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India's power use jumped over 11.5% in May 2026, hitting 164.98 billion units! Intense heatwaves made everyone crank up ACs and coolers. Peak demand also smashed records, reaching 270.82 gigawatts on May 21. This shows "growing pressure on the power grid" as we all try to stay cool.
The Supreme Court won't rush a decision on making the NEET re-exam computer-based. They said, "We will post after vacation." This comes as the exam was cancelled due to a paper leak, with 13 people arrested. The court is also looking at other education issues after their break.
PM Modi, talking about the heatwave, suggested we go back to traditional Indian drinks. He said, "relief from the heat" comes from drinks like aam panna, lassi, and sattu sherbet. These old recipes, he explained, are not just drinks but part of our culture and offer health benefits too.
West Bengal is bringing big healthcare changes! They'll now use the National Health Mission and Ayushman Bharat, helping over 1.36 crore families. Chief Minister Adhikari said, "We are bringing 1 crore 36 lakh families under Ayushman Bharat." This means better hospitals, more staff, and cheaper medical care for many people.
A groom died in a helicopter crash just after his wedding in Atlanta. Dave Fiji and the pilot were killed, while his new wife, Jesni, survived. Dave, a Delta pilot, had expressed concerns about the weather. The crash is being investigated. "Without God there would be many questions," said his father.
India has banned bringing Ebola-infected bodies into the country. New rules say these remains need special double packaging and cremation. Traditional funeral rites are forbidden to stop the virus from spreading. The health ministry said, "cross-border transportation of the HRs of confirmed/suspected EVD cases into India is prohibited."
Myanmar's President Aung Hlaing is in Delhi for talks with PM Modi. They're discussing "deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation." This visit happens after Myanmar's recent elections and is part of Aung Hlaing's five-day trip to India, which also includes stops in Mumbai for business meetings.
The Supreme Court now has 38 judges, its full strength, after the Centre appointed five new ones. This boost helps the court handle over 92,000 pending cases. One of the new judges, Venkita Subramani Mohana, is the second woman appointed directly from the bar. The court's capacity was increased to "increase the efficiency of the top court."
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke is coming back to India on June 6 to protest. He wants Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign over the NEET paper leak. Dipke said, "The time has come for all of us to come together." He plans to ask for permission for a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar.
A fire at a supplier's plant in Tamil Nadu will cause a temporary production halt for Hyundai Motor India. The company said, "efforts are underway to identify alternative sourcing options." No one was hurt, and they have enough cars for now. They are working to keep things running smoothly.
A lawyer who fought for women officers' permanent commission is now a Supreme Court judge! V Mohana, who argued the landmark case, is one of five new judges. She's the second woman elevated directly from the Bar, making history. This is a big step for gender equality in the armed forces.
Wow, it's really scary how deadly extreme heat is in India! A new study found that just one day of super hot weather could cause about 3,400 extra deaths nationwide. Researchers said, "heatwaves growing longer and more intense." This is a big problem, especially since many heat deaths aren't officially counted.