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India has voiced strong concerns over the recent political turmoil in Bangladesh, triggered by the banning of the Awami League under a revised anti-terrorism law. This action, along with the revocation of the party's registration, raises worries about shrinking democratic space. India urges Bangladesh to hold free and fair elections, emphasizing the importance of democratic freedoms.

Chinese defence stocks plummeted following a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, erasing earlier gains fueled by expectations of increased arms sales to Pakistan. The Hang Seng China A Aerospace & Defence Index saw a significant drop, with companies like AVIC Chengdu Aircraft and Zhuzhou Hongda experiencing substantial losses.

Preity Zinta expressed her admiration for Virat Kohli's transformative impact on Test cricket following his sudden retirement. She highlighted his passion, character, and competitiveness, suggesting the game won't be the same. Zinta also acknowledged the significant void left by Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ashwin, emphasizing the challenge for current players to fill their shoes.

India is set to push for the United Nations to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a terrorist organization following several attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced plans to send a team to the UNSC's 1267 Sanctions Committee meeting this week to pursue sanctions and travel bans on TRF members.

Following Virat Kohli's Test retirement announcement, paparazzi at the Mumbai airport expressed their disappointment, stating they would no longer watch cricket. Kohli, accompanied by Anushka Sharma, politely declined photos due to time constraints.

Lt Gen D S Rana briefed defence attaches from 70 nations on Operation Sindoor's success, highlighting its impact on India-Pakistan relations. He emphasized India's military superiority and precise targeting of terror-linked sites. The briefing also addressed misinformation campaigns and showcased the integrated approach and technological advancements used in the operation.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti urged opposition parties to support the Modi government's peace initiatives, particularly the recent ceasefire. She emphasized the need for bipartisan statesmanship and a national consensus, drawing parallels to past leaders who engaged across borders during tense times. Mufti also criticized media narratives for distracting from real issues and fueling division.

A passenger on an IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Mumbai triggered a bomb scare at Kolkata airport, leading to heightened security measures. The 26-year-old man made the suspicious comment during a pre-boarding security check, prompting immediate detention and a thorough inspection of the aircraft in an isolation bay.

Smita Patil's life was marked by her powerful performances and controversial relationship with Raj Babbar. Their love story began amidst Raj's existing marriage to Nadira, causing public backlash and emotional turmoil. Despite the challenges and societal judgment, Smita remained committed to her love, facing both joy and pain until her untimely death shortly after giving birth to their son, Prateik.

MLA Asif (Raju) Sait, who submitted a memorandum to the officers along with the protesters, sought strict action claiming that such incidents had occurred in the past as well and the police had failed to act against the offenders.

Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar said that the Central government has suggested that the states examine the feasibility of setting up nuclear power plants in their respective areas and send proposals

Sunday-Funday events brought back on NTR Marg as part of Miss World competition

The weather department said moderate to heavy rainfall lashed Nicobar Islands in the past two days.

The CBSE has declared the Class 10 and 12 results for 2025, with pass percentages of 93.66% and 88.39% respectively. Girls outperformed boys, and southern regions like Trivandrum and Vijaywada topped in both boards. Foreign schools and CWSN candidates delivered impressive performances, while over 3 lakh students scored above 90%. Despite a high number of achievers, over 1.4 lakh students in Class 10 were placed in the Compartment category, highlighting areas needing academic intervention.

A readjustment in the basic price of fuel has pushed the petrol price in the city to ₹ 105.41 per litre and diesel to ₹ 92.02 per litre from May 12, 2025