Headlines of the Day 21-5-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

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Diplomatic outreach visits begin today

The Hindu(Page1)
GS2(IR)
New Waqf law ‘creeping acquisition’ of property, petitioners argue in SC




The Hindu(Page1)
GS2(Governance )


Axiom-4 mission: ISRO, NASA to hold outreach activitiesThe Hindu(Page)3


GS3(Space )

Kaleshwaram projectThe Hindu(Page3)GS3(Infrastructure )
A tragedy recorded for posterity: inscription near temple in Karnataka lists drought deaths in 1539


The Hindu(Page3)
GS1(History)

Shirui Lily Festival



The Hindu(Page4)

GS1(Culture)
SC makes three years’ legal practice mandatory to apply for judicial service
The HinduPage 4)

GS2(Governance)
IB chief gets one-year extension in service

The HinduPage 4)
GS3(Security agencies )
Jayant Narlikar, Indian astrophysicist who challenged Big Bang theory, passes awayThe HinduPage 6)

GS3(Science )


WHO adopts Pandemic Agreement to strengthen global health preparedness

The HinduPage 6)GS2(Health )

M.R. Srinivasan, a key architect of India’s nuclear programme, no moreThe HinduPage 6)GS3(Science )




Germany and India united in fight against terrorism: PMThe HinduPage 6)
GS2(IR)



Kurma mela: the science of the mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtlesThe HinduPage 7)
GS3(Environment  )
Jarosite: a natural clock on Mars



The HinduPage 7)
GS1(Geography)
India’s ‘new normal’ deconstructedThe HinduPage 8)GS2(IR)
Scheme-based workers, the struggle for an identityThe HinduPage 8)



GS2(Governance )


Progress should not just be fast but future-proof


The HinduPage 9)GS3(Environment)
The role of the Internet in spreading misinformation


The HinduPage 9)GS2(Governance )
3-year rule: a setback to judiciary aspirantsThe HinduPage 10)
GS2(Governance)
How the Trump administration aims to contain China’s AI industry



The HinduPage 11)
GS2(IR)
Garment makers hope for better days with curb on imports


Key infra sectors’ growth slows to 8-month low in April
The HinduPage 12)




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GS3(Economy)



Tweak in Jal Jeevan tender rule removed cap on expense, led to Rs 16,000-crore extra costIndian Express(Page 1)GS2(Governance)

Delhi Cabinet nod to Rs 30k subsidy for 3 kW rooftop solar panels


Indian Express(Page 3)
GS3(Environment )
What makes this face-off with Pak structurally different is China’s embedded role

Indian Express(Page 12)GS2(IR)

FTA with UK marks India’s maturing global presence, readiness to lead growthIndian Express(Page 12)GS2(IR)
How to Trump-proof India-US relationsIndian Express(Page 13)GS2(IR)
Shifting to rail transport can help environment, economy

Indian Express(Page 13)GS3(Environment)
Field Marshal
Indian Express(Page 14)GS3(Defence)
India’s vision and capabilities in Renewable Energy and Green HydrogenPIBGS3(Environment)
Neurotrophin peptidomimetic drugs offer promise for treating neurodegenerative disordersPIBGS2(Health)
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches Depot Darpan, Anna Mitra, Anna Sahayata Apps
AirGS2(Governance)
India receives WHO certification for elimination of Trachoma as Public Health Problem
AirGS2(Health)

Operation Olivia: ICG protects over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley Turtles along the Odisha CoastlinePIBGS3(Environment)
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate redeveloped Begumpet railway stationAirGS3(Economy)
 

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