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The Delhi High Court granted bail to Salim Malik in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under UAPA. His counsel cited Supreme Court relief to co-accused. Malik, arrested in June 2020, was accused of organising anti-CAA/NRC protests

Burhan Hamza, the designated terrorist behind the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF personnel, has been gunned down in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Operating under ISI protection in Muzaffarabad, Hamza was ambushed despite heavy security and later died at Rawalpindi’s Combined Military Hospital.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a new deportation mechanism under which Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in the state will be directly handed over to the BSF instead of being produced before courts, as the government pushes a broader “detect, delete and deport” framework

Narendra Modi gifted indigenous Indian rice varieties and millet bars to FAO chief Qu Dongyu in Italy, boosting hopes among farmers, especially Bengal’s Govindobhog cultivators, who expect rising global demand and better income following the international spotlight

An SIT and forensic experts revisited Karnataka’s Banglegudde forest area linked to the Dharmasthala alleged murders and burial case. The team inspected the site where human skulls and skeletal remains were reportedly recovered earlier as part of an ongoing technical and forensic investigation

The Supreme Court of India ruled that pollution control boards cannot impose environmental compensation charges without subordinate legislation defining procedures and safeguards. The Centre informed the court that a new environmental law is currently under consideration

The Supreme Court of India ruled that excluding natural heirs from inheritance does not automatically invalidate a will. The court upheld a Karnataka will favouring a man’s sister, stressing that suspicious circumstances—not exclusion alone—determine a will’s legality

Umar Khalid has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order rejecting his interim bail plea in the UAPA 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. He sought temporary release for his uncle’s Chehlum and his mother’s surgery care arrangements

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is set to witness one of the biggest clashes of IPL 2026 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Sunrisers Hyderabad

The P. Dhanapal quit the AIADMK citing neglect and lack of recognition by party leadership. His exit, following recent senior-level resignations, adds to internal turbulence within the party after its poor Assembly election performance in Tamil Nadu

The hijab-saffron shawl row in Karnataka may intensify after Sri Rama Sene announced plans to distribute saffron shawls in schools and colleges from June 1, opposing the Congress government’s decision permitting hijabs and select religious symbols while disallowing saffron shawls in educational institutions

BARC will implement new landing page protocols from May 30, 2026, removing their influence on TRP calculations. News channel TRP publication will resume from June 11, while the revised framework also expands sample homes and introduces cross-screen audience measurement.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NEET-UG paper leak, accusing him of failing to take responsibility or act against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He vowed that the Congress would continue its agitation until Pradhan resigns and a robust system to prevent exam leaks is established.

India is yet to finalise broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, raising concerns over a possible viewing blackout for millions of football fans. High rights costs, reduced bidders and advertising concerns have complicated negotiations with just weeks remaining.

According to Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA), the highest temperature of this summer season so far was recorded at 47.6 degrees Celsius in Piduguralla of Palnadu district, while temperatures crossed 45 degrees Celsius in 11 districts

Muslim clerics in Uttar Pradesh said Eid-ul-Azha prayers will be held inside mosques and Eidgahs, with possible shifts for crowd management, after remarks by Yogi Adityanath on restricting namaz in public spaces sparked political and religious debate

According to a statement, the governor also issued strict instructions to teachers, saying no teacher should indulge in any act that harms the dignity and stature of the profession

According to HPCL, petrol supplies in Rajasthan increased 19 per cent between May 1 and May 20 compared to historical sales, while diesel supplies rose 24.5 per cent during the same period

The Bombay High Court quashed multiple FIRs against former Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey and others, terming them “abuse of process” driven by personal grudges. The court held the allegations vague, unsupported and part of a malicious prosecution attempt

The Patna High Court flagged serious lapses after 189 children fell ill in Saharsa under the PM POSHAN scheme, noting alleged recovery of “small snakes” in meals and ordering a probe into sampling, testing and food safety procedures

The West Bengal government has made the singing of 'Vande Mataram' at assembly prayers compulsory in all madrasahs with immediate effect, the order said

The CBI has filed a charge sheet in Panchkula against 15 accused in the alleged misappropriation of Rs 504 crore belonging to the Haryana government. Those named include six officials from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, three public servants from key state departments, and partners of shell entities.

A group of 72 legal professionals has urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to retract Supreme Court observations on environmental activism, arguing they undermine ecological litigation. The letter defends PILs as constitutional tools for accountability in developmental decision-making

According to the complaint, the accused was acting as a middleman, assisting the owners in selling the momos shop