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KC Venugopal stated that a Tuesday meeting attended by Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, and himself addressed only upcoming Rajya Sabha and Karnataka Legislative Council elections. The two Karnataka leaders had traveled to Delhi amid prior reports of a possible chief minister change. Venugopal described all speculation on leadership matters as having no basis in reality.

Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has stepped down temporarily as vice-president after his arrest and release on bail in connection with his father's December 2024 death. Spanish authorities named him a suspect following the hiking incident in the Montserrat mountains. The family controls 95 percent of the company through Punta Na Holding.

Twisha Sharma was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal on May 12. The Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, held a hearing on the case during which Solicitor General Tushar Mehta represented the Madhya Pradesh government and the state informed the court that it had recommended a CBI inquiry. The Madhya Pradesh government stated that the investigation would be transferred to the CBI.

The United States and Iran have maintained a ceasefire since April 8 while the US maintains a blockade of Iranian ports. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in New Delhi that a deal could be reached on Monday, and President Trump posted on Truth Social that negotiators should not rush and that the blockade continues until certification. Reports indicate broad framework approval by Iranian leadership with remaining details under discussion.

The Supreme Court bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi stated there was no grave urgency in pleas filed against the Cockroach Janta Party and related matters. The petitions sought CBI probes into fake law degrees and the group's activities, plus restraints on commercial use of courtroom exchanges. The court indicated it would examine the matters in due course after the CJI remarked 'don't take it so sentimentally.'

Shamir Chandran, an Indian-origin oncologist who worked with the NHS in north-west England, was convicted in November at Carlisle Crown Court of two counts of controlling or coercive behaviour and one count of cruelty to a person under 16. He received a four-year prison sentence in his absence and was subsequently erased from the UK medical register by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service. Chandran has left the UK and denies any wrongdoing.

Petrol and diesel prices rose in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai on May 25, 2026, marking the fourth increase in ten days. Petrol in Delhi reached Rs 102.12 per litre after a Rs 2.61 hike, while diesel reached Rs 95.20 per litre after a Rs 2.71 increase. Cumulative rises since May 15, 2026, total nearly Rs 7.5 per litre.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife Jeanette spent 45 minutes at the Taj Mahal on Monday during his first visit to India. Rubio described the site as one of the wonders of the world and stated the importance of showing respect for local cultures. The stop occurred ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, with security measures limiting other tourists' access.

The Rouse Avenue Court convicted Congress leader Alka Lamba on May 25, 2026, of obstructing public servants during a 2024 Jantar Mantar protest supporting women's reservation. The case stems from events ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, with earlier rulings upholding charges in December 2025 and February 2026. Reports from The Hindu and Times of India agree on the conviction and main charge but differ on protest timing, additional charges, and sentencing dates.

India and the United States signed a bilateral framework agreement covering supply, mining, processing, recycling, and investment in critical minerals and rare earth elements. The signing occurred on the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio present. Jaishankar described the framework as timely and stated it would strengthen resilient supply chains through financing and management cooperation.

Times of India data list 10,580 economic offences in Bengaluru from 2022 to 2024, with 3,477 recorded in 2024 alone. The Hindu confirms six arrests in a ₹24 crore impersonation case involving a retired teacher. Most listed offences fall under forgery, cheating and fraud categories.

Yo Yo Honey Singh met BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday to address Punjab's drug crisis. The rapper, who has not formally joined the BJP, received a shawl and stated that drugs are destroying families and youth in the state. Punjab assembly elections are scheduled by early 2027, at which point the BJP holds two of 117 seats.

The World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak in central Africa a public health emergency of international concern. The Indian government responded with a non-essential travel advisory to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan plus enhanced airport screening. Supported data show 968 suspected and confirmed cases and 216 deaths as of May 23, 2026, with no approved vaccines or treatments available.

Supported records show the CBI registered an FIR on May 25, 2026, after taking over the probe into the death of 32-year-old Twisha Sharma from Bhopal police. Verified details confirm her December marriage to Samarth Singh in Noida and a ₹2 lakh payment to his mother, former judge Giribala Singh. Multiple unverified statements from the husband and investigative steps remain under review.

All available reporting traces the Abraham Accords to September 15, 2020, with initial signatories Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, followed by Morocco and Sudan. Pre-2020 Arab recognition of Israel was limited to Egypt and Jordan. Claims that Donald Trump recently urged Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and possibly Iran to join remain unverified and sourced solely to one outlet.

The Supreme Court registered a suo motu case titled “In Re: Alleged institutional bias and procedural discrepancies in the unnatural death of a young girl at her matrimonial home” after Twisha Sharma died at her in-laws’ residence in Bhopal. The bench comprising CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi acted on media reports. Multiple biographical and circumstantial details remain unverified or disputed between reporting outlets.

An explosion on May 24, 2026, near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta killed at least 24 people and damaged a train carrying military personnel along with nearby vehicles and buildings. Hospitals in Quetta declared emergencies and additional staff were summoned. Injury figures remain disputed between sources, and several details about the train and device remain unverified.

Esakki Subaya, the Ambasamudram MLA, resigned on May 26, 2026, after meeting Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar, following his vote with 24 other rebel AIADMK MLAs in favor of the C. Joseph Vijay-led government on May 13. Three additional MLAs resigned on May 25 and joined TVK. The events occurred under assembly rules with Speaker confirmation.

IndiGo flight 6E 6017 from Bengaluru to Chennai detected smoke while taxiing and underwent immediate evacuation with all passengers and crew reported safe. An alternate aircraft was arranged and refreshments provided during the delay. The cause remains unconfirmed according to available reports.

On May 25, 2026, state-owned fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel prices by ₹2.61-2.71 per litre, marking the fourth increase since May 15 and bringing cumulative rises to ₹7.35 for petrol and ₹7.53 for diesel. Rahul Gandhi posted criticism on X, describing the changes as instalment-style hikes that quietly burden consumers. The Hindu and Times of India reported the adjustments and related political statements.

President Droupadi Murmu presented Padma awards to 66 recipients at the first civil investiture ceremony for 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The event included attendance by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, and Home Minister Amit Shah, with 131 total awards approved across categories. Recipients included Harmanpreet Kaur, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, and posthumous honoree Dharmendra, whose award was accepted by Hema Malini.

Times of India reporting states that outlines of a US-Iran deal remain unannounced, that former ambassador Daniel Shapiro described any such deal as weak with net damage to US interests, and that Iran struck US bases and neighbors while showing capacity to threaten the Strait of Hormuz. Senator Ted Cruz is identified as a vocal administration defender during the events.

The Centre has issued vacation notices to the Delhi Gymkhana Club requiring vacating by June 5, with similar notices sent to the Polo Club and Delhi Race Club. The Delhi Golf Club received a lease extension until 2050 on its 179-acre site. Delhi High Court declined interim relief to Gymkhana members on May 26, 2026, while the Supreme Court issued warnings to NDMC officials regarding heritage conservation.