U.S. Embassy, consulates in India put new student visa appointments on pause
The U.S. Embassy and consulates in India have paused scheduling new appointments for student visa applicants as they await “further guidance” from the U.S. State Department, a day after Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly sent a cable to missions worldwide on the issue of social media screening, The Hindu has learnt.
Lokpal gives clean chit to Madhabi Puri Buch in Hindenburg case
The Lokpal on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) disposed of all three complaints against Madhabi Puri Buch, former Chairperson of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in the Hindenburg case, granting a major relief for Ms. Buch as well as the market regulator she once headed.
Meat seized from Aligarh men not beef, says lab report; opposition hits out at U.P. government for ‘emboldening criminals’
After four men were attacked in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh recently on suspicion of transporting beef, the police on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) said lab test found that it was not cow meat. “The samples were sent for testing to a forensic science laboratory in Mathura after the incident. As per the report received on the test, it was found that the meat was not beef. Further legal action is being taken,” said Sarjana Singh, Circle Officer (C.O.), Atrauli.
Rubio says U.S. will start revoking visas for Chinese students
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) that the United States will start revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields. In a statement, Mr. Rubio said the department will also revise visa criteria to enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications from China and Hong Kong.
Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Chandigarh postpone civil defence exercise
After the government decided to carry out a civil defence exercise on Thursday (May 29, 2025) in states and Union Territories adjoining the western border, Haryana, Rajasthan and Punjab on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) postponed the scheduled mock drill.
Trump used offers of trade access to broker India-Pakistan ceasefire, claims U.S. Commerce Secretary
The U.S. government has, for the first time, put on record in a court submission its claim that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, following India’s Operation Sindoor, was “only achieved” after U.S. President Donald Trump stepped in and offered both countries trading access to the U.S. in order to “avert a full-scale war”.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party supporters hold rally calling for polls by December
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) called for early election in Bangladesh on Wednesday (May 28, 2025), adding to the growing pressure on the interim government. In the past 10 months, this is the first time that the BNP has challenged the interim government led by Mohammed Yunus, and criticised its major initiatives like the so-called “humanitarian corridor” between Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Free movement will take time, government tells Meiteis
The resumption of free movement for all communities along the National Highways in Manipur, and the resettlement of internally displaced people are “going to take some time”, Home Ministry officials told a delegation of Meitei civil society groups at a meeting in the National Capital. The officials “clearly stated” that this is “not achievable in a few months or a few weeks”, the Meitei groups said in a press conference on Wednesday (May 28, 2025), a day after the meeting.
Kamal Haasan clarifies on Kannada remark: It was a statement of love
Veteran star Kamal Haasan has responded to the controversy around his statement on the Kannada language. The actor, while promoting his upcoming movie Thug Life, had said that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.” Kamal Haasan’s remark, made at the audio launch of the Mani Ratnam-directorial in Chennai, drew criticism from the people of Karnataka.
Chelsea defeats Real Betis in Conference League final to make history in Europe
A dominant Chelsea crushed Spanish side Real Betis 4-1 in the final of the UEFA Conference League to become the first team in Europe to win all the continental trophies on offer, on Wednesday (May 28, 2025). Goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo helped the London side cap off a massive second-half comeback after being 0-1 down at the break.
Maharashtra government approves Dharavi project master plan
The master plan for the Dharavi redevelopment project was approved on Wednesday (May 27, 2025) during a review meeting attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior officials. “Dharavi should be developed in an environmentally friendly and integrated manner while preserving its original concept,” said Mr. Fadnavis.
Delhi, followed by Maharashtra, sent back the most number of ‘illegal’ Bangladeshi immigrants
With the continuing arrests of “illegal” Bangladeshi immigrants in various States, Border Security Force (BSF) data show that Delhi leads among the States sending back these individuals over land via the eastern border. In the past six months, a number of allegedly “illegal” immigrants from Bangladesh have been detained in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled States of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Goa, and handed over to be sent back, a senior official told The Hindu.
L-G put in an embarrassing position on Delhi ridge tree felling issue: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) noted that the willful disobedience, deliberate concealment of the fact of the tree felling in the protected Delhi ridge area and a series of miscommunications by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) officials left Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena in an “embarrassing position”.
Published – May 29, 2025 06:37 am IST
