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Pinarayi Vijayan trails along with several ministers as United Democratic Front gains strong leads in Kerala polls. Left Democratic Front faces anti-incumbency pressure, signaling a potential shift in power as counting progresses

A passenger on an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah to Chennai International Airport opened an emergency exit while taxiing. Security forces detained the 34-year-old man from Pudukkottai, and authorities are investigating the incident and assessing his mental condition

A tragic boat capsizing at Bargi Dam near Jabalpur claimed 13 lives after a storm overturned a tourist vessel. Rescue teams saved 28 people, while investigations revealed overcrowding, safety lapses, and ignored weather warnings during the April 30 incident

A massive fire in Vivek Vihar, Delhi early Sunday killed nine people and injured several others. The blaze, suspected from a short circuit, engulfed a four-storey building, with rescue teams saving over 10 people as investigation continues

The 2026 Assembly elections signal a shift from development-driven politics to identity and welfare narratives, dominated by fish, allowances, and slogans

In Havanur near Bengaluru, burglars broke into a jewellery shop and stole about 70 kg of silver worth crores. Police suspect a professional gang, as CCTV was disabled and entry was made by drilling through a wall

The Supreme Court of India granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case filed by Assam Police over alleged remarks against Riniki Sarma, citing political rivalry concerns and protecting personal liberty under Article 21

India’s first barrier-free toll plaza began operations on NH48 near Surat, using MLFF and FASTag technology for contactless toll collection. The system aims to reduce congestion and modernise tolling nationwide by 2026

A senior Mumbai Police officer was arrested in Mumbai under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for allegedly molesting a minor in Worli, prompting a wider investigation and serious accountability concerns

Food and Drug Administration Maharashtra has mandated restaurants across Maharashtra to disclose whether paneer dishes use real dairy or substitutes. The rule aims to ensure transparency, prevent consumer deception, and standardize labelling across menus and food outlets

In Aligarh, an Instagram comment dispute in Nagla Patwari escalated into a violent clash, where illegal firearm use injured two brothers, one critically. Police are investigating the incident and registering a case at Quarsi police station

Andaman and Nicobar Islands plans two Guinness World Records attempts at Swaraj Dweep, including underwater flag unfurling and human stack, led by DK Joshi to promote global diving tourism

Rescuers at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur recovered victims from a capsized cruise, including a woman clutching her child. Difficult underwater conditions hamper operations as the death toll rises and teams continue searching for missing passengers

A cruise boat capsized at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, killing six and leaving nine missing. Rescue teams, including NDRF and Indian Army, continue intensive operations amid challenging conditions to locate survivors

Mamata Banerjee alleged BJP influence behind exit polls and termed them a conspiracy to demoralise TMC workers. Expressing confidence of winning over 226 seats, she urged vigilance over EVMs and appealed for calm ahead of the May 4 counting

In Kochi, a one-year-old child was rescued by CWC and police from an intoxicated couple in a hotel. The child was placed under protection due to neglect concerns and later transferred to Palakkad CWC for further care

Tamil Nadu will launch a literacy programme under the NILP to educate over four lakh adults by 2026–27. The initiative uses community centres, volunteers, and surveys to improve basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills across the state

A tigress and her cub died in Kanha Tiger Reserve, pushing Madhya Pradesh’s tiger deaths to 27 this year. Officials cite treatment issues, while activists point to infection risks, poor monitoring, and disease spread concerns

Bhagwant Mann will meet Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to raise concerns over AAP MPs joining BJP, vowing to defend Punjab’s mandate and democratic values following a major राजनीतिक setback to Aam Aadmi Party

A tragic car fire on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Alwar killed five passengers, while the driver escaped with critical burns. Authorities are probing the cause of the blaze that engulfed the moving vehicle within minutes

Exit polls projected a mixed outcome, with BJP leading in Assam and holding an edge in West Bengal, while DMK and UDF are likely to retain Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Puducherry is expected to favour the NDA

West Bengal witnessed a record voter turnout of 91.66% in the final phase of Assembly polls amid scattered clashes and allegations of violence. The high participation sets the stage for a decisive verdict in the Mamata Banerjee–BJP contest

Actor-politician Joseph Vijay, founder of TVK, embarked on a spiritual tour to Shirdi following the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. After visiting Thiruchendur, Vijay's pilgrimage serves as a brief hiatus before the May 4 vote counting and his formal political debut

A massive fire gutted eight flats at Gaur Green Avenue society in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram on Wednesday. Seventeen fire tenders suppressed the blaze, which reportedly started during woodwork. No fatalities occurred, though two elderly residents were hospitalized for smoke inhalation