India views China as ‘primary adversary’, Pakistan more an ‘ancillary’ security problem: U.S. report
India views China as its “primary adversary” and Pakistan more an “ancillary” security problem to be “managed”, despite cross-border attacks in mid-May by both India’s and Pakistan’s militaries, while Pakistan regards India as an “existential” threat, the U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) said in its Worldwide Threat Assessment 2025 report.
Government to unveil Bharat Forecasting System on May 26
The government will on Monday (May 26, 2025) unveil a new ‘Bharat Forecasting System’ that will enable the weather office to provide more accurate and localised predictions. Developed by Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Bharat Forecasting System (BFS) will provide forecasts with a 6 km resolution — the highest in the world — that would allow forecasters to predict small-scale weather features more accurately.
Assam CM reminds Dhaka of two Bangladesh ‘chicken necks’
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (May 25, 2025) indicated Dhaka should think of its two “vulnerable” narrow strips of land before threatening to cut off India’s ‘chicken neck’ in West Bengal. The chicken neck refers to the Siliguri corridor, a narrow strip of land between Bangladesh and Nepal that connects the eight northeastern States to India’s mainland.
EAM Jaishankar discusses strengthening India-Canada ties with Anita Anand
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday (May 25, 2025) had a telephonic conversation with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand and the two leaders discussed strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
Boy from Kerala killed in the Nilgiris as heavy rain lashes the Western Ghats
A 15-year-old boy from Kerala, who had come to the Nilgiris with his family for a tour, was killed by a falling tree, which was uprooted due to heavy rain on Sunday (May 25, 2025). The victim, identified as P. Adhidev of Kozhikode, was at Eighth Mile, a popular picnicking spot for tourists, when the tree fell on him.
M.P. man in viral obscene video Manoharlal Dhakad arrested
The Madhya Pradesh Police on Sunday (May 25, 2025) arrested Manoharlal Dhakad, a local politician from Mandsaur whose purported video has gone viral showing him indulged in obscene acts with a woman on an expressway, officers said. Mandsaur SP Abhishek Anand told The Hindu that a video had gone viral on May 13 which was taken into cognisance and an FIR was lodged in Bhanpura police station under BNS sections 296, 285 and 3(5) and a probe was launched.
Assam CM reminds Dhaka of two Bangladesh ‘chicken necks’
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (May 25, 2025) indicated Dhaka should think of its two “vulnerable” narrow strips of land before threatening to cut off India’s ‘chicken neck’ in West Bengal. The chicken neck refers to the Siliguri corridor, a narrow strip of land between Bangladesh and Nepal that connects the eight northeastern States to India’s mainland.
Need to go full throttle on indigenous defence systems: DRDO ex-chief Satheesh Reddy
India has shown complete dominance during Operation Sindoor, showcasing its air power and air defence capability, said G. Satheesh Reddy, former Secretary, Research and Development, and Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), while expressing happiness that the majority of them are indigenous systems.
CDS Gen. Chauhan conducts ‘strategic review’ at Army’s northern, western commands
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday (May 25, 2025) carried out a strategic review of the Army’s combat readiness at the force’s northern and western theatres following Operation Sindoor. In separate visits to the two crucial commands that played a major role during the operation, Gen. Chauhan commended the overall synergy and timely accomplishment of tasks under challenging conditions.
Trump extends deadline to reach EU trade deal until July 9
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday (May 25, 2025) that he had agreed to extend a deadline for trade talks with the European Union until July 9, after the head of the EU executive body said the bloc needed more time to “reach a good deal.” Mr. Trump told reporters on Sunday (May 25, 2025) that he had granted the request. He said that Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, told him “we will rapidly get together to see if we can work something out.”
Trump says he is not happy with Putin for bombing Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (May 25, 2025) expressed deep unhappiness at Russia’s weekend bombing of Ukraine, saying of Russian President Vladimir Putin, “I’m not happy with Putin.” “I don’t know what’s wrong with him. What the hell happened to him? Right? He’s killing a lot of people. I’m not happy about that,” Mr. Trump told reporters at the airport in Morristown, New Jersey, as he prepared to return to Washington.
IPL 2025 KKR vs SRH | Klaasen, Head produce a six-hitting spectacle as Sunrisers rout Knight Riders
Another Sunrisers Hyderabad game. Another manic display of extraordinary six-hitting. Since the coming together of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen ahead of IPL 2024, Pat Cummins’ men have displayed a happy knack of mounting stratospheric totals that leave bowlers in a state of utter despair.
Published – May 26, 2025 06:34 am IST
