THE HEADLINES :
- World Water Day being observed today; Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, water has been lifeline of civilizations and stresses the need to protect it for future generations.
- Supreme Court says, transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad High Court was independent and separate from in-house enquiry procedure.
- Bihar celebrates its foundation day today; President and Prime Minister greet the people on the occasion.
- US President Donald Trump revokes security clearances of former President Joe Biden, former vice-president Kamala Harris and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton among others.
- India’s biggest cricket carnival – IPL 2025 to begin at Eden Gardens in Kolkata this evening.
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World Water Day is being observed today. The day highlights the importance of freshwater and advocates the sustainable management of water resources. The global event aims to raise awareness and inspire actions to tackle the water crisis worldwide.
The theme of World Water Day this year is ‘Glacier Preservation’, emphasizing the critical role of glaciers in maintaining global freshwater supplies and the urgent need for conservation measures in the face of climate change.
“India has roughly four percent of the world’s fresh water reserves to cater to the needs of its population. Government is implementing various schemes and initiatives to address water scarcity and improve water management. The Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water connections to over 15 crore of rural households across the country, the Atal Ground Water Scheme has raised awareness about the falling water level, Amrit Sarovar mission has given new life to water sources and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojna aims to promote efficient water use in irrigation. To provide clean water, 25 lakh women from five lakh villages have been trained to test water samples. The government has also formed more than five lakh Pani Samitis to manage water supply systems. With Dipendra Kumar, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Akashvani News Delhi.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to conserving water and promoting sustainable development on World Water Day today. In a social media post, he shared a video highlighting the importance of water conservation. He emphasized that water has been the lifeline of civilizations and stressed the need to protect it for future generations.
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“On World Water Day today, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched the country-wide Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain – 2025 from Tau Devi Lal Stadium of Panchkula in Haryana. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Chaudhary and several eminent dignitaries were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Patil said that Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water to crores of households.”
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The Supreme Court has said that the proposal for the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to the Allahabad high court was independent and separate from the in-house enquiry procedure. The statement came after reports in connection with the alleged cash recovery from the residence of Delhi high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The top court said the proposal was examined by the Collegium comprising the Chief Justice of India and four senior most Judges of the Supreme Court on Thursday and thereafter letters were written to the consultee Judges of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justices of the High Courts concerned and Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma. The statement added that responses received will be examined and, thereupon, the Collegium will pass a resolution.
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has conducted searches at several locations in Delhi and Noida in connection with allegations of irregularities in the allotment, development, and sanctioning of Noida Sports City project. According to sources, the CBI has registered three cases against various companies, their directors, and unknown public servants on the directions of the Allahabad High Court. During the searches, the agency recovered incriminating documents, digital evidence, and other materials.
The cases pertain to allegations of irregularities in the allotment, development, and sanctioning of Sports City projects between 2011 and 2014. It was alleged that Noida Sports City Project aimed to develop world class sports facilities with residential and commercial areas in the sector 78, 79 and 150 of Noida. However, after the allotment of these projects, the related conditions were allegedly breached multiple times by the allotees reportedly in connivance with Noida Authority officials. This is suspected to have caused a financial loss of approximately 9,000 crore rupees to the state exchequer and undue advantage to certain developers at the State expense.
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In Chhattisgarh, Economic Offences Wing – EOW arrested five officers for alleged irregularities in the procurement of reagents and medical equipment worth 660 crore rupees by the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation, CGMSC. The scandal involves the supply of unnecessary and improperly stored reagents to health centers across the state. The officers who have been arrested by EOW include two general managers of the corporation and one deputy director of the health department. The arrested officers will be produced in the court today.
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Fire broke out at a chemical plant in an industrial area of Navi Mumbai, and efforts to contain the blaze continued overnight, an official reported today. There were no casualties due to the fire, which started around 11:20 pm yesterday in the Shiravane Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area on the Thane-Belapur Road. Th fire spread rapidly due to the presence of highly inflammable chemicals, causing damage to machinery and materials stored on the premises. Cause of the fire has yet to be determined, and a probe will be conducted.
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Bihar is celebrating its 113th foundation day today. The state of Bihar was carved out from Bengal presidency during British rule on 22nd of March in 1912. This day is celebrated as Bihar Diwas.
“The theme of this year’s Bihar Diwas is Unnat Bihar, Viksit Bihar. Besides celebrations in the state the Bihar Foundation is celebrating the commemorative occasion in different parts of the world through its various chapters. At different parts in the district headquarters and towns Prabhat Pheri were organised by students of schools and colleges today showing commitment to contribute in NextGen Bihar. Various government departments like Rural Development, Health, Industry, Education, Sports, Panchayati Raj, Information and Technology are exhibiting good practices and innovations on the slogan given by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for Developed Bihar. Dharmendra Kumar Rai, Akashvani News Patna.”
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President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their greetings to the people of the state on Bihar Day. In a social media post, the President praised Bihar as a land of knowledge and development since ancient times. She expressed hope that the people of Bihar will continue to contribute to the creation of a developed Bihar and a prosperous India through their talent, determination, and hard work.
The Prime Minister described Bihar as the sacred land of heroes and great personalities. He said that the state, which has made Indian history proud, is passing through an important phase of its development journey today. Mr. Modi emphasized that the hardworking and talented people of Bihar play a crucial role in this progress. He assured that no stone would be left unturned in ensuring the all-round development of Bihar, a state that has been a center of India’s culture and traditions.
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The government exported a consignment of 30 metric tons (MT) of GI-tagged jaggery from Muzaffarnagar to Bangladesh. The initiative marks the beginning of direct exports of jaggery from western Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh through Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs). The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
Another consignment of Anthurium flowers was flagged off from Mizoram’s Capital Aizawl to Singapore. The first ever consignment comprised more than one thousand Anthurium cut flowers. The consignment also marks a significant step toward expanding floriculture exports, particularly from the North Eastern Region.
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India has doubled its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the last 10 years at a growth of 105 percent, from 2.1 trillion dollars in 2015 to 4.3 trillion dollars in 2025. According to the data released by International Monetary Fund (IMF), with this, India is now the fifth-largest country in terms of GDP in the world after the US China, Germany and Japan. It added that India is set to outpace Japan soon, as the latter’s GDP grew nil in the past decade. In comparison, the United States’ and China’s GDP grew by 66 per cent and 44 per cent, respectively, during the same period.
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US President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of Former President Joe Biden, Former vice-president Kamala Harris, Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and several senior former White House and national security officials. In a memorandum to agency heads and distributed by the White House communications office yesterday, Trump said the named officials should no longer be allowed access to classified material. He directed every executive department and agency head to revoke any active security clearances held by these leaders.
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In Cricket, the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off today, marking the start of another season of high-octane T20 cricket.
“Cricket fever is set to grip the world once again as the biggest stars in the game converge for the grand spectacle of the IPL. The action kicks off this evening with a blockbuster opening match as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST. Virat Kohli will take center stage for RCB, supporting his captain Rajat Patidar, as they don their signature red and black. Meanwhile, KKR, led by the legendary Ajinkya Rahane, will aim to begin their title defense in style, donning their iconic purple. But before the cricketing fireworks begin, fans will be treated to a dazzling opening ceremony featuring spectacular performances by Bollywood sensation Disha Patani, the soulful Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi powerhouse Karan Aujla. With 10 teams battling it out across 74 thrilling matches, the road to the grand final on 25th of May promises high-octane clashes, breathtaking performances, and unforgettable finishes. With Bimal Mohapatra, Manik Sharma, Akashwani News, Delhi. “
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In Swiss Open Badminton, Indian shuttlers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will be up against the top-seeded Chinese pair of Sheng Shu Liu and Tan Ning in Women’s doubles semi-finals at Basel, Switzerland this evening. The match is scheduled to begin at 5:10 PM, Indian Time. Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Treesa and Gayatri defeated Hong Kong China’s eighth-seeded pair Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam 21-18, 21-14, in the quarterfinal yesterday. The Indian duo wrapped up the win in just 44 minutes.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN :-
- World Water Day being observed today; Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, water has been lifeline of civilizations and stresses the need to protect it for future generations.
- Supreme Court says, transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad High Court was independent and separate from in-house enquiry procedure.
- Bihar celebrates its foundation day today; President and Prime Minister greet the people on the occasion.
- US President Donald Trump revokes security clearances of former President Joe Biden, former vice-president Kamala Harris and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton among others.
- India’s biggest cricket carnival – IPL 2025 to begin at Eden Gardens in Kolkata this evening.
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