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 Today's Latest News: May 29, 2025

National Headlines:

 * "Operation Shield" Civil Defence Drills Postponed in Several States: The nationwide civil defence exercise "Operation Shield," aimed at assessing readiness for wartime emergencies like air raids and drone attacks, has been postponed in Haryana, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Chandigarh. The deferment is due to administrative reasons, with revised dates to be communicated later. While initially planned for a widespread blackout in some areas, authorities have confirmed there will be no such drills today in these regions.

 * PM Modi on Four-State Tour: Prime Minister Modi is embarking on a two-day tour of four states, including participating in programs celebrating 50 years of Sikkim's statehood.

 * CRPF Jawan Arrested for Alleged Spying: A CRPF jawan has been arrested in Delhi by the NIA on charges of allegedly spying for Pakistan and sharing sensitive information since 2023.

 * Cabinet Approves Major Infrastructure Project: The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 3,653 Crore Badvel-Nellore Corridor project, expected to cut travel time and generate significant employment.

 * Bihar Team to Study UP Expressway Model: A team from Bihar is set to visit Uttar Pradesh to study its expressway model, with an eye on establishing a similar authority for infrastructure development in Bihar.

 * Trinamool Leader's "Sindoor" Remark Sparks Controversy: A Trinamool leader's veiled jab at the Prime Minister with a "Sindoor" remark has drawn strong condemnation from the BJP, who called it treason.

International News:

 * China Launches Asteroid Sample Collection Mission: China has launched its Tianwen-2 spacecraft, an ambitious mission to retrieve samples from the near-Earth asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa. This marks China's first attempt to collect asteroid samples and could make it the third nation to achieve this feat. The spacecraft also has a secondary target, an unusual comet, for an extended mission.

 * Baloch Activist Urges PM Modi for Balochistan Embassy in Delhi: Baloch activist Mir Yar Baloch has reportedly urged PM Modi to permit a Balochistan Embassy in Delhi.

 * US-Iran Nuclear Talks Face Tension: Talks between the US and Iran regarding nuclear matters are reportedly facing tension as Israel considers a military strike.

Other Notable News:

 * Share Market Update: The Sensex tumbled 239 points today, settling at 81,312.

 * Army Focuses on Indigenous Drone Systems: In a new defence push, the Indian Army is seeking indigenous systems to tackle rising drone threats.

 * Global Drug Trafficking Kingpin Extradited to India: The alleged kingpin of a global drug trafficking racket has been extradited to India from Malaysia.

 * Daily Horoscopes and Numerology Predictions: For those interested, daily horoscopes and numerology predictions for May 29, 2025, are available, offering insights into love, career, and financial matters for all zodiac signs.

Stay tuned for more updates as

 the day unfolds!