The Central government has ordered the iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27.3-acre Safdarjung Road premises in New Delhi by June 5, citing the need for defence infrastructure and national security projects. Founded in 1913 during the British era, the elite club has long been associated with India’s political, bureaucratic, and military circles. The order was issued by the Land and Development Office under the Union Housing Ministry. Club members have expressed shock and may challenge the move legally, while concerns have also emerged over the fate of the club’s heritage buildings, sporting legacy, and nearly 500 employees. (PC: HT)

At least 16 people have died from heatstroke across seven districts in Telangana as severe heatwave conditions continue to grip the state. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy confirmed the deaths after an emergency review meeting and announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia compensation for each victim’s family. The worst-hit districts include Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Warangal Urban, Karimnagar, and Nizamabad. The government has directed officials to distribute drinking water, ORS packets, and buttermilk at public places while intensifying awareness campaigns. The India Meteorological Department warned that temperatures are expected to remain dangerously high across several Telangana districts until May 26. (PC: PTI)

The Central government has ordered the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its prime Lutyens’ Delhi premises by June 5, citing defence-linked infrastructure and public-interest projects. The move follows years of legal battles, bureaucratic intervention, and delayed reforms within one of India’s most elite clubs. Allegations of mismanagement, nepotism, and deviation from the club’s original sporting purpose had triggered action by the NCLT and NCLAT, leading to a government-appointed administration in 2021. Despite court-monitored reform efforts, elections were repeatedly delayed. The development could mark the end of the century-old institution’s presence near 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. (PC: X)

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has alleged a coordinated crackdown on the satirical digital movement after losing access to multiple social media platforms. Dipke claimed the party’s Instagram page was hacked, its backup account removed, and the official X account withheld in India. He also said his personal Instagram account was compromised and warned supporters not to trust posts made from those accounts. The controversy comes as the viral youth-driven movement gains massive online attention over issues like unemployment, paper leaks, and governance. The developments have sparked fresh debates on digital censorship, online freedom, and political satire in India.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India aims to become the world’s largest arms exporter within the next 25-30 years, highlighting the growing role of the private sector in defence manufacturing. Speaking at the inauguration of a major private defence facility in Maharashtra, he said the government plans to increase private sector participation in defence production to 50%. Singh emphasized the success of the “Make in India” initiative, noting India’s rising defence exports and stronger indigenous manufacturing capabilities. The new facility is expected to boost military production, create jobs, and strengthen India’s position in the global defence market. (PC: X)

Villagers in Uttar Pradesh’s Shankargarh block are facing a serious water shortage during the ongoing heatwave. Many people are walking nearly 10 kilometres every day to collect drinking water. Residents say there is no proper water supply and no electricity in the area. Around 150 people in one village are struggling in extreme heat. Temperatures in the region have crossed 40 degrees Celsius. Officials said they have ordered a review of the situation and asked local teams to send water tankers if needed. Authorities have also shared heatwave advisories and arranged cooling centres in some areas of the district.

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again across India on Saturday, marking the third fuel price hike in 10 days. State-run oil companies raised petrol prices by 87 paise per litre and diesel by 91 paise per litre. In Delhi, petrol now costs Rs 99.51 per litre while diesel is priced at Rs 92.49. Fuel rates also increased in Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurugram and Noida. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas earlier assured citizens that fuel supplies remain stable and advised against panic buying. Rising global crude oil prices and tensions in West Asia continue to increase pressure on India’s fuel import costs. (PC: India Today)

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has intensified health surveillance amid global concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. Authorities introduced thermal screening, barricaded monitoring zones, and mandatory health checks for passengers arriving from or transiting through high-risk nations including Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan. Travelers showing symptoms such as fever, fatigue, vomiting, or unexplained bleeding have been instructed to report immediately to airport health officials. The move follows the World Health Organization’s declaration of the outbreak as a global health emergency. Indian health authorities have also directed airports nationwide to strengthen preparedness, isolation facilities, and rapid response systems to prevent any possible spread. (PC: X)

In a major development in the death case of 33-year-old actor-model Twisha Sharma, her husband Samarth Singh was arrested after remaining missing for 10 days following her death in Bhopal. Singh appeared before a Jabalpur court to surrender but was directed to present himself in Bhopal, where police took him into custody. Twisha was found hanging at her matrimonial home on May 12, sparking allegations of dowry harassment and emotional abuse by her family against Singh and his mother, retired judge Giribala Singh. Amid public outrage, the Madhya Pradesh government has recommended a CBI probe, while the High Court ordered a second post-mortem by AIIMS Delhi. 

India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on May 26, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar leading discussions with counterparts from the United States, Japan, and Australia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit India for the talks, marking his first India trip in the role. The meeting will focus on Indo-Pacific security, maritime cooperation, critical technologies, energy security, and strengthening supply chains. Quad nations are also expected to review progress on ongoing initiatives and discuss regional and global developments amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. (PC: ANI)