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The Tamil Nadu government carried out a major IAS reshuffle, transferring over 10 senior officers and appointing new secretaries for key departments including Municipal Administration, Water Resources, Energy, Transport, Rural Development, and Public Works to streamline administrative functioning across the state

India will continue importing Russian crude irrespective of US sanctions waivers, citing commercial viability and energy security concerns. Petroleum Ministry officials said supplies remain stable, while analysts expect tighter compliance checks instead of any major shift in India’s oil sourcing strategy

A court in Gurugram sent Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora to two weeks’ judicial custody in an alleged Rs 100-crore money laundering and GST fraud case linked to suspicious property deals and shell company transactions

The Enforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 700.27 crore, including prime Mumbai properties and Dubai holdings, in connection with late gangster Iqbal Mirchi. The probe revealed laundering of crime proceeds through family-controlled entities and overseas acquisitions

The advisory included instructions related to social media behaviour, anti-corruption protocols, smoking and vaping restrictions, and player conduct during the tournament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Norway’s highest civilian honour, the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, during his visit to Oslo, marking his 32nd international award and strengthening India-Norway diplomatic relations

The Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner seeking old age homes in every district of Bihar to approach the Patna High Court, stating the high court was best suited to examine alleged non-compliance with senior citizen welfare provisions

The TCA official asserted that the situation has now escalated into a serious threat to the integrity of Telangana cricket administration.

FCI scored 113 in 26.2 overs

A Delhi court sent Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar to nine days’ CBI custody in the NEET paper leak case after investigators alleged he circulated leaked exam papers and answers through his coaching centre before the May 3 NEET-UG examination

India finished with a total of 10 medals, comprising one silver and nine bronze.

The Tamil Nadu government announced that Class 10 public examination results will be declared on May 20 for nearly nine lakh students, while schools will reopen on June 1 and teacher training for the revised curriculum will be conducted until June 3

Tushar Kumar created history by becoming the youngest Indian-origin Mayor in the United Kingdom at 23, taking charge in Elstree and Borehamwood while pledging to promote youth participation, community service, and local engagement

Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Centre over the recent fuel price hike, alleging the government delayed increasing petrol and diesel rates until after elections to avoid electoral damage while worsening inflation and burdening the poor

Chennai Super Kings faces Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial encounter

The absence of Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay from Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony sparked political debate, with observers questioning the missed symbolic gesture despite Congress leaders and allied state chief ministers attending the high-profile event in Thiruvananthapuram

The winner  got a cash prize Rs. 16,000, the runnerup received Rs. 10,000.. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oslo for a historic visit focused on strengthening India-Norway ties through bilateral talks, the India-Nordic Summit, trade, investment, green technology cooperation, and business engagements with Norwegian leaders and Nordic counterparts

Salima Tete, a bronze medallist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, will lead the side for the upcoming tour.

The new UDF government in Kerala led by Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced free KSRTC bus travel for women, increased honorariums for welfare workers, a senior citizens department, and a reinvestigation into an alleged Youth Congress assault case

The 12 nations are split into two groups of six

Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi congratulated Chief Minister V D Satheesan after the Congress-led UDF government assumed office in Kerala, expressing confidence in progress, inclusive governance, and development while urging the new administration to begin work immediately

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Next Gen CG Dial 112 service and mobile forensic vans in Raipur to improve emergency response, scientific investigations, crime scene monitoring, and evidence-based policing across Chhattisgarh through advanced technology and integrated services

During proceedings in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court, the CBI informed the bench that Mandhare was an expert in translating botany and zoology question papers and had access to the NEET-UG Biology paper