The TG EAPCET 2025 results were released on May 11, 2025, by JNTUH, with Telangana CM Sri Anumula Revanth Reddy announcing the outcomes in a press conference. Palla Bharath Chandra from Andhra Pradesh topped the Engineering stream, while Saketh Reddy Peddakkagari from Hyderabad led the Agriculture and Pharmacy stream. With over 2 lakh candidates, the results show strong performances across the state and neighboring regions. Candidates can access their results online, and the counseling process will follow soon.
India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire after recent cross-border tensions. This followed the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Indian strikes. Despite the ceasefire, several punitive measures will stay in place. The Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended. The Attari check-post will stay closed. Trade ban and airspace restrictions will continue.
Cyberabad police arrested a 34-year-old physician, who is also the CEO of a Hyderabad hospital group, and a Mumbai courier with 53 grams of cocaine in Raidurgam. The doctor allegedly developed a cocaine addiction while pursuing her MBA in Spain. She sourced the drugs through a local DJ initially, then contacted Vansh Thakkar.
In a harrowing incident on NH-334, a 19-year-old woman was killed after being pushed from a car, while her 17-year-old friend was allegedly gang-raped by three men. The survivor escaped and reported the crime, leading to the arrest of the accused after an encounter. The incident has raised concerns about highway safety and echoes a similar past crime.
The National Testing Agency has released CUET UG 2025 admit cards for exams scheduled from May 13 to 16. Candidates can download them from cuet.nta.nic.in using their application number and password. The exam will now be held from May 13 to June 3. NTA will issue admit cards four days before each candidate’s test date.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has flagged fake X accounts impersonating Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sofia Qureshi, both prominent figures in Operation Sindoor press briefings. These accounts, some with blue ticks, have amassed significant followers.
Amidst escalating tensions, Vladimir Putin has proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, without preconditions. This offer follows a demand from European leaders for a 30-day ceasefire, backed by the US, to be monitored by international partners.
President Trump announced "great progress" in US-China trade talks in Geneva, hinting at a potential "total reset" in relations. Discussions, led by US and Chinese officials, aimed to ease trade tensions following tariff hikes. While expectations remain modest, the resumption of dialogue is viewed positively, with potential tariff de-escalation on the horizon.
Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate.
