Mumbai Indians secured a thrilling 20-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 Eliminator, advancing to Qualifier 2. Rohit Sharma starred with a majestic 81 off 50 balls, guiding MI to a formidable 228/5. Key contributions from Bairstow, Suryakumar, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya added to the onslaught. Jasprit Bumrah's exceptional bowling choked GT’s chase despite valiant efforts from B Sai Sudharsan (80) and Washington Sundar (48). GT’s hopes faded after captain Shubman Gill’s early dismissal. MI now face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2 as they inch closer to another IPL title shot. (PC: BCCI)

Al-Awda hospital, the final functioning medical facility in North Gaza, has ceased operations after the Israeli military ordered its evacuation, according to hospital director Dr Mohammed Salha. The evacuation followed a two-week siege and threats from Israeli forces, who warned of lethal consequences if staff and patients remained. Over 300 meters of rubble-strewn roads separated the hospital from waiting ambulances. The World Health Organization confirmed no hospitals remain operational in the region. Amid ongoing bombardment and a worsening humanitarian crisis, the closure severs vital healthcare access for thousands. International bodies have condemned the attack and called for protection of medical facilities. (PC: BBC)

IndiGo will terminate its lease agreement with Turkish Airlines by August 31, following pressure over Turkey’s recent pro-Pakistan stance. The DGCA confirmed the final three-month extension was granted on the condition that no further extension would be requested. IndiGo operates two Boeing 777-300ERs leased from Turkish Airlines for Delhi and Mumbai-Istanbul routes. The move follows India’s diplomatic backlash against Turkey’s condemnation of Indian air strikes on terror camps. Security agencies have also acted, with BCAS revoking Turkish firm Celebi’s clearance. Despite defending the partnership's benefits, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers confirmed the airline’s full compliance with government regulations. (PC: India Today)

In a major boost for tourism and bilateral relations, the Philippines has announced visa-free entry for Indian passport holders for stays of up to 14 days, with an option to extend to 30 days for those holding valid visas or residency in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Singapore, or Schengen nations. Indian tourists must meet entry conditions such as valid passports, confirmed bookings, sufficient funds, and return tickets. The Philippines is also launching an e-visa platform and plans to introduce a digital nomad visa. This move aims to attract more Indian travellers to the country's 7,000+ idyllic islands. 

In a high-octane IPL 2025 Eliminator, Mumbai Indians posted a formidable 228/5 against Gujarat Titans. Veteran opener Rohit Sharma dazzled with a 81-run knock, while debutant Jonny Bairstow gave MI a flying start in the powerplay. Captain Hardik Pandya delivered a late cameo to seal MI’s highest playoff total this season. GT, led by Shubman Gill, now face a challenging chase to stay in the tournament. The winner of this must-win clash will advance to face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. MI also introduced three debutants — Bairstow, Richard Gleeson, and Raj Bawa — adding fresh firepower to their lineup. (PC: BCCI)

Humayun Kabir, a 35-year-old unemployed and recently divorced civil engineer from West Bengal, was arrested after a violent rampage that began with the murder of his parents in Memari. Authorities revealed that Kabir had been radicalised, consuming jihadi content online. He later travelled to Bongaon near the Bangladesh border, where he attacked four people at a madrasa-run orphanage. During interrogation, Kabir claimed he sought “Jannat” (heaven) and planned to cross into Bangladesh. Police are probing possible extremist links and his online activities that may have influenced his actions. (PC: Times of India)

India has intensified its push for AI leadership through the IndiaAI Mission by expanding its compute capacity to over 34,000 GPUs. This includes a recent procurement of 16,000 GPUs to support the development of indigenous large language models (LLMs). Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the initiative, highlighting its goal to democratize AI access across startups, researchers, and institutions. Subsidized AI compute access and support for Indian AI startups like Soket AI, Gan AI, and Gnani AI will drive innovations tailored to India’s diverse linguistic and cultural needs in sectors like healthcare, defense, and education. (PC: CNBC TV 18)  

Indian athlete Avinash Sable secured a landmark victory in the men's 3000m steeplechase at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships held at Gumi Civic Stadium, South Korea, on May 29. Clocking a time of 8:20.92, Sable outpaced Japan's Yutaro Niinae (8:24.41) and Qatar's Zakaria al Alhlami (8:27.12) to claim the gold medal. This triumph marks India's first gold in this event at the Asian Athletics Championships since 1989, ending a 36-year drought. Sable's achievement underscores his dominance in the discipline, following his record-breaking performance at the 2023 Asian Games. (PC: Olympics.com)  

On May 30, 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Border Security Force (BSF) for its decisive retaliation against Pakistani shelling, resulting in the destruction of over 118 Pakistani military posts along the Jammu frontier. This action, part of Operation Sindoor, was in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Shah highlighted that the BSF's operations dismantled Pakistan's surveillance and communication systems, rendering them ineffective for years. He emphasized that such a significant blow would incapacitate Pakistan's ability to wage information-based warfare for an extended period. The operation underscores India's commitment to robust border defense and counter-terrorism efforts. (PC: Wikipedia)  

Hamas has expressed strong reservations about a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal, stating that it would lead to the "continuation of killing and famine" in Gaza. The plan, which includes a 60-day truce, the release of Israeli hostages, and a prisoner swap, has been accepted by Israel and presented to Hamas by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. However, Hamas officials argue that the proposal lacks commitments to end the war, withdraw Israeli troops, or ensure unrestricted humanitarian aid. They are currently reviewing the proposal but have indicated that it does not meet their core demands. (PC: Reuters)