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India’s ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverage market is set to double to $40 billion by 2030, driven by quick commerce and shifting consumption habits. Low per capita intake, rising demand for healthier drinks, and convenience-led purchases are fueling sustained long-term growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Election Commission for largely peaceful first-phase polling in West Bengal, highlighting high voter turnout and enthusiasm. He criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress, alleging misgovernance and corruption, while expressing confidence in BJP’s victory in the ongoing Assembly elections

A Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam worker was arrested in Tirupattur for secretly recording a vote inside a polling booth and sharing it online. Election officials acted on CCTV evidence, citing violation of voting secrecy rules during Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

India-Africa partnership will signal stability and reliability in a turbulent world, said S. Jaishankar. He highlighted deeper cooperation, capacity building, and shared global vision ahead of the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV and expanding strategic engagement

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections saw newlywed couples voting in wedding attire, symbolising civic participation. Polling across 234 constituencies recorded steady turnout as voters chose between major alliances including DMK and AIADMK, alongside emerging parties in a closely contested electoral battle

The Central Board of Secondary Education announced Class 10 second board exams from May 15 to 21, covering core subjects like maths, science, languages, and social science. The optional cycle allows students to improve scores or clear failed subjects

An Andhra Pradesh family tragedy in Tirupati district saw a man allegedly kill his wife and mother before dying by suicide on railway tracks, where his two children also died attempting to save him. Police have launched investigations ongoing inquiry

Delhi Police arrested Rahul Meena for rape and murder of 22-year-old IRS officer’s daughter in Amar Colony. Investigation using stolen phone, hotel Wi-Fi, Instagram chats and CCTV tracked him to Dwarka hotel. Victim was strangled; accused also committed robbery case

The Supreme Court of India, while hearing religious freedom cases including Sabarimala, remarked it respects expert opinions but rejects “WhatsApp University” sources. The bench discussed limits of judicial assessment of religious practices and gender-based entry restrictions at temples

Man killed wife in Korba Chhattisgarh, beheaded her after domestic dispute allegedly under alcohol influence, then roamed village carrying severed head before surrendering to police. Accused arrested, weapon seized, investigation and post-mortem underway, police said. officials confirmed case details ongoing

The Supreme Court of India stayed the Chhattisgarh High Court’s life sentence for Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder case of Ramavatar Jaggi, seeking response from Central Bureau of Investigation

The Bombay High Court discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, criticising National Investigation Agency for ignoring evidence. Contradictory probe findings left the case unresolved, with no clear accountability for the deadly explosions

Morgan Stanley reported India’s gross FDI rose to $90.8 billion in January 2026, driven by strong demand and investments. However, net FDI stayed कमजोर due to higher repatriation and outward flows despite improving investment momentum

Murshidabad witnessed tension as Humayun Kabir accused Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress of bribing candidates. Protests erupted at a polling booth, prompting central forces’ intervention amid allegations of political intimidation during ongoing Assembly elections

Chennai saw high-profile participation as Rajinikanth, Soundarya Rajinikanth and other film stars voted in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Celebrities joined citizens across 234 constituencies, reflecting strong turnout in a tightly contested poll with thousands of candidates

Mumbai Police arrested a woman cricketer, her brother, and an associate in a sextortion case involving a businessman. The accused allegedly extorted over Rs 63 lakh through threats of leaking private chats. Arrests followed coordinated operations in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir

Mumbai reports rising global oil prices amid a prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade linked to stalled US-Iran talks. Supply disruptions pushed Brent and WTI futures higher, raising concerns over India’s import bill, despite stable domestic fuel supply and ongoing geopolitical tensions

Kolkata witnessed an scene as an elephant entered a polling station queue in Jhargram before West Bengal’s first phase elections, briefly alarming voters. Forest officials safely removed the animal, restoring order, while voting proceeded under heavy security across 152 constituencies

Fresh violence has shattered hopes of stability following the restoration of popular government, deepening despondency in the turbulent north-eastern State

Hyderabad is expected to witness hot and dry conditions with temperatures around 40°C on Thursday, followed by evening thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds, as similar weather patterns prevail across Telangana, according to IMD forecasts.

The TGSRTC strike entered its second day, disrupting bus services across Telangana. With unions intensifying protests and talks failing, commuters faced hardship, while the government warned employees against continuing the agitation amid ongoing negotiations

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