India

The squad of 15 players for the Women's T20 World Cup has been announced.

Actor Tarun Khanna expressed confidence in Ranbir Kapoor portraying Lord Ram in Ramayana, praising his dedication while the film features a star-studded cast including Yash, Sai Pallavi and Sunny Deol

India’s new envoy Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Shanghai to assume his role as ambassador to China, amid efforts to normalise ties following the Ladakh standoff and revive bilateral engagement across sectors

A 65-year-old labourer was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and murdering a four-year-old girl in Pune district’s Bhor tehsil. The incident triggered protests by villagers, while political leaders demanded strict punishment and speedy implementation of the Shakti Act

Police in Kollam registered an attempted murder case after a 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed by a friend over giving chocolate to his sister. The accused and accomplice are absconding, and a search operation is underway

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the sharp rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices was driven by global factors and India’s import dependence. While domestic LPG and fuel prices remain unchanged, the hike is expected to affect restaurants, eateries and commercial establishments nationwide

The alleged sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district’s Nasrapur area has triggered outrage across Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised strict action and a fast-track trial, while Opposition leaders criticised the state government over law and order concerns

A Sultanpur court rejected a plea seeking a voice sample of Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader, posting the matter for May 11, with the complainant planning to challenge the order

A viral video from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district allegedly shows junior high school students loading sand during school hours. The incident has triggered outrage, with allegations that teachers forced children into manual labour. Authorities have said an enquiry will be conducted into the matter

The CBI has secured the extradition of fugitive Kamlesh Parekh from the UAE in connection with a major banking fraud case involving a consortium of banks led by SBI. Parekh allegedly diverted bank funds through overseas entities and fraudulent financial transactions

Re-polling in 15 booths across Magrahat (Paschim) and Diamond Harbour Assembly constituencies in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district remained peaceful on Saturday. More than 55 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 p.m. amid heavy deployment of central and state forces

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the PM MITRA Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Telangana’s Warangal on May 10. The project, expected to attract over Rs 6,000 crore investment, aims to boost textile manufacturing, exports and employment generation in the country

The Ajmer District Court on Saturday heard detailed arguments in a petition claiming the existence of a Shiv temple within the Ajmer Dargah premises. Multiple parties sought inclusion in the case, following which the court reserved its order on the impleadment applications

Three DRG personnel were killed and another injured after an IED allegedly planted by Maoists exploded during a demining operation in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. The blast occurred while security forces were conducting search and area domination operations near the Narayanpur border

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared a candid moment featuring Dia Mirza and her son Avyaan during an intimate gathering with friends, highlighting warmth, bonding and the spirit of sisterhood among women

Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh won hearts during his Aura World Tour concert in Calgary by kneeling to perform for a specially abled fan on stage, earning widespread praise online for his humility and thoughtful gesture

DMK and AIADMK have activated centralised war rooms ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly election counting on May 4. Both parties have strengthened coordination systems, communication networks and monitoring mechanisms to handle disputes, close contests and operational issues during the counting process

The government on Saturday said over 2,922 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated from the Gulf region so far. Authorities continue monitoring the situation in West Asia, while Indian Missions coordinate evacuation support, welfare measures and flight operations for stranded Indian nationals

A Nashik court denied anticipatory bail to Nida Khan in a case linked to alleged harassment and religious conversion at Tata Consultancy Services unit. The SIT probe continues with multiple FIRs and several arrests already made

India, represented by Kirti Vardhan Singh, will participate in the UN-led International Migration Review Forum in New York. The forum will assess progress on the Global Compact on Migration and link it to SDGs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin met DMK alliance leaders in Chennai to discuss victory prospects and poll counting preparations ahead of the Assembly election results on May 4. Senior leaders from Congress and KMDK attended the meeting at Anna Arivalayam

A university in Gujarat’s Vadodara has introduced “Modi Tattva” and RSS history into its Sociology syllabus under a new course titled “Sociology of Patriotism”. The programme aims to scientifically study Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the social impact of nationalism

The Enforcement Directorate recorded a decline in arrests during FY26, while raids, chargesheets and asset attachments reached record levels. The agency also restored more than Rs 32,000 crore to fraud victims and increased international cooperation in money laundering investigations

Jain is currently Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India. He replaces T Rabi Sankar, whose extended tenure ended on May 2