Covid Update, May 31: 7 fresh deaths reported in Delhi, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu; Kerala tops active cases tally

COVID-19 Update: India’s active Covid-19 caseload has climbed to 2,710, with 1,170 recoveries, according to the Union Health Ministry. The country reported seven fresh Covid-related deaths across various states, with comorbidities playing a significant role in most of the cases. Union Minister of State for Health and AYUSH (Independent Charge) Prataprao Jadhav on Friday assured…

‘We will never give in to nuclear blackmail’: EAM Jaishankar at Vadodara

Emphasising that safeguarding the nation’s interests remains paramount, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hit out at Pakistan asserting that India will never succumb to any form of nuclear blackmail. Addressing the Convocation Ceremony of Foreign National Students at Parul University in Gujarat’s Vadodara, EAM S. Jaishankar said that New Delhi’s zero tolerance for terrorism has…

Delhi sees hottest May morning at 34.8 degrees Celsius, but month sets record with highest rainfall, no heatwave

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 34.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, marking one of the warmer days of the season. However, despite the high morning temperature, this May has been unusual in many ways, including below-normal daytime temperatures, unprecedented frequent rains, and the absence of any heatwave conditions. In terms of rainfall, May 2025…

‘Make America great again’: Trump doubles steel, aluminium tariffs to 50%, touts ‘blockbuster’ Nippon deal

US President Donald Trump on Friday announced a sharp rise in tariffs on imported steel and aluminium, doubling both levies to 50 per cent in an attempt to shield American industry.  Addressing steelworkers at US Steel’s Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant in suburban Pittsburgh, Trump said the move was aimed at protecting domestic manufacturers of key…

Rs 5,000 SIP for 15 Years vs Rs 15,000 for 5: How time beats amount in wealth creation at 12% annualised return

SIP Returns at 12% Annualised Return in Different Durations: Which SIP option would you choose? A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) allows investors to direct their surplus cash steadily in their mutual fund scheme of choice. Its popularity stems from the fact that it doesn’t force the investor to arrange a huge cash pile at once to start…