Good morning. On May 30, 1987, Goa became an Indian state, shedding the Union Territory status granted to it after liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961. This milestone celebrated Goa’s unique cultural identity within India’s diverse fabric. India Today channels this spirit of unity with the news menu for May 30, 2025.
Friday Feast: PM Modi’s Bihar-UP blitz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi storms poll-bound Bihar, launching Rs 48,520 crore worth of infra projects. In the afternoon, he heads to Kanpur, UP, to kickstart projects worth Rs 20,900 crore. India Today tracks Modi’s high-energy push to bolster development and BJP’s poll prospects.
Global Platter: Pak’s Op Sindoor admission
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits India’s BrahMos missiles struck Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi before Pakistan could act on May 10. India Today unpacks this bombshell, revealing India’s preemptive strike thwarted Pakistan’s planned attack, escalating tensions post-Operation Sindoor.
Justice Jalebi: Supreme Court swears in new judges
The Supreme Court regains full strength with three new judges sworn in by CJI Justice BR Gavai at 10:30 AM. India Today covers this milestone, tracing the apex court’s robust judicial capacity amid a packed legal calendar.
Security Sambar: Amit Shah in J&K, Rajnath in Goa
Home Minister Amit Shah visits Poonch, J&K, at 10 am, meeting victims of Pakistani shelling in his first post-Op Sindoor visit. In Goa, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets Operation Sindoor’s naval heroes aboard INS Vikrant. India Today follows these critical missions.
Cricket Chutney: RCB’s IPL final glory
Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm into the IPL final after nine years, routing Punjab Kings by 101 runs in Mullanpur. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, and Suyash Sharma shine, with Phil Salt’s fastest IPL fifty sealing the chase. India Today narrates RCB’s fiery triumph.
Political Spice: Congress-BJP Op Sindoor clash
Congress demands Amit Shah’s resignation, alleging security lapses in Pahalgam and accusing BJP leaders, including a Udhampur MLA, of insulting armed forces. The MLA denies charges, claiming a viral video was morphed. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy questions Modi on Pakistan’s Rafale claims, sparking BJP’s retort: “Who does Congress stand with?” India Today dives into this war of words.
Monsoon Mix: Northeast, South drenched
Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected in Northeast India, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim. Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu face relentless downpours. Northwest India braces for rain over the next four to five days. India Today tracks this monsoon mayhem.
Health Bite: Covid surge grips India
A Karnataka man’s death and 430 cases in Kerala signal a Covid spike, with Delhi reporting 104 cases. CM says “no need to worry,” but India Today urges vigilance as infections climb.
Legal Lassi: Ankita Bhandari verdict today
Kotdwar Court is set to deliver the Ankita Bhandari verdict at 10.30 am, with police sealing the area. Her father demands death penalty for her killers. India Today follows this emotional quest for justice.
Bitter expose: Rajasthan’s fake fertiliser racket
TV Today’s exclusive reveals 34 fake fertiliser factories in Rajasthan, producing 2-2.5 lakh bags daily, sold across Bihar, UP, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Farmlands turn barren because of fake fertilisers, sparking outrage. India Today probes this agricultural crisis.
Ayodhya Appetiser: Non-beg ban sparks debate
A non-veg food ban along Ram temple routes in Ayodhya wins devotee praise but leaves shopkeepers scrambling. The Yogi government gives seven days to comply. India Today reports on this cultural shift and its fallout.
Mumbai Masala: Dharavi’s mega makeover
Dharavi’s Rs 95,790 crore redevelopment plan over seven years, over 541 acres marked for affordable housing. Aditya Thackeray slams it, demanding 500 sq. ft. homes per resident. India Today explores this ambitious urban transformation.
Manipur Momo: NDA’s political gambit
The NDA claims 44 MLAs’ support in Manipur, pushing to end the President’s Rule. India Today tracks this bid for a “popular government” amid simmering tensions.
Southern Sizzler: Kannada-Tamil row intensifies
Kamal Haasan’s claim that Kannada emerged from Tamil fuels outrage. Karnataka’s Film Chamber issues a 24-hour apology ultimatum, threatening to back pro-Kannada groups seeking a ban on Haasan’s Thug Life. India Today covers this linguistic firestorm.
Defence Dal: NDA’s historic parade
The NDA’s 148th Passing Out Parade in Pune marks a milestone with 17 female cadets graduating, a historic moment for women in the armed forces. India Today celebrates this inclusive triumph.
Global Golgappa: Shangri-La dialogue kicks off
The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore begins, with CDS Anil Chauhan presenting India’s vision on future warfare post-Operation Sindoor. India Today covers this premier security summit.
Ahmedabad Aftertaste: Chandola Lake demolitions
Over 12,000 illegal houses and huts razed in Ahmedabad’s Chandola Lake area. The All India Milli Council’s Legal Cell demands rehabilitation. India Today examines this urban upheaval.
Parting Bite: On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc, the French heroine who led her nation against English forces, was burned at the stake for heresy. Her courage and martyrdom inspired generations. “One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying,” she’s believed to have said.