Published : May 27, 2025, 08:08 AM ISTUpdated : May 27, 2025, 09:18 PM IST

India News Today LIVE Updates on May 27: Indian Army launches flood rescue ops in Ahilyanagar after heavy monsoon hits Khadki village (WA)

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09:18 PM (IST) May 27

Indian Army launches flood rescue ops in Ahilyanagar after heavy monsoon hits Khadki village (WA)

Indian Army launched swift flood relief operations in Khadki village, Ahilyanagar district, after heavy rains caused severe waterlogging. Troops from ACC-S rescued stranded residents, working closely with civil authorities amid early monsoon surge.

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09:03 PM (IST) May 27

Teacher hiring resumes in Bengal - Mamata Banerjee announces fresh teacher hiring as SC deadline looms

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced a fresh teacher recruitment drive with 24,203 vacancies before the Supreme Court’s May 31 deadline, amid a pending review petition in the SSC recruitment case.

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08:51 PM (IST) May 27

'India most important partner for EU' - Slovenian leader slams Pahalgam terror attack, backs Operation Sindoor

Slovenian National Council President Marko Lotric condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and backed India's Operation Sindoor. He expressed solidarity with India’s stance on terrorism and urged multilateral efforts via the UN for peace.

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08:40 PM (IST) May 27

President Murmu confers Padma Awards 2025 at Civil Investiture Ceremony

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the 2025 Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring 139 achievers, including Justice Khehar, Sharda Sinha, Bibek Debroy, and others across fields like arts, public affairs, and social work.

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08:13 PM (IST) May 27

Love or espionage? Nagpur woman charged with spying after LoC crossing, Pak return

Sunita, a 43-year-old Nagpur woman, faces espionage charges under the Official Secrets Act after crossing into Pakistan from Kargil. Her return via Attari and digital links to Pakistani contacts have triggered a major national security investigation.

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07:33 PM (IST) May 27

BJP spent ₹57.65 crore, AAP ₹14.51 crore in Delhi assembly polls

BJP spent ₹57.65 crore, nearly four times AAP’s ₹14.51 crore, in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, helping it return to power after 27 years. Congress, despite a poor performance, spent ₹46.19 crore.

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06:43 PM (IST) May 27

Top CPI (Maoist) commander killed in Jharkhand gunfight amid major anti-Naxal crackdown

A top CPI (Maoist) commander was killed and another injured in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand’s Palamu. This is part of a broader crackdown on Maoist insurgents across the state.

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06:39 PM (IST) May 27

Kerala men found dead at Saudi illicit liquor unit - One body repatriated to India

An embassy volunteer involved in completing the procedures said that the repatriation of Vinod Kumar's body is delayed due to an outstanding hospital bill from a previous treatment.

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06:29 PM (IST) May 27

Flooding at Mumbai metro station - Turkish firm Dogus Soma under fire, Shiv Sena demands action

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray demands removal of Turkish firm Dogus Soma from Mumbai Metro project after flooding at underground station raises safety and security concerns.

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06:24 PM (IST) May 27

Even small-eyed Ganesh idols come from abroad - PM's 'Make in India' push amid Chinese goods flooding markets (WATCH)

PM Modi urged Indians to avoid imported goods and embrace Made in India products, especially during festivals. He criticized the rise of Chinese imports like idols and toys and called this shift a patriotic duty.

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06:20 PM (IST) May 27

COVID surge - 73 active cases in Bengaluru, testing mandatory for respiratory patients in Karnataka

Karnataka mandates Covid-19 testing amid a recent surge in cases, focusing on SARI cases and implementing precautionary measures to address growing concerns.

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05:42 PM (IST) May 27

Actor Unni Mukundan files anticipatory bail plea in manager assault case

FEFKA has assigned Working Secretary Sohan Seenulal to investigate the complaint filed against actor Unni Mukundan. Further action will be taken after the investigation.
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05:26 PM (IST) May 27

‘What national interest?’ - Bombay HC slams arrest of student over Instagram post on Op Sindoor

The college had rusticated her, barring her from writing exams. They claimed that the post had brought 'disrepute' and indicated that she harboured "anti-national sentiments", posing a "risk to the campus community and society."

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03:45 PM (IST) May 27

'Your visa may be revoked if...' - US embassy warns Indian, international students

The US Embassy in India warns international students in the US about visa revocation risks if they fail to maintain their student status or leave their program without informing their school.

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02:33 PM (IST) May 27

Jharkhand judge denied child care leave, moves Supreme Court

A woman Additional District Judge from Jharkhand has approached the Supreme Court, challenging her High Court's denial of child care leave from June to December. The bench led by CJI Gavai will hear the case next week.

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01:58 PM (IST) May 27

Haryana mass suicide - Family of 7 consumed poison over death threats, Rs 20 crore debt?

Seven members of a Dehradun-based family were found dead in a car in Haryana’s Panchkula. Burdened by ₹20 crore debt and death threats, they died by suicide after years of financial struggle and displacement.

 

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01:26 PM (IST) May 27

Indira Gandhi yielded to US pressure during 1971 war, claims BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

In a post on X, Dubey also accused Indira Gandhi of taking the decision to cease fire despite opposition from the then Defence Minister Jagjivan Ram and Army Chief Sam Manekshaw.

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12:32 PM (IST) May 27

'Indus Waters Treaty hurt India, now time to clean up' - PM Modi hits out at Pakistan (WATCH)

PM Modi blamed the Indus Waters Treaty for damaging Kashmir’s dams and warned Pakistan of full-scale retaliation. He declared terrorism a direct war, not proxy, while invoking history and launching ₹5,536 crore projects in Gujarat.

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12:22 PM (IST) May 27

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt, calls ‘Not Found Suitable’ a new ‘Manuvaad’ over unfilled reserved posts

Rahul Gandhi accuses the Modi government of systemic discrimination against SC, ST, and OBC candidates in higher education by labelling qualified individuals as "Not Found Suitable" (NFS), leaving reserved posts vacant. 

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12:15 PM (IST) May 27

BSF proposes to name Samba post 'Sindoor' after jawans killed in Pakistan shelling

BSF will name a Samba sector post 'Sindoor' and two others after personnel killed in Pakistan’s May 10 shelling. Women officers played key roles in Operation Sindoor. BSF also destroyed a Pakistani terror launchpad.

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11:46 AM (IST) May 27

Kashmir valley grapples with intense unseasonal heatwave, dirupting daily life and tourism

Kashmir Valley faces an intense and unseasonal heatwave disrupting daily life, with authorities urging precautions amid ongoing high temperatures.

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11:38 AM (IST) May 27

BSF confirms targeted strike on LeT launchpad in Looni during Operation Sindoor (WATCH)

The BSF confirmed a strong and strategic response to Pakistan’s cross-border shelling, including a targeted attack on a Lashkar-e-Taiba launchpad during Operation Sindoor.

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11:05 AM (IST) May 27

India's 5th-gen stealth fighter jet dream takes flight - AMCA gets execution nod, prototype by 2026-27

India moves closer to fifth-generation fighter jet capability as Defence Minister approves AMCA programme execution model.

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10:57 AM (IST) May 27

Kerala shipwreck - More containers wash ashore Thiruvananthapuram coast

Agencies had warned that the sunken ship contained 12 containers with about 250 tons of calcium carbide, which could potentially explode.

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10:35 AM (IST) May 27

No respite from rain, strong winds in Kerala - Red alert issued for coastal districts

Due to the potential formation of another low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, widespread rain is expected in Kerala for the next 5 days.
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10:08 AM (IST) May 27

Suspected mass suicide - 7 members of Dehradun family found dead in locked car in Panchkula

Seven members of a family from Dehradun were found dead inside a locked car in Panchkula, Haryana, in a suspected mass suicide linked to financial distress.

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09:30 AM (IST) May 27

'Nakal karne ke liye akal chahiye' - Owaisi roasts Pakistan over fake victory claim with Chinese image (WATCH)

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi mocks Pakistan’s propaganda over a fake Chinese military drill photo and calls for Pakistan’s re-inclusion on the FATF grey list.

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08:31 AM (IST) May 27

Shashi Tharoor-led all-party delegation interacts with business community in Georgetown, meets Guyana President

The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and engaged with prominent members of the business community in Georgetown, strengthening diplomatic ties and discussing key issues of mutual interest.

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08:20 AM (IST) May 27

"Ready to talk with India on Kashmir, water-sharing, and trade," says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif

During a visit to Tehran, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said his country is "ready to talk" with India to resolve longstanding issues like Kashmir, water-sharing, and trade, emphasising peace through dialogue and regional cooperation.

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08:09 AM (IST) May 27

Dozens injured as car rams into crowd at Liverpool victory parade, horrific moment caught on cam (WATCH)

A car drove into crowds during Liverpool FC’s victory parade, injuring nearly 50 people, including children. A 53-year-old man was arrested. The incident caused panic, with emergency services responding swiftly.

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08:09 AM (IST) May 27

Southwest monsoon advances across India; Mumbai sees earliest onset in 19 years with heavy rainfall

The southwest monsoon advanced across parts of India, including Mumbai, where it arrived 16 days early—the earliest in 19 years—bringing heavy rains and waterlogging. IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall along the west coast this week.

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08:08 AM (IST) May 27

All-party delegation led by Supriya Sule concludes Qatar visit, reaffirms India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism

An all-party delegation led by Supriya Sule concluded its Qatar visit, discussing counterterrorism, Operation Sindoor, and India’s zero-tolerance policy with Qatari leaders, think tanks, media, and the Indian community in Doha.

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