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Yuzvendra Chahal, the Punjab Kings' spinner, is in the news following his IPL hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings. His Instagram message congratulating RJ Mahvash on her show has reignited dating rumors. This follows Mahvash's praise of Chahal's performance, fueling fan speculation. Chahal's match-winning spell, including dismissing MS Dhoni, further intensified interest in his personal life alongside his on-field achievements.

Rohit ends his red-ball career as one of India’s most dependable batters in the latter part of his journey. He scored 4,301 runs in 67 Tests, including 12 centuries and 18 half-centuries, at an average of 40.57. Having already bid farewell to T20 Internationals after last year’s World Cup win, the 38-year-old will now be seen leading India only in the ODI format.

Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, wished India good luck. This followed reports about India's Operation Sindoor. Loomer's tweet gained significant traction online. She is known for her controversial views and support for Donald Trump. Loomer has a history of making extreme statements. She has also unsuccessfully run for Congress. She remains a vocal figure in MAGA circles.

The victim had parked his car at the arrival terminal, when a few KSTDC cab drivers reportedly approached him and asked him to move the car. It later led to verbal and physical altercation.

Air travel faces disruption as several Indian airports halt commercial flights due to Operation Sindoor. The closure affects 27 airports across northern, western, and central India until May 10. Airlines like IndiGo and Air India cancel and reschedule hundreds of flights. Passengers are advised to check flight status. Affected airlines offer refunds and rescheduling options. Delhi airport also reports cancellations.

Reliance Jio lauded India's 'Operation Sindoor,' a military action targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed India's 'Right to Respond' following attacks on its soil, emphasizing the operation's precision and focus on terrorist training camps. In related news, Reliance Jio reported adding over 21 lakh subscribers in the month of March 2025.

Border Security Force neutralized a Pakistani intruder attempting to cross into India from Punjab's Ferozpur sector. This incident occurred amidst heightened security in Rajasthan and Punjab following India's strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Both states have implemented stringent measures, including school closures and increased police vigilance, to brace for potential escalations.

The minister said the poor SSLC and PUC examination results highlighted the need for immediate attention and intervention to uplift the academic quality in the district.

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan due to Operation Sindoor, RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav has offered his services to the nation, highlighting his pilot training. Yadav expressed his willingness to sacrifice his life for the country, stating that he would consider it an honor to serve, as conveyed in his post on X.

The Chhattisgarh Government will fully sponsor the program by covering the entire tuition fee for enrolled students, ensuring accessibility to quality education.

Vehicular movement on the highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, was suspended at 7.30 a.m. due to multiple mudslides and shooting stones between Seeri and Nachlana

Out of 4,640 students from the Adi Dravidar Welfare schools, 4,262 students passed the exams

Kochuveettil Beats, founded by Jeffrey Kochuveettil and Jonathan Kochuveettil, performed chendamelam alongside rapper Hanumankind at the music festival last month

Following India's launch of Operation Sindoor targeting terror sites, the U.S. issued a security alert advising citizens against travel to Jammu and Kashmir. The strikes, confirmed by the Indian Ministry of Defense on May 7, 2025, retaliated for a deadly attack in Pahalgam. Pakistan responded with artillery shelling along the LoC, leading to casualties and heightened tensions.

Tensions escalate along the India-Pakistan border following "Operation Sindoor," a retaliatory strike against terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoJK. Indian armed forces targeted LeT and JeM bases with precision weaponry after the Pahagalam attack. In response, the government convened an all-party meeting, led by key ministers, to brief the opposition on the situation and diplomatic efforts.

Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, S. Jaishankar, J.P. Nadda and Nirmala Sitharaman represented the government, while Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge from the Congress, Sandip Bandyopadhyay of the TMC and DMK's T.R. Baalu were among the leading Opposition figures in the meeting

In the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir visits India emphasising on counter-terrorism efforts

Researchers discovered Eos, a molecular cloud, using ultraviolet light. It is near Earth and lacks carbon monoxide. This cloud lies on the Local Bubble's edge. Eos's discovery helps understand star birth conditions. Scientists propose a NASA mission named Eos. This mission will chart ultraviolet radiation across the Milky Way. It aims to find more hidden molecular clouds.

The satellite imagery of Muridke, a hub of LeT, shows the aftermath of strikes on Markaz Taiba