India

M. V. Karuppaiah was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s pro-tem Speaker by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in Chennai. Chief Minister Vijay attended the ceremony ahead of the Assembly oath-taking and Speaker election

Air India terminated over 1,000 employees in three years for ethical violations, including misuse of staff travel benefits and baggage irregularities, CEO Campbell Wilson said. The airline is also implementing cost-cutting measures amid mounting financial losses

The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to entrepreneur Aman Gupta, restraining misuse of his personality rights, trademarks and image through fake accounts, merchandise and AI-generated content. The court ordered removal of infringing material and protection against impersonation online.

A Gurugram PMLA court remanded Sanjeev Arora to seven-day ED custody in an alleged Rs 100-crore GST fraud-linked money laundering case. The ED accused him of using shell firms and bogus invoices, while AAP leaders termed the case politically motivated

Vijay launched three major schemes after assuming office, including free electricity support, a women’s safety force called ‘Singa Pen’, and anti-narcotic task forces across Tamil Nadu. The measures were introduced as part of TVK’s key election promises

Shreya Ghoshal shared an emotional Mother’s Day surprise from her team featuring memories with her son Devyaan. Reflecting on motherhood, she spoke about the deep bond between mother and child and expressed heartfelt gratitude and love for her own mother

Nalin Prabhat said over 4,000 newly recruited J&K Police constables, including 600 women, will strengthen technology-driven policing. Many recruits are engineering graduates whose expertise will be used in specialised technical roles to tackle the Union Territory’s unique security challenges

M. K. Stalin rejected Chief Minister Vijay’s claim of an “empty treasury,” asserting Tamil Nadu’s finances were transparent and stable. Stalin accused the new TVK government of creating a misleading narrative over the state’s debt and fiscal condition

Yogendra Upadhyay sparked controversy after criticising nursery rhymes like “Johny Johny Yes Papa” and “Rain Rain Go Away,” claiming they encourage lying and selfishness. The Samajwadi Party accused the BJP of diverting attention from governance failures through such remarks

Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam defeated the DMK in the 2026 Assembly polls. Vijay’s unconventional campaign, social media outreach and blend of Dravidian ideology with Tamil nationalism reshaped state politics

Himanta Biswa Sarma staked claim to form the next NDA government in Assam after the alliance secured 102 seats. Supported by BJP, AGP and BPF legislators, Sarma is set to become Assam’s first non-Congress chief minister to serve consecutive terms

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leadership held a key meeting in Chennai amid reports of internal revolt after its poor election performance. Speculation intensified over several MLAs possibly backing Vijay and the future of Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s leadership

India achieved a major breakthrough in hypersonic missile technology after Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully tested an actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor for over 1,200 seconds in Hyderabad. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed it as crucial for India’s hypersonic cruise missile programme

Police have arrested two persons, including an accused and a buyer, in connection with the PMJ jewellery showroom theft case in West Bengal. Gold ornaments were recovered as special teams intensified interstate searches across Bihar, Maharashtra and other states.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal distributed maternal nutrition kits in Mumbai on Mother’s Day, stressing maternal and child health. He said the initiative supports lower-income families, promotes women’s empowerment, and strengthens India’s future through healthier mothers, newborns and improved welfare measures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of poor governance, internal power struggles and betraying allies, calling it a “parasite party.” Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he highlighted NDA’s electoral gains across states and projected BJP as a symbol of stability and development

Bhattacharya added that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s rise in the state was the result of decades of struggle and sacrifice by party workers.

Himanta Biswa Sarma met Assam Governor to stake claim for NDA government formation after being elected BJP Legislature Party leader. He is set for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister, with swearing-in scheduled on May 12 in Guwahati

Six people were arrested after an SSC General Duty exam scam was exposed at an online centre, where answers were allegedly auto-filled through remote access. Police seized devices and launched a probe to uncover a wider examination malpractice network

New Delhi hosted 73rd Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, featuring Army, Navy and Air Force participation with citizens, promoting fitness, unity and patriotism through cycling, yoga, Zumba and activities, drawing over 800 enthusiastic participants.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to remain united and patient amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, saying global tensions were affecting India as well. Addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, he also attacked the Congress and stressed the importance of collective effort and national interest

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Kadapa after clashes and stone pelting erupted over the naming of Almas Pet junction. The dispute between groups supporting Tipu Sultan and Lord Hanuman led to Section 144, with police detaining suspects and restoring order

India achieved a major milestone in hypersonic missile technology after DRDO successfully conducted a 1,200-second long-duration test of its actively cooled full-scale scramjet combustor in Hyderabad, strengthening the nation’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme and advanced aerospace capabilities.

Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected leader of the BJP-led NDA in Assam, clearing the way for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister. Backed by BJP allies AGP and BPF, the NDA secured a commanding two-thirds majority in Assembly elections