At MIT’s 2025 graduation ceremony, Indian-American Class President Megha Vemuri delivered a bold speech denouncing the university’s research ties with the Israeli military. Wearing a keffiyeh in solidarity with Palestinians, Vemuri accused MIT of complicity in the Gaza crisis and called for alumni to demand an arms embargo and the severing of ties with Israel. She praised student activism and highlighted the destruction of Gaza’s education system, declaring, “There are no universities left in Gaza.” Her statement, “MIT students will never tolerate a genocide,” drew national attention amid rising campus protests and scrutiny of institutional roles in global conflicts. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 14-year-old IPL sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his family at Patna airport on Friday. The young Rajasthan Royals batter recently made headlines after scoring a record-breaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans—the fastest IPL ton by an Indian. PM Modi praised Vaibhav on social media, stating his skills are being admired nationwide and wished him success in future endeavors. Suryavanshi has scored 252 runs in 7 matches this season, with an impressive strike rate of 206.55. His explosive performance has made him one of the most talked-about young talents in Indian cricket. (PC: X/ Narendra Modi)

Gujarat Titans (GT) face Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2025 Eliminator at Mullanpur on Friday. With high stakes, the winner moves to Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings. However, questions have arisen over weather concerns. Fortunately, forecasts predict minimal rain and no interruptions. If the match is washed out, GT will advance due to a better group-stage finish. MI, who placed fourth, would be eliminated. There is no reserve day for the Eliminator, making Friday’s match a do-or-die for both teams. RCB has already secured a spot in the final after defeating PBKS by 8 wickets. (PC: X/IPL)

The UN's top humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, has accused Israel of committing a war crime by subjecting Gaza to forced starvation. In a BBC interview, Fletcher said aid was deliberately withheld to pressure the population, calling for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to reject inflammatory remarks from Israeli ministers. Despite easing a three-month blockade, aid distribution remains chaotic. Fletcher urged the international community to act to prevent genocide and stressed the need for neutral humanitarian access. Israel denies the claims, accusing Fletcher of spreading Hamas propaganda. The war has killed over 54,000 people in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack. (PC: Reuters)

A U.S. federal appeals court has temporarily reinstated former President Donald Trump's tariffs under emergency powers, reversing a prior ruling that blocked his trade measures. The Court of Appeals approved an urgent request from Trump's legal team, citing national security concerns. The original ruling, which declared Trump misused the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act, had dealt a blow to his tariff strategy. White House officials, including trade advisor Peter Navarro, welcomed the decision and vowed to take the case to the Supreme Court. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed Trump's commitment to defending American jobs through aggressive trade actions. (PC: Reuters)

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multiparty delegation to Colombia, expressed disappointment over Colombia's sympathies for Pakistan following India’s Operation Sindoor. Tharoor stated on May 29, 2025, that India was only exercising its right to self-defence after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized there can be no equivalence between terrorists and those defending against them. Citing proof of Pakistani involvement, Tharoor criticized the lack of accountability from Islamabad. He also condemned the presence of Pakistani military officials at funerals of designated terrorists, calling it evidence of state complicity in terrorism. (PC: X/ Shashi Tharoor)

India shone at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi, South Korea, as Jyothi Yarraji and Avinash Sable delivered golden performances. Jyothi clocked a Championship Record of 12.96s to defend her 100m hurdles title, clinching India’s fourth gold at the event. Earlier, Avinash Sable ended a 36-year wait for India in the men’s 3000m steeplechase, clocking a season-best 8:20.92s. His dominant run made him the first Indian since 1989 to win the event. Their victories, along with earlier wins in the mixed relay and 10,000m, kept India in the top three of the medal table. (PC: PTI)

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa Alagirisamy created history as the first Indian women duo to circumnavigate the globe under sail in double-handed mode. Aboard INSV Tarini, they covered over 25,400 nautical miles in eight months as part of the Navy’s Navika Sagar Parikrama II. They navigated perilous waters, including the three Capes and three cyclones, relying solely on wind power. Their return to Goa was met with thunderous applause and a warm welcome by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The voyage symbolizes women’s growing role in defence and maritime leadership, inspiring future generations through resilience, courage, and national pride. (PC: X/CISFHQrs)

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has admitted that India's BrahMos missile strikes on May 9–10 disrupted a planned Pakistani military offensive against India. Speaking at a summit in Azerbaijan, Sharif said Pakistan’s forces were preparing to strike early on May 10, but Indian missiles hit key sites, including Rawalpindi’s Nur Khan Airbase, preempting their plans. The strikes were part of India’s Operation Sindoor, launched in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Despite the setback, Pakistan promoted General Asim Munir to Field Marshal. Sharif also reiterated calls for dialogue, though India maintains its firm stance against engaging amid cross-border terrorism. (PC: AFP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a stern message to BJP leaders in Bihar ahead of the state’s Assembly elections. Cautioning against political turncoats or "Paltu Rams", he said switching sides before elections only to return weakens one's importance. Modi also urged the party cadre to highlight the success of Operation Sindoor and empower grassroots workers. Emphasizing internal discipline, he stressed the need to end dynastic politics and called for merit-based ticket distribution. The Bihar elections will see a showdown between the BJP-JD(U) alliance and the RJD-led opposition, with CM Nitish Kumar continuing to be a pivotal figure. (PC: India Today)