Southwest monsoon 2026 has officially set in over Kerala after a short delay, marking the beginning of India’s crucial rainy season. The India Meteorological Department update comes as several states are preparing for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next few days. For farmers and residents waiting for relief from summer heat, the monsoon arrival is an important weather shift. Rain Al

Qeshm Island Strike Puts US-Iran Tension Back In Focus The US says it struck an Iranian drone control site on Qeshm Island after intercepting attack drones near civilian shipping routes. The United States has struck Iran’s Qeshm Island, targeting what it called a military drone control station after American forces intercepted attack drones near civilian shipping routes. Why Q

Kawagoe Mosque Row: Japan Permit Issue Sparks Embassy Clarification A mosque in Japan’s Kawagoe city has sparked a legal and diplomatic row after authorities said it was built without required approval. Japan Mosque Row Sparks Legal Heat A mosque in Japan’s Kawagoe city has triggered a permit row after local authorities said it was built without required city appr

In a significant development for Indian school education, Rahul Singh, 1996-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, has been relieved from his position as CBSE Chairman following glitches in the Class 12 On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. Singh, who took over the CBSE in 2024, spearheaded the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE), introducing several reforms aimed at modernizing and easing pressure on student

Telangana June 2 Celebrations Rescheduled As Heat Wave Concern Grows Telangana Formation Day 2026 celebrations will begin early on June 2 as the State government shortens the event timing to protect people from extreme heat. Formation Day Events To Begin Early The Telangana government has revised the timing of State Formation Day celebrations due to severe heatwave cond

Gauribidanur Observatory Measures Weak Magnetic Fields In Sun’s Corona Indian scientists have directly measured weak magnetic fields in the Sun’s corona using an India-built radio telescope near Bengaluru, a finding that could improve space weather studies.   India’s Big Solar Breakthrough An India-built radio telescope at the Gauribidanur Observatory near Be

Goa is set for unstable weather on June 2 and 3 as IMD issued a yellow alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds while monsoon conditions strengthen near Kerala. Goa Under Yellow Alert For June 2-3 The India Meteorological Department, Panaji, has issued a yellow alert for Goa on June 2 and June 3. The warning comes as conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of

Arctic Sea Ice Melt Triggers Nutrient Crisis   Arctic Ocean Shows Major Ecosystem Shift Scientists have warned that the Arctic Ocean has entered a worrying new phase after a major nutrient change was detected beneath melting sea ice. A study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that the Arctic may have crossed a key tipping point around 2009, when rapid sea i

Crude oil rise and US-Iran tension trigger a sharp sell-off in Indian markets Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Friday as a late-session sell-off dragged benchmark indices deep into the red. The BSE Sensex closed at 74,775.74, down 1,092.06 points or 1.44%, while the NSE Nifty50 settled at 23,547.75, falling 359.40 points or 1.50%. Why Sensex Fell Today The sharp fall came as Brent crude oil moved near $92 per barre

CBI rebuilds Twisha Sharma’s final timeline with digital evidence CBI Builds Digital Timeline In Twisha Sharma Case The CBI has started using an advanced “tunnel view” method to recreate the final hours of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12, 2026. The technique combines CCTV footage, mobile phone activity, Wi-Fi logs, call records, forensic mapping and witness statements

US-Iran Peace Talks Face Bushehr Aircraft Claim Tension   Bushehr Claim Tests Ceasefire Push US-Iran peace efforts are facing fresh uncertainty after Washington rejected Iranian media claims that a hostile aircraft was shot down near Bushehr province. Iranian state television had reported that air defence systems intercepted an aircraft in the Jam area. Still, a US official

Dharmendra Pradhan says NEET re-exam will be held with tighter security and no extra fee for students   NEET Re-Exam To Get Tighter Security Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has promised strict action against anyone involved in NEET irregularities, paper leaks, or exam malpractice. Calling the NEET and CBSE controversies unfortunate, he said the government has a

CM Vijay Raises Tamil Nadu Issues With PM Modi Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on May 27, 2026, during his first official visit to the national capital after assuming office. The meeting, which reportedly lasted around 20 minutes, focused on several important issues linked to Tamil Nadu’s rights, culture, farmers, and fishermen. Tamil Nadu Issues Raised With PM Modi Dur

NASA 2026 Moon Missions To Prepare Future Lunar Base   NASA Plans 2026 Moon Missions NASA has announced a new roadmap for its 2026 Moon missions as it prepares to build humanity’s first long-term lunar outpost. The plan focuses on the Moon’s South Pole, a region seen as important for future astronaut landings, scientific research, and deeper space missions. The first mission, Moon Base I, will use Blue Origin’s lu

Assam Clears UCC Bill With New Marriage And Live-In Rules Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, becoming the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to clear such legislation. The Bill was passed in the Assembly on May 27, 2026, even as Opposition parties demanded that it be sent to a Select Committee for wider consultation. Key Rules In Assam UCC Bill T