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Central government employees might not see a pay hike until 2027 because the 8th Pay Commission is still in its early stages. The commission, formed last November, is consulting with many groups. They are looking for consultants to help them "make recommendations related to emolument structure." This whole process takes a long time.
North India is sweltering under a severe heatwave, with Delhi hitting a scorching 46 degrees Celsius. The IMD predicts "no relief" is expected soon. Many districts in Bihar are also seeing temperatures above 40°C. This intense heat is making daily life tough, especially for outdoor workers.
Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, defended Operation Sindoor, saying, "Just look at wars across world that are on." He explained its deterrent effect, noting reduced militant recruitment and the elimination of top terror commanders. Sinha also highlighted the serious narco-terror nexus, with drugs funding terror groups, and detailed efforts to stop cross-border drug flow.
The Supreme Court is seeing two benches disagree on bail under a tough anti-terror law, UAPA. This has confused the Delhi police, who asked the top court for clarity. One bench said "bail is the rule and jail is the exception," while another court recently denied Umar Khalid interim bail.
Forget just health insurance! A new Health Saver Card helps with everyday medical costs like doctor visits and medicines. It's a membership that makes healthcare simpler and more proactive, working alongside your regular insurance. This card is for "wellness and preventive purposes only," not a replacement for insurance.
The US envoy said the India-US trade deal is almost done, taking just 1.5 years! He mentioned, "Our current interim trade agreement is on the table to be finalised." This is much faster than the 19 years it took for the EU's trade deal with India. Both sides are working to finish the details soon.
The Cockroach Janta Party's X account is now blocked in India. Its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, said it happened after a legal request. This funny political group, started on May 16, got over 6 lakh sign-ups and many followers, even more than the BJP on Instagram.
MP Raghavendra slammed Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi's Italy visit, calling them "abusive and irresponsible rhetoric." He said Gandhi's comments, calling the PM a traitor, show hypocrisy, especially given the Emergency. Raghavendra added that Gandhi, who defames India abroad, has no right to lecture on patriotism.
The big India-Africa summit planned for May 28-31, 2026, is off for now because of Ebola worries in Africa. India and the African Union agreed it's best to hold it later. They said, "it would be advisable to convene the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit at a later date." New dates will be picked later.
Cockroach Janata Party's X account is now withheld in India after it popped up online on May 16. The founder said, "As expected, Cockroach Janta Party's account has been withheld in India." This satirical group started after the CJI made remarks about unemployed youth.
Former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said "China has always viewed conflict in a wider global geopolitical context". He explained that China's actions, including "grey zone coercion", are driven more by political goals than just territory. Gokhale's new book explores these motivations, offering insights for India's policymakers and the public.
Piyush Goyal said PM Modi's recent five-nation trip brought in huge investments for India, with the US alone pledging nearly ₹6 lakh crore. He highlighted that India is now seen as a "trusted partner of the world," attracting global attention and strengthening its self-reliance through 57 key outcomes from the visit.