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Sultana Begum, claiming to be Bahadur Shah Zafar's great-granddaughter-in-law, faced disappointment as the Supreme Court dismissed her plea for the Red Fort's possession. The court deemed her petition "completely misconceived," shattering her hopes. Begum, who sought her ancestral home, expressed distress, questioning her future.

The mela will be held at the Paritala Sriramulu Degree College in Penukonda town from 9 a.m.

An office-bearer of Hindu Munnani had filed the case in his personal capacity

He participates in a special interaction programme with faculty members and students at the College of Forestry in Sirsi of Uttara Kannada

The EAC on infrastructure projects of the Ministry of Environment has cited the proximity of the project areas to the ecologically fragile regions

The agreement to procure 400 MW a year for 25 years will cause an additional burden on the exchequer, says Gudivada Amarnath

Residents in various parts of Karimnagar, Ramadugu, Choppandandi and several other mandals in Karimnagar district reported experiencing light tremors for two seconds

Stephen Curry's stellar performance propelled the Golden State Warriors to victory in Game 7 against the Houston Rockets. Curry scored 22 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter. Buddy Hield also contributed significantly with 33 points. The Warriors secured a 103-89 win. They now advance to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semi-Finals.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia soon. This visit occurs amidst reports of Chinese nationals fighting in Ukraine, mostly for Russia. Some fighters are returning with harrowing experiences. Ukraine accuses China of supplying Russia with war materials. China denies any state involvement. The situation poses a challenge for Xi, balancing support for Russia with avoiding direct military engagement.

Following the Pahalgam attack, India has taken several actions against Pakistan. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty and closed the Wagah-Attari border. Diplomatic ties were downgraded, and Pakistani diplomats were declared persona non grata. Visas for Pakistani nationals were revoked, and airspace was closed. Trade and shipping ties have been suspended.

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that Rohit Sharma has been nursing a niggle since the Champions Trophy, explaining his usage as an impact substitute. Despite this, Sharma has scored 293 runs in 10 innings. MI, currently third with a strong Net Run Rate, needs two wins from their remaining three matches to secure a playoff spot.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has released the updated ITR-2 form. It is for the assessment year 2025-26. The form includes separate reporting for capital gains. This is before and after July 23, 2024. Capital loss is allowed on share buybacks from October 1, 2024. The asset and liability reporting threshold is now Rupees one crore.

Delhi Capitals have included T Natarajan, their expensive acquisition, in the playing XI for the first time, replacing Mukesh Kumar to strengthen their death bowling. Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to field first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Both captains emphasized the importance of executing their plans and maintaining a positive team environment as the league progresses.

The ministry of home affairs on Monday instructed several states to conduct civil defence mock drills on Wednesday, May 7, to improve readiness for potential hostile attacks amid rising India-Pakistan tensions. These drills include activating air raid sirens, training civilians in civil defence, implementing blackout protocols, camouflaging infrastructure, and updating evacuation plans.

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has received a death threat via email, prompting an FIR to be filed in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha district. The sender, identified as Rajput Sindar, allegedly demanded a ransom of Rs one crore. Shami is currently playing in the IPL 2025 for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated that India is capable of negotiating a fair trade deal with the US, acknowledging President Trump's right to adjust tariff structures. Speaking at Brown University, Gandhi stressed India's need to develop a robust manufacturing sector to rival China, emphasizing the importance of a liberalized economy for social progress.

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is cleared to play again after completing a substance abuse treatment program. This followed a positive test for a recreational drug during the SA20 competition in January. SAIDS confirmed Rabada tested positive after a match on January 21 and was informed on April 1, leading to a provisional suspension.

According to the IMF's World Economic Outlook April 2025, India is projected to become the fourth largest economy globally in 2025, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of $4,187.017 billion. The report indicates continued growth, forecasting India to overtake Germany by 2028 and achieve a $5 trillion economy by 2027.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack and escalating India-Pakistan tensions, major airlines like Lufthansa and Air France are rerouting flights to avoid Pakistani airspace. This comes after India closed its airspace to Pakistani carriers. Pakistan faces lost overflight revenue as airlines opt for alternative routes via Delhi, despite increased fuel costs and flight time.