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May 20, 2025

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  • Begumpet Railway Station

  • The handover

  • Mann ki baat

Begumpet Railway Station's Modern Redevelopment Inaugurated by PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the redeveloped Begumpet railway station in Telangana on Thursday, along with 103 other Amrit Bharat stations nationwide. The ₹26 crore 55 lakh redevelopment includes modern amenities like escalators, lifts, and facilities for the differently-abled. Karimnagar and Warangal stations will also open. Begumpet, serving 15,000 daily passengers, will be staffed entirely by women, enhancing safety. The station showcases Telangana's heritage and boasts improved aesthetics.

Why it's important: The redevelopment of Begumpet and other stations improves passenger experience, showcases infrastructure development, and promotes gender equality in employment.

India Demands Pakistan Hand Over Terrorist Leaders Following Operation Sindoor

India's Ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, urged Pakistan to hand over Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed leaders to India, citing their involvement in numerous terror attacks, including the April 22 Pahalgam attack. He stated that Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, paused but not ended, resulting in the destruction of terror launching pads and over 100 terrorist deaths. A ceasefire was reached on May 10 following Indian retaliation. Singh linked the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty to the attacks, emphasizing its foundation in goodwill.

Why it's important: Holding Pakistan accountable for harboring terrorists is crucial for regional stability and preventing future attacks on India.

Mann Ki Baat: 122nd Episode on May 25th

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the 122nd episode of his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat, on Akashvani on May 25th. This broadcast will share his thoughts with both Indian and international audiences. Listeners can contribute ideas and suggestions until May 23rd via the toll-free number 1800-11-7800, the Narendra Modi App, or the MyGov Open Forum. The program provides a platform for direct communication between the Prime Minister and the citizens.

Why it's important: TMann Ki Baat fosters direct communication between the Prime Minister and citizens, facilitating valuable feedback and strengthening national discourse.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • Following a two-hour call with Putin, Trump announced direct Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, with the Vatican offering to host, and both sides expressing readiness to talk, focusing on trade deals post-conflict.

  • A car bomb explosion in Qila Abdullah, Balochistan killed at least four, injured 20 (eight critically), and was claimed by the TTP.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • GeM, celebrating its 8th incorporation day, boasts over 10 lakh MSMEs, 1.3 lakh artisans & weavers, 1.84 lakh women entrepreneurs, 31 thousand startups, 1.64 lakh buyers, and 4.2 lakh sellers, offering 10,000+ product categories and 330+ services across all 36 States/UTs, with 97% transaction-free.

  • Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested ₹18,620 crore in Indian equities in May, reversing three months of outflows totaling ₹116,574 crore (January-March), following ₹4,223 crore net investment in April.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • India won the SAFF Under-19 Championship 2025, beating Bangladesh 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

  • R Praggnanandhaa won the Superbet Chess Classic in Bucharest after a three-way playoff, beating Alireza Firouzja and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in a tiebreak, while D Gukesh finished ninth with 4 points.

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