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Mr. Saini has also alleged that the AAP government in Punjab is failing its electoral base of farmers, and will face defeat in next Punjab elections

Unseasonal rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds have tragically resulted in 17 deaths across Gujarat in the past 24 hours. The severe weather, impacting 168 talukas, caused fatalities due to lightning, electrocution, and structural collapses. Amreli and Bhavnagar experienced heavy rainfall and fierce winds, providing relief from the heat but causing significant damage to crops like mango, onion, sesame, and bajra.

The Delhi High Court has temporarily suspended a copyright order against AR Rahman and the creators of 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' concerning a song dispute. While staying the single judge's order to credit the Dagar brothers and deposit ₹2 crore, the court instructed Rahman and the filmmakers to deposit the said amount with the HC registry within 10 days. The matter is scheduled for further review on May 23.

In a historic move, IIT Roorkee has dismissed Professor Zillur Rahman from his position in the department of management studies after a PhD student filed a sexual harassment complaint against him. Following an internal inquiry and opportunities for Rahman to present his case, the Board of Governors approved his dismissal. This marks the first instance of such action in the institute's history.

The Supreme Court has instructed the road transport ministry to release the "Road Accidents in India 2023" report by August, emphasizing the need for timely publication within six months of each calendar year's end for its utility. Concerns are raised by road safety experts regarding delays in publishing crucial accident data, hindering effective interventions. The National Crime Records Bureau is also yet to release its 2023 report.

Calcutta High Court expressed concern over lawyers' political alignment and declining court decorum during a hearing on alleged police overreach in the Murshidabad violence case. Justice Tirthankar Ghosh observed that lawyers' power seems to stem from outside the courtroom, leading to heated exchanges. He refused to entertain the plea, directing it to a division bench already addressing Murshidabad violence-related cases.

In a thrilling, rain-interrupted match at Wankhede, the Gujarat Titans clinched a nail-biting three-wicket victory against the Mumbai Indians on the very last ball. Chasing 156, Shubman Gill's 43 and crucial contributions down the order guided the Titans to the top of the league standings.

Villagers fear safety of commuters, especially women, will be compromised. Collector says objections have been taken up with the district administration

Citizens can register on Telangana Tourism website to be considered through a curated selection process

The restrictions will be in place from May 4 to June 2, as per the notification

Built at a cost of ₹30 crore, under the ORR phase 2 and package 2 project, the reservoirs will provide drinking water to nearly 1 lakh people in the area

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's recent diplomatic efforts in Islamabad, including meetings with Pakistani leaders, centered on mediating the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Despite India's reluctance to accept third-party mediation, Iran is positioning itself as a regional conciliator, leveraging its ties with both nations to push for de-escalation.

The award will be presented during a formal ceremony at Dubai Police Officers Club on May 15

Following the Pahalgam attack, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti voiced concerns over large-scale detentions in J&K, fearing a message of collective punishment. Mehbooba highlighted that thousands of civilians have been taken into custody, with over 3,000 arrests and nearly 100 PSA detentions reported, urging a review of this approach to avoid deepening the trust deficit.

A passenger bus accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district resulted in the tragic loss of four lives, including an Army soldier on leave, and left over 40 individuals injured. The bus, en route from Ghani to Mendhar, veered off course and plunged into a deep gorge, prompting immediate rescue efforts by locals, police, Army, and CRPF personnel.

The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) is considering a proposal to allow event organizers to obtain a three-year permit for hosting up to 40 weddings on specific beach stretches for a fee of Rs 7 lakh. The GCZMA has also proposed changes to application fees for various construction projects, including hotels, swimming pools, and infrastructure for petroleum products, while introducing fees for flood protection walls and coastal structures.