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Trans and queer people in West Bengal’s capital Kolkata have always found navigating public spaces difficult because of physical and verbal violence. The Hindu finds that even homes dedicated to their safety are under financial threat, but pockets of hope keep the communities going

In a shocking incident in Ballia, Devendra Ram, a retired electrician, was brutally murdered by his wife and her three lovers. Maya, the wife, and one lover, Mithilesh Patel, were arrested after the discovery of dismembered body parts. Further investigation led to the arrest of Anil and Satish Yadav following a police encounter. They confessed to the murder, revealing the crime was premeditated. Devendra's body was chopped into six pieces, with the head still missing.

Mehbooba Mufti has criticized Omar Abdullah's call to revive the Tulbul Navigation Project amidst India-Pakistan tensions. She deemed his statements irresponsible, emphasizing that J&K needs peace, not actions risking further conflict. Abdullah suggested resuming the project, suspended due to Pakistani objections under the Indus Water Treaty, now that the treaty is in abeyance.

According to official sources, 8,275 students from 206 Adi Dravidar Welfare and 67 Tribal Welfare schools appeared for the Class 10 exams this academic year

Bahubali Shah, director of Lok Prakashan Limited, detained by Enforcement Directorate; Gujarat Samachar targeted for critical reporting

Three Maori MPs face suspension from New Zealand's Parliament over performing a haka to protest the Treaty Principles Bill. The parliamentary privileges committee recommended suspensions for Rawiri Waititi, Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, deeming their actions disruptive and potentially intimidating. This decision has sparked outrage from Te Pati Maori, who view it as a disproportionate punishment for resisting colonial power.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed uncertainty about the INDIA bloc's future, acknowledging its current 'frayed' state while emphasizing the possibility of revival. He highlighted the BJP's formidable organizational strength and its influence over institutions.

The top court allowed the plea of ISKCON Bangalore challenging a Karnataka High Court order that ruled in favour of ISKCON Mumbai over control of the iconic Hare Krishna temple and educational complex in Bengaluru

A cremation in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror was delayed for two hours due to a dispute over the deceased woman's jewelry. Omprakash, one of the woman's seven sons, halted the funeral, demanding his mother's silver bangles. He lay on the pyre, refusing to move until his demands were met.

More than 100 parents have approached the Delhi High Court. They allege Delhi Public School Dwarka expelled students. The reason is a fee dispute. Parents also claim the school used bouncers. They say it was to manage children. Parents want the government to take over the school. The Directorate of Education has instructed the school to reinstate students.

IPL 2025 is set to resume with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders. Amidst heavy rain, RCB's Tim David entertained everyone with an impromptu swim on a waterlogged pitch cover. David has been a strong performer this season, scoring 186 runs. David has been in top form this season. In 11 matches, he has racked up 186 runs, including a blistering unbeaten 50, averaging a staggering 93 and striking at 194 — making him one of RCB’s most dangerous finishers in IPL 2025.

Sikkim became the 22nd state of India on May 16, 1975.

Culpable homicide not amounting to murder charged. Preliminary investigation report exposed alleged safety rule violations in managing the tourism facility

Operation Sindoor has laid bare the current shift in public opinion on what is the right response to conflict — blood lust and confrontational rhetoric drowning out common sense and calls for peace

The SEBC Act, according 10 per cent quota for the Maratha community, was passed by the then chief minister Eknath Shinde-led government on February 20 last year.

Maharashtra ATS is investigating suspicious QR codes found at religious shrines, including those in Nagpur, to uncover unauthorized funding channels. An offence was registered against Mohd Ejaz Ansari for diverting funds, meant for a women's religious institution, into his personal account using a QR code at a Qamar Colony shrine.

Indiscriminate use of agrochemicals has caused the accumulation of toxic residues and heavy metals in soil, said U.S. Awasthi at UAS-Bangalore convocation