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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.

Cyberabad police held a coordination meeting with bankers to strengthen action against rising cybercrime cases, including mule accounts and digital frauds. Officials highlighted losses of ₹438 crore in 2025 and urged faster response mechanisms and improved bank-police coordination.

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and restrictions in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit and public meeting at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad. Heavy vehicles and buses are advised to avoid key routes between 1 pm and 9 pm on Sunday.

Sobhita Dhulipala’s comment on trusting instincts and living authentically has gone viral after responding to a Dubai influencer’s post celebrating Telugu-origin women. Her reflective note on self-awareness, life choices and emotional honesty has earned widespread praise across social media platforms.

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.

Nora Fatehi will perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Toronto alongside global music stars. The event will kick off the tournament across Canada, Mexico and the United States, featuring 104 matches across 16 host cities.

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.

The US Pentagon has released more than 160 classified files on unidentified anomalous phenomena, detailing decades of unexplained aerial sightings reported by astronauts, military personnel and civilians. The archive includes military footage, NASA transcripts and FBI records, though officials said no proof of extraterrestrial life exists.

Gold prices rose 1.83 per cent during the week amid geopolitical tensions and volatile crude prices. Precious metals gained support from a weaker US dollar and safe-haven demand, while investors continued to monitor developments in the US-Iran conflict and global interest rate outlook.

Indian equity markets ended the week with gains despite geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Easing crude prices, a firmer rupee and softer bond yields supported sentiment, although benchmark indices declined on Friday amid renewed concerns over US-Iran tensions and energy supply disruptions.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank was released from Sangareddy Central Jail on Saturday and alleged political vendetta by the Congress government. He vowed to continue questioning the government over corruption allegations, law and order issues and suspected phone tapping targeting opposition leaders.

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.

The Commissioner’s Task Force in Rajendranagar apprehended six youths for performing dangerous bike stunts on Hyderabad roads and seized two scooters. Police tracked them down after videos of the stunts went viral on social media, endangering motorists and pedestrians.

US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from May 9 to 11, alongside a planned prisoner exchange involving 1,000 prisoners from each side. Trump described the development as a possible step toward ending the prolonged conflict.

Several BRS leaders were placed under house arrest in Karimnagar on Saturday following the party’s bandh call protesting the BJP workers’ attack on the Karimnagar MLA’s camp office and Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy. Heavy police deployment was made to prevent untoward incidents.

The TG EAPCET 2026 engineering stream examination commenced smoothly across Telangana on Saturday, with over 34,000 students appearing in the morning session. More than 2.10 lakh candidates have registered for the engineering stream exams scheduled over three days across the State.

The Pentagon released a new batch of declassified UFO, or UAP, files featuring military videos, witness accounts and Apollo-era transcripts, reviving debate over extraterrestrial life. President Donald Trump hailed the disclosure as transparency

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

Nida Khan, a 27-year-old TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment at the company’s Nashik unit, was arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after allegedly being sheltered by an AIMIM corporator.

India’s young boxers delivered an impressive show at the Asian Under-17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent, with five pugilists advancing to the semifinals. The strong quarterfinal performances guaranteed at least five medals and boosted India’s hopes of multiple gold-medal finishes