India-US talks, severe heat wave and 252GW electricity record, NEET-UG paper leak investigation, RBI ₹ 2.86 lakh crore surplus, Karnataka politics, US-Israel-Iran backchannel mystery, China mine explosion, Cannes 2026 ‘Fjord’ win, Kyle Bush mysterious demise and Hull City EPL return – top 10 news from India and abroad.
Today Top 10 Morning News: Today’s major national and international news includes India-US high-level talks, severe heatwave and record power demand, CBI investigation intensified on NEET-UG controversy, and big economic announcement by RBI with record surplus transfer of ₹2.86 lakh crore. Apart from this, Karnataka politics, mine accident in China, America-Israel tension and important events of sports and entertainment world are in the headlines.
1. India-US strategic partnership and Rubio’s visit
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reached New Delhi as part of his four-day official visit. Today, on May 24, India’s External Affairs Minister S. The eyes of the whole world are on his bilateral meeting with Jaishankar. In this meeting, both the countries will discuss defense diplomacy, transfer of state-of-the-art defense technology and ways to deal with the challenges posed by global energy sanctions. Apart from this, the strategy to control China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region will also be a key part of the talks. Marco Rubio will also participate in the ‘Quad’ foreign ministers’ meeting to be held on May 26, which will further strengthen strategic cooperation in the region.
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2. Extreme heat wave and national energy crisis
North and Central India is currently in the grip of severe heat, where the temperature has crossed 47 degrees Celsius in many cities. Amid the ‘red alert’ issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), excessive use of cooling systems and air conditioners has put unprecedented pressure on the country’s power grid. India’s daily maximum demand for electricity reached an all-time high of 252.07 gigawatts (GW) this weekend, according to power ministry data. This increasing demand has become a major challenge for power distribution systems.
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3. Increasing political and legal controversy over NEET-UG exam
The cases of alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the NEET-UG 2026 examination have now taken the form of a major political controversy. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has expanded the scope of its investigation in this case by arresting an expert appointed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) from Pune. Meanwhile, the main opposition party Congress has launched a scathing attack on the government. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has accused the Education Ministry of playing with the future of crores of students and hiding systemic flaws and has demanded an independent judicial inquiry into the matter.
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4. Boost to the economy: RBI’s record dividend
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to transfer a historic surplus of ₹2.86 lakh crore to the central government for the financial year 2025-26. This is the largest dividend payment in the history of the central bank. According to economic experts, this huge inflow of non-tax revenue will help the government meet its fiscal deficit targets. Also, this will give impetus to infrastructure development and funding of welfare schemes, which is a positive sign for the economic growth of the country.
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5. Political reconciliation in Karnataka Assembly
A big relief news has come from Karnataka politics, where Assembly Speaker U. T. Khadar has canceled the six-month suspension of 18 BJP MLAs with immediate effect. These MLAs were suspended after allegations of obstruction and indiscipline in the House proceedings. After this decision, the long-running legislative deadlock between the ruling party and the opposition is expected to end, which will enable the House to function smoothly.
6. Global Diplomacy: Differences between America and Israel
On the international scene, reports of diplomatic rift between America and its closest ally Israel are emerging. According to media reports, President Donald Trump has started a secret backchannel talks with Tehran (Iran) without informing Israel. The objective of the White House is to safely open the strategically important ‘Strait of Hormuz’ through this diplomacy and to reduce the ongoing tension in the Middle East. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to be very angry with this soft attitude towards Iran.
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7. Major mine accident and safety investigation in China
The gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China’s Shaanxi province has turned into a major tragedy, with the death toll rising to 82. Many miners are still missing, rescue operation is going on to save them. Taking the incident seriously, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered to speed up rescue operations with modern equipment and order a high-level investigation into the security lapses. The local police have detained several mine management officials on charges of negligence.
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8. Cultural world: ‘Fjord’ to shine in Cannes 2026
The 79th Cannes Film Festival held in France has concluded. This year, the film world’s most prestigious award ‘Palme d’Or’ was given to famous filmmaker Christian Mungiu’s film ‘Fjord’. Starring actors like Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsway, this film shows the ideological polarization and cultural crisis of modern society very seriously. Critics have highly praised the socio-political outlook of the film.
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9. Mourning in the sports world: Untimely demise of Kyle Busch
A very sad news has come from the world of motorsports. Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41. According to family sources, Kyle Busch was suffering from acute pneumonia, which later turned into severe sepsis. Despite the tireless efforts of the doctors, his organs stopped functioning. His death has brought a wave of mourning among racing fans and the sports world around the world.
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10. Football: Hull City returns to the English Premier League
Hull City has secured their place in the English Premier League (EPL) by defeating Middlesbrough at Wembley Stadium in the Championship playoff final, one of the most expensive fixtures in the world of football. Taking advantage of the mistake of the opposing goalkeeper in the 94th minute of the match, Hull City scored the winning goal. The historic win not only marked Hull City’s return to top-tier football, but also brought them a financial gain worth millions of pounds in the form of broadcasting rights.
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