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Senior B Ashok, suspended for alleged media criticism during elections, accused the Left government of intolerance and misuse of service rules. He defended his actions, called the suspension unjust, and claimed bureaucratic independence was being undermined in Kerala

Rajnath Singh and Guido Crosetto held talks in New Delhi to deepen defence industrial cooperation, exchanged the 2026-27 Military Cooperation Plan, and discussed regional issues, signalling stronger India-Italy strategic and defence partnership

The Supreme Court of India deferred to May 8 the PIL hearing on alleged ₹73,000 crore fraud linked to Anil Ambani’s ADAG, seeking transparent probes by Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate amid fresh status reports

The Supreme Court of India directed the Allahabad High Court to urgently hear a 77-year-old cancer patient’s nine-year-pending pension plea, stressing timely justice and recognising pension as a vested right linked to livelihood under Article 21

Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar, offering all-weather connectivity, boosting tourism and economy, and marking a milestone in the long-awaited rail link to Kashmir after decades of engineering challenges

India remains relatively insulated from the West Asia conflict due to strong domestic demand, policy buffers, and public investment, the Finance Ministry said, while warning of inflation, fiscal pressures, and wider trade deficits, with risks hinging on energy supply disruptions and global uncertainties

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited reported a 16 per cent rise in FY26 net profit to Rs 12,782 crore, driven by record cargo volumes and strong growth in logistics and marine businesses. The company also crossed the 500 MMT cargo handling milestone

Gold and silver prices rose on Thursday amid rising crude oil prices and growing tensions in West Asia. Gold crossed Rs 1.50 lakh on MCX during intra-day trade, while silver also gained strongly as investors reacted to global uncertainty and geopolitical developments

The Supreme Court of India reserved verdict on Pawan Khera’s plea against denial of anticipatory bail by Gauhati High Court, amid arguments on defamation versus forgery allegations linked to remarks on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife

Mallikarjun Kharge exuded confidence of Congress-led alliances securing majorities in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while outperforming exit polls in Assam. He cited tough contests in Puducherry and West Bengal, alleging BJP intimidation, with results for five states due May 4

The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognisance of delays in NCLT resolution plan approvals, calling the situation “grim”. It flagged manpower shortages, warned IBC goals may fail, and directed urgent action as hundreds of cases remain pending nationwide

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations announced Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 with over 99% pass rates. Girls outperformed boys in both ICSE and ISC exams, and results are available on the official website

Haj Committee of India has ordered pilgrims to pay an additional ₹10,000 airfare citing West Asia crisis, drawing criticism from Asaduddin Owaisi who called it unfair and demanded withdrawal and refunds for Haj 2026 travellers

In Kochi, a one-year-old child was rescued by CWC and police from an intoxicated couple in a hotel. The child was placed under protection due to neglect concerns and later transferred to Palakkad CWC for further care

Supreme Court of India ruling on rape survivor pregnancy termination case urged law reform to allow abortion beyond 20 weeks in rape cases, stressing survivor choice and trauma. The court questioned AIIMS’ plea against terminating a 15-year-old’s 30-week pregnancy

Tamil Nadu will launch a literacy programme under the NILP to educate over four lakh adults by 2026–27. The initiative uses community centres, volunteers, and surveys to improve basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills across the state

India’s iPhone exports reached a record ₹2 lakh crore in FY26 under the PLI scheme, making Apple the top branded export contributor. Strong manufacturing growth boosted smartphone shipments, while Apple also announced leadership change with John Ternus replacing Tim Cook

A tigress and her cub died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, pushing Madhya Pradesh’s tiger deaths to 27 this year. Officials cite treatment issues, while activists point to infection risks, poor monitoring, and disease spread concerns

Bhagwant Mann will meet Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to raise concerns over AAP MPs joining BJP, vowing to defend Punjab’s mandate and democratic values following a major राजनीतिक setback to Aam Aadmi Party

A tragic car fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Alwar killed five passengers, while the driver escaped with critical burns. Authorities are probing the cause of the blaze that engulfed the moving vehicle within minutes

Nepal Airlines apologised after sharing a map incorrectly depicting Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The airline removed the post, citing error, amid backlash, while reaffirming respect for regional ties and accuracy

SRH rode on a combined batting show to win with eight balls to spare, Ryan Rickelton's record 123 not out goes in vain

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to Punjab-based YouTuber Jasbir Singh, arrested in June 2025 on charges of spying for Pakistan’s ISI. Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj noted the absence of corroborative evidence, lack of sensitive material in his content, and his clean antecedents.