India

With an increasingly aware citizenry, constitutional morality should now be instinctive rather than cultivated

The Supreme Court’s directive on uniform guidelines can curb overuse, reduce costs, and bring much-needed accountability to critical care

The government has ruled out any immediate hike in petrol and diesel prices despite rising crude oil costs and panic buying in some states. Officials assured adequate fuel supplies and urged the public not to believe rumours

In Keonjhar, a tribal man exhumed his sister’s skeleton to prove her death at a bank, sparking outrage over alleged insensitivity, though Indian Overseas Bank said officials only sought valid documents for withdrawal

The Ministry of Textiles is considering reducing or eliminating customs duty on cotton imports, in consultation with agriculture and finance ministries, to ease rising costs for industry, alongside reviewing duties on key inputs and export incentive schemes for the sector

India’s major airlines have warned the government of a potential operational shutdown due to soaring ATF prices and rising costs. The industry has sought uniform fuel pricing, tax relief and financial support to remain viable amid mounting losses

Gold prices in New Delhi fell ₹1,800 to ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams while silver dropped ₹6,500, pressured by rising crude oil prices, a stronger US dollar, and expectations of prolonged higher interest rates impacting global bullion markets

The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court of India about coordinated measures against digital arrest scams, including WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts, SIM blocking systems, RBI safeguards, and a proposed biometric verification framework to strengthen cybercrime prevention nationwide

The Kerala High Court took suo motu cognisance of violence during a statewide hartal over the death of student Nithin Raj, directing police to submit a report and issuing notices to organisers amid disruptions to public life

Manish Sisodia said he will boycott proceedings before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the excise policy case, citing concerns over impartiality and expressing solidarity with Arvind Kejriwal, invoking “Satyagraha” as his stance

The Supreme Court of India said religious institutions must operate with defined norms and cannot function in “anarchy” while hearing the Sabarimala Temple-related case, stressing structured management and constitutional limits on religious freedom and entry practices

Maharashtra has paused immediate licence cancellations for taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers over Marathi language compliance, shifting to a training-focused drive from May to August, with surveys planned before stricter enforcement of the mandatory language requirement resumes

A Maharashtra ATS probe found alleged extremist material after arresting Zaib Zubair Ansari, who reportedly attacked security guards in Mira Road after religious questioning, with officials citing possible self-radicalisation and a lone-wolf terror pattern under investigation

Indian Army athlete Sawan Barwal, national record holder in marathon with 2:11:58 at Rotterdam, who visited Hyderabad for NMDC Marathon event launch, credits training support and is now aiming at Asian Games and 2028 Olympics success

A Bengaluru Congress functionary Anand P was arrested under POCSO provisions after a complaint alleging sexual misconduct with a minor, assault, criminal intimidation, and violence involving family members, with police registering a case and initiating further investigation

The Supreme Court of India suspended a CBI look-out circular against petitioner Nimesh Navinchandra Shah and sought response from the Ministry of Home Affairs, while noting procedural concerns and ongoing prosecution by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate

Trinamool Congress supporters protested in Falta, accusing IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma of voter intimidation ahead of polls, while officials said his visit followed complaints against candidate Jahangir Khan over alleged coercion

India is set to receive the fourth unit of the S-400 Triumf from Russia next month, boosting Indian Air Force capabilities, as deliveries progress under a $5 billion deal with additional systems planned

The Supreme Court of India directed an amicus-led meeting on May 6 with the Centre, states and UTs to review fund utilisation for CCTV installation in police stations, aiming to ensure compliance with mandates on surveillance, transparency and accountability

A blast on a freight rail corridor near Shambhu in Patiala was an attempted detonation to damage the track, police said, adding the suspect died during execution as agencies probe the second such incident, with a likely National Investigation Agency involvement

Anant Mukesh Ambani has urged Colombia to suspend plans to cull 80 invasive hippos, proposing their relocation to Vantara with full funding, scientific management, and lifelong care, pending required international approvals

Rohit Pawar alleged a prima facie link between Nashik godman Ashok Kharat and the fatal plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar, urging CID interrogation while submitting evidence amid ongoing multi-agency investigations

N Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation for a $15 billion Google AI data centre near Visakhapatnam, calling it a major growth engine for India, with plans to boost digital infrastructure, AI innovation, and position Andhra Pradesh as a leading data hub

The Indian National Congress has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to implement the women’s quota law from 2029 using the current Lok Sabha strength, opposing delimitation-linked expansion and demanding immediate legislative action