India

A Central Reserve Police Force head constable, Surinder Singh from Hyderabad, died after collapsing at a Shopian camp in Jammu and Kashmir. He was declared dead on arrival at hospital

Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has decided to stop encouraging defections from other parties and warned against takeover politics, while also urging restraint and legal action against post-poll violence following recent assembly election results

The government debunked a deepfake video falsely showing Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh claiming cyber systems were jammed, calling it Pakistani misinformation linked to propaganda accounts, amid heightened awareness following India’s counter-terror operation Operation Sindoor

Gyanesh Kumar directed authorities in West Bengal to arrest those involved in post-poll violence after fatalities and vandalism, urging strict law enforcement as tensions rise following the Bharatiya Janata Party victory in the state elections

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation opened its first US centre in Menlo Park, California, to boost deep-tech startups and innovation, aiming to connect India–US ecosystems through research, incubation, and venture partnerships, with further expansion planned on the East Coast

Vietnamese President To Lam received a ceremonial welcome in New Delhi during his first India visit, meeting leaders including Narendra Modi and Droupadi Murmu, to strengthen the India–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership

Rahul Gandhi alleged that a significant number of Bharatiya Janata Party MPs won through “vote chori,” questioned electoral fairness, and claimed the party would struggle to win even 140 seats in free elections amid ongoing political tensions

Indian markets rose nearly 1%, with BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining on global optimism and easing oil prices amid hopes of West Asia de-escalation, though analysts expect volatility and range-bound trade in the near term

A wanted criminal accused of raping and murdering a minor boy was killed in a police encounter in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. The accused opened fire during arrest, prompting retaliation, while a police officer was injured in the operation

Tamil Nadu Congress has decided to support Vijay and his TVK in forming a secular government after elections, following party deliberations and his request, as he seeks additional support to secure a majority in the Assembly

The Archaeological Survey of India told the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex was built using remains of earlier temples from the Paramara period, citing scientific survey evidence, as hearings continue over the site’s religious character

Assam Police arrested a suspected ULFA-I militant, Rontu Asom alias Biren Chetia, in Sivasagar district, recovering arms and explosives. The operation follows intensified anti-insurgency efforts amid concerns over attempts by the banned outfit to revive activities in Upper Assam

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 guided Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. Kartik Sharma contributed 41 not out as CSK dominated with spinners Hosein and Noor, leaving DC’s playoff hopes in jeopardy

India’s expanding data centre ecosystem is placing a significant strain on water and energy resources

India’s U15 and U17 boxers excel at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, winning key bouts via stoppages and unanimous decisions, underlining the depth of India’s young talent and strengthening hopes for future international boxing success

India is gaining from the China+1 shift but structural bottlenecks, weak supply chain, and policy gaps still hold it back

Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has identified her niece Claire Mazumdar, a US-based biotech entrepreneur and CEO of Bicara Therapeutics, as her future successor. The transition will happen gradually as part of the company’s long-term leadership and succession planning strategy

The Union Cabinet approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 to raise the strength of the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37 judges, aiming to reduce pendency and improve delivery of justice

After Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won a hung mandate in Tamil Nadu, CM M. K. Stalin resigned, while Vijay staked claim to form government despite lacking majority support

India remained the world’s largest remittance recipient in 2024 with over $137 billion, according to the International Organization for Migration report, highlighting its global diaspora strength, rising student mobility, and growing migration-linked economic influence

A Nashik court remanded four Tata Consultancy Services employees to judicial custody until May 18 over allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at the workplace, with the company suspending the accused under its zero-tolerance policy

Kishore Datta resigned from his post for the second time, submitting his resignation to R. N. Ravi, marking another legal leadership change in West Bengal under successive administrations

TVK chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay Thalapathy received a flood of congratulatory messages after his first-ever victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election. Actress Pooja Hegde shared playful behind-the-scenes clips predicting his win, while other celebrities also lauded his success.