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Pakistani army violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control, initiating unprovoked small-arms fire in the Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor sectors. Indian troops responded promptly and proportionately. This escalation occurs amidst heightened tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. PM Modi has granted the armed forces complete operational freedom to respond to Pakistan.

IAS officer Ashok Khemka, known for his integrity and numerous transfers, is retiring after 34 years of service. He gained prominence for cancelling a land deal linked to Robert Vadra in 2012. Khemka, an IIT and TIFR alumnus with a law degree, served in various departments, often for short periods.

In Mangaluru, a man was lynched near Kudupu following allegations of shouting pro-Pakistan slogans during a cricket match. Police have arrested 15 individuals and booked 19 in connection with the incident. Home Minister G Parameshwara has appealed for peace, confirming the death and ongoing investigation.

At least seven people were killed and several injured when a wall collapsed at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, Andhra Pradesh, early Wednesday morning. The incident, triggered by heavy rain and strong winds around 2.30am, occurred just before the temple's first darshan on Akshaya Tritiya. Rescue efforts by NDRF and state teams are ongoing. Authorities have assured a thorough investigation and compensation for victims.

The incident reportedly occurred after heavy rain accompanied by heavy gale lashed Visakhapatnam

Mr. Venugopal, in the letter, said the Congress party is deeply anguished by the reprehensible terrorist attack in Pahalgam and stands in unwavering solidarity with the nation during this hour of grief

The deadline was extended in view of the representations received from stakeholders

According to KIMS Hospital, the child is now taking oral feeds and no longer requires oxygen or respiratory support

President Trump indicated that tariff discussions with India are progressing positively, raising hopes for a potential agreement. Both nations are actively pursuing "early mutual wins" to finalize key aspects of the bilateral trade agreement by the Fall of 2025. Discussions have already commenced, with further in-person sectoral engagements planned for late May to achieve tangible outcomes before the deadline.

The government aims at completing the construction of the capital city as per the master plan in three years, he says

US President Donald Trump defended his trade policies, asserting China would likely bear the tariff costs. In an ABC News interview, Trump dismissed concerns about price increases, stating China was "ripping us off." He doubled down on China tariffs, saying 'They deserve it.

The Tamil Nadu government has been unable to effectively remove caste signifiers

The CAG recommended that strict instructions be issued to colleges to collect only the prescribed fees and take steps to direct the colleges to refund the excess amount collected 

Contending that the DMK government was “thousand times better” than the 10-year rule of the erstwhile AIADMK regime, Mr. Stalin said his government has made achievements on various fronts.