India News Today LIVE Updates on May 25: Karnataka revokes six-month suspension of 18 BJP MLAs after all-party consensus

The Karnataka Assembly has revoked the six-month suspension of 18 BJP MLAs for misconduct in March. The decision followed a consensus between the Speaker, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, opposition leaders, and the Law Minister.

PM Modi advised NDA leaders to avoid reckless public statements after recent controversies involving BJP leaders’ remarks on Operation Sindoor. He clarified that Pakistan requested the ceasefire and there was no third-party involvement.

Shiromani Akali Dal councillor Harjinder Singh was shot dead in Amritsar by bike-borne assailants. His family alleges prior threats were ignored. SAD leaders blame the AAP government for failing to act and protect him.

Lalu Yadav expelled his son Tej Pratap from RJD and the family after a viral post claimed his 12-year relationship with Anushka Yadav. Tejashwi and Rohini Acharya supported the decision, criticising his public behaviour.

Heavy rain and storms caused a roof section at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 to collapse, briefly affecting flight operations. Waterlogging, traffic chaos, and power cuts hit Delhi-NCR as the monsoon arrived unusually early.

A sudden cloudburst in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh, triggered flash floods, causing panic and the washing away of 5 to 6 vehicles on Saturday evening.

Shubman Gill shares his thoughts on becoming India's Test captain, reflecting on the responsibility, his leadership approach, and the England tour. He also contrasts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s captaincy styles, noting their differing methods.

Kush Maini made Indian motorsport history by winning the Formula 2 Sprint Race in Monaco, becoming the first Indian to do so. The national anthem played proudly as he stood on the podium celebrating his maiden win.

A Zepto delivery executive allegedly assaulted a customer over a mismatch in address in Bengaluru earlier this week, leaving him seriously injured.

Lalu Prasad Yadav has expelled his son Tej Pratap Yadav from both the RJD and the family, citing immoral conduct. The move follows viral photos with Anushkya Yadav, which Lalu says violated family values.

India is cutting back on Russian weapons imports but still depends on spare parts to sustain key military equipment, says a US intelligence report. India remains focused on countering China and Pakistan through modernization and partnerships.

Refering "Drone Didis" as "Sky warriors", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the women of the village who are flying drones, ushering in a new revolution in the agriculture sector.

In his 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi praised the transformation of Maoist-affected Katejhari and Dantewada, highlighting the first-ever bus service in Gadchiroli and Dantewada’s 95% pass rate in board exams as signs of lasting change.

Delhi saw a rare, intense thunderstorm on Sunday night, resembling an eastern Kalbaisakhi storm. Experts link it to a mix of weather systems and climate change, indicating shifting storm patterns across northern India.

A tigress was found dead in the buffer zone of the forest on April 26, - savagely mutilated - claws chopped off, canines missing in Madhya Pradesh.

Congress workers on Saturday put up "missing" posters of Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah, and announced a reward of Rs 11,000 for anyone who can locate the ‘untraceable’ Harsud MLA.

Three remaining crew members, including the captain, were rescued by INS Sujata after MSC ELSA 3 capsized off the Kochi coast. Earlier, 21 crew were safely evacuated by the Coast Guard. Salvage efforts and risk assessments are ongoing.

Asaduddin Owaisi, part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, said that terrorist groups wrongly use religion to justify killing innocent people. He said that Islam condemns terrorism.

BJP MP Baijayant Panda, leading an all-party delegation to Bahrain, said that India has firmly called out Pakistan's "nuclear bluff" and made it clear that future provocations will be met with strong retaliation.

In the wake of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that struck the national capital in the early hours of Sunday, the Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory on Sunday.

NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BVR Subrahmanyam said that India has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, citing data by the International Monetary Fund.

Severe waterlogging was reported in several parts of Delhi after heavy rains and thunderstorm struck the national capital in the early hours of Sunday.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said India’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack was a clear message that it won’t tolerate terrorism. He highlighted that the strikes were precise, targeted, and meant as retribution, not escalation.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led all-party delegation paid respects at the 9/11 memorial in the US. The delegation will visit several countries to highlight India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and discuss Operation Sindoor globally.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Delhi, forecasting strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds up to 60 km/h over the next 2-3 hours. Residents are advised to avoid open spaces and take safety precautions.

Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta said “a burden has been lifted from the earth” after dreaded Naxal leader Pappu Lohra and zonal commander Prabhat Ganjhu were killed in an encounter with police in Latehar district. Arms and ammunition were recovered.

The Liberia-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 developed a 26-degree tilt near Kochi on May 24. The Indian Coast Guard rescued 21 crew members, while salvage operations continue with three senior crew still onboard.