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Rare caracal sightings in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert near Jaisalmer have revived conservation hopes after officials confirmed two more wildcats using camera traps and radio-collaring, taking recorded numbers to three while highlighting ongoing efforts to protect the critically endangered species

DMK president M K Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after party’s defeat in Assembly polls with TVK emerging as the largest party His resignation was forwarded to Governor Rajendra Arlekar while DMK will function as main opposition party

Belagavi police arrested Aravind Gavali after he allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law in Aladakatti village over anger linked to not being shown his newborn during a video call leaving her critically injured in ICU while investigation is underway into the attack

Pathanamthitta Malayalam actor Santhosh Nair died in road accident at Enathu when car collided with lorry early Tuesday while his wife was injured with rib fracture Veteran actor of over 100 films he was recently seen in Mohiniyattam film running

Raghav Chadha and other BJP Rajya Sabha MPs met President Droupadi Murmu alleging Punjab AAP government misuse of resources against defectors Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann also planned meeting over alleged illegal defection of seven MPs amid escalating political confrontation row

In Tiruppattur, KR Periyakaruppan lost by one vote to Seenivasa Sethupathy R, marking a dramatic upset as C Joseph Vijay’s party surge reshaped state politics

Actor C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam wins 108 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, ending Dravidian dominance but falling short of majority. Coalition support is crucial as Governor weighs government formation amid a fractured mandate

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam surged in Tamil Nadu election trends, prompting congratulatory messages from Tiger Shroff, Aju Varghese, and Sriman, as early leads suggest a major political shift

Mamata Banerjee urged TMC workers to stay at counting centres as early trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party leading in West Bengal. She alleged irregularities by the Election Commission while asserting her party remains in contention

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam shows strong gains across Tamil Nadu, while M. K. Stalin trails in Kolathur. Early trends संकेत major electoral upsets, signaling shifting voter sentiment 

National Democratic Alliance leads in 98 Assam seats, with Bharatiya Janata Party dominating trends. Himanta Biswa Sarma is ahead, while Congress trails significantly as vote counting continues across 126 constituencies 

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