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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.

Exit polls projected a mixed outcome, with BJP leading in Assam and holding an edge in West Bengal, while DMK and UDF are likely to retain Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Puducherry is expected to favour the NDA

The Muslim side in the Bhojshala Temple–Kamal Maula Mosque dispute told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the complex has historically been recorded as a mosque in revenue records, with no clear evidence of a Saraswati temple established by Raja Bhoj.

Twelve labourers were killed and 20 injured when a pick-up van carrying them overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday night. Authorities confirmed that the victims were returning home when the driver lost control near Chikliya crossing.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has objected to remarks made by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Atul Sreedharan, who criticised the NHRC for not taking suo motu action in cases of attacks on Muslims while ordering an inquiry into aided madrasas in Uttar Pradesh.

The debate shouldn’t focus on vacation length, but on ensuring teachers return motivated, respected, and fairly paid, with dignity and value

India–New Zealand is uniquely positioned to generate jobs, deepen capabilities, and evolve from transactional engagement into an enduring and embedded partnership

The Delhi High Court has issued a fresh notice to AAP convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on the Enforcement Directorate’s plea challenging his acquittal in excise policy money laundering summons cases.

Several Gurugram schools received hoax bomb threat emails on Wednesday morning, allegedly from the "Khalistan National Army." The threats targeted Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and warned of attacks on the Red Fort.

Indiabulls Limited reported a 46.4 per cent rise in March quarter profitability, supported by strong real estate performance and business restructuring. The company also recorded healthy sales bookings, steady financial services growth and a robust project pipeline with long-term revenue visibility

The return of power cuts and a proposed Milma milk price hike in Kerala have sparked political debate days after polling. The developments contrast with the LDF’s campaign claims of uninterrupted power supply and stable prices ahead of the results announcement

The Rajasthan High Court extended self-styled godman Asaram’s interim medical bail till May 25 or until judgment in his pending appeal. The order came as hearings in his criminal appeal concluded and legal proceedings over Gujarat ashram land continue separately

The Supreme Court declined to frame fresh guidelines on hate speech, saying existing criminal laws are adequate to address such offences. The court observed that lawmaking falls within Parliament’s domain and stressed that the key issue lies in effective enforcement of existing provisions

The Centre has proposed amendments to motor vehicle rules to allow higher ethanol and biodiesel blends, including E100 and B100 fuels. The move aims to promote cleaner energy use, reduce fossil fuel imports and support India’s long-term energy self-reliance and sustainability goals

YSRCP leader Pudi Srihari was arrested again by Kuppam police in Bengaluru over alleged objectionable social media posts targeting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The arrest came after the Supreme Court declined to intervene in the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s order