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A Kerala Fast Track POCSO court in Idukki sentenced 44-year-old Rajesh to 24 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in 2024. The court also imposed a ₹2.2 lakh fine and directed compensation support for the victim
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The Supreme Court of India Collegium, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, approved the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court. The recommendations will now be forwarded to the Centre for final clearance and presidential approval
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An Etihad Airways flight from Chennai to Abu Dhabi was cancelled on Tuesday after engineers detected a hydraulic leak moments before takeoff. Emergency protocols were activated and passengers were safely evacuated.
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India will supply 80,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Nepal under a government-to-government arrangement after Kathmandu sought help due to supply disruptions linked to West Asia tensions. The shipment aims to support Nepal’s agriculture during the upcoming farming season
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Four cheetah cubs born to Kuno National Park’s female cheetah KGP12 were found dead in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district, likely killed by predation. Officials said the mother is safe and an investigation and post-mortem will determine the exact cause
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A 78-year-old self-styled godman in Thane has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl by falsely claiming to perform rituals to remove “evil spirits.” Police have booked him under multiple laws, including POCSO, and remanded him to custody
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The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government appointed astrologer and close aide Vettrivel as Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The move, aimed at political coordination, has triggered debate over non-traditional appointments in governance
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Advertising Standards Council of India released draft guidelines for labelling AI-generated ads under a risk-based system aligned with IT Rules 2026. It classifies content into high, medium, and low risk, aiming to curb deception while avoiding excessive labelling
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Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has adequate fuel supplies for two months despite global disruptions, but warned that state-run oil companies could face losses of up to Rs 1 lakh crore in a quarter if crude prices remain elevated and fuel prices unchanged
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Bajaj Finserv plans to gradually expand its market share and reach every Indian household within the next decade, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Bajaj said. The company also plans to launch private equity and real estate funds later this year amid growing competition
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The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam faces internal revolt as about 30 MLAs reportedly oppose chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, alleging alliance talks with DMK and backing TVK. The party denies the claims, while political confusion intensifies ahead of a key floor test
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An Indian tourist has died after mysteriously losing consciousness along with three others at a cafe in Phuket, Thailand. The Embassy of India, Bangkok is coordinating with local authorities as investigations continue into the incident
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R Seenivasa Sethupathi has approached the Supreme Court of India challenging a Madras High Court order barring him from participating in Assembly floor tests amid a disputed one-vote victory in Tiruppattur. The case stems from alleged postal ballot irregularities and EVM discrepancies
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Pune police booked 35 people after a 15-year-old girl was allegedly forced into marriage in Balewadi. Authorities registered a case under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, stressing strict action against all participants, while investigations continue into the socially shocking incident
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Users raise complaints as Google search engine reported issues across India,
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K Muraleedharan said the Congress will announce Kerala’s chief ministerial nominee by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning after consultations led by Rahul Gandhi. Senior leaders continue deliberations as uncertainty persists despite the UDF’s sweeping Assembly election victory
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The Bombay High Court stressed that children need the love of both parents and criticised a mother for denying visitation rights to her estranged husband. The court granted the father temporary custody during summer vacation, calling the mother’s possessiveness over the child “disturbing"
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A suicide note, slippers and Aadhaar card found on a bridge over the Saryu river in Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria triggered a massive police search after fears a man had jumped into the water. Hours later, the युवक was found safe at home after abandoning the plan
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National Testing Agency cancelled NEET-UG 2026 following allegations of a paper leak and referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation for inquiry. The exam for 23 lakh candidates will be reconducted, with fresh dates and admit cards to be announced separately
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The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate’s plea challenging anticipatory bail granted to coal trader Anup Majee in a Rs 2,700 crore illegal coal excavation case. The court sought Majee’s response and scheduled the matter for September hearing
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Sunny Joseph hinted that the Congress high command may soon announce Kerala’s next chief minister, saying “white smoke can be expected soon.” Discussions continue in New Delhi among senior leaders as the party seeks consensus following the UDF’s Assembly election victory
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The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 following allegations of irregularities. The Government of India has ordered a CBI inquiry, while the NTA announced that the examination will be re-conducted on dates to be announced shortly.
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam rejected CV Shanmugam’s claims of post-poll alliance talks with the AIADMK, accusing him of attempting to trigger internal divisions within his party. DMK leader R S Bharati reiterated that the party would function as the opposition
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Arvind Kejriwal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over proposed austerity measures, questioning the country’s economic condition and why sacrifices were demanded mainly from the middle class. He also linked the appeal to global tensions, including the America-Iran conflict
