Times of India

The Supreme Court's ruling on Tamil Nadu bills and governor's assent timelines is celebrated by opposition parties as a victory for federalism. The court emphasized governors must act on the advice of ministers and cannot indefinitely delay bills. While strengthening state autonomy, some experts caution about potential imbalances in the federal structure, suggesting a need for constitutional discipline.

Navi Mumbai police detained four youths for creating a disturbing video reel that simulated a kidnapping or dead body in a moving vehicle's boot. The stunt, filmed between Vashi and Sanpada, caused public alarm after being circulated on social media.

Since taking office in 2019, Bukele has disbanded checks and balances like they were Black Friday leftovers. Judges? Fired. Opposition? Mocked. Constitution? “More like a suggestion,” he said, running for a second term despite an explicit ban. And yet, his approval ratings hover between 85–90%. To many Salvadorans, the tradeoff—liberty for safety—feels worth it.

US President Donald Trump regards Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a friend, according to US State Department spokesperson Margaret MacLeod. She highlighted the "joint interests" between India and the US, emphasizing collaboration on counter-terrorism, advanced technologies, and increased business opportunities.

Karnataka's rising star, R Smaran, has earned his first IPL call-up, joining Sunrisers Hyderabad as a replacement for the injured Adam Zampa. The 21-year-old left-handed batsman, celebrated for his impressive performances across formats last season, aims to learn from experienced players like Heinrich Klaasen and Pat Cummins. Smaran is eager to contribute and absorb knowledge from the team's seasoned lineup.

Chinese factories are leveraging TikTok to sell directly to American consumers, bypassing retail markups and tariffs on luxury goods. Viral videos showcase alleged factory-direct alternatives to brands like Lululemon and Louis Vuitton, sparking debate about authenticity and pricing. While luxury brands deny Chinese manufacturing, experts warn of counterfeit operations capitalizing on tariff confusion to flood Western markets with fake goods.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi concerning the National Herald case. This action follows the ED's recent initiation of proceedings to seize properties valued at over Rs 700 crore belonging to the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), a company with ties to both leaders.

Disagreement has emerged between BJP and JD(U) after Haryana CM's remark on Bihar Assembly polls. JD(U) leaders asserted Nitish Kumar as CM for the next five years, dismissing concerns of BJP outsmarting Nitish. Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary affirmed Nitish Kumar would retain his post. Meanwhile, Congress and RJD convened to strategize an alliance, discussing seat-sharing and poll strategy.

Indian stock markets rebounded strongly after a long weekend. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose significantly in Mumbai. India has recovered losses from US tariffs. It is seen as a safe haven amid global market uncertainty. Strong domestic growth supports this. India may benefit from supply chain shifts away from China.

Immigration attorney Nicole Micheroni mistakenly received a DHS email ordering her to "self-deport immediately," sparking concern and confusion. The incident, linked to the CBP One app and its role in migrant parole, prompted DHS to acknowledge the error. Micheroni used the situation to educate the public about immigration parole and the importance of seeking legal counsel.

Rohit Sharma's underwhelming performance at the start of IPL 2025 is impacting the Mumbai Indians' campaign, according to Anjum Chopra. With MI struggling and Rohit's low scores leading to an "Impact Player" role, Chopra suggests a change in batting order might alleviate pressure and reignite his form, despite acknowledging his proven match-winning capabilities.

Taylor Swift and Kanye West's feud reignites as West makes explicit posts about Swift, including disturbing sexual remarks. This comes after Swift revealed the trauma caused by West and Kim Kardashian's edited phone call release in 2016, which she says damaged her career. Travis Kelce is reportedly upset and wants to confront West, while Swift's fans have defended her online.

India and the United States are commencing discussions this week for a Bilateral Trade Agreement, starting virtually before an in-person meeting in May. This follows Prime Minister Modi and President Trump's agreement to strengthen ties, aiming to finalize the trade deal by fall. Both nations seek to expand bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

India's retail inflation hit a near six-year low of 3.34% in March, fueled by cheaper vegetables and protein-rich foods. This drop follows a recent repo rate cut by the RBI, which forecasts a 4% average CPI inflation for fiscal year 2025-26. Wholesale price inflation also decreased to a six-month low of 2.05%, driven by lower vegetable and essential food prices.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expressed cautious optimism regarding nuclear talks with the US, acknowledging effective initial stages while maintaining skepticism. He advised against over-reliance on the talks' outcome. Despite Trump's frustration over slow progress and warnings of potential airstrikes, Iran insists the next round will occur in Oman, amidst escalating nuclear program concerns.

Assam has mandated Assamese as the compulsory official language for all government communications, including notifications and orders, as announced by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bengali and Bodo will be used in the BTR and Barak Valley districts, respectively. English will remain for communication with the central government, but in case of interpretation differences, the English version will prevail.

Chennai Super Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants in a recent IPL match. After the match, Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni engaged in a lighthearted conversation. Dhoni discussed his spectacular run out of Abdul Samad. Zaheer Khan was also seen mimicking Dhoni's underarm action. Pant jokingly expressed his fear of being run out by Dhoni.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy addressed the "forest encroachment" controversy, accusing the opposition of spreading propaganda using AI regarding the HCU land allegations. PM Modi criticized the Congress government for attempting to "bulldoze forests," prompting a strong rebuttal from the Congress, highlighting Modi's own record on environmental clearances and tree felling.

Following public concern over alleged cracks on Patna's newly inaugurated JP Ganga Path, Bihar officials clarified that the observed gaps are expansion joints designed for weather-induced movements, not structural flaws. Minister Nitin Nabin assured the public that the bridge is safe, with no structural cracks present, and the joints were refilled after filler material dislodged due to traffic.

Andhra Pradesh's cabinet has approved allotting 21.16 acres of land to TCS in Visakhapatnam for a nominal price, aiming to transform the city into a major IT hub. TCS is expected to begin operations within 90 days, with a permanent campus housing 10,000 employees planned within 2-3 years.