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Indian skeet shooters failed to qualify for the finals in both men’s and women’s events at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Olympians Mairaj Ahmad Khan and Raiza Dhillon emerged as the top Indian performers in the qualification rounds
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A Nashik court remanded four Tata Consultancy Services employees to judicial custody until May 18 over allegations of religious conversion and sexual harassment at the workplace, with the company suspending the accused under its zero-tolerance policy
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Kishore Datta resigned from his post for the second time, submitting his resignation to R. N. Ravi, marking another legal leadership change in West Bengal under successive administrations
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TVK chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay Thalapathy received a flood of congratulatory messages after his first-ever victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election. Actress Pooja Hegde shared playful behind-the-scenes clips predicting his win, while other celebrities also lauded his success.
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Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka demanded national project status for the Dr BR Ambedkar Pranahita-Chevella project ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Telangana visit. He also urged farmers to adopt crop diversification to improve farm incomes and promote nutritious food production
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Oil palm farmers in Nalgonda are facing crop losses as tall trees come into contact with low-hanging power lines, causing fires. Farmers say they are also being forced to bear the cost of shifting the lines despite repeated complaints to electricity officials
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Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a sweeping victory in West Bengal, overturning All India Trinamool Congress dominance through anti-incumbency, organisational overhaul, and strategic voter consolidation, resulting in a major political realignment in the state
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A moving car caught fire near the Hyderabad High Court after smoke was seen coming from its engine. The driver escaped safely before flames spread. Fire officials quickly doused the blaze, which is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit.
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Hyderabad police arrested five more people in the “rich kids trap” case involving fake social media profiles, alleged sexual assault, and blackmail. The network reportedly targeted young women and extorted money, with investigations revealing around 10 suspects so far.
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Haddin told the media that tomorrow's game is important for them, and they aim to return to winning ways.
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Boath MLA Anil Jadhav urged the government to support farmers whose maize and jowar crops were damaged in fires caused by electrical short-circuits in Adilabad district. Officials said crops, pipes and sprinklers belonging to several farmers were damaged in the incidents
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The Kerala State Human Rights Commission urged authorities to expand destitute care facilities across districts, following reports of abandoned hospital patients, and recommended strengthening welfare schemes under the Social Justice Department Kerala
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A woman and her two daughters drowned in an open well at Borgi village in Sangareddy district after one of the girls accidentally slipped into the water. The mother and elder sister also drowned while attempting to rescue her, police said
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The Central Information Commission has recommended that Department of Personnel and Training include sub-caste details in civil services selection lists to improve transparency in assessing reservation outcomes across SC, ST and OBC categories
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A man named Shravan Reddy has been booked by Vanasthalipuram police in Hyderabad for allegedly harassing and threatening a young woman after she rejected his advances. He reportedly stalked her for months and later threatened her at her residence.
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After the All India Trinamool Congress lost power and Mamata Banerjee was defeated in Bhabanipur, barricades outside her Harish Chatterjee Street residence in West Bengal were partially removed, signalling reduced security
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An assistant engineer of NPDCL in Adilabad was arrested for cheating a private teacher from Nizamabad of Rs 1.70 crore by promising employment for her daughter and profits from share trading.
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Stubble burning is emerging as a serious concern in Khammam district, with repeated fire accidents causing heavy losses to farmers. Officials and farmer leaders have urged cultivators to avoid burning crop residue and adopt safer methods to manage agricultural waste
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MANUU has announced new academic programmes, including MSc Industrial Chemistry, MSc Bioinformatics, and MA Film Making for 2026–27. The university is also offering new diploma and certificate courses and has opened admissions for 127 programmes across India.
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Farmers across erstwhile Warangal districts staged protests, including rasta roko and dharnas, against delays in maize and paddy procurement. They accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers, citing corruption in procurement centres and unfulfilled promises made during Rahul Gandhi’s Farmers’ Declaration.
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The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Task Force arrested a man in Madhapur and seized 350 grams of ganja. The accused allegedly purchased and sold the drug locally. He was taken into custody and handed over to police for further investigation.
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Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has staked claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after winning 108 Assembly seats and emerging as the single largest party. With no clear majority, political negotiations have intensified as parties weigh possible alliances and support options
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Indian celebrities dazzled at the Met Gala 2026, blending heritage and haute couture with art-inspired ensembles, as Isha Ambani, Karan Johar and others showcased craftsmanship rooted in Indian culture
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Ambati Rayudu has taken charge as Head of Cricket Operations at HCA. He aims for corruption-free cricket, merit-based selections, open trials, and professionalized operations. The ACS Unit, led by Justice Vijender, will ensure transparency and integrity in Hyderabad cricket
