India

A second woman died at Kota’s New Medical Hospital after complications following Caesarean delivery, intensifying protests over alleged medical negligence. Authorities formed an investigation team while several other women remain critical, with doctors considering shifting them to Jaipur for advanced treatment

Supreme Court of India directed the Jharkhand government to reserve 50 per cent of assistant teacher vacancies for para-teachers while refusing regularisation demands. The court stressed improving education quality, ending ad hoc employment practices and completing the recruitment process within ten weeks

Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of all accused in the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Shaikh, Kauser Bi and Tulsiram Prajapati. The court dismissed appeals challenging the 2018 CBI court verdict, citing insufficient evidence and hostile witnesses

Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across Punjab and Chandigarh in a money laundering probe linked to alleged land fraud and GMADA licence irregularities. Searches targeted builders and associates allegedly connected to aides of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Supporters of V D Satheesan staged demonstrations in Kochi demanding he be made Kerala’s next Chief Minister as Congress observers consulted MLAs on leadership selection. Satheesan, K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are among the frontrunners for the post

India warned that no terror sanctuary across the border is safe, reaffirming its “new normal” doctrine on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Senior military officials said India would continue targeting terror infrastructure with precise and decisive force

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam sought support from Left parties to form the Tamil Nadu government after emerging as the single largest party. TVK leader CTR Nirmal Kumar said power-sharing was essential and asserted that Vijay should be invited to form the government

Kamal Haasan backed Vijay after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the largest party in Tamil Nadu elections. He urged respect for the people’s mandate and said the Assembly floor should decide majority support, not the Raj Bhavan

Yo Yo Honey Singh told the Delhi High Court he did not sing the controversial 2006 track “Vol. 1”, allegedly linked to Mafia Mundeer. The court sought his affidavit while hearing a plea seeking removal of the “vulgar” song online

Saif Ali Khan praised Shah Rukh Khan for giving creative freedom to the team behind Kartavya. Saif and Rasika Dugal highlighted the film’s layered storytelling exploring morality, duty and personal conflict within law enforcement

India reaffirmed its right to defend itself against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The government said India would continue strengthening global counter-terrorism efforts after retaliatory strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack

Skyroot Aerospace has raised nearly $60 million, achieving unicorn status at a $1.1 billion valuation. The funding will support the development and launch of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, strengthening the country’s private space industry.

Heavily armed militants allegedly crossed the India-Myanmar border and attacked villages in Manipur’s Kamjong district, torching homes and forcing residents to flee into forests. Local leaders termed it “external aggression” and demanded stronger security measures along the sensitive border region

Shashi Tharoor highlighted Kerala Assembly election results as proof of communal harmony, noting voters elected candidates across religious lines in multiple constituencies. Referring to a “Kerala story,” he said the state continues to prioritise humanity over caste and religion despite identity politics

A new Bihar Cabinet expansion under CM Samrat Choudhary was sworn in at Gandhi Maidan in the presence of top NDA leaders. Notably, Nishant Kumar and other political heirs, including sons of former Chief Ministers, were inducted, reflecting a blend of legacy and alliance balance

A man was injured after a teacher’s husband allegedly opened fire during a dispute over leave approval at a government school in Rajasthan’s Karauli district. The accused reportedly targeted a senior teacher, while a bystander suffered injuries. Police launched a search for the absconding suspects

The Supreme Court of India appointed former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator in the family trust dispute between Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, urging private resolution and restraint from public comments

A Crime Branch team filed a charge sheet against expelled Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil in a sexual assault case before a Thiruvalla court. He faces rape and intimidation charges in one of three cases registered against him following allegations of sexual misconduct

The Congress high command is expected to finalise Kerala’s next chief minister by Sunday after consulting MLAs and senior leaders following the CLP meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. V D Satheesan, K C Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are frontrunners for the post

Eleven-year-old Shavan Singh from Punjab’s Ferozepur became a symbol of patriotism after serving Indian Army jawans during Operation Sindoor. His dedication amid border tensions earned Army honours, educational support, and the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar award

Skyroot Aerospace became India’s first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million led by Sherpalo Ventures and GIC, valuing it at $1.1 billion. The Hyderabad startup is preparing for Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital rocket launch

TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan after staking claim to form government with Congress support. Despite winning 108 seats, TVK remains short of majority, and the Governor has not yet announced a decision

A BJP supporter Kishan Haldar (28) was hacked to death in English Bazar, Malda district of West Bengal. Police arrested two suspects and are probing personal disputes as the motive, while tensions rose in the area amid ongoing post-election violence concerns

The Bombay High Court upheld the acquittal of 22 accused, mostly police personnel, in the alleged 2005 fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Shaikh, his wife Kausar Bi, and aide Tulsiram Prajapati. The court found insufficient evidence to prove conspiracy or involvement