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  Prateek Yadav, son of late Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, died at 38 in Lucknow after prolonged lung-related illness. Husband of Aparna Yadav, he had recently spoken publicly about marital and mental health struggles 

US Vice President JD Vance, in his upcoming memoir Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, recalls becoming “obsessed” with future wife Usha Vance after meeting at Yale Law School, praising her intelligence, confidence and indifference to status and ambition

At least six devotees were killed and several injured when a wall and tin sheets collapsed at Margudevi Temple in Sangli district during heavy rains and strong winds on Tuesday evening. Rescue operations were launched immediately, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences.

The Prime Minister’s appeal for austerity reflects growing concern that the Iran conflict is emerging as an economic threat capable of driving up inflation, fuel prices and household costs across India

Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in Ahmedabad, climbing to the top of the IPL points table. Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar scored fifties, while Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder dismantled SRH’s batting in a dominant all-round display

In a parliamentary democracy, the legitimacy to govern is determined on the floor of the House, not through gubernatorial discretion or political speculation

India’s Young Tigresses suffered a 0-3 defeat to hosts China PR in the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-finals, ending their FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. Despite the loss, the team achieved India’s best-ever performance by reaching the last eight

Lakshay Phogat emerged as India’s lone finalist at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships in Tashkent after a dominant semifinal win in the 75kg category. Four other Indian boxers settled for bronze medals following defeats in their respective semifinal bouts

Former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose was remanded to ED custody till May 21 in the municipal recruitment scam case. The agency alleged he gave contradictory statements and was linked to irregular civic appointments, financial discrepancies, and recommendation of candidates during investigations

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a qualified woman pursuing her career and ensuring a stable environment for her child cannot be termed “cruelty” or “desertion.” The court criticised patriarchal assumptions and upheld women’s autonomy, dignity, and professional identity within marriage

The Supreme Court of India directed the Rajasthan government to implement mother tongue-based education and gradually introduce Rajasthani in schools. The court ruled that language comprehension is a constitutional and existential right essential for meaningful education and social participation

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has made annual e-KYC mandatory for all PM-KISAN beneficiaries. Gujarat’s Agriculture Department asked farmers to complete biometric or face-authentication verification before June 30 to continue receiving financial assistance under the central scheme

Piyush Goyal urged Indian industry to treat global disruptions as a wake-up call for self-reliance, productivity and innovation. He emphasised reducing import dependence, accelerating EV adoption, leveraging AI, and boosting exports to strengthen India’s economy amid global uncertainty

National Testing Agency Director General Abhishek Singh accepted responsibility for cancelling NEET UG 2026 over leak allegations and said re-exam dates would be announced within 7–10 days. The Centre has ordered a CBI probe while assuring strict action against culprits

The CBI and Rajasthan Police have intensified the NEET 2026 paper leak probe, detaining 16 suspects across multiple states. Investigators suspect an inter-state network spanning Maharashtra, Haryana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu involved in distributing leaked exam material

The Delhi High Court sought responses from the Centre and Prasar Bharati on a plea demanding broadcast rights for FIFA World Cup 2026. The petitioner argues citizens’ right to access matches, while the court will hear the matter on May 20

Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, attacked the Centre after NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled over alleged paper leaks. They accused the government and NTA of administrative failure

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that I4C and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub signed an MoU to combat cyber fraud and detect mule accounts using artificial intelligence. The collaboration aims to strengthen fraud detection systems and improve security across the banking ecosystem

India said reports of China providing technical support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor confirmed what was already known. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that nations supporting attempts to protect terrorist infrastructure should reflect on how such actions affect their standing and reputation

Royal Challengers Bengaluru must deliver a stronger batting performance against Kolkata Knight Riders’ in-form bowling attack in Raipur. With playoff spots at stake, both sides face pressure as RCB seeks consistency and KKR fights to keep their campaign alive

The Delhi High Court set aside the Centre’s decision rejecting The Wire founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan’s plea for conversion of his PIO status to OCI. The court directed authorities to reconsider the application and pass a reasoned order in accordance with the law

Four members of a family, including two minors, died after a fire broke out in their home in Kumhari town of Chhattisgarh’s Durg district, followed by a gas cylinder explosion. Authorities suspect an electrical spark may have triggered the tragedy

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories reported an 86 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax for the March quarter at Rs 221.3 crore, mainly due to lower generics sales in North America. The company, however, recorded growth in India and European generics businesses

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of irregularities has left more than 22 lakh students awaiting fresh examination dates and further instructions. The NTA has confirmed a re-exam, while the Centre has ordered a CBI probe into the matter