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Two byelections in West Bengal are due — in the Kaliganj Assembly constituency and the Basirhat Parliamentary constituency — following the recent deaths of their respective legislators.

Bombay High Court condemns shaming of gangrape survivor, reaffirms no consent based on past relationships, convicts upheld

Following heightened tensions, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat are fortifying their Pakistan frontier, implementing nightly blackouts, curfews, and mass leave cancellations for essential personnel. Rajasthan faces power outages and movement restrictions, while schools and universities are closed. Punjab suspends ceremonies at Wagah and prepares shelters as panic buying surges. Gujarat heightens alert in border districts after a drone sighting, initiating evacuation plans for vulnerable villages.

Following strikes and counter-strikes, J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat heightened border security with Pakistan, imposing blackouts and curfews. Schools and colleges shut down across J&K, while Rajasthan adjusted blackout timings and sealed its border. Punjab ordered lights out indefinitely, and drone attacks were reported and neutralized, escalating tensions and prompting safety measures.

Government personnel leaves cancelled; schools in six border districts of Punjab to remain shut until further orders

Daoke, an Amritsar village bordering Pakistan, remains cautiously calm amidst rising tensions. Villagers acknowledge the potential danger of being cut off if the connecting road is targeted, yet express trust in the Indian Army's protection. While some families have taken precautions by sending children to safer areas, daily life continues with a sense of resilience, contrasting with the palpable fear experienced during past conflicts.

The Bench was hearing a case highlighting the need to ease the process of bail, especially for undertrials; the court was concerned with the fact that there were over seven lakh criminal appeals pending in the High Courts

Following India's surgical strike on Jaish-e-Muhammed's terror camp, speculation arose about the death of Abdul Rauf Asghar, brother of Jaish chief Masood Azhar. His alleged presence at a funeral, along with senior Pakistan army officers, fueled suspicions. Rauf is considered the mastermind behind several terror attacks, including the IC814 hijack and the Pulwama attack.

Decision comes after parts of Jammu region witnessed drone and missile attacks from Pakistan; CM Omar Abdullah says govt. will decide on May 12 regarding reopening

Following escalating hostilities, India retaliated against Pakistan, targeting air defense systems and other strategic sites after thwarting missile and drone attacks on Indian military bases and civilian areas. Operation Sindoor is underway, with India responding to Pakistan's aggression with targeted strikes and forward deployments. The international community watches as tensions rise between the two nations.

US Vice President JD Vance addressed the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, stating that the conflict is "fundamentally none of our business." He acknowledged concerns about nuclear powers in conflict and emphasized the US desire for de-escalation. Vance highlighted India's grievances with Pakistan and affirmed the US will not intervene militarily, focusing instead on encouraging de-escalation.

Petitioners say persons identified as ‘refugees’ by the UNHCR have constitutional protection against deportation to Myanmar; S-G Tushar Mehta submitted that India was not a signatory to the UN Convention on Refugees

After a five-year pause, The Hindu Huddle has returned to Bengaluru as a marquee event of The Hindu Group

The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal government to decide on granting prosecution sanction against co-accused individuals in the cash-for-jobs case involving former minister Partha Chatterjee within two weeks. This order was issued during the hearing of Chatterjee's bail plea, where his lawyer cited the lack of sanction against co-accused as a cause for trial delay.

Four Years of DMK Rule: Welfare Gains, Governance Challenges, and the Road to 2026

The Supreme Court rebuked BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his "irresponsible, absurd and scandalous" allegations against the CJI-led bench regarding petitions challenging the Wakf Amendment Act. While the court declined to initiate contempt proceedings, citing its resilience against ludicrous statements, it firmly asserted that any attempt to spread communal hatred or indulge in hate speech must be dealt with an iron hand.

A Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) conductor, K Radhakrishnan, faced a false misconduct charge after a passenger mistakenly picked up a soiled ticket. This led to illegal salary recovery and a five-year legal battle. The Madras High Court intervened, ordering MTC to refund the recovered amount of Rs 25,200 with 6% interest and settle all pending retirement dues, highlighting the injustice he suffered.

Reporters from Punjab and Rajasthan, both of which have borders with Pakistan, and the National Capital Region talk to civilians — regular citizens, members of the civil defence and emergency services — to understand preparedness and their experiences with the drills and blackouts that have come on the back of Operation Sindoor

Following a High Court order, tensions escalated at the Nangal dam as AAP workers, led by a minister, briefly detained the BBMB chief to prevent water release to Haryana. Punjab's CM accused the chairman of illegally diverting water and stated the diverted water has been restored to Punjab. The High Court has directed the Centre to provide details of the meeting regarding the water release and clarify dispute resolution mechanisms.

CJI-designate B R Gavai, poised to become the 52nd CJI, pledged leadership and a long-term vision for the judiciary, echoing former CJI N V Ramana's sentiments. Speaking at the release of Justice Ramana's book, Justice Gavai assured that he would follow Ramana's guidance. Justice Ramana emphasized the moral duty of the CJI and SC judges to support all judges, ensuring they feel secure and protected.