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A sum of ₹4 crore will be allocated to renovate the facility’s geology, botany, zoology, and anthropology galleries

Bharadwaj Dayala is on a road trip across the world, covering 195 countries for an ambitious 12-year-project that aims to document stories of one million women through their portraits

Amid escalating trade tensions, President Trump claimed China desires a meeting, though Beijing hasn't confirmed. Trump cited productive talks with Mexico and Japan. China signals willingness to negotiate if the US shows respect, stabilizes trade policy, addresses sanctions and Taiwan concerns, and appoints a supported negotiator. China insists on equality and mutual benefit for resolving the dispute.

The Calcutta High Court has reserved its decision regarding the continued deployment of central forces in West Bengal's Murshidabad, following recent violent clashes. A suggestion has been made to form a panel to assess the situation and aid rehabilitation. The court is also considering a plea to transfer the investigation of bomb blasts during communal violence to the NIA, while the state government claims the situation is under control.

Bengaluru breeder S Satish's claim of acquiring a Rs 50-crore "wolfdog" has been exposed as a hoax by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Investigations revealed that Satish did not possess the exotic canine, Cadaboms Okami, nor did he have any documentation to support the alleged purchase.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has been named in Time Magazine's 2025 TIME100 list for his groundbreaking AI research, particularly AlphaFold's protein structure predictions. Sundar Pichai congratulated Hassabis on X. Jennifer Doudna, a Nobel laureate, lauded Hassabis's interdisciplinary approach, noting his AI tools are accelerating discoveries in biology and medicine, helping tackle genetic diseases and climate challenges.

Following Tahawwur Hussain Rana's extradition, India's Ministry of External Affairs urged Pakistan to take action against those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Rana, a key accused, is now in NIA custody for interrogation regarding the broader conspiracy, which targeted multiple Indian cities.

The Madras high court has cautioned the Tamil Nadu Police to file an FIR against DMK minister K Ponmudy for his disrespectful remarks about women, or face contempt charges. This warning follows demands from BJP leaders for action against Ponmudy. While Ponmudy has apologized and been removed from his party post, he remains a minister.

In a recent interview, Kane Williamson, a modern "Fab Four" member, identified his "upcoming Fab Five" for cricketing greatness. He listed Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rachin Ravindra, Harry Brook, and Cameron Green as players with the potential to become future legends. These young stars have already begun making significant impacts with their unique skills and performances in Test cricket.

Last week, the Supreme Court had, for the first time prescribed that the President should decide on the bills reserved for her consideration by the governor within three months from the date such reference is received.

The CS directed collectors to ensure timely supply of water through tankers, lease private water sources if needed, and repair or rehabilitate temporary supply systems, hand pumps

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti not surprised by revelations in book “The Chief Minister and the Spy” about Farooq Abdullah’s support of abrogation of Article 370

The Bombay High Court has issued summons to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding a petition challenging his 2024 victory in the Nagpur South West assembly seat. Congress' Prafulla Vinodrao Gudadhe filed the petition, alleging procedural lapses and corrupt practices during the election. The court has set a returnable date for the summons on May 8.

NASA has revealed a 328-foot-wide hole on Mars, potentially a gateway to subterranean caves that could harbor alien life. These pits, formed by meteor impacts, might offer protection from harsh surface conditions and preserve essential ingredients for life. This discovery fuels exploration plans, with future missions aiming to explore these subsurface environments for potential habitats and signs of Martian life.

Mr. Hasan, who courted controversy on April 14 for his alleged "Shariat over Constitution" remark, however, later claimed his comment was misconstrued by the media and asserted that both Shariat and Constitution were equally important for him