.Latest News Today, May 29: Here is a sneak peak at national-international affairs as well as happenings in the field of business, finance, economy and sports that will keep you abreast of relevant news. The day is loaded with newsmakers with news on: Delhi teen’s murder, RBI Governor flags governance gap, Manipur violence, IAF aircraft crash-landed, Turkey’s President Erdogan reelected, Satellite NVS-01 launched, Vande Bhara Inauguration, and IPL 2023 Final CSK vs GT. Stay tuned with FE.Com that will keep you one notch ahead of others with the influx of breaking and tending news. 

CSK vs GT Match, IPL 2023 Final HIGHLIGHTS: Chennai Super Kings win by 5 wickets

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Tuesday. On Sunday, due to rainfall, the match was called off. There were several moments when umpires walked out and checked the pitch, but the rain gods were unrelenting. Those who bought their tickets for the Sunday match, their tickets remained valid on Monday. (READ MORE)

New English language tests approved for Canada’s Student Direct Stream – Check full list

In a move that aims to bolster the accessibility of Canadian education for international students, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has expanded its list of accepted language proficiency tests for the Student Direct Stream (SDS). From August 10, 2023, four new English language tests will be accepted for SDS applicants. (READ MORE)

Accused who stabbed girl to death arrested 

In a horrific case of murder caught on camera, a 16-year-old girl was stabbed over 20 times with a knife and then stoned to death outside her home in Delhi’s JJ Colony in Shahbad area on Sunday evening. According to Delhi Police, the accused has been identified as Sahil (20) who is absconding and a search to nab him is underway. was allegedly the victim’s boyfriend.

Visuals of the CCTV footage aired by several new outlets shows the accused cornering the victim against a wall and then continuing to stab her multiple times. As the girl falls, he then proceeds to lift a boulder lying nearby and thrash her with it several times before fleeing the scene. Read More

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das flags governance gaps

The Reserve Bank of India has come across instances of some banks trying to conceal the real status of their stressed assets while governance gaps have also been noticed at certain lenders, its governor said on Monday. “During the course of our supervisory process, certain instances of using innovative ways to conceal the real status of stressed loans have also come to our notice,” Shaktikanta Das said during his inaugural address to directors of banks at a conference organised by the RBI.

Das said that despite the guidelines on corporate governance, it was a matter of concern that the RBI has come across gaps in governance at certain banks, which have the potential to cause some volatility in the sector. “While these gaps have been mitigated, it is necessary that Boards and the managements do not allow such gaps to creep in,” he said. Read More

Amit Shah 4-day visit to Manipur

Following days of ethnic violence, which began on May 3, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Manipur on a four-day visit, beginning Monday, during which he will hold several rounds of security meetings to assess the situation and plan steps to restore normalcy, reported PTI, citing sources.

This is Shah’s first visit to the state after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ on May 3 organised in the hill districts to protest against the politically-influential Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status turned violent, claiming over 75 lives so far in the northeastern state. Read More

IAF aircraft makes crash landing in Bhind

An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Monday made a crash landing in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind district, a police official said. There was no casualty, he said.

“I have come to know that the aircraft made a crash landing. There was no fatality or injury in the landing (process),” Chambal Zone Inspector General of Police S Saxena told PTI over phone. Bhind Superintendent of Police Manish Khatri refused to speak on the incident saying the IAF spokesperson will inform about it. PTI

Turkiye’s Erdogan turns away reform-minded challenger 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned away a challenger who sought to reverse his authoritarian-leaning changes, securing five more years to oversee the country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia that plays a key role in NATO. Erdogan prevailed by winning more than 52% of the vote in Sunday’s presidential runoff, which came two weeks after he fell short of scoring an outright victory in the first round.A majority of Turkish voters in the second round chose him over challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu, showing their support for a man who they see as a strong, proven leader. Voters were divided between loyalty to Erdogan, who has ruled for two decades, and hopes for the opposition candidate, who promised to return to democratic norms, adopt more conventional economic policies and improve ties with the West. AP

ISRO’s Satellite NVS-01 launched 

ISRO’s GSLV rocket carrying navigation satellite NVS-01 lifted off from this spaceport on Monday. ISRO aims to augment continuity of the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) services with the launch of the satellite.

The 51.7 metre tall rocket lifted off majestically from the second launch pad at this space port here, located about 130 km from Chennai. Amid clear skies, it took off at a prefixed time of 10.42 am.

The second-generation navigation satellite series is considered as a significant launch that would ensure the continuity of NavIC services — an Indian regional satellite navigation system, similar to GPS, providing accurate and real-time navigation in the country and a region extending to 1,500 km around the mainland. Read More

Northeast India’s first Vande Bharat Express

Northeast India’s first Vande Bharat Express will commence its maiden run today. This semi-high speed train will connect Assam and West Bengal. The train will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conferencing from New Delhi.

This is going to be the seventh semi-high speed train to be introduced in FY 2023-24. This is also going to be the first blue and white colour train to be operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone. Read More

CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final 

What will happen if it rains again today? If the weather remains the same , there’s a possibility of a 5-over per contest. Even if that does not happen, A Super Over can take place. In the most unlikely situation, the team at the top of the league table will be declared the winner. Read More