May 1, 2025 News Roundup
Updated May 1, 2025 at 09:00 AM IST
1. Labour Day & Bank Holidays Across India
Today is International Labour Day, and banks in major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad remain closed in observance of the public holiday.
In addition, schools and many government offices are shut, with only essential services operating on a restricted schedule.
2. Maharashtra Day Celebrations & Stock Market Closure
May 1 is also Maharashtra Day, marking the formation of the state in 1960, so the BSE and NSE are closed today; equity, derivatives, and SLB segments will not trade.
Despite the market holiday, major conglomerates such as Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports will announce their Q4 2025 earnings later today.
3. Amul Milk Price Hike Effective Today
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) has raised milk prices by ₹2 per litre across all variants—Standard, Gold, Taaza, Slim n Trim, Cow Milk, and Buffalo Milk—from today.
The increase is part of Amul’s periodic review to offset rising procurement and processing costs.
4. India Suspends Indus Water Treaty After Pahalgam Attack
Following the April 22 militant attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, India has unilaterally suspended its participation in the 1960 Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan.
The move has escalated bilateral tensions, with Pakistan warning that any unilateral restriction of water flows could be deemed an act of war.
5. Cross-Border Skirmishes and International Calls for Restraint
Small arms fire exchanges have been reported along the Line of Control in Kashmir amid heightened alert.
China and the United Nations have urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint to prevent further escalation.
6. Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for May 1, 2025
Garena has released a fresh batch of Free Fire MAX redeem codes today, offering loot crates, exclusive emotes, and in-game currency bonuses.
Players can enter codes like FKY89OLKJFH56GRG in the Redemption Center to claim rewards.
7. Bhopal Weather Forecast
Bhopal will see a hot and hazy day today, with temperatures soaring up to 41 °C (105 °F) and dropping to around 25 °C (77 °F) at night.
Citizens are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, and use sun protection.
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