Archive · 20 May 2025
News Highlights: Waqf Act in Court, Trump's Ceasefire, Bengaluru Floods
Today's news includes legal challenges regarding the Waqf Act, a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and details on the India-Pakistan ceasefire.
There's also news from Bengaluru where heavy rains caused deaths and flooding.
Additionally, authorities have arrested individuals accused of spying.
The situation in Bengaluru is experiencing difficulties, where the rain has caused chaos, with boats being used to move around.
On the international front, potential talks are in order between Russia and Ukraine for a ceasefire after Trump had a conversation with Putin.
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Trump claims Russia and Ukraine will start a ceasefire; Putin agrees to a memorandum.
India-Pakistan ceasefire was bilateral, despite Trump's claims, according to Indian Foreign Secretary.
Bengaluru experiences three rain-related deaths due to heavy rainfall.
Eleven alleged spies were arrested in Punjab, Haryana, and UP for Pakistan espionage.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Trump, Putin, Indian Foreign Secretary
- What
- Hearing on Waqf Act, potential ceasefire, rain-related deaths, espionage arrests.
- When
- Tuesday, May 20
- Where
- India, Russia, Ukraine, Bengaluru, Punjab, Haryana, UP
- Why
- To address legal challenges, potential peace talks, and alleged espionage.
- Supreme Court Hearing
- Tuesday
- Rain-Related Deaths
- Bengaluru
- Ceasefire
- India, Pakistan
- Espionage Arrests
- Punjab, Haryana, UP