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Minister Bindu Krishna was accidentally splashed with hot payasam during the launch of Kerala's Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme at the Kollam KSRTC depot. The incident happened inside a crowded inaugural bus while Youth Congress workers were distributing the dessert to celebrate the programme. The Minister continued the ceremonial journey.

A cashier was shot dead inside a busy medical store in Chandigarh's Sector 11 market after two masked gunmen opened fire at close range. CCTV footage captured the attack, during which around 13 shots were fired in less than a minute. Police suspect a targeted killing as nothing was stolen from the shop.

Five IAF personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident during landing at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. Co-pilot survived and is undergoing treatment. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry into the crash.

India and US will conduct 22nd edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas in September 2026, with around 350 troops from each side training in Uttarakhand's Auli and Rajasthan's Mahajan firing range. The exercise will feature Apache attack helicopters and focus on high-altitude warfare, live-fire drills, air-ground coordination and combined-arms operations.

An Indian student living in Germany has gone viral after sharing an emotional video praising the Delhi Metro. Mahika Sharma said moving abroad made her realise how much she had underappreciated DMRC’s safe, efficient and well-connected transport system. Her heartfelt comments struck a chord online, with many users agreeing to her.

A major clash broke out outside ex-Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram after ED officials completed searches linked to the CMRL money laundering case. CPI(M) workers allegedly blocked the officials, damaged an ED vehicle and clashed with police. The police later used lathi charge to disperse protestors.

India is likely to receive widespread pre-monsoon rainfall between May 29 and June 5, bringing possible relief from severe heatwave conditions. The southwest monsoon is still delayed over Kerala due to weak cloud activity.

An Indian woman, from Gujarat, was shot dead during a suspected robbery attempt at a supermarket in Virginia, United States, where she had worked for nearly 10 years. CCTV footage showed a masked man entering the store and opening fire before escaping. Local police launched an investigation and formed special teams to trace the attacker. 

A road rage incident on 8th Mile Road in Bengaluru has gone viral after a woman rider was accused of reckless driving, verbal abuse and threatening a family. The complainant alleged that the rider was not wearing a helmet and was driving aggressively in traffic. Locals also suspected possible intoxication, though police have not confirmed it.

Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a strict Ebola preparedness SOP for airlines operating flights linked to Congo and Uganda. Airlines must collect self-declaration forms, make health announcements and report suspected Ebola symptoms immediately