek clarity on admit cards, exam centres, other process
NTA has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3 after alleged paper leak concerns surfaced across multiple states. The exam, taken by nearly 24 lakh candidates, will be conducted again on fresh dates. Candidates need not register again; follow the official NTA website for updates
PM Narendra Modi has urged schools to consider temporary online classes to help reduce fuel consumption amid rising fuel prices. He also encouraged companies to allow work-from-home, promote virtual meetings, and asked citizens to use public transport, electric vehicles to lower India's fuel demand
Somnath Temple in Gujarat is set to mark a historic spiritual milestone on May 11, 2026, as PM Modi leads the first-ever kumbhabhishek atop the reconstructed shrine's 90-metre shikhar, celebrates 75 years of Somnath's restoration and highlights the temple's enduring legacy of faith, and pride
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to work from home, avoid foreign travel and stop buying gold for one year amid concerns over the Middle East crisis. Speaking in Hyderabad on May 10, 2026, he called for voluntary lifestyle changes to protect India's foreign exchange reserves
India will appoint Lt Gen N.S. Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding General Anil Chauhan. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will become the next Chief of Naval Staff after Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, with both appointments expected by month-end.
