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Man killed wife in Korba Chhattisgarh, beheaded her after domestic dispute allegedly under alcohol influence, then roamed village carrying severed head before surrendering to police. Accused arrested, weapon seized, investigation and post-mortem underway, police said. officials confirmed case details ongoing

The Supreme Court of India stayed the Chhattisgarh High Court’s life sentence for Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder case of Ramavatar Jaggi, seeking response from Central Bureau of Investigation

The Bombay High Court discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, criticising National Investigation Agency for ignoring evidence. Contradictory probe findings left the case unresolved, with no clear accountability for the deadly explosions

Morgan Stanley reported India’s gross FDI rose to $90.8 billion in January 2026, driven by strong demand and investments. However, net FDI stayed कमजोर due to higher repatriation and outward flows despite improving investment momentum

Abhay Deol recalled a creative exchange with Anurag Kashyap behind an unconventional scene in Dev.D, ahead of its re-release, highlighting collaborative improvisation that shaped the film’s bold storytelling and memorable character dynamics

Murshidabad witnessed tension as Humayun Kabir accused Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress of bribing candidates. Protests erupted at a polling booth, prompting central forces’ intervention amid allegations of political intimidation during ongoing Assembly elections

Chennai saw high-profile participation as Rajinikanth, Soundarya Rajinikanth and other film stars voted in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Celebrities joined citizens across 234 constituencies, reflecting strong turnout in a tightly contested poll with thousands of candidates

Mumbai Police arrested a woman cricketer, her brother, and an associate in a sextortion case involving a businessman. The accused allegedly extorted over Rs 63 lakh through threats of leaking private chats. Arrests followed coordinated operations in Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir

Mumbai reports rising global oil prices amid a prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade linked to stalled US-Iran talks. Supply disruptions pushed Brent and WTI futures higher, raising concerns over India’s import bill, despite stable domestic fuel supply and ongoing geopolitical tensions

Kolkata witnessed an scene as an elephant entered a polling station queue in Jhargram before West Bengal’s first phase elections, briefly alarming voters. Forest officials safely removed the animal, restoring order, while voting proceeded under heavy security across 152 constituencies

Trinamool Congress accused Central forces in Nandigram of assaulting and intimidating villagers during election-related activity, alleging BJP misuse of CRPF. The party lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, demanding action, suspension of personnel, and measures to prevent further incidents

Tej Pratap Yadav met strategist Prashant Kishor in Bihar to discuss state politics and public expectations after his RJD exit. The meeting, shared online, hints at possible political realignments, though Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party remains opposed to alliances

Change of guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan will shift from 7:30 am to 8:30 am from April 25, 2026. The 30-minute weekly military tradition involves President’s Bodyguard taking charge, reflecting ceremonial duties of the Indian Army regiment PBG unit statement

The Supreme Court upheld denial of child maintenance after DNA test proved the respondent was not the biological father, ruling scientific evidence overrides legal presumption of legitimacy, while directing welfare assessment of the child by Delhi government authorities

Gold and silver prices rose up to 2% on MCX amid global uncertainty and extended US-Iran ceasefire. Gold crossed Rs 1.53 lakh/10g while silver neared Rs 2.50 lakh/kg, with analysts noting consolidation and potential breakout or correction levels ahead

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the High Court’s stay on Justice PC Ghose Commission report, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government, defending Kaleshwaram project, urging focus on farmers’ irrigation needs and criticising alleged misuse of institutions

Hyderabad Metro Rail increases services to 56 trains across all hours due to RTC strike, reducing wait times on key corridors. Frequencies improved on Miyapur-LB Nagar and Nagole-Raidurg lines, with possible extension of last train beyond 11 pm for commuters

Citadel Season 2 starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden premieres May 6 on Prime Video, following elite spies reuniting against Manticore. They recruit new operatives for a global mission to stop a conspiracy threatening humanity amid betrayals and escalating danger

Romania recovered its 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti golden helmet and bracelets, stolen from a Dutch museum in 2025, after a 14-month investigation, with artifacts returned to Bucharest under guard, highlighting heritage vulnerability, ongoing searches for a missing bracelet, and cultural relief nationwide

An unprecedented energy crisis, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has accelerated a global shift toward renewables. Amid skyrocketing oil prices and supply disruptions, 50 nations are gathering in Colombia to negotiate a historic fossil-fuel phaseout treaty

Shekha Lake in Aligarh has been declared Uttar Pradesh's 12th Ramsar site, bringing India’s total to 99. CM Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav highlighted its role in boosting biodiversity, ecological balance, climate security, and local livelihood opportunities.

An American tourist was sexually assaulted at a private homestay in Madikeri, Karnataka. Police arrested the accused, Vrujesh Kumar, and the homestay owner, Vishal, following alleged cover-up attempts. Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasized strict legal action and mandatory licensing compliance

Nellore police busted an organized online IPL betting syndicate, arresting 12 individuals, including kingpin Shaik Fariyaz. Operating via the Radhe Exchange platform, the racket funneled over Rs 37 lakh through 28 bank accounts. Authorities seized cash and mobile devices

In Panna Tiger Reserve and Kanha Tiger Reserve, a tiger and a cub were found dead. While the cub’s death appears natural, authorities are investigating the decomposed tiger carcass with forensic and STF assistance