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The bench also asked the NIA to respond to a separate plea by Rashid challenging the framing of charges in the case.

In Darbhanga, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faced police obstruction while attempting to enter Ambedkar hostel for the ‘Shiksha Nyay Samvad’ with students. Local authorities denied entry, leading to protests from Bihar Congress leaders. The administration reportedly shifted the venue, but Congress insisted on the original location.

The Madras High Court wants to know if the producers will be willing to delete or mute objectionable portion 

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and P. Rajeeve in conversation with Narayan Lakshman

Iranian cheetahs face threats owing to a decline in primary prey species, habitat loss and fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict

Pakistan’s ‘polite’ letter to India for restarting talks on the IWT doesn’t mention air strikes or India’s surprise release of Baglihar-Salal water

Following public outcry and boycott calls against Turkey and Azerbaijan due to their stance during recent India-Pakistan tensions, travel bookings have plummeted. Major platforms like MakeMyTrip and Cleartrip report significant booking drops and cancellation surges.

On April 29, 2025, the Bombay High Court received a draft of the GR from the State government saying that it would be dealing with safe house for inter faith and inter caste couples, both married and unmarried.  

He pointed out that of the 186 scheduled castes and sub-castes, many of the names were given by the upper castes

Government declares alert in the locality and intensifies patrolling by police and Forest department’s rapid response squads

Prithvi Shaw's recent social media activity has stirred discussions. He posted a cryptic message before the Indian Premier League resumes. Shaw's career has faced challenges with form and fitness. He was dropped from Mumbai's team and went unsold in the IPL auction. Shashank Singh suggested Shaw improve his lifestyle. The message raises questions about Shaw's next steps.

Microsoft's recent layoffs disproportionately affected software engineers, with over 40% of Washington state cuts hitting coding professionals. Project management roles also saw significant impact as the company invests heavily in AI, which is automating aspects of software development.

Gold rate today: Gold and silver prices faced a decline in the Multi Commodity Exchange. Safe haven demand decreased due to US-China trade discussions. Experts suggest precious metal prices will remain volatile.

Madhya Pradesh High Court had taken suo motu cognisance of the comments made by the Minister about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi

They seized movable and immovable properties, which according to the officials were disproportionate to their known sources of income

Bangladesh has requested an additional $762 million from the IMF, potentially increasing total assistance to $4.1 billion. This request comes as the nation faces macroeconomic challenges, including slowed GDP growth and persistent inflation. The IMF's support is contingent upon Bangladesh undertaking critical reforms, such as exchange rate liberalization and tax improvements, to ensure financial stability.

Following a brief interruption, the IPL is set to resume on May 17, with Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants vying for the final playoff spot. MI and DC are in a strong position, while KKR and LSG face an uphill battle. Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have been eliminated from contention.

No casualties have been reported so far, informed an officer on the ground

Bablu alias Mohammad Mustapha Imtiyaz Shaikh who was 20 years old at the time of the crime was found guilty under relevant sections of the POCSO Act and for rape under the Indian Penal Code