India

Seven engineers suspended over the controversial 90-degree Bhopal overbridge have been reinstated by the Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department, even as an inquiry continues. The bridge, criticised for its unsafe design, is now set for structural redesign before reopening to public traffic

After taking oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari said his focus would be on restoring the state’s lost glory in education and culture rather than criticising opponents. He also paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the poet’s birth anniversary

Sunburn Festival 2026 returns for its 19th edition in Mumbai with a new two-day format at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and a finale at NSCI Dome. The event, themed “Awaken the Core,” aims to deliver a more intense and focused experience

Family members of veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar expressed pride after Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought his blessings during Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in ceremony. They said Sarkar dedicated decades to the RSS and BJP while leading a simple and principled life

Asaduddin Owaisi defended accused Nida Khan in the TCS harassment and forced conversion case, calling it a “media trial” and insisting she will be proven innocent. He rejected links between All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and the case amid political criticism

Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP-led Centre of weakening rural employment rights after replacing MGNREGA with VB-G RAM G. He claimed job days, beneficiaries, and income have fallen sharply, alleging the government is undermining the “right to work” for the poor

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora in a fresh money laundering case under PMLA after raids across Chandigarh, Delhi, and Gurugram. The agency alleges non-cooperation and is seeking custodial interrogation following multi-city searches

Actor Siddharth Gupta visited Vrindavan to seek blessings from spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj ahead of his film Krishnavataram, where he plays Lord Krishna. He described the visit as fulfilling his mother’s wish and a deeply emotional spiritual milestone

Gayatri Adhikari, mother of newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, expressed pride and said people are happier than her. She urged him to ensure justice in RG Kar medical college case, focus on jobs, women’s safety, and welfare

The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at multiple Mumbai locations linked to Reliance ADA Group firms over alleged ₹27,337 crore bank fraud. The probe covers Reliance Telecom and finance companies, with arrests already made and investigation monitored by the Supreme Court of India

Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP government of responding to unemployment with police lathi-charge after Bihar teacher aspirants protesting job delays were allegedly beaten in Patna. He called unemployment India’s biggest crisis and pledged Congress support for youth demands

Meta has discontinued end-to-end encrypted direct messages on Instagram globally, reversing its earlier privacy-focused plans. The company said users should download important chats, while critics warned the rollback could weaken user privacy despite concerns raised by child protection groups

Herve Delphin said the European Union-India partnership has reached a “totally new level” strategically and economically. He highlighted progress on a free trade agreement, defence cooperation and mobility while praising Narendra Modi’s “not an era of war” message

NS Raja Subramani has been appointed India’s next Chief of Defence Staff, while Krishna Swaminathan will become Navy Chief. Their key priorities include military theaterisation, tri-services integration and naval modernisation amid evolving regional security challenges

Navrattan Cement Industries LLP will invest Rs 250 crore to establish a green cement manufacturing unit in Punjab’s Patiala district. The project will focus on low-carbon cement technologies, generate employment, and support sustainable industrial development and green infrastructure growth in India

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami congratulated winning candidates and parties after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as uncertainty over government formation persisted. Vijay-led TVK continued efforts to secure majority support, while allegations of forged support letters and horse-trading intensified the political deadlock.

Indian Coast Guard commissioned fast patrol vessel ICGS Achal at Goa Shipyard Limited, strengthening maritime security capabilities. The indigenous Adamya-class vessel will support surveillance, rescue, anti-smuggling and pollution-response operations from Gujarat’s Vadinar coast

The CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai in connection with cases registered against Reliance ADA Group companies over alleged bank fraud. Investigators seized incriminating documents and said multiple intermediary firms were found operating from the same address

Sanjay Shirsat accused Imtiaz Jaleel of pressuring an AIMIM corporator to shelter accused Nida Khan in the TCS harassment and religious coercion case. Shirsat demanded a wider SIT probe into those allegedly aiding Khan

A retired IPS officer moved the Supreme Court of India challenging R N Ravi’s refusal to invite Vijay to form the government despite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections

Supreme Court of India ruled that a person accused of murder or abetment cannot inherit the victim’s property, even during a pending trial. The court said the disqualification under the Hindu Succession Act applies to both intestate and testamentary succession based on principles of justice and equity

The controversy over Bhopal’s 90-degree overbridge has intensified after seven suspended engineers were reinstated despite an ongoing inquiry. The Ashbagh bridge, criticised for its sharp turn, remains closed as rectification work awaits clearance following inter-departmental coordination with Railways.

SEBI has proposed additional safeguards and a 66-working-day completion timeline for open-market buybacks through stock exchanges. The regulator also suggested measures to protect minority shareholders, align buyback rules with the Companies Act, and improve communication with shareholders

Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and Telangana on May 10 to attend Art of Living Foundation’s 45th anniversary in Bengaluru and launch development projects worth Rs 9,400 crore in Hyderabad, spanning highways, railways, textiles, industry, energy and healthcare sectors