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Herve Delphin said the European Union-India partnership has reached a “totally new level” strategically and economically. He highlighted progress on a free trade agreement, defence cooperation and mobility while praising Narendra Modi’s “not an era of war” message

NS Raja Subramani has been appointed India’s next Chief of Defence Staff, while Krishna Swaminathan will become Navy Chief. Their key priorities include military theaterisation, tri-services integration and naval modernisation amid evolving regional security challenges

Navrattan Cement Industries LLP will invest Rs 250 crore to establish a green cement manufacturing unit in Punjab’s Patiala district. The project will focus on low-carbon cement technologies, generate employment, and support sustainable industrial development and green infrastructure growth in India

AIADMK chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami congratulated winning candidates and parties after the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as uncertainty over government formation persisted. Vijay-led TVK continued efforts to secure majority support, while allegations of forged support letters and horse-trading intensified the political deadlock.

Indian Coast Guard commissioned fast patrol vessel ICGS Achal at Goa Shipyard Limited, strengthening maritime security capabilities. The indigenous Adamya-class vessel will support surveillance, rescue, anti-smuggling and pollution-response operations from Gujarat’s Vadinar coast

The CBI conducted searches at 17 premises in Mumbai in connection with cases registered against Reliance ADA Group companies over alleged bank fraud. Investigators seized incriminating documents and said multiple intermediary firms were found operating from the same address

Sanjay Shirsat accused Imtiaz Jaleel of pressuring an AIMIM corporator to shelter accused Nida Khan in the TCS harassment and religious coercion case. Shirsat demanded a wider SIT probe into those allegedly aiding Khan

A retired IPS officer moved the Supreme Court of India challenging R N Ravi’s refusal to invite Vijay to form the government despite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections

Supreme Court of India ruled that a person accused of murder or abetment cannot inherit the victim’s property, even during a pending trial. The court said the disqualification under the Hindu Succession Act applies to both intestate and testamentary succession based on principles of justice and equity

The controversy over Bhopal’s 90-degree overbridge has intensified after seven suspended engineers were reinstated despite an ongoing inquiry. The Ashbagh bridge, criticised for its sharp turn, remains closed as rectification work awaits clearance following inter-departmental coordination with Railways.

SEBI has proposed additional safeguards and a 66-working-day completion timeline for open-market buybacks through stock exchanges. The regulator also suggested measures to protect minority shareholders, align buyback rules with the Companies Act, and improve communication with shareholders

Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and Telangana on May 10 to attend Art of Living Foundation’s 45th anniversary in Bengaluru and launch development projects worth Rs 9,400 crore in Hyderabad, spanning highways, railways, textiles, industry, energy and healthcare sectors

Their supply networks were stretched to the limit, as panic buying triggered a sharp spike in demand after the war disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for the majority of India's energy imports.

Five Indian National Congress MLAs from Tamil Nadu are camping in Hyderabad amid uncertainty over government formation after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party. Congress has backed Vijay, while VCK support is also expected soon

Thol Thirumavalavan is set to announce Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi’s official position on supporting Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in forming the Tamil Nadu government. The announcement follows deliberations by VCK’s high-level committee amid ongoing alliance discussions in state politics

The Supreme Court of India will hear a PIL on May 11 seeking regulation and monitoring of all institutions providing secular or religious education to children below 14. Petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay cited concerns over unregistered institutions and potential misuse affecting children’s welfare and national security

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP-led Centre of misusing agencies like ED and CBI after fresh raids on minister Sanjeev Arora. Mann alleged political vendetta, divisive politics, discrimination against Punjab, and warned BJP tactics would fail in the state

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate railway projects worth ₹1,535 crore in Telangana, including Kazipet–Vijayawada multi-tracking and Kazipet Rail Under Rail Bypass. The projects aim to enhance capacity, reduce congestion, improve punctuality and boost freight movement across the region.

Amid uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu, five Congress MLAs are camping in Hyderabad as a precaution against alleged poaching attempts. The move comes as TVK, led by Vijay, continues negotiations with allies after emerging as the single-largest party.

Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the first BJP government in West Bengal along with a six-member cabinet representing diverse caste groups. The portfolios were not announced, while political reactions and Opposition leadership questions continue.

Speculation over President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu intensified as the deadlock over government formation continued amid allegations of horse-trading, forged support letters and missing MLAs. TVK remains short of the majority mark, while hectic political negotiations continue ahead of the government’s term ending.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay’s attempt to form the government in Tamil Nadu hit a roadblock after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar refused to extend an invitation, citing insufficient majority support.

Gujarat Titans will aim to continue their winning momentum against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday. With both teams level on points, the clash could prove crucial in the IPL playoff race as GT look stronger while RR battle inconsistency in both batting and bowling