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Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha secretary Itishree Jena and her son are missing after their vehicle plunged into the Teesta river in Sikkim, resulting in one death. Six of Itishree's family members, along with four tourists from Tripura, were in the vehicle. Two boys, including Itishree's younger son, survived and are hospitalized.

Tensions are escalating within Karnataka's Congress government as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar clash over a potential leadership transition. The conflict stems from an alleged agreement for Siddaramaiah to relinquish his post after two-and-a-half years, a timeline approaching without any handover preparations.

Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk as he stepped down from leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump lauded Musk's "incredible service" and presented him with a golden key to the White House. Musk made major changes in the American government, including firing or pushing out thousands of employees.

A tragic accident in Sikkim claimed one life and left eight tourists missing, including BJP's Itishree Jena, after their vehicle plunged into the Teesta river. The incident occurred between Chungthang and Munshithang, with two boys rescued after being caught on a tree. Rescue operations are underway, complicated by inclement weather, as authorities search for the missing individuals.

Last week, a duck farmer was arrested on charges of keeping a child from Andhra Pradesh as ‘collateral’ for a loan and then killing him in Tamil Nadu. Though bonded labour has long been banned by law, it continues to be practised, say activists. Nellore Sravani reports on how the boy’s mother, Ankamma, a woman from a tribal community, tried in vain to bring her child back home

Chief Justice B R Gavai administered the oath of office to Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A S Chandurkar, bringing the Supreme Court to its full strength of 34 judges. The collegium had recommended their appointments, with Justices Anjaria and Chandurkar having nearly five-year tenures, while Justice Bishnoi will serve for less than four years.

In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three villagers were severely injured by an IED blast, marking the first civilian attack since the death of Maoist leader Basavaraju. The victims, identified as Vivek Dhodi, Badde Sunil, and Gote Joga, sustained splinter injuries while walking near Bandepara village.

NFL star Stefon Diggs faces controversy after a yacht video went viral, drawing fan fury and involving rumored girlfriend Cardi B. An old video resurfaced, showing Diggs' former Minnesota Vikings teammates humorously naming him as the teammate they wouldn't want dating their sisters. Coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the situation, emphasizing the importance of good decisions on and off the field.

The patient, who was admitted to the hospital with breathlessness, altered sensorium, oliguria, and generalised swelling of the body, was vaccinated with two doses of Covishield and had chronic kidney disease (CKD) and bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition

Defence minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Pakistan's long-standing support for terrorism is over, demanding the handover of terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. He warned that another terror attack would be considered an act of war, highlighting India's readiness to employ any means necessary to eliminate terrorism.

The government has reduced the basic customs tax on crude edible oils by 10 percentage points, effective Friday, to combat rising prices. This decision aims to lower the costs of palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil, bringing the effective duty down to 16.5%.

Calcutta High Court has criticized a city college for denying a professor's child care leave and withholding her salary. Justice Jay Sengupta emphasized the importance of CCL during infants' early years. The court directed Calcutta Girls College to approve 189 days of CCL and release the professor's pending salary within six weeks, highlighting that denying the leave violates applicable laws.

India's economy surged with a better-than-expected 7.4% growth in the Jan-March quarter, fueled by strong performances in agriculture and construction. This robust growth propelled the overall fiscal year 2024-25 to 6.5%. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted strong domestic demand and rising private consumption as key drivers, projecting continued growth in FY26. Crisil expects a 6.

PM Narendra Modi claimed Pakistan begged for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India's strength and the use of indigenous weapons. Modi referred to Shehbaz Sharif's admission about India's BrahMos missile strikes. He emphasized the BrahMos missile's production in Uttar Pradesh. This signifies India's growing defense capabilities. The PM's statements underscore India's assertive stance on national security.

A 20-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Ayan Ahmed, tragically drowned in a farmhouse swimming pool during a friend's sister's wedding celebration near Bhopal. Ayan and his friends were cooling off in the pool when he submerged after using the slide. Despite attempts to revive him, he died in the hospital. Police are investigating possible negligence by the farmhouse.