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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government led by C. Joseph Vijay faces its first Assembly test with Speaker elections. Senior leader J.C.D. Prabhakar is expected to win unopposed amid a deepening leadership crisis within the opposition AIADMK.
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Despite Telangana’s progress in school enrolment and educational access, child absenteeism in rural schools persists, widening learning gaps and increasing dropout rates
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Suvendu Adhikari needs to act responsibly and contribute to preserving the State’s inclusive social fabric
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India’s under-17 girls boxing team produced an impressive performance at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, with eight boxers storming into the finals and four securing bronze medals, keeping the country in strong contention for multiple gold medals in the tournament
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David Miller and Axar Patel produced explosive half-centuries as Delhi Capitals pulled off a record chase of 211 against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. The thrilling three-wicket victory kept DC alive in the IPL playoff race while Punjab suffered a fourth consecutive defeat
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Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP government of turning NEET-UG 2026 into an “auction” amid alleged paper leak reports, while Congress leaders slammed recurring exam irregularities. The NTA defended the examination process, saying strict security measures were implemented and investigations are ongoing
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The TCA stated that despite HCA facing serious allegations of financial irregularities, adverse justice committee observations and pending criminal cases for nearly two decades
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West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal was appointed chief secretary of the new BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari. A 1990-batch IAS officer, Agarwal earlier supervised the voter roll revision exercise before the Assembly elections that saw BJP secure a sweeping victory over TMC
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India’s state-run oil companies are facing massive first-quarter losses as rising crude prices and frozen fuel rates widen under-recoveries. Despite global energy turmoil, petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, forcing IOC, BPCL and HPCL to absorb daily losses while maintaining uninterrupted fuel and LPG supplies
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The government ruled out fuel rationing despite global energy disruptions, assuring adequate crude and LPG stocks. Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said India has diversified imports, maintained strategic inventories and absorbed price shocks through fiscal measures while managing supply risks caused by the West Asia conflict
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The BJP hit back at Rahul Gandhi for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity appeal amid the West Asia crisis, accusing Congress of prioritising politics over nation-building. BJP leaders defended Modi’s call for fuel conservation, self-reliance and economic discipline as responsible leadership during global uncertainty
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Akasa Air will launch daily direct flights from Noida International Airport to Bengaluru and Navi Mumbai from June 16, 2026. The airline said the expansion will improve NCR connectivity and support growing aviation demand across India
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level meeting to review risks to energy supply chains amid the West Asia conflict. The government assured uninterrupted availability of petrol, diesel and LPG, while public sector oil companies continued inspections to curb hoarding and black marketing
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Uncertainty over Kerala’s next chief minister continued as the Congress delayed its decision despite holding talks with key contenders. Indian Union Muslim League expressed frustration, warning prolonged indecision could trigger political repercussions within the Congress-led UDF alliance in the state
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The Supreme Court of India directed all High Courts to establish grievance redressal committees at high court, district, and taluka levels to resolve bench-bar disputes amicably. The move followed controversy over a viral video involving an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge and a young lawyer
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav in Gujarat, said no global power could force India to bow under pressure, recalled the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests and criticised appeasement politics linked to issues of national self-respect
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The Supreme Court of India suspended Gujarat High Court Advocates’ Association president Yatin Oza’s contempt conviction, calling it a “final act of forgiveness.” The court ordered periodic reviews of his conduct while warning against any future misconduct toward the judiciary
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A 23-year-old woman from Manipur alleged repeated harassment, assault and wrongful confinement by her employers at the IIM-B campus in Bengaluru. Police registered a case after she claimed she was denied food, assaulted and prevented from communicating freely
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Actress Kubbra Sait recalled her debut in Ready, saying her role evolved after Salman Khan suggested a quirky broken-English twist. She reflected on early criticism, self-belief, and how the film became a turning point in her Bollywood journey
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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces internal turmoil after a poor election performance, slipping to third place with 47 seats. Leadership tensions between Edappadi K. Palaniswami and senior leader C. V. Shanmugam have triggered factional meetings and uncertainty over the party’s future direction
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Chennai is set to receive Krishna water from May 15 after maintenance-related suspension by Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Department. The inflow will boost reservoir levels ahead of summer demand, strengthening city water security under the inter-state Krishna water-sharing agreement
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The Supreme Court of India launched “One Case One Data” to unify court records across all levels and introduced the AI chatbot “Su Sahay” to improve access to justice. The initiative aims to modernise case management and enhance digital efficiency in judiciary services
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A Nashik court remanded Nida Khan, accused in the TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, to judicial custody till May 24 after police did not seek further remand. The Nashik police SIT is investigating nine FIRs linked to the case
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Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi’s appeal for citizens to reduce fuel use and postpone travel amid the global energy crisis, calling it “evidence of failure.” The remarks came after Narendra Modi urged austerity measures to conserve foreign exchange
