India

India’s first barrier-free toll plaza began operations on NH48 near Surat, using MLFF and FASTag technology for contactless toll collection. The system aims to reduce congestion and modernise tolling nationwide by 2026

A senior Mumbai Police officer was arrested in Mumbai under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for allegedly molesting a minor in Worli, prompting a wider investigation and serious accountability concerns

Food and Drug Administration Maharashtra has mandated restaurants across Maharashtra to disclose whether paneer dishes use real dairy or substitutes. The rule aims to ensure transparency, prevent consumer deception, and standardize labelling across menus and food outlets

In Aligarh, an Instagram comment dispute in Nagla Patwari escalated into a violent clash, where illegal firearm use injured two brothers, one critically. Police are investigating the incident and registering a case at Quarsi police station

Andaman and Nicobar Islands plans two Guinness World Records attempts at Swaraj Dweep, including underwater flag unfurling and human stack, led by DK Joshi to promote global diving tourism

Absconding drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola was extradited from Turkiye after living under a false identity. Linked to Dawood Ibrahim, he faces investigation by Narcotics Control Bureau in Mumbai

Rescuers at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur recovered victims from a capsized cruise, including a woman clutching her child. Difficult underwater conditions hamper operations as the death toll rises and teams continue searching for missing passengers

A cruise boat capsized at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, killing six and leaving nine missing. Rescue teams, including NDRF and Indian Army, continue intensive operations amid challenging conditions to locate survivors

Aviation turbine fuel prices for international airlines rose over 5% in Delhi, marking a second monthly increase driven by global energy trends. Domestic carriers saw no change, as authorities maintained moderated rates while passing higher costs to foreign airlines

The Karnataka Cabinet, led by the Congress government, has cleared a Rs 600 crore plan for development works in minority colonies over two years, alongside additional allocations for infrastructure, education, and transport projects.

Delhi Capitals look to end their poor run as they face in-form Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. With inconsistent batting a concern, Delhi hope for improvement, while Rajasthan aim to continue their strong momentum in the IPL clash

A Madhya Pradesh Tourism cruise boat capsized in Bargi Dam, Jabalpur, on Thursday evening due to a sudden storm, leaving six dead, 19 rescued, and at least 15 missing. Rescue operations by SDRF and local authorities continued overnight under challenging weather conditions.

Jason Holder’s all-round show helped Gujarat Titans defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets in an IPL match. Contributions from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler ensured a comfortable chase after RCB were bowled out for 155

The Mudiraj demand for BC-A status reflects a deeper crisis of livelihoods, dignity, and social justice in Telangana

TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a sit-in protest at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra in Kolkata, alleging irregularities in the handling of EVMs stored after the second phase of polling. The protest followed Mamata Banerjee’s call for round-the-clock vigilance over strongrooms.

The Indian rupee ended 4 paise higher at 94.84 against the US dollar, supported by softer crude prices, though pressures from rising oil, FII outflows, and global uncertainties capped gains. Markets remain cautious amid US-Iran tensions and inflation concerns

Saif Ali Khan will headline Netflix film Kartavya, a gripping police drama exploring morality and duty, co-starring Rasika Dugal and Sanjay Mishra, directed by Pulkit, streaming from May 15

Vijay convened TVK candidates in Chennai, expressing confidence of victory in Tamil Nadu polls and urging unity. He asked winners to report directly to party HQ and warned against defection attempts by rival alliances ahead of counting

Today's Chanakya exit poll projects a clear majority for Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal with around 192 seats, ahead of Trinamool Congress, though most other polls indicate a closer contest before May 4 results

The Calcutta High Court reserved orders on pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to deploy central staff for vote counting and shift a counting centre in West Bengal, amid arguments over transparency and jurisdiction

Narendra Modi’s Europe tour to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy will focus on energy security, trade disruptions from the West Asia crisis, and cooperation in critical technologies, alongside the India-Nordic summit and key bilateral engagements

TVK candidate N Marie Wilson said party chief Vijay instructed candidates to remain at counting centres from early morning on May 4 and closely monitor proceedings. TVK leaders expressed confidence in their electoral prospects and dismissed speculation about an alliance with AIADMK

The National Testing Agency has opened registration for UGC-NET June 2026, to be held June 22–30 in CBT mode across 85 subjects. Applications are open till May 20, with eligibility for JRF, assistant professorship, and PhD admissions