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Shravan Kumar has been appointed leader of the JD(U) legislature party in Bihar after approval by Nitish Kumar, strengthening his role within the NDA setup despite earlier speculation about a deputy chief minister post
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Lee Jae Myung concluded his India visit, calling ties with India “steadfast,” as PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu highlighted expanded cooperation in trade, technology, defence and strategic sectors
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Mamata Banerjee asserted at a Haldia rally that the TMC will win a fourth term and criticised the BJP-led NDA, while accusing it of corruption and calling for opposition unity ahead of the upcoming West Bengal elections
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Nashik Police are searching for Nida Khan, an accused in a TCS Nashik sexual harassment and alleged forced conversion case involving multiple FIRs, while the company says it enforces zero-tolerance policies and has suspended implicated staff
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Over 200 people fell ill after a wedding feast in Dahod, with suspected food poisoning causing vomiting and diarrhoea. Around 59 were hospitalised but are stable, after consuming dinner and drinks at a function in Abhlod village
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Vivek Tankha demanded release of three Congress IT cell workers detained by Madhya Pradesh Police over a viral political post, alleging unlawful custody, while Jitu Patwari accused the BJP-led government of targeting opposition voices
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Former envoy Sanjay Kumar Verma said revived India–Canada trade talks under an Early Progress Trade Agreement could evolve into a CEPA, stressing staged negotiations, stronger investment ties, and institutional safeguards to protect economic cooperation from political disruptions
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The Bombay High Court pulled up the Centre over delay in responding to a plea by the mother of Agniveer Murali Naik, seeking equal benefits with regular soldiers under the Agnipath Scheme after his death in Operation Sindoor
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Nitin Gadkari urged India to move toward 100% ethanol blending, citing energy security risks from West Asia and high oil imports, while promoting green hydrogen and biofuels as part of a self-reliant clean energy transition
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A PIL in the Kerala High Court alleges cruelty at Perumbavoor cattle market, claiming animals are tethered without water or shelter, violating Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying guidelines and animal welfare rules
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India Semiconductor Mission is set for expansion as ISM 2.0 with an outlay of up to ₹1.2 lakh crore, aiming to boost chip design, fabrication, and supply chains, reducing import dependence and strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem
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Lee Jae Myung concluded his India visit, praising ties with India and calling it a “steadfast partnership” with “endless possibilities,” while PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu highlighted expanded cooperation across key sectors
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K C Venugopal moved a privilege notice against Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha, alleging his April 18 address after the Bill’s defeat cast aspersions on MPs, sparking a political row
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Gauhati High Court reserved its order on bail for Pawan Khera after sharp arguments, as Abhishek Manu Singhvi termed the case political vendetta while Assam argued serious offences and opposed relief
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Income Tax Department told the Madras High Court of inconsistencies in Udhayanidhi Stalin’s 2021 and 2026 poll affidavits, citing mismatched investments, loans, and disclosures, while noting limited verification due to incomplete records and filings
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Clashes erupted between Naga and Kuki groups in Senapati and Kangpokpi during a shutdown by United Naga Council, with stone pelting and firing reported, following tensions over killings in Ukhrul
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Adani Power Limited formed a new step-down subsidiary, Rawatbhata-Raj Atomic Energy Ltd, via Adani Atomic Energy Limited, signalling expansion into nuclear energy alongside another unit, aligning with India’s long-term clean energy ambitions
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India kept petrol and diesel prices unchanged despite rising global crude after tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, while countries like UAE and United States saw sharp hikes, with oil firms absorbing losses to shield consumers
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G Parameshwara said the government awaits official details after Enforcement Directorate raids on NA Harris-linked properties in a Bitcoin-linked money laundering case, as SIT probe nears completion amid calls for accuracy over speed
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Pakistan extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until May 24, 2026, amid ongoing tensions after the Pahalgam attack, impacting Indian airlines and escalating reciprocal restrictions between both nations
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Anil Chauhan visited the UK, holding talks with Luke Pollard and Seema Malhotra to boost India–UK defence ties, focusing on cyber, intelligence, space cooperation, and military modernisation amid evolving global security challenges
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Singer D4vd pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in his Tesla in Los Angeles. He faces first-degree murder and abuse charges and is held without bail pending further court proceedings
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Jr NTR’s pan-India film with Prashanth Neel, reportedly titled *Dragon*, will release on June 11, 2027. The first glimpse arrives on May 20, 2026, coinciding with his birthday. The project, produced by major banners, has been delayed from 2026
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Historian Dr Thummala Devrao claims discovery of an ancient 200-step well at Nirmal fort, possibly used for military movement and defense. He says it includes tunnels and secret passages and urges government protection and development of the site as a tourist attraction
