India News Today LIVE Updates on May 22: Gallantry awards - President Murmu awards 6 Kirti Chakras, 33 Shaurya Chakras to India's bravehearts (WATCH)

President Murmu awarded six Kirti Chakras and 33 Shaurya Chakras to India’s bravehearts, including 11 posthumous awards, for heroic actions in anti-terror, anti-insurgency, rescue, and counter-extremist operations across the country.

The ethos of Indian cinema has always been present in Cannes, even when it has not been in competition for the coveted Palme D’Or. The legacy has been kept alive through retrospectives, restorations, and a steady return to auteur-driven storytelling.

MEA stated that India and Pakistan engagement has to be bilateral, without needing third-party involvement. It stressed the Indus treaty will be in 'abeyance' until Pakistan abjures cross-border terrorism backing.

Varanasi man arrested by UP ATS for allegedly spying for Pakistan, sharing sensitive data and spreading extremist propaganda via social media.

The Centre has announced a 4% reservation in central government housing for persons with disabilities. This move aligns with disability rights laws and recent Supreme Court and RBI directives on inclusive digital access and KYC reforms.

CBI has filed a chargesheet against ex-J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik in a Rs 2,200 crore corruption case involving the Kiru Hydroelectric Project. Malik denies wrongdoing and claims he is being targeted for political reasons.

India has expelled two Pakistani High Commission staffers for actions that violated their diplomatic roles. The MEA confirmed one has left and the other was given 24 hours to leave, amid growing bilateral tensions.

A soldier was killed during an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, named 'Op Trashi', is part of intensified anti-terror efforts following recent attacks in the region.

India issues a strong diplomatic message to Turkiye and China, urging them to respect mutual sensitivities and stop supporting Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism.

India reports 257 active COVID-19 cases as of May 19, with Kerala, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu seeing the highest numbers. Health officials advise continued vigilance, mask usage, and hygiene practices to curb the spread.

According to reports, Elias Rodriguez is a member of Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) and popular for his involvement in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.

Experts have warned that wine grapes in France, Spain and Italy have seen the most significant increases in high temperatures during the growing season.

Two DRG jawans were killed in IED blasts after security forces eliminated 27 Maoists, including top leader Basavaraju, in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad. The operation marks a major blow to Maoist presence in the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) revealed that Mumbai city has registered 736% more rainfall this month than the usual Long Period Average (LPA), marking one of the city’s wettest Mays in recent years.

PM Modi declared a zero-tolerance stance on terrorism post-Operation Sindoor, asserting Pakistan will face military and economic consequences. He emphasized India's shift to a bold, justice-driven policy against cross-border terror threats.

PM Modi, during his visit to Rajasthan, praised Operation Sindoor for eliminating terrorist hideouts in 22 minutes. He credited armed forces for Pakistan’s retreat.

Operation Sindoor is continuing because India will respond if there is another terror attack and hit terrorists operating from Pakistan, Jaishankar has said, outlining India’s new approach to countering cross-border terrorism.