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NEET MDS 2025 Results Revealed, Shining Light of Relief for Future Dentists
The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the NEET MDS 2025 results, sending ripples of excitement and relief to thousands of dental aspirants throughout India. Announced on May 15, 2025, the results are now downloadable from the official portal, natboard.edu.in, a major step for the candidates seeking to pursue postgraduate dental courses. The NBEMS guaranteed a detailed evaluation process, with experts in the subject matter reviewing each question in the exam for technical precision. Incorrect questions were given full marks to all candidates, irrespective of attempts, to ensure fairness. The board explained that merit vacancies for the All India 50% Quota seats will be notified separately, and states and union territories will create their own merit lists for State Quota seats on local eligibility criteria and reservation rules. This statement paves the way for contenders to chart their futures, whether obtaining highly sought-after seats in premier dental colleges or gearing up for additional testing, highlighting the important role of NEET MDS in determining India’s dental education system.
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Celebi Aviation License Suspended at Nine Indian Airports Over Security Issues
In a dramatic action, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) suspended the operating license of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. on May 15, 2025, citing national security concerns. Celebi, a prominent ground-handling agency, operated at nine major Indian airports, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Kannur, Chennai, and Goa’s MOPA airport. The BCAS order, issued by the Director General, took effect immediately, disrupting Celebi’s services, which included handling for foreign airlines and cargo operators. The company, poised to expand to Visakhapatnam, emphasized its Indian-led operations and adherence to global corporate governance standards, denying any political affiliations or ties to foreign governments. The revocation follows a demand by Mumbai’s Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, which raised concerns over Celebi’s Turkish parent company and Turkey’s diplomatic alignment with Pakistan during past India-Pakistan tensions. Celebi’s CEO, in a letter to Mumbai International Airport Ltd., reiterated the firm’s apolitical stance, but the BCAS decision has sparked debates about balancing security and business interests, leaving the aviation sector watching closely for further developments.
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Trump Urges Apple’s Tim Cook to Exit India Manufacturing, Citing Trade Barriers
US President Donald Trump made the news on May 15, 2025, when he asked Apple CEO Tim Cook to suspend production activities in India and focus on production in the US. In a Middle East tour in Qatar, Trump revealed some insight into a conversation he had with Cook, who he was frustrated with for Apple’s increasing presence in India even after New Delhi offered a “no-tariff deal.”. The order comes against the backdrop of tense India-US ties, ignited by Trump’s assertion of brokering a peace between India and Pakistan, a delicate topic for New Delhi. Trump pointed to India’s large tariff walls, which make it difficult for American products to sell in the world’s largest country, but also recognized India’s readiness to lower tariffs in trade negotiations. Earlier, Trump had talked up Apple’s US expansion, citing a $500 billion investment in local factories. The appeal to leave India speaks to Trump’s “America First” trade doctrine, questioning Apple’s global supply chain philosophy and further implications for US-India economic relations, particularly as both countries are engaged in tariff talks.
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5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Turkey, No Fatalities Reported
Turkey was hit by a 5.1-magnitude earthquake on May 15, 2025, at around 3:46 PM local time, and shook the capital city of Ankara and its surrounding regions. The quake, which occurred 14 km north-east of Kulu, was reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The shaking, which induced fear, failed to trigger instant reports of harm or architectural loss, but relieved residents in a relief situation. This occurrence came on the heels of an estimated 6.1-magnitude quake outside Fry, Greece, the previous day, whose movement prompted a tsunami warning and caused shaking from Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, to Jordan. The frequency of seismic activity in the area has raised public consciousness, with officials calling for readiness. The history of catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey emphasizes the need for strong infrastructure and emergency management systems, though this quake did not result in any damage, and it is serving as a reminder of the geological instability of the area, necessitating vigilance at all times.
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Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah Set to Hold Office Despite Scandal
Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah seems likely to ride out a tempest of controversy over comments reportedly citing Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, after BJP leadership decided against accepting his resignation. After late-night deliberations on May 14, 2025, among Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, state president V D Sharma, and other top leaders, the party stood by Shah, invoking a High Court order that did not call for his ouster. Speaking in Bhopal, Yadav spoke of following the court’s verdict and diverted blame by criticizing the moral ground of the Congress party, citing legal problems faced by its leaders. Shah’s comment on May 12, delivered during a program in Mau, referred to India’s reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack that Congress said had Qureshi as its target. Shah made his statement clearer by pointing to respect for women serving in the armed forces. The BJP’s choice to support Shah, a veteran tribal leader, is a matter of strategic calculations aimed at ensuring political stability, although the issue has evoked arguments about accountability and sensitivity in public life.
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Pakistan Spurns Rajnath Singh’s Request for IAEA Inspection of Nuclear Stockpile
Pakistan delivered a scathing reply on May 15, 2025, to Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s proposal that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspect Islamabad’s nuclear stockpile. Singh, addressing Srinagar after Operation Sindoor, raised doubts about the security of Pakistan’s weapons in the hands of an “irresponsible” country, calling for international oversight. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the statements as “ignorant” of the IAEA mandate, claiming that conventional defense of the country is sufficient to fend off India without turning to “nuclear blackmail.” The ministry also charged India with nuclear material trafficking offenses, deflecting attention. The statement follows recent India-Pakistan military tensions, with Singh’s call reflecting India’s assertive stance on regional security. Pakistan’s response underscores the deep mistrust between the neighbors, complicating diplomatic efforts and highlighting the challenges of nuclear governance in a volatile region.
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Mexican TikTok Influencer Valeria Marquez Killed in Tragic Livestream Attack
A shock and mourning wave passed through Mexico following the shooting death of 23-year-old TikTok beauty influencer Valeria Marquez on May 13, 2025, while live on TikTok in Zapopan, Jalisco. Marquez, who had almost 200,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram, was killed within her place of work, a beauty salon, in an attack now being investigated as a femicide. Just before the shooting, Marquez was live-streaming, chatting informally when she said, “they’re coming,” before the sound of gunfire cut off the broadcast. The state prosecutor’s office is investigating the case under femicide procedures, an indication of Mexico’s crisis of gender-based violence, with a 2023 femicide rate of 1.3 per 100,000 women (UN data). Marquez’s passing rekindled demands for action against violence against women, her active presence on social media now a haunting reminder of the necessity for systemic reform in Mexico.
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IndusInd Bank Reveals ₹595 Crore Discrepancy in Internal Audit
IndusInd Bank reported a huge accounting anomaly on May 15, 2025, that its Internal Audit Department (IAD) found “unsubstantiated balances” of ₹595 crore in its “other assets” accounts. In response to a whistleblower complaint, the Audit Committee requested the IAD to review transactions, identify the problem, which was booked against corresponding “other liabilities” during January 2025. The IAD also identified ₹674 crore improperly posted as interest in three quarters of FY24-25, all reversed as on January 10, 2025. The bank hired EY and Grant Thornton to probe, with the latter investigating derivative contract accounting. The board is enhancing internal checks and holding major employees accountable. Moody’s has recently reduced IndusInd’s outlook to negative, citing poor controls and leadership changes, and raising solvency and strategy concerns. The disclosure has rocked investor confidence, highlighting the importance of strong oversight in India’s banking system.
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MK Stalin Criticises President’s Letter to Supreme Court as Federalism Assault
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin strongly criticized President Droupadi Murmu’s May 15, 2025, letter to the Supreme Court requesting clarification on a ruling requiring governors and the President to respond to state-governed bills within timelines. In a post on X, Stalin described the action as a “desperate attempt” by the BJP-led central government to subvert elected state governments and test the constitutional jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. He blamed the Centre for deploying governors as surrogates to prevent non-BJP state assemblies, mainly referencing Tamil Nadu’s governor who is doing the BJP’s bidding. Stalin challenged the opposition to time limits and insinuated that the BJP wants to legitimize delay in giving assent to bills to immobilize opposition-governed states. The letter, he maintained, betrays a “sinister intent” to upset the Constitution’s equilibrium of power, heating up relations between the Centre and states and creating controversies about federalism and independence of judges.
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Pakistan indicates Desire to Negotiate Indus Waters Treaty Conditions
In a major diplomatic move, Pakistan signaled willingness to discuss India’s objections to the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) on May 15, 2025, after India put the treaty on hold following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Pakistan’s Water Resources Secretary, Syed Ali Murtaza, reacted to the Indian notification, agreeing to hold talks on particular objections, a first after having ignored India’s 2023 and 2024 offers to review the treaty. The action follows a four-day military standoff, with fighting suspended. India plans dams and reservoirs to store water and generate power, efforts Pakistan wants to delay to preserve the status quo. Agreements to negotiate indicate a possible thaw in relations between the two nations, though intra-governmental negotiations in India show restraint, as water resources hold strategic value, and India-Pakistan talks have been contentious in the past.
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