India

Suvendu Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah announcing the decision. He is set to become the state’s first BJP Chief Minister, with swearing-in scheduled on May 9

An AIMIM corporator Matin Patel is accused of sheltering Nida Khan, a key suspect in a sexual harassment and religious coercion case at TCS’s Nashik unit. Police arrested Khan in a joint operation after interrogating Patel, who allegedly revealed her location

A KSRTC bus travelling from Davanagere to Honnali allegedly toppled after its rear axle broke, killing 23-year-old college student Darshan and injuring around 45 passengers. Six seriously injured victims were shifted to hospital, while police registered a negligence case against the bus driver

Families in Kushinagar who named their newborn daughters “Sindoor” after India’s 2025 military response to the Pahalgam terror attack said the operation continues to inspire patriotism and national pride. Many parents expressed hopes of raising their daughters with values of courage and service

The National Testing Agency has issued an advisory for CUET-UG 2026 candidates detailing the dress code and permissible items at examination centres. The exam will be conducted in CBT mode from May 11 to May 31 across India and selected international cities

The Election Commission of India released Assembly election index cards and statistical reports within a record 72 hours after 2026 results. Covering 830 constituencies, the data includes turnout and results details, while a re-poll for West Bengal’s Falta constituency was scheduled for May 21

Supreme of India dismissed judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta’s plea for re-evaluation of her exam paper. During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant shared his personal journey, revealing how a senior judge once advised him to choose advocacy over judicial service

Congress observers submitted their Kerala leadership report to Mallikarjun Kharge after consulting newly-elected MLAs and MPs. Most legislators reportedly support K C Venugopal for chief minister, while public sentiment favours V D Satheesan amid ongoing deliberations

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology said reported hantavirus cases involving two Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship appear isolated and pose no immediate public health threat to India. Officials said there is no evidence of community spread and India has adequate diagnostic capacity

Congress launched a statewide protest against Governor for his refusal to invite the TVK to form the government despite it emerging as the single largest party

Jackie Shroff said staying fit and youthful in spirit till old age itself makes someone a superhero while promoting his upcoming film The Great Grand Superhero. Directed by Manish Saini, the movie explores a heartwarming grandfather-grandson bond with alien-themed adventures

The Supreme Court of India criticised the Madhya Pradesh government for delaying sanction to prosecute minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court questioned his apology’s sincerity and directed the state to decide on prosecution sanction promptly

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor approached the Delhi High Court against AI-generated deepfake videos allegedly showing him praising Pakistan. The court issued summons to X, Meta, and the Centre, while considering interim relief to protect Tharoor’s personality, privacy, and public reputation rights

With TVK falling 10 seats short of a majority in Tamil Nadu, CPI, CPI(M), and VCK are deliberating support for Vijay’s party amid concerns over ideology, alliance dynamics, and BJP’s possible influence. Congress has backed TVK, while Governor’s delay in inviting Vijay sparked protests

The Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar Deployment arrived at Chattogram harbour in Bangladesh as part of enhanced India–Bangladesh naval cooperation under the MAHASAGAR initiative. The visit includes diplomatic meetings, training exchanges, and joint naval interactions aimed at strengthening regional maritime security and interoperability

Sanjay Raut drew sharp criticism from the BJP after posting on X questioning the West Bengal election outcome and addressing US President Donald Trump. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla called him the “joker of Indian politics,” accusing Opposition leaders of damaging India’s global image over unverified election claims

The National Testing Agency has issued an advisory for CUET-UG 2026, outlining dress code and permitted items for candidates. The exam will be held in CBT mode from May 11–31, with rules allowing transparent water bottles, religious threads like kalava, and simple attire and footwear for smooth frisking

A man was arrested in Odisha’s Khurda district, taking the total to five, in connection with a lynching case near Balianta under Bhubaneswar. The victim, accused of sexual assault, was attacked by a mob, leading to one death and another critical injury, prompting a high-level police and women’s commission probe

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared a personal anecdote in court while dismissing a plea by judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta before the Supreme Court of India. He recalled being discouraged from joining judicial services early in his career and advised her to focus on future opportunities instead of contesting a single exam result.

Gold and silver prices rose on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India amid US-Iran geopolitical tensions, boosting safe-haven demand. Gold futures climbed above ₹1.53 lakh per 10 grams, while silver surged over ₹2.61 lakh per kg, tracking gains in global COMEX markets and rising crude oil prices

Tata Power and Druk Green Power Corporation have expanded their clean energy partnership with a new 404 MW hydro project in Bhutan. The deal raises their joint hydropower pipeline to over 5,000 MW, strengthening regional renewable energy cooperation and Bhutan’s long-term energy expansion goals

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking removal of AI-generated deepfake videos falsely showing him praising Pakistan. The court issued notices to X, Meta, and the Centre, with interim relief likely as Tharoor cited misuse of his identity, reputation, and electoral impact concerns

The Supreme Court of India refused bail to a student accused of inciting violence during a Noida workers’ protest and directed her to approach the Allahabad High Court. The case relates to alleged unrest during a wage protest that turned violent, while the court also issued notice in a related custodial torture complaint

Amit Shah visited the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata after arriving as BJP’s central observer for the legislature party meeting. The BJP is set to elect its leader following a historic election win, marking a political shift in West Bengal