May was a busy month on Global Entertainment Hub. From surprise IPL sign‑ins to fierce monsoon warnings, we’ve got the highlights you need to stay in the loop. Grab a coffee, skim the sections, and you’ll know what kept India talking this month.
Mumbai Indians shook up their roster by adding England’s Jonny Bairstow and England‑born bowler Richard Gleeson after Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton left for national duties. The move gave MI a deeper middle order and an extra pace option as they chase a playoff spot.
In the drama world, Criminal Justice Season 4 returned to Mumbai with Pankaj Tripathi leading a star‑studded cast. The new episodes dig into family trauma and a high‑profile murder, mixing courtroom tension with personal stories.
IPL fans also saw a wild moment when Delhi’s Kuldeep Yadav slapped KKR’s Rinku Singh on live TV, sparking calls for a ban. Later, rain washed out the RCB vs KKR clash in Bengaluru, ending KKR’s playoff hopes in a single day.
On the big‑screen side, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning stole the spotlight at Cannes and is set to hit Indian theaters on May 17, six days before its worldwide release. Tom Cruise and the crew promise a high‑octane ride that fans can’t miss.
Monsoon rains slammed Kerala, Karnataka and parts of the Northeast, prompting red alerts and urging residents to stay indoors. Meanwhile, Delhi baked in temperatures above 40 °C with barely any rain, leaving locals to battle relentless heat and haze.
Health officials warned about a fresh COVID‑19 surge driven by the JN.1 variant. Kerala reported the highest case numbers, with odd symptoms like persistent throat irritation and skin rashes. The message was clear: get boosted and stay cautious.
Taxpayers got a break when the CBDT pushed the ITR filing deadline to September 15, 2025, giving non‑audit filers extra time to sort out new disclosure rules. The extension aims to ease cash‑flow pressure while keeping an eye on interest penalties.
Tech lovers got their fix with the iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ launch. The phone packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 6.82‑inch AMOLED display, up to 16 GB RAM and a massive 6,800 mAh battery that charges at 120 W. It runs Android 15 with OriginOS, delivering speed for gaming and streaming.
Education updates rounded off the month: Calicut University released first‑semester results for MSc Mathematics and BBA‑LLB programs, while Maharashtra’s SSC board announced a 93.04 % pass rate for 2025. Students in HP and Jharkhand also checked their 12th‑grade marks online.
All in all, May 2025 was a mix of thrilling sports moves, intense weather events, health alerts, tech launches and exam results. Keep visiting Global Entertainment Hub for the latest updates, because staying informed never gets old.