Month: May 2025

Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr Samir V Kamat, on Thursday, underlined the need for increased investment in research and development in the defence sector, while speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit in the national capital.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed confidence in aligning headline inflation with its target of 4.0 per cent over a 12-month horizon, supported by easing food prices and favourable economic conditions.

ASCI’s 2024-25 report reveals a surge in misleading ads, especially in online betting and real estate. Influencer promotions, fake medicines, and undisclosed posts on LinkedIn raise serious concerns.  

Delhi Weather Update: The weather department issued yellow and orange alerts for the capital. Rains with thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected in Delhi on Friday, May 30.

Covid 19 Latest Update: A 60-year-old man undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai passed away on Wednesday, marking a Covid-linked fatality in the city after a prolonged period of low mortality.

According to the IMD, a low-pressure area developed over the Arabian Sea on May 22.

Earthquake in India Today: Three successive earthquakes, the strongest one being 5.2 magnitude on the Richter scale, struck Manipur’s two hilly districts – Churachandpur and Noney – in around nine hours on Wednesday, officials said.

The consumer affairs ministry had a meeting with key e-commerce companies today, on 28 May, to tackle dark patterns that mislead consumers. The meeting focused on auditing the companies’ practices regarding transparent disclosure of information to customers about donations or other collections.

The drill will involve Civil Defence Wardens, volunteers, and youth groups such as the NCC, NSS, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, and Bharat Scouts and Guides. 

The weather will be clear throughout the country in June. There is a 108 per cent chance of rainfall, IMD said.