Times of India

The Supreme Court denied Christian Michel James' plea to remove the bail condition requiring a local address, stating he could remain in Tihar Jail if unable to provide one. Michel, accused in the AgustaWestland scam, argued he lacked local contacts after six years in custody and a divorce.

Donald Trump received temporary approval to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers, following a federal trade court ruling that deemed his sweeping levies on foreign imports unlawful. The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has paused the trade court's decision while the White House appeals.

President Murmu has appointed Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and Atil S Chandurkar to the Supreme Court, filling existing vacancies and bringing the court to its full strength of 34 judges. The appointments, swiftly approved by the government following the collegium's recommendation, mark one of the fastest appointments of SC judges.

In a historic moment, young BSF women personnel, led by Assistant Commandant Neha Bhandari, fiercely defended forward posts in J&K's Akhnoor sector during Operation Sindoor. They engaged Pakistani forces with heavy retaliatory fire for three days, compelling them to retreat. This marked a significant instance of women in active combat roles, showcasing their capabilities on par with their male counterparts.

Humayun Kabir, a jobless engineer radicalized by jihadi literature, murdered his parents in Memari due to ideological differences. He then traveled to Bongaon, where he attacked teachers and staff at an orphanage-madrasa after they refused to engage with his questions about Islam and jihad. Following his arrest, a mob attacked the police station, leading to further arrests for rioting.

Pune police arrested Dr. Ajay Taware, previously suspended from Sassoon General Hospital, in connection with a 2022 kidney transplant case at Ruby Hall Clinic. Accused of misusing his position on the Regional Authorisation Committee to facilitate a kidney swap based on fraudulent documents, Taware was remanded in police custody until June 2.

In Uttar Pradesh's Ballia district, four women reportedly gave birth under mobile phone torchlight at a primary health centre due to a power outage, allegedly caused by a faulty transformer. This incident follows a recent video showing a woman delivering a baby on the floor of a community health centre in the same district. Dr.

A fresh dispute has erupted between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over the transfer of five senior engineers. Shivakumar has formally objected to the transfers, stating they were made without his approval, violating an agreement made when the government was formed.

While in judicial custody at a hospital, Dheeraj Wadhawan, ex-DHFL promoter, allegedly conspired to sell two high-end paintings worth Rs 31 crore, acquired using funds diverted from DHFL. The ED's chargesheet reveals a Rs 34,000 crore money laundering scheme involving fund diversion, fake loans, and asset acquisitions.

Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Saifullah Kasuri, a key plotter in the Pahalgam terror attack, delivered an inflammatory anti-India speech in Lahore, surrounded by Pakistani security forces and ISI officials. He boasted about his notoriety following the attack, sharing the stage with US-designated terrorist Talha Saeed. "I have become more famous since being accused of the attack," he gloated, as per information reaching here.

The RBI is fortifying its forex reserves against weaponization by diversifying assets across currencies and jurisdictions, reducing reliance on the US dollar. With reserves constituting 74% of its Rs 76 lakh crore balance sheet, the central bank aims to insulate the Indian economy from external shocks. Simultaneously, the RBI promotes rupee-denominated trade and enhances data security with the upcoming IFS Cloud.

Suyash Sharma's game-changing googly and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant performance led to an eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 final. Sharma's 3-17 spell dismantled PBKS, who were bundled out for 101, while Phil Salt's explosive fifty guided RCB to a comfortable chase in just 10 overs.

The Donald Trump administration has strongly opposed a US trade court decision. The court blocked President Trump's reciprocal tariffs. The White House stated that US trade policy will continue. The government is exploring other options. Trump's trade advisor, Peter Navarro, said the administration was not surprised. Officials are confident about appealing the decision. They believe alternative legal options are available.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's dominant bowling attack dismantled Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, restricting them to a mere 101 runs. RCB's bowlers, including Hazlewood and Sharma, wreaked havoc, while Punjab's batting crumbled with soft dismissals and rash shots. Salt's explosive innings propelled RCB to a comfortable victory, securing their spot in the IPL 2025 final.

A US trade court has rebuked Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs strategy, deeming his broad tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as an overreach of presidential power. This ruling casts uncertainty on trade negotiations with key partners like China and India, potentially altering their negotiation strategies.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that Indian missiles, including BrahMos, struck multiple locations inside Pakistan, including Rawalpindi airport. Sharif recounted Pakistan's planned retaliation, which was preempted by further Indian strikes following Operation Sindoor. India has rejected dialogue overtures, insisting that talks can only occur when Pakistan ceases cross-border terrorism and vacates PoK.

A US federal trade court has blocked President Trump's tariff deployment, stating he exceeded his authority by usurping powers vested in Congress. The court dismissed the administration's argument that tariffs were used to defuse the India-Pakistan conflict.