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Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Election Commission is planning “slow polling” and “slow counting” to mislead voters and weaken TMC agents. She also accused the Centre of misuse of agencies and raised concerns over EVM manipulation ahead of elections

Rahul Gandhi accused the AIADMK of functioning under BJP influence, alleging proxy rule attempts in Tamil Nadu. He defended the Congress-DMK alliance, criticised the Centre’s political approach, and highlighted Opposition unity against a contested reservation-linked bill

Surya Kant urged judges not to fear AI but use it cautiously, stressing it must aid—not replace—human judgment. He warned against over-reliance, highlighting risks like inaccuracies and misuse while emphasising judicial independence and constitutional values

Rajya Sabha concluded its Budget Session with about 110% productivity, said Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. Key bills were passed, extensive debates held, and Harivansh was re-elected Deputy Chairman

Siddaramaiah urged a Supreme Court bench in South India to improve access to justice, while highlighting AI’s benefits in reducing pendency. He cautioned against algorithmic bias, stressing judicial independence, human judgment, and balanced tech adoption

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law is eligible for compassionate appointment on par with a daughter, directing immediate appointment of a petitioner in a PWD case and warning officials against delay or contempt action

Ajit Doval met Ukraine’s NSA Rustem Umerov in New Delhi to discuss bilateral ties and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with India reiterating its stance on dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution

A tourist van carrying teachers from Kerala’s Malappuram district met with a fatal accident on the Pollachi–Valparai ghat road in Tamil Nadu, killing nine people and injuring several others after the vehicle lost control at a hairpin bend

Authorities in Noida initiated action against 203 contractors for labour law violations after unrest, moving to cancel licences, recover ₹1.16 crore in dues, and enforce a 21% wage hike while warning of strict penalties for non-compliance across factories

Bihar’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau intensified its anti-corruption drive, leading to surrender of 13 absconding accused across districts, while also arresting two officials in Purnea for bribery, signalling stricter enforcement and zero tolerance against graft

Former TMC MLA Humayun Kabir moved the Calcutta High Court seeking a probe into an alleged AI-generated video claiming a BJP deal, calling it a conspiracy ahead of polls, while parties denied links

Amit Shah accused the Indian National Congress of historically opposing caste census and OBC reservations, citing Mandal Commission episodes, while asserting the current government prioritises backward class representation amid Lok Sabha debates on women’s quota and delimitation

The Ministry of External Affairs rejected Pakistan’s remarks on India’s delimitation process, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal asserting it as an internal matter, amid Lok Sabha debates on key bills related to women’s reservation and constituency delimitation

Actor Vijay Varma shared his experience shooting “Matka King”, highlighting his fascination with vintage cars on set and the dedicated collector community maintaining century-old vehicles through rare parts, specialized maintenance, and passionate restoration networks.

The Supreme Court of India issued notice on a CBI appeal challenging the Kerala High Court acquittal of police officials in the 2005 Udayakumar custodial death case, where earlier convictions for murder, conspiracy and torture were overturned

Devendra Fadnavis said authorities will bust a module behind alleged sexual harassment and forced conversion at Tata Consultancy Services Nashik unit, with arrests made and central agencies assisting the ongoing multi-case investigation

Narendra Modi urged Lok Sabha MPs to support the women’s reservation bill, appealing to protect ‘nari shakti’ sentiments and create history by granting 33% quota, alongside voting on delimitation and related bills to expand parliamentary representation.

Shaheen Bhatt, sister of Alia Bhatt, got engaged to fitness coach Ishaan Mehra, sharing photos on Instagram, with family and celebrities congratulating the couple on their announcement

Top Gun 3 has been officially announced with Tom Cruise returning as Maverick. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the sequel follows the success of *Top Gun: Maverick*, which grossed $1.5 billion globally

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s film Maa Inti Bangaaram unveiled its first song “Thassadiya,” a vibrant wedding number by Santhosh Narayanan, showcasing energetic choreography ahead of the movie’s May 15 theatrical release

Dulquer Salmaan has announced the completion of shooting for his upcoming action thriller I'm Game, directed by Nahas Hidhayath. The film features a star-studded cast and high-end action sequences and is scheduled for release in August during Onam.

Sara Ali Khan enjoyed a peaceful solo mountain getaway, sharing moments with locals and nature. Meanwhile, she prepares for her upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana and others, set for theatrical release soon.

Kerala police arrested Rincy Mumtaz and three associates in Kochi for supplying MDMA linked to a suspected narcotics network involving film industry contacts. The operation uncovered drug concealment methods and renewed concerns over organised trafficking in the region

Guy Ritchie’s series Young Sherlock has been renewed for Season 2, continuing the origin story of Sherlock Holmes starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The show explores his early mystery cases and introduction to Moriarty