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Police in Malappuram registered a case after a Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna with non-vegetarian ‘kuzhi mandi’ surfaced online. Authorities are probing its creators, amid similar incidents sparking communal sensitivity and legal action under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions

The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by the mosque committee challenging a Chandausi court’s order permitting a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The matter has escalated following the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to stay the survey, with the Archaeological Survey of India stating the mosque is a protected monument rather than a place of worship.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the women's reservation issue to target Opposition parties during elections. Stalin alleged that Modi’s April 18 televised address violated the Model Code of Conduct, calling it a political speech rather than an official prime ministerial address.

LSG falter in chase after Priyansh, Cooper hit half centuries to set up mammoth total of 254

The Nepali Congress has strongly opposed the government’s recent decision to impose customs duty on goods worth more than NPR 100 imported by border residents from India. The party described the move as unjust, impractical, and harmful to low-income groups such as farmers and labourers, who rely on cheaper goods across the border for survival.

Manual scavenging is not merely a vestige of colonial sanitation methods but remains a continuing human rights violation, entrenched in caste hierarchies and social complicity

Goa Police registered an FIR against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar for allegedly making objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa. The incident sparked a political row, with Congress leaders demanding his immediate arrest and accusing him of disturbing communal harmony.

Pakistan’s emergence as mediator between Iran & US-Israel reflects interplay of trust deficits, geographic realities, and economic compulsions

The South Indian Film Producers Association (SIFPA) has strongly opposed unilateral OTT window mandates imposed by certain theatre associations in Tamil Nadu. The body has called for a joint stakeholder meeting in Hyderabad on May 10, 2026, to resolve the issue.

Two American tourists were detained at Srinagar International Airport after security officials discovered a satellite phone in their luggage. Satellite phones are strictly regulated in India, requiring prior authorisation from the Department of Telecommunications.

The Maharashtra CID will incorporate a Zero FIR lodged by NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar in Bengaluru into its investigation into the January 28 Baramati plane crash that killed former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. While the CID continues its probe, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is conducting a parallel inquiry into the crash.

A horrific domestic disturbance in Shreveport, Louisiana, left eight children dead and two others injured early Sunday morning. The victims, aged between one and 14, were shot across three different locations.

A wedding in Medak district turned into mourning when 30-year-old Varaprasad from Jangarai died in a road accident just three days before his marriage. Police have registered a case, and the village remains in shock over the sudden tragedy.

The Telangana Asthitva Vedika (TAV), a non-political think tank, was formally launched at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad to protect and promote Telangana’s cultural identity. Eminent personalities including advocate V Prakash, journalist Pittala Ravinder, and irrigation expert Sridhar Rao Deshpande are leading the forum.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to waive crop loans and neglecting farmers in Khammam district. He criticised Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao and other local ministers for ignoring maize and paddy procurement, alleging they were more focused on commissions than welfare.

A 32-year-old man, Shyam Raj, lost his life after a speeding Benz car hit him on the Cable Bridge at Madhapur in the early hours of Sunday. Madhapur police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based technology that simplifies colon-related surgeries by providing a stable cushion beneath tumours during endoscopic procedures. Clinical trials are the next step toward making this technology widely available for colon cancer treatment.

A sudden spell of gusty winds and thunderstorms hit Hyderabad and Cyberabad on Sunday evening, leading to waterlogging on major roads and uprooting of trees in several localities including Quthbullapur, Kompally and Alwal.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag admitted his team squandered a winnable match against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens. Despite assessing the pitch well and clawing back through spin, fielding lapses and poor execution proved costly.

The Israeli military announced the killing of Hezbollah commander Ali Rida Abbas and over 150 fighters in strikes conducted just before a US-mediated ceasefire took effect. Abbas, a senior figure in Hezbollah’s armed wing, was the fourth commander from Bint Jbeil killed since October 2023.

Pakistan plans to repay the remaining USD 1.5 billion of a USD 3.5 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates by April 23, aided by International Monetary Fund inflows and Saudi Arabia support, helping stabilise foreign exchange reserves

Indian Railways earned Rs 6813.86 crore from scrap sales in FY 2025-26, exceeding its target. Non-fare revenue also rose significantly, supporting infrastructure upgrades and passenger services without increasing fares, the government said

Dinesh Trivedi is likely to be appointed India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh amid efforts to reset bilateral ties. Current envoy Pranay Verma has been named ambassador to Belgium and the EU, though no official announcement has been made yet