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Amid heightened tensions, the Indian government has banned a Chinese state-run X handle for disseminating unverified claims about the Indian military, following strong cautions from the Indian Embassy in China regarding fact verification. This action occurred after the embassy refuted the outlet's coverage of alleged Indian military strikes and debunked pro-Pakistan accounts spreading misinformation about Operation Sindoor.

One more is absconding

Chief Justice Gavai has a tenure of over six months till November 23, 2025

Following a week-long suspension due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions, IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 with RCB hosting KKR. Sunil Gavaskar has urged for a respectful atmosphere, suggesting no music or dancing girls to honour grieving families after recent terror attacks. The BCCI has released a revised schedule, with 17 matches culminating in the final on June 3.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers protested near Modi Flour Mills in Okhla, responding to Prime Minister Modi's firm stance on Pakistan. The demonstration, captured on video, featured a banner criticizing Modi's approach to PoK. This followed India's precision strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack, where Modi declared talks would only address terrorism and PoK, emphasizing India's strength and resolve.

New Delhi's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for some places in Arunachal Pradesh, which the neighbouring country claims as the southern part of Tibet

Operation Sindoor marked a decisive shift in India’s military doctrine, combining precision airstrikes with strategic restraint. West Point expert John Spencer called it an “objective victory,” praising its clarity and execution. India destroyed terrorist infrastructure, neutralized Pakistani counterattacks, and redefined deterrence. The operation set a new red line, signaling India’s resolve against state-backed terror without full-scale war.

Justice BR Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, making history as the first Buddhist to hold the position. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office. Justice Gavai succeeds CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on Tuesday after serving since November 11, 2024.

Racket allegedly helped produce forged university certificates, Aadhaar cards, passports, international driving licences and work experience documents

A team from Fort Kochi police has gone to Thiruvananthapuram to bring them back

Gold price prediction: Gold prices have been fluctuating due to US-China trade deal optimism and geopolitical tensions. The US and China agreed to lower duties, impacting gold sentiments. Focus remains on US macro cues and Fed's stance on rate cuts.

The post of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) chairman fell vacant after the completion of Preeti Sudan's tenure on April 29

India has firmly rejected China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh and strongly protested its attempt to rename locations within the state. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has asserted that these attempts at 'creative naming' will not change the fact that Arunachal Pradesh is, and will remain, an integral and inalienable part of India.

Gaurav Jaisingh, an Indian-origin senior at Bentley University, tragically died in a balcony fall during a pre-graduation trip to the Bahamas. The incident occurred at a hotel on Paradise Island, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The university community mourns the loss of Jaisingh, a finance major, as commencement approaches.

A total 25.67 lakh applications were received from across the State in response for LRS, when it was first notified in 2020.

The woman passenger suffered a head injury after the middle berth on a train collapsed; Southern Railway investigation on into berth fittings and other lapses

Residents fear it will emit toxic gases, aggravating respiratory diseases in an already vulnerable population

PM Modi chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meet; Pakistan asks Indian diplomat to leave within 24 hours

The CBSE overall pass percentage was 88.39, 0.41 percentage points more than that in 2023