Biggest Story In India Headlines 31st May 2025
India’s National Statistics Office (NSO) announced on May 30, 2025, that the nation’s GDP growth in fiscal year 2024-25 weakened to 6.5%, down from the strong 9.2% seen in FY24. Though annual deceleration, the January-March quarter (Q4) beat estimates, growing 7.4% versus 8.4% during the comparable period in the previous year. NSO’s second advance estimate was in line with Reserve Bank of India’s 6.5% estimate, boosted by sturdy performances in the construction sector (9.4% year-on-year growth), public administration (8.9%), and financial services (7.2%). Gross value added (GVA), an important economic indicator, grew at 6.8% during Q4, from 6.5% in the previous quarter. Private consumption, accounting for 57% of GDP, increased 6% in Q4, led by rural demand for durable goods, with urban consumption trailing behind. Government spending decreased by 1.8%, while capital spending jumped 9.4%. With retail inflation at an all-time low of 3.16% in April, economists expect a possible RBI rate cut, reflecting guarded optimism in the face of global trade risks.
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The conservation world lost a luminary on May 28, 2025, with the passing of Sunjoy Monga, Mumbai’s beloved ‘Birdman,’ at age 63. A naturalist and author, Monga’s tireless advocacy for Mumbai’s wetlands and biodiversity left an indelible mark. He sounded early alarms in 2006-07 about the loss of 85% of Uran’s wetlands, rallying citizens to protect flamingo habitats from urban sprawl. His contribution to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, which he termed the ‘City Forest,’ motivated thousands of nature enthusiasts. Monga’s Bird Races in Mumbai, started two decades ago, made birdwatching a family activity. In spite of fighting cancer, he was spearheading movements such as Young Rangers, where more than 100 schools participated. Tributes, including from Debi Goenka of Conservation Action Trust, flooded in, hailing his 50-year career of research and education. Monga’s death is a profound loss, but his vision continues to inspire environmental stewardship in Mumbai and beyond.
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A Pauri district court in Uttarakhand delivered justice on May 30, 2025, sentencing three men to rigorous life imprisonment for the 2022 murder of 19-year-old receptionist Ankita Bhandari. Additional District and Sessions Judge Reena Negi held Pulkit Arya, the son of a retired BJP minister, and his friends Saurabh Bhaskar and Ankit Gupta guilty under IPC sections for murder, tampering with evidence, criminal conspiracy, and sexual harassment, in addition to Immoral Traffic Act charges. The country was shocked by the case which had arisen from Ankita’s refusal to offer “special services” to guests at Arya’s resort. Her gruesome murder led to mass protests, which raised issues of workplace security and political leverage. The conviction, a milestone toward accountability, has again put on the agenda issues of safeguarding women in precarious occupations, as Ankita’s family and activists celebrated the court’s verdict as a hard-won triumph for justice.
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In a bizarre marketing stunt, Sydney Sweeney of Euphoria teamed up with Dr. Squatch Soap Co. to introduce Sydney’s Bathwater Bliss, an $8 soap bar that contains her own bathwater, released on May 29, 2025. The product, which combines exfoliating sand and pine bark extract, will be made available in limited quantities of 5,000 bars starting June 6 on Dr. Squatch’s website. Sweeney taunted followers on Instagram, invoking a viral advertising push, by saying, “You asked for my bathwater… so we saved it.” The ploy has polarized sentiments, with some hailing its freshness and others calling its morality into question. Exclusivity of the soap has sparked a collector’s mania, elevating Sweeney’s brand and Dr. Squatch’s edgy promotion. The launch highlights the strength of celebrity-branded products, provoking consumerism debates and the limits of entertainment personal branding.
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Civil defense mock drills under ‘Operation Shield’ on May 31, 2025, will be carried out in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Chandigarh after a directive from the Home Ministry in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Initially scheduled for May 29, the drills were postponed owing to administrative holdups. Blackouts will be enforced in weak spots by Punjab, but not for emergency services, with air raid sirens marking the commencement at 5 PM. Haryana’s 22 districts will conduct mock air raids and drone strikes, including a 15-minute blackout from 8:00 to 8:15 PM around strategic installations. Rajasthan’s 41 districts and Gujarat will be next, gearing up for situations such as missile attack and evacuations for medical reasons. Drills with civil defense volunteers and NCC cadets would make emergency preparedness stronger with increased India-Pakistan tensions, strengthening national security and public safety at the border areas.
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A New York Times article on May 30, 2025, reported that Elon Musk’s use of drugs intensified during Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, with sources stating he carried a medication case of 20 pills, such as ketamine, which apparently impacted his bladder. Musk, who endorsed Trump’s election, also supposedly used Ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms. The allegations put additional pressure on Musk’s business empire, as Tesla shares have fallen 11% so far in 2025 amid criticism of his political views and SpaceX experiencing rocket program delays. Musk had denied drug use in January 2025, when he provided evidence of three years of clean random tests at the request of NASA. The report, featuring a medication box and health effects, raised eyebrows regarding Musk’s leadership, fueling discussions on personal behavior, corporate governance, and the influence of his high-profile political engagement on his businesses.
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Heavy downpours caused a catastrophic landslide in Karnataka’s Ullal taluk on May 30, 2025, killing six-year-old Fatima Naeem after a compound wall fell on her Deralakatte house in Mangaluru. The unrelenting rain also triggered landslides in Montepadavu, burying five locals under rubble, and two have been rescued to date. Coast guard alerts have been issued for coastal districts as rains persist, with disaster management teams working day and night. The disaster, covered by PTI, has highlighted the susceptibility of the region to extreme weather, triggering demands for better infrastructure and warning systems. Local authorities are providing relief, but young Fatima’s death has shaken the community to realize the importance of climate-resilient planning for Karnataka’s coastal strip.
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In a face-off with the Trump administration on foreign student restrictions, Harvard University has announced May 30, 2025, that Indian-American Anjali Sud and Sanjay Seth were elected to its Board of Overseers and Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), respectively. Sud, the ex-Vimeo CEO, joins Harvard’s Board of Overseers, founded in 1642, dedicated to a two-year term, taking the position of Mark Carney. A Detroit native born to Punjabi immigrants, she is a graduate of Wharton and Harvard Business School. Seth, a dual Harvard master’s degree climate specialist, will have a three-year HAA term beginning July 1, with responsibility for alumni relations. Both appointments, a source of pride for the Indian diaspora, arrive at a time when Harvard is struggling to maintain its international student population, reaffirming its pledge to diversity and global leadership in higher education.
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Ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2025, the Anti-Tobacco Forum (ATF) in Mysuru deplored the launch of the tobacco industry reportedly introducing nicotine-infused candies, toffees, and ice creams as a public health disaster. The Convenor Vasanthkumar Mysoremath cautioned that these products, meant to hook children, copy the temptation of prohibited e-cigarettes and have to be banned. While tobacco killed 8 million people every year, Mysoremath lambasted governments for the lack of enforcement of WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. ATF’s statement, with the title “Unmasking the appeal,” called for stronger policies to end flavored tobacco. The controversy has outraged many, with proponents calling for action to shield young people from the industry’s predatory behaviors, fueling worldwide calls for tougher regulation to protect public health.
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Israel on May 29, 2025, accepted a U.S.-sponsored ceasefire for Gaza, including a 60-day recess in violence and the resumption of UN-managed aid delivery, Israeli officials said. The Trump envoy Steve Witkoff-sponsored deal includes Hamas releasing 18 dead captives’ bodies and 10 live hostages. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Israel’s approval, while Hamas criticized the proposal as one-sided, withholding formal acceptance. Israel’s partial resumption of aid after an 11-week blockade aims to sideline Hamas, but the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s chaotic distribution efforts have drawn scrutiny. The proposal envisions permanent peace talks, following Hamas’s October 2023 attack that killed 1,200. The provisional peace brings optimism to Gaza’s struggling residents, but Hamas’s hesitation and sustained tensions jeopardize its viability, maintaining international focus on the explosive region.
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