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Congress leader K C Venugopal accepted the party’s decision to appoint V D Satheesan as Kerala Chief Minister and pledged full support to the new UDF government. He said party interests come first and dismissed concerns over internal divisions after the leadership choice

India is witnessing a sharp rise in entrepreneurship, driven by AI adoption, flexible work trends and changing career aspirations. LinkedIn data shows a 104 per cent jump in members adding “Founder” to their profiles, with Gen Z leading the transformation.

A 40-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the bathroom of a women’s hostel penthouse in Madhuranagar, Hyderabad. Police launched an investigation after residents complained of a foul smell and are awaiting the post-mortem report.

India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged commercial vessel off Oman’s coast, calling it unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed all Indian crew members were safe after rescue by Omani authorities and reiterated the need to protect civilian shipping and freedom of navigation

The Government of India has granted ₹105 crore to Dhruva Space under the RDIF scheme for Project Garud, a 500 kg-class satellite platform aimed at scalable, high-volume manufacturing for telecom, defence and Earth observation applications with enhanced production capability.

Karimnagar police arrested three members of an interstate dacoity gang involved in a jewellery shop heist on May 3. Two main accused were among those held, while the gang leader remains in jail and several others continue to evade arrest.

A new IBM-IndiaAI study projects that artificial intelligence could add over $500 billion to India’s economy by 2030. While most business leaders expect strong GDP impact, 72 per cent of organisations admit they are lagging in global AI adoption.

Sara Ali Khan has spoken about dealing with social media trolls, saying she does get affected but is learning to balance audience expectations with personal satisfaction. The actor added that she now focuses on enjoying her work and giving her best in every role.

The Indian government has rejected international media claims portraying the country as a "dumping ground" for Western textile waste. Officials highlighted that 90% of managed textile waste is domestic and the recycling ecosystem generates ₹22,000 crore in annual economic value

Two India-bound LPG vessels, Symi and NV Sunshine, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened US-Iran tensions. Despite diplomatic stalemates between Washington and Tehran, the transit signals a gradual resumption of energy shipments through this critical maritime chokepoint

Two content creators were arrested in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting the Chief Minister. Police detained the duo in Dinhata following complaints of derogatory language, warning that strict action will follow for abusive social media content

Great Learning said 66 percent of enrolments in its AI programmes during FY26 came from professionals with non-technical educational backgrounds. Most learners were experienced professionals from sectors including healthcare, BFSI and manufacturing, driving demand for no-code AI learning tracks and flexible upskilling programmes.

The Telangana Tourism Development Corporation will organise a mango pickle-making workshop at The Plaza, Begumpet, under the guidance of VahChef Sanjay Thumma. Participants will learn traditional Telangana pickle recipes, preservation techniques and spice combinations while preparing and taking home handmade mango pickle.

A 25-year-old man shot his 18-year-old sister-in-law before killing himself in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The tragic incident, allegedly driven by the man's obsessive desire to marry the girl, occurred in a locked room following a heated argument

Congress Ministers again faced criticism for using helicopters to travel short distances for official visits in Telangana. The latest trip to Nalgonda and Khammam revived concerns over wasteful expenditure despite earlier objections from political leaders and civil society groups.

Four-month-old cheetah cubs at Kuno National Park were found dead, likely killed by a leopard, officials said. The incident raises concerns over interspecies conflict in India’s cheetah reintroduction programme, which continues despite ongoing ecological challenges

Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister after intense internal deliberations in Delhi. The veteran legislator, known for his sharp Assembly performances and role as Leader of Opposition, represents a generational shift as the party seeks renewed political momentum in Kerala

Hockey India has appointed French coach Frederic Soyez as the head coach of the junior men’s hockey team.

PV Sindhu and the doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the Thailand Open quarter-finals with convincing wins in Bangkok. Sindhu will next face world champion Akane Yamaguchi, while Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth also progressed strongly.

Cyberabad police have launched searches in Delhi and Karimnagar for Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, in a POCSO sexual assault case involving a minor. The accused has sought anticipatory bail while police intensified investigation and added stricter legal charges

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court in a case related to alleged post-poll violence and attacks on party offices. The hearing stems from a PIL concerning political clashes and worker safety after recent election results

The NIA filed a 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accused in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case that killed 11 people in Delhi. The accused are linked to AQIS and AGuH, with investigators detailing a large terror conspiracy involving radicalisation, explosives and weapons

Sunil Gavaskar lauded Virat Kohli’s match-winning century against Kolkata Knight Riders, saying the RCB batter continues to prove his greatness despite the rise of younger stars. Gavaskar also criticised KKR’s dropped catch, calling it a costly mistake against a player like Kohli.

West Bengal has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include singing of the national song Vande Mataram during morning assemblies alongside Jana Gana Mana. Schools must ensure compliance and documentation, raising questions over scheduling within existing assembly routines