Times of India

Chief Justice B R Gavai administered the oath of office to Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A S Chandurkar, bringing the Supreme Court to its full strength of 34 judges. The collegium had recommended their appointments, with Justices Anjaria and Chandurkar having nearly five-year tenures, while Justice Bishnoi will serve for less than four years.

In Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, three villagers were severely injured by an IED blast, marking the first civilian attack since the death of Maoist leader Basavaraju. The victims, identified as Vivek Dhodi, Badde Sunil, and Gote Joga, sustained splinter injuries while walking near Bandepara village.

NFL star Stefon Diggs faces controversy after a yacht video went viral, drawing fan fury and involving rumored girlfriend Cardi B. An old video resurfaced, showing Diggs' former Minnesota Vikings teammates humorously naming him as the teammate they wouldn't want dating their sisters. Coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the situation, emphasizing the importance of good decisions on and off the field.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh asserted that Pakistan's long-standing support for terrorism is over, demanding the handover of terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. He warned that another terror attack would be considered an act of war, highlighting India's readiness to employ any means necessary to eliminate terrorism.

The government has reduced the basic customs tax on crude edible oils by 10 percentage points, effective Friday, to combat rising prices. This decision aims to lower the costs of palm oil, soyoil, and sunflower oil, bringing the effective duty down to 16.5%.

Calcutta High Court has criticized a city college for denying a professor's child care leave and withholding her salary. Justice Jay Sengupta emphasized the importance of CCL during infants' early years. The court directed Calcutta Girls College to approve 189 days of CCL and release the professor's pending salary within six weeks, highlighting that denying the leave violates applicable laws.

India's economy surged with a better-than-expected 7.4% growth in the Jan-March quarter, fueled by strong performances in agriculture and construction. This robust growth propelled the overall fiscal year 2024-25 to 6.5%. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted strong domestic demand and rising private consumption as key drivers, projecting continued growth in FY26. Crisil expects a 6.

PM Narendra Modi claimed Pakistan begged for a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India's strength and the use of indigenous weapons. Modi referred to Shehbaz Sharif's admission about India's BrahMos missile strikes. He emphasized the BrahMos missile's production in Uttar Pradesh. This signifies India's growing defense capabilities. The PM's statements underscore India's assertive stance on national security.

A 20-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Ayan Ahmed, tragically drowned in a farmhouse swimming pool during a friend's sister's wedding celebration near Bhopal. Ayan and his friends were cooling off in the pool when he submerged after using the slide. Despite attempts to revive him, he died in the hospital. Police are investigating possible negligence by the farmhouse.

An IRS officer Gaurav Garg filed a police complaint in Lucknow. He alleged that Joint Commissioner Yogendra Kumar Mishra assaulted him. The assault stemmed from a three-month-old dispute. The dispute was regarding the captaincy of a departmental cricket team. Mishra allegedly threatened and harassed team members. He physically attacked Garg in his office.

Donald Trump claimed to have prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, stating he conveyed to both nations that trade would be contingent on ceasing hostilities. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India initiated Operation Sindoor, leading to retaliatory actions.

Assam's government is intensifying efforts to deport individuals declared illegal foreigners by tribunals, leading to legal challenges. Recent pushbacks into the India-Bangladesh border have prompted petitions to the Supreme Court and Gauhati HC, seeking the whereabouts of family members.

Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 20 runs in a thrilling IPL 2025 Eliminator. Rohit Sharma's brilliant 81 and Jonny Bairstow's impactful debut propelled MI to 228. Despite Sai Sudharsan's valiant 80, Gujarat fell short. Bumrah's crucial yorker and Gleeson's decisive strikes sealed the win for Mumbai, who will now face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.

Mumbai Indians showcased their championship pedigree in a high-scoring IPL Eliminator, defeating Gujarat Titans by 20 runs. Hardik Pandya lauded Jonny Bairstow's impactful debut and Rohit Sharma's elegant innings, while also praising the bowlers' composure under pressure. MI now advances to Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings, with a spot in the final at stake.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the BSF in Jammu for dismantling 118 Pakistani posts and surveillance networks after Operation Sindoor. He assured full security for the Amarnath Yatra and vowed retaliation for terror attacks, referencing the May 7 strikes following the Pahalgam killings.

Rohit Sharma's explosive 81 propelled Mumbai Indians to a 20-run victory over Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, ending GT's IPL 2025 campaign. Mumbai posted a formidable 228/5, fueled by Sharma and Bairstow's quickfire 47. Despite Sai Sudharsan's valiant 80, Gujarat fell short, managing only 208/6. Mumbai will now face Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.

A recent UCLA study reveals that self-employed women exhibit fewer cardiovascular disease risk factors compared to salaried women. Analyzing data from the NHANES, researchers found self-employed women, particularly women of color, experienced significant declines in obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, and sleep duration. These findings underscore the impact of work environment on women's heart health.

In a thrilling Eliminator, Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by 20 runs. Rohit Sharma capitalised on two dropped catches to score 81, supported by a fiery Jonny Bairstow. MI posted 228. Despite Sai Sudharsan's masterful 80 and a brisk partnership with Washington Sundar, GT fell short. MI now faces Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi may face police interrogation over alleged Pakistan links, as stated by police sources. This follows the questioning of Ripun Bora, ex-Rajya Sabha MP, regarding his defense of Gogoi against these allegations.