SALAR NEWS

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16 May, 2025

New York State Senate adopts resolution commemorating 75th anniversary of Indian Constitution

On 14 May 2025, the New York State Senate adopted a resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution. Introduced by Senator Jeremy Cooney, it honours India’s democratic values and shared history with the US.

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16 May, 2025

Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie faces sentencing in New York

Hadi Matar, convicted in February for stabbing Salman Rushdie on 12 August 2022 at a New York lecture, faces sentencing on 16 May 2025. He risks 25 years for attempted murder and seven years for injuring another man.

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16 May, 2025

Children die as USAID aid cuts snap lifeline for the world's most malnourished

USAID funding cuts have triggered a humanitarian crisis in Nigeria's Borno, where malnourished children are dying due to halted aid. Mercy Corps and other NGOs ended vital programmes after US aid slashed by 90%, leaving thousands without food or care.

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16 May, 2025

Woman tourist's death in tent collapse: Two arrested

On 15 May, a woman tourist named Nishma from Malappuram died when a tent collapsed at a resort in Meppadi, Wayanad. Two staff members, Swachanth and Anurag, were arrested for culpable homicide and remanded to judicial custody till 28 May.

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16 May, 2025

My ultimate favourite is Shah Rukh Khan: Miss World contestant Saroop Roshi

Malaysia’s Saroop Roshi praised India's hospitality and called Shah Rukh Khan her "ultimate favourite." Contestants from Ireland and Guadeloupe also shared their admiration for Indian culture. The event ends on 31 May.

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16 May, 2025

Six crew member of cargo vessel rescued by Indian Coast Guard

6 crew members of MSV Salamat were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard 60–70 nautical miles off Mangalore after their vessel sank. They were brought to New Mangalore Port on 15 May. A Pakistani aboard a separate ship was denied entry at Karwar Port.

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16 May, 2025

Pak national aboard cargo vessel denied entry into India by Karnataka port

A Pakistani aboard MT R Ocean was denied entry at Karwar Port, Karnataka, on 12 May due to strained India-Pakistan ties post-Pahalgam attack. India banned Pakistani nationals and launched Operation Sindoor targeting terror sites in Pakistan and PoK.

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16 May, 2025

Miss World 2025 contestants witness hand-woven saree making, visit Narasimha temple

On 15 May, Miss World 2025 contestants visited Telangana’s Pochampally to witness IKAT saree weaving and enjoyed folk performances. They also offered prayers at Yadagirigutta's Lakshmi Narasimha temple. The pageant runs from 10–31 May in Hyderabad.

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16 May, 2025

Mitchell Johnson urges overseas players to skip remainder of IPL due to safety concerns

Mitchell Johnson has urged overseas players to skip the resumed IPL matches due to safety concerns following India-Pakistan tensions after the 22 Apr Pahalgam attack. The IPL resumes on 17 May, with the final pushed to 3 June.

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16 May, 2025

Actor Vijay Raaz acquitted in sexual harassment case by Gondia Court

On 16 May 2025, actor Vijay Raaz was acquitted by Gondia Court in a 2020 sexual harassment and stalking case. The court cited lack of evidence, unavailable key witness, and hostile testimonies. Charges under IPC Sections 354-A and 354-D were dismissed.