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Guwahati experienced severe waterlogging due to incessant rainfall, leading to rescue operations by various agencies. The city recorded its highest-ever May rainfall, intensifying the impact of a depression over Bangladesh and Meghalaya. Tragically, several fatalities were reported across northeastern states, including Assam, due to floods and landslides, prompting ongoing evacuation and relief efforts. Guwahati experienced severe waterlogging due to incessant rainfall, leading to rescue operations by various agencies. The city recorded its highest-ever May rainfall, intensifying the impact of a depression over Bangladesh and Meghalaya. Tragically, several fatalities were reported across northeastern states, including Assam, due to floods and landslides, prompting ongoing evacuation and relief efforts.

Baikunthanath Sarangi, a chief engineer in Odisha, was arrested on his retirement day for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets exceeding Rs 15 crore. Vigilance officers discovered assets 483% beyond his known income, including multiple properties, substantial cash, and significant investments. His bail plea was rejected, and he faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Baikunthanath Sarangi, a chief engineer in Odisha, was arrested on his retirement day for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets exceeding Rs 15 crore. Vigilance officers discovered assets 483% beyond his known income, including multiple properties, substantial cash, and significant investments. His bail plea was rejected, and he faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

A kidnapping plot in Kolkata unraveled when the victim's wife, in a panic, sent a small UPI transfer to one of the abductors. This digital breadcrumb led police to Suman Bose, who then revealed the location of the captive trader, Timir Kanti Majumder, and his accomplices in a Jadavpur condominium. A kidnapping plot in Kolkata unraveled when the victim's wife, in a panic, sent a small UPI transfer to one of the abductors. This digital breadcrumb led police to Suman Bose, who then revealed the location of the captive trader, Timir Kanti Majumder, and his accomplices in a Jadavpur condominium.

Nashik police apprehended a 40-year-old nursing college principal in Dwarka for allegedly molesting a minor student from a Scheduled Tribe. The principal is accused of inappropriate touching, soliciting sexual favors, and pulling the victim's dupatta over several months. Following the initial complaint, three more students have come forward with similar accusations, leading to additional charges and arrests. Nashik police apprehended a 40-year-old nursing college principal in Dwarka for allegedly molesting a minor student from a Scheduled Tribe. The principal is accused of inappropriate touching, soliciting sexual favors, and pulling the victim's dupatta over several months. Following the initial complaint, three more students have come forward with similar accusations, leading to additional charges and arrests.

As the Narendra Modi administration approaches its 11th anniversary, the focus will be on ensuring that all eligible citizens are enrolled in central government schemes. Nationwide registration camps will be organized to enroll beneficiaries in programs like Ayushman Bharat Yojana. The government aims to connect directly with citizens, gather feedback, and improve scheme delivery, prioritizing authentic citizen voices over publicity. As the Narendra Modi administration approaches its 11th anniversary, the focus will be on ensuring that all eligible citizens are enrolled in central government schemes. Nationwide registration camps will be organized to enroll beneficiaries in programs like Ayushman Bharat Yojana. The government aims to connect directly with citizens, gather feedback, and improve scheme delivery, prioritizing authentic citizen voices over publicity.

To revitalise the apprenticeship ecosystem, the Centre proposes reforms including inflation-linked stipend hikes, formalised Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes, and global deployment opportunities. These measures aim to address structural challenges like limited industry participation, regional disparities, and low female participation. A unified portal is also planned to streamline processes and improve access for apprentices and employers. To revitalise the apprenticeship ecosystem, the Centre proposes reforms including inflation-linked stipend hikes, formalised Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes, and global deployment opportunities. These measures aim to address structural challenges like limited industry participation, regional disparities, and low female participation. A unified portal is also planned to streamline processes and improve access for apprentices and employers.

The defence ministry said the factories would support up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons.

The defence ministry said the factories will support up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons.

With the NHS and defence getting more funding, cuts to other areas are inevitable, the influential think tank says.

Prime Minister Modi, addressing a women's empowerment rally in Bhopal, declared a new norm of disproportionate response to terrorist attacks, stating India will retaliate with greater force. He emphasized that the terrorists' challenge to India's 'nari shakti' in Pahalgam led to their destruction. Modi highlighted Operation Sindoor as a successful anti-terror operation, showcasing India's strength. Prime Minister Modi, addressing a women's empowerment rally in Bhopal, declared a new norm of disproportionate response to terrorist attacks, stating India will retaliate with greater force. He emphasized that the terrorists' challenge to India's 'nari shakti' in Pahalgam led to their destruction. Modi highlighted Operation Sindoor as a successful anti-terror operation, showcasing India's strength.

Valmik Thapar, a renowned conservationist, author, and documentarian, passed away at 73 after dedicating 50 years to tiger conservation in India. His encounter with Fateh Singh Rathore in Ranthambhore ignited a lifelong mission to protect tigers, leading to the establishment of the Ranthambhore Foundation and influencing national wildlife policy. Valmik Thapar, a renowned conservationist, author, and documentarian, passed away at 73 after dedicating 50 years to tiger conservation in India. His encounter with Fateh Singh Rathore in Ranthambhore ignited a lifelong mission to protect tigers, leading to the establishment of the Ranthambhore Foundation and influencing national wildlife policy.

The Delhi High Court upheld the 2017 termination of an Army officer who refused to participate in regimental religious parades due to his Christian faith. The court emphasized that the armed forces are united by their uniform, not divided by religion, and the officer's behavior was against the secular norms of the Army. The Delhi High Court upheld the 2017 termination of an Army officer who refused to participate in regimental religious parades due to his Christian faith. The court emphasized that the armed forces are united by their uniform, not divided by religion, and the officer's behavior was against the secular norms of the Army.

CDS General Anil Chauhan acknowledged India's initial fighter jet losses during Operation Sindoor against terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK on May 7. He refuted Pakistan's claims of shooting down six IAF aircraft, including Rafales. India adapted its tactics, inflicting significant damage on Pakistani airbases deep inside the border before a ceasefire was established. CDS General Anil Chauhan acknowledged India's initial fighter jet losses during Operation Sindoor against terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK on May 7. He refuted Pakistan's claims of shooting down six IAF aircraft, including Rafales. India adapted its tactics, inflicting significant damage on Pakistani airbases deep inside the border before a ceasefire was established.

In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, all poultry shops are closed for 21 days after avian influenza strains H5N1 and H9N2 were detected in bird samples from five city localities. Following confirmation from NIHSAD Bhopal, culling operations began within a 1km radius of infected zones. In Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, all poultry shops are closed for 21 days after avian influenza strains H5N1 and H9N2 were detected in bird samples from five city localities. Following confirmation from NIHSAD Bhopal, culling operations began within a 1km radius of infected zones.

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin visited his elder brother M K Alagiri at his Madurai residence on Saturday night, marking a significant reunion after years of estrangement. The visit, prompted by Alagiri's invitation, occurred after Stalin's roadshow in the city. This is the second time Stalin is meeting Alagiri in a long time, previously meeting in Vellore in 2024. Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin visited his elder brother M K Alagiri at his Madurai residence on Saturday night, marking a significant reunion after years of estrangement. The visit, prompted by Alagiri's invitation, occurred after Stalin's roadshow in the city. This is the second time Stalin is meeting Alagiri in a long time, previously meeting in Vellore in 2024.

India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest number. Recent data indicates a rise in cases over the past ten days, accompanied by a few deaths. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing that the infections appear mild and are primarily being managed at home, with genome sequencing identifying Omicron sub-variants as the cause. India's active Covid-19 cases have surpassed 3,000, with Kerala reporting the highest number. Recent data indicates a rise in cases over the past ten days, accompanied by a few deaths. Health officials are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing that the infections appear mild and are primarily being managed at home, with genome sequencing identifying Omicron sub-variants as the cause.

A senior citizen couple successfully sued South Western Railway after being denied a refund for a train journey they couldn't undertake due to severe overcrowding. The consumer commission ruled in their favor, citing deficiency in service, and ordered a full refund along with compensation for mental agony and litigation costs. A senior citizen couple successfully sued South Western Railway after being denied a refund for a train journey they couldn't undertake due to severe overcrowding. The consumer commission ruled in their favor, citing deficiency in service, and ordered a full refund along with compensation for mental agony and litigation costs.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that "deemed confirmation" cannot supersede an employer's right to assess a probationer's suitability. Dismissing a petition by former judicial officer Ankur Lal, the court emphasized that automatic confirmation undermines the ability to evaluate work, conduct, and integrity. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that "deemed confirmation" cannot supersede an employer's right to assess a probationer's suitability. Dismissing a petition by former judicial officer Ankur Lal, the court emphasized that automatic confirmation undermines the ability to evaluate work, conduct, and integrity.

Madras High Court has put a hold on the suspension of a Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development student who was penalized for painting 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine' graffiti in his hostel room. Justice T V Thamilselvi instructed the institute to allow the student, S Aslam, to attend exams and participate in the internship program. Madras High Court has put a hold on the suspension of a Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development student who was penalized for painting 'Jai Bhim' and 'Free Palestine' graffiti in his hostel room. Justice T V Thamilselvi instructed the institute to allow the student, S Aslam, to attend exams and participate in the internship program.

UP MLA Abbas Ansari, son of the late Mukhtar Ansari, received a two-year prison sentence in a 2022 hate speech case, potentially leading to his disqualification as a legislator. The sentencing stems from threats he made against government officials during the assembly poll campaign. While granted temporary bail to appeal, the conviction jeopardizes his position under the law. UP MLA Abbas Ansari, son of the late Mukhtar Ansari, received a two-year prison sentence in a 2022 hate speech case, potentially leading to his disqualification as a legislator. The sentencing stems from threats he made against government officials during the assembly poll campaign. While granted temporary bail to appeal, the conviction jeopardizes his position under the law.

The Bombay High Court declared Hemang Shah's arrest illegal due to the police's failure to produce him before a magistrate within 24 hours. Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan ordered his immediate release from Arthur Road Jail, citing a violation of Article 22(2) of the Constitution. The Bombay High Court declared Hemang Shah's arrest illegal due to the police's failure to produce him before a magistrate within 24 hours. Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan ordered his immediate release from Arthur Road Jail, citing a violation of Article 22(2) of the Constitution.

In a tragic incident in Bengal's Alipurduar, three members of a family, including a 35-day-old infant, lost their lives in an elephant attack. A herd of 20 elephants entered Kunjanagar village, and a stray tusker trampled Manoj Das to death. His mother, Makhanrani, and infant daughter, Manisha, were also killed in the attack as she rushed to help. In a tragic incident in Bengal's Alipurduar, three members of a family, including a 35-day-old infant, lost their lives in an elephant attack. A herd of 20 elephants entered Kunjanagar village, and a stray tusker trampled Manoj Das to death. His mother, Makhanrani, and infant daughter, Manisha, were also killed in the attack as she rushed to help.

Vishnu Gupta, the Hindu Sena national president, has urged an Ajmer court to dismiss responses from the dargah committee and ASI denying the existence of a Shiva temple beneath the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti dargah. Gupta, in his rejoinder, reaffirmed his claim and right to worship at the site, dismissing the respondents' replies as obstructing justice. Vishnu Gupta, the Hindu Sena national president, has urged an Ajmer court to dismiss responses from the dargah committee and ASI denying the existence of a Shiva temple beneath the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti dargah. Gupta, in his rejoinder, reaffirmed his claim and right to worship at the site, dismissing the respondents' replies as obstructing justice.

Shanti Ekambaram, Kotak Mahindra Bank's Deputy MD, will retire in October 2025 after three decades. Her departure follows Uday Kotak's exit and other senior leaders, including KVS Manian. Paritosh Kashyap is appointed as whole-time director, pending approval. Ekambaram's exit adds to the list of senior leaders who have exited since Uday Kotak's early retirement. Shanti Ekambaram, Kotak Mahindra Bank's Deputy MD, will retire in October 2025 after three decades. Her departure follows Uday Kotak's exit and other senior leaders, including KVS Manian. Paritosh Kashyap is appointed as whole-time director, pending approval. Ekambaram's exit adds to the list of senior leaders who have exited since Uday Kotak's early retirement.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's US visit focused on strengthening economic and financial ties, including FATF coordination, crucial for India's efforts to address terror financing. Discussions also covered defense partnership enhancement through co-production, joint exercises, and information sharing. Both nations reviewed trade agreements, technology cooperation, and streamlining export regulations to bolster the bilateral agenda. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's US visit focused on strengthening economic and financial ties, including FATF coordination, crucial for India's efforts to address terror financing. Discussions also covered defense partnership enhancement through co-production, joint exercises, and information sharing. Both nations reviewed trade agreements, technology cooperation, and streamlining export regulations to bolster the bilateral agenda.

Kolkata's Iskcon Rath Yatra chariot, carrying Lord Jagannath, will roll on new Sukhoi fighter jet tyres, replacing the old Boeing 747 tyres. This change comes after a steering snag last year and a two-decade search for suitable replacements. The MRF-manufactured tyres will enhance manoeuvrability, safety, and stability, especially on Kolkata's tram-tracked roads, ensuring a smoother Yatra experience. Kolkata's Iskcon Rath Yatra chariot, carrying Lord Jagannath, will roll on new Sukhoi fighter jet tyres, replacing the old Boeing 747 tyres. This change comes after a steering snag last year and a two-decade search for suitable replacements. The MRF-manufactured tyres will enhance manoeuvrability, safety, and stability, especially on Kolkata's tram-tracked roads, ensuring a smoother Yatra experience.

Salman Khurshid's recent remarks backing the nullification of Article 370 have stirred unease within the Congress party, especially after Shashi Tharoor's comments on surgical strikes. Khurshid, part of an all-party delegation, defended the abrogation in Indonesia, highlighting the subsequent elections and perceived prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir. Salman Khurshid's recent remarks backing the nullification of Article 370 have stirred unease within the Congress party, especially after Shashi Tharoor's comments on surgical strikes. Khurshid, part of an all-party delegation, defended the abrogation in Indonesia, highlighting the subsequent elections and perceived prosperity in Jammu & Kashmir.

Following India's Operation Sindoor, Colombia initially expressed solidarity with Pakistan, drawing criticism. Shashi Tharoor led a delegation to Colombia, conveying India's firm stance against terrorism after the Pahalgam attack. Consequently, Colombia withdrew its statement and affirmed support for India's position, acknowledging India's right to defend its sovereignty. Following India's Operation Sindoor, Colombia initially expressed solidarity with Pakistan, drawing criticism. Shashi Tharoor led a delegation to Colombia, conveying India's firm stance against terrorism after the Pahalgam attack. Consequently, Colombia withdrew its statement and affirmed support for India's position, acknowledging India's right to defend its sovereignty.