India Plans New Space Manufacturing Hubs In Gujarat And Tamil Nadu   Space Hubs To Support Private Firms India is set to strengthen its private space industry with new common technical facilities in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The Department of Space has approved these state-backed hubs to help startups and large companies build

NEET UG 2026 Paper Breach Row Deepens After NTA Denies System Leak NTA Statement Sparks Fresh Confusion The NEET UG 2026 paper breach controversy has raised fresh concern after different statements came from the government and the National Testing Agency. During a parliamentary panel appearance on May 21, 2026, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh reportedly said the NEET UG 2026 paper was “not leaked through the system”. However, Union Education Mi

CBSE Language Rule Faces Supreme Court Test The CBSE Class 9 three-language rule has reached the Supreme Court after a PIL challenged its sudden implementation for the 2026-27 academic session. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi mentioned the matter before the court on Thursday, May 22, 2026, arguing that students preparing for Class 10 board exams could face pressure if they are suddenly asked to study more languages. He warned that the move may create confusion among

SpaceX Public Filing Highlights Valuation, Starlink Growth And xAI Losses SpaceX has made its IPO filing public after nearly 24 years as a private company, giving investors a rare look inside Elon Musk’s space and technology business. The company is reportedly preparing for a US stock market listing under the ticker “SPCX”, with an estimated valuation of around $1.25 trillion. If the June listing plan moves ahead, SpaceX could become one of the biggest publ

31 Live Bombs Recovered In Birbhum’s Kot Village   Bombs Found Near Kot Village Pond Panic spread in West Bengal’s Birbhum district on Friday, May 22, 2026, after villagers found 31 live bombs stacked near a bamboo grove close to Chander Math pond in Kot village. Locals noticed the suspicious pile near the pond bank and immediately alerted the police. Police Begin Probe After Area Sealed

Street Vendor Wearing iPhone Headset Sparks AI Data Collection Debate Bengaluru Vendor’s AI Work Goes Viral A Bengaluru street vendor has gone viral after a video showed him wearing an iPhone headset while selling vegetables. The clip claimed that he was doing an AI data collection job by recording real-world human movements and street-side interactions. The unusual sight surprised many social media users because it showed how artificial intelli

Bengal ED Raids Focus On Former Kolkata DCP And Sona Pappu Links ED Raids Multiple Bengal Locations The Enforcement Directorate has widened its probe in Bengal by conducting raids at nine locations in Kolkata and Murshidabad linked to former Kolkata DCP Shantanu Sinha Biswas and alleged strongman Sona Pappu, also known as Biswajit Poddar. The searches are part of an investigation into suspected land grabbing, extortion, illegal c

Falta Repoll 2026 Sees Tight CAPF Security After Poll Irregularity Claims Fresh Voting In Falta Falta Assembly repolling was held in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district after the Election Commission cancelled the earlier voting process over serious irregularity claims. Polling began at 7 am and continued till 6 pm across 285 polling stations, including auxiliary booths. More than 2.36 lakh voters were eligible to vote, including around 1.15 lakh

Indian Fans Wait For FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Update   India Telecast Still Unclear Indian football fans are still waiting to know where they can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins on June 12. The issue became bigger after Prasar Bharati told the Delhi High Court that it is not responsible for acquiring FIFA World Cup broadcast rights in India. The statement came during a petition seeking free-to-air telecast of imp

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a high-level Council of Ministers meeting lasting nearly four and a half hours, emphasizing India’s long-term vision under the Viksit Bharat 2047 development plan. Key cabinet members engaged in in-depth discussions on administrative reforms, governance efficiency, and initiatives designed to improve citizens’ quality of life. Core Agenda Highlights Administrative Efficiency: Streamlining workflows

CJP Returns On X After Original Handle Is Withheld In India CJP Returns With New X Account The Cockroach Janta Party returned to X with a new account just hours after its original handle was withheld in India. The move quickly went viral as the satire-led group posted messages mocking critics and linked the block to its fast-growing popularity online. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also reacted to the development and said the action was expected.

Chennai Suburban Rail Upgrade To Improve Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Connectivity   Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Line Upgrade The Arakkonam-Chengalpattu rail doubling project has received approval from Indian Railways, marking a major step for Chennai’s suburban rail upgrade. The Rs 993 crore project, covering 68 km under Southern Railway, is expected to reduce train congestion and improve movement on one of Tamil Nadu’s busy railway co

Amma Canteens Set For Upgrade Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has directed officials to improve Amma Canteens across the state after complaints over poor maintenance, ageing kitchen equipment and declining food quality. The government has asked authorities to refurbish canteen buildings, upgrade kitchen infrastructure, buy additional cooking vessels and ensure that food served to the public remains clean, tasty and consistent. The move brings fresh focus to one of

India, Venezuela Crude Oil Imports Rise As Saudi Supply Drops   Venezuela Becomes Key Oil Supplier Venezuela has emerged as India’s third-largest crude oil supplier in May, overtaking Saudi Arabia and the United States. The rise comes as Indian refiners increased purchases of cheaper Venezuelan crude during global supply disruptions. According to Kpler data, Venezuela supplied around 417,000 barrels per day to India in May, com

A heatwave red alert has been issued for parts of Uttar Pradesh today, May 22, 2026, as severe summer conditions continue across the state. Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Mirzapur, Varanasi, Bhadohi and Jaunpur are among the districts expected to face intense heat during the day. The warning comes as several areas in Uttar Pradesh are experiencing high daytime temperatures, dry winds and unusually warm nights. Banda and Prayagraj are already facing ex