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The Supreme Court expressed concern over sect-based temple restrictions, warning they could harm Hinduism and divide society. A nine-judge bench heard arguments on religious freedom versus state power to open temples, with judges questioning exclusions that might negatively impact the religion and its followers.

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Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam witnessed increased voter turnout in their recent assembly elections compared to 2021. Puducherry recorded the highest at 89.20%, followed by Assam at 85.10%, and Kerala at 77.50%. Senior leaders, including chief ministers, cast their votes across the 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.

A fragile two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, has temporarily halted US-Israel strikes on Iran, shifting focus to fundamental changes and the truce's durability. While Iran has absorbed significant military pressure and its apparatus continues functioning, the conflict has inflicted heavy economic and civilian costs, impacting regional security.

The cracks in Nato grew wider after the bloc gave a cold shoulder to the Washington when Trump sought the Cold War-era alliance to step in the war against Iran and use it as a leverage in easing Tehran's grip over Strait of Hormuz that has squeesed oil supply.​​ The strain in the alliance continues even after the last-moment "fragile ceasefire" was reached between US-Iran for two weeks as Europe largely keep itself beyong the ambit of the West Asia war.

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, and The New York Times’ popular NFL reporter, Dianna Russini, have landed themselves in major trouble in the last few hours. After being spotted at an upscale hotel in Sedona, it is being rumored that Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini have had an alleged affair for a long time. While both of them have strongly denied affair rumors, Dianna Russini’s words about how she was unsure of marrying her husband have sparked chaos.

India determines an individual’s tax residency primarily on the basis of physical presence (irrespective of the purpose of stay) within the country.

KKR got a big boost as ace spinner Sunil Narine came back into the side after missing last match against PBKS.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has lauded 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' as an outstanding film, defending it against accusations of propaganda. Vanga criticized those labeling truth as propaganda, stating that a significant effort is needed to counter the film's impact. He shared his thoughts after watching the movie with Prabhas.

China has imposed a 40-day ban on civil aviation over a vast airspace near Shanghai, sparking speculation about military activities. The extensive, unexplained restriction, covering over 73,000 sq km, is unusual in its scale and duration, with experts suggesting it's for military exercises. This move is seen as part of China's broader strategy to assert influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Trimurti Films has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Aditya Dhar's production house, Rang De Lal (Oye Oye), over the alleged unauthorized use of the song 'Tirchi Topiwala' from 'Tridev' in 'Dhurandhar 2'. The Delhi High Court has ordered mediation to resolve the dispute, which appears largely financial, concerning royalty and compensation.

When we apply at least 10-innings filter, only Sunil Narine and Phil Salt have scored at a faster rate than Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi among opening pairs in IPL history. ​​The duo have been in sensational touch this season and have fired on all cylinders in the Royals’ three wins in as many games.

China has denied reports of supplying satellite imagery and chip manufacturing equipment to Iran. Beijing stated it has made its own efforts to push for a ceasefire in the region. This comes after Iran and the US agreed to a pause in hostilities. China maintains an objective and impartial stance on the Iran issue, promoting peace talks.

Excitement is building as Sara Arjun is announced to portray the beloved film star Madhubala in an upcoming cinematic venture directed by the talented Jasmeet K Reen and produced by the illustrious Sanjay Leela Bhansali. This project, now in its pre-production stage, seeks to capture the essence of Hindi cinema's illustrious past, chronicling the extraordinary life and struggles of Madhubala.

Brazil’s Laura Cardoso made history by taking a record nine wickets (9/4) in a T20I against Lesotho, the best-ever figures in the format. The 21-year-old bowler surpassed Sonam Yeshey and Rohmalia Rohmalia. Brazil scored 202 before bowling Lesotho out for 13, sealing a massive 189-run win with her unforgettable spell.

A Bengaluru court denied bail to Dr. Mahendra Reddy GS, arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, Kruthika Reddy, by administering an overdose of anaesthesia. Police recovered digital evidence, including incriminating messages, suggesting Reddy planned the murder due to marital discord and his wife's ill health.

An old post by Jofra Archer went viral after David Miller’s unbeaten 41 nearly won a tense IPL 2026 match. He brought Delhi close but refused a crucial single, leading to a final-ball run-out by Jos Buttler off Prasidh Krishna. Archer’s tweet, “Miller mad? Cricket at 11:30,” perfectly matched the late-night drama.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi fiercely criticized West Bengal's TMC government, accusing it of normalizing violence and turning crude bomb-making into a cottage industry. He promised strict action against infiltrators and land grabbers if the BJP forms the government, highlighting the Bogtui massacre as a blot on humanity and questioning the TMC's respect for tribal communities.

At that time, Yuvraj had just played a big role in India’s 2011 World Cup win, he was Player of the Tournament. During the tournament, he was dealing with fatigue, nausea and discomfort. The illness was not detected then, and he continued to play.