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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
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A Thane sessions court acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, observing that the two-year relationship with the complainant was consensual from the beginning and that the prosecution failed to prove fraudulent intent or charges beyond reasonable doubt
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
