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In Kakinada, an APSP constable was allegedly murdered by unidentified attackers who slit his throat, police said. Investigations are underway with CCTV scrutiny. Separate incidents reported a boat accident in Palnadu and a road crash in neighbouring Telangana

Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam chief minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top NDA leaders after the BJP-led alliance secured a sweeping victory in the state assembly elections

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, ministers, former chief ministers and newly elected MLAs took oath in the Assembly on Monday amid minor procedural issues involving certificates and oath formats during the first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a PIL challenging Section 13(2)(iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act, which allows only wives to seek divorce under certain conditions. The bench criticized the plea as personal grievance, stressing that gender-specific provisions are constitutionally valid

The Supreme Court said Mamata Banerjee and others may file fresh applications claiming that victory margins in 31 West Bengal assembly seats were lower than the number of votes deleted during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls conducted before the elections

In Mumbai, police have registered a case after a woman alleged her husband used a forged Aadhaar card in her name to stay at a five-star hotel with another woman during divorce proceedings. Investigations into identity theft, forgery, and conspiracy are underway

In UP, a bride refused to marry after the groom allegedly collapsed during rituals, raising concerns about a hidden medical condition. Her family demanded his health report, leading to a heated dispute, police involvement, and the wedding procession returning without the bride.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met DMK chief MK Stalin and MDMK founder Vaiko ahead of the crucial Assembly floor test on May 13. The meetings came days after Vijay criticised the previous DMK regime over the state’s debt burden

The government released FAQs on the Viksit Bharat-G RAM G Act, 2025, confirming it replaces Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act from July 1, 2026. It guarantees 125 days of rural wage employment, strengthens asset creation, and ensures seamless transition with continued job access and wage protections

The Supreme Court of India issued directions to fast-track bail hearings across High Courts, stressing weekly or fortnightly listing and automatic relisting of pending cases. It emphasised protecting undertrial liberty while balancing victims’ rights and improving coordination with investigating agencies and governments

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Madras High Court order directing a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into an alleged Rs 397-crore transformer procurement scam involving former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, asking that the investigation proceed independently without influence

India successfully conducted the first flight test of the Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology under Mission Divyastra. Developed by DRDO, the missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads, placing India among a select group of nations possessing advanced MIRV capabilities.

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The National Testing Agency said NEET (UG) 2026 was conducted under strict security with AI surveillance, biometric checks and GPS-tracked logistics. Amid allegations probed by Rajasthan Special Operations Group, the agency is cooperating fully, while investigators examine claims of a leaked “guess paper”

The Enforcement Directorate opposed Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to become an approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar, alleging she failed to cooperate fully and remained in contact with him despite knowing his criminal background

Joao Rui Ferreira said India and Portugal can deepen economic ties in renewable energy, manufacturing, startups and infrastructure. He highlighted Portugal’s expertise, strong digital ecosystem and gateway access to Europe as major opportunities for Indian businesses and investors

Lightning killed around 90 sheep and goats belonging to two nomadic Bakarwal families in Ganderbal district overnight. The incident occurred in the high-altitude Poshkar grazing area during intense weather activity, causing major financial losses to the livestock-dependent families from Rajouri

The Indian National Congress attacked Narendra Modi over his appeal for austerity measures amid the West Asia conflict, calling it proof of economic failure. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge accused the government of shifting responsibility onto citizens after years of mismanagement

Industry experts backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid non-essential gold purchases, saying it would help conserve foreign exchange reserves. They also urged revival of the Gold Monetisation Scheme to protect artisans, reduce imports and improve India’s macroeconomic stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said appeasement politics had historically opposed restoration of cultural heritage sites like the Somnath Temple and the Ram Mandir. Addressing the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, he asserted India would never bow to external pressure

Aluminium prices rose 0.72 per cent to Rs 371.50 per kg in futures trade on Monday as traders created fresh positions amid a positive spot market trend. Analysts said demand from consuming industries and strong market sentiment supported the rise in aluminium futures prices

The Centre announced that the VB-G RAM G Act will replace MGNREGA nationwide from July 1. Existing job cards and ongoing works will continue seamlessly. The government said the new law aims to strengthen rural employment, infrastructure development and village self-reliance through gram panchayats

A report shows that while most employees in India are using AI at work, only about 35% believe it has delivered expected returns on investment. The study highlights growing AI adoption, rising training efforts, and expanding workplace use, but notes gaps in governance and measurable benefits

Two female cheetahs from Botswana were released into the open forests of Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh after completing quarantine, marking another step in India’s Project Cheetah. The initiative aims to restore the species, with the total population now rising to 57 including cub