The Punjab and Haryana High Court reversed compensation for a couple who conceived after a vasectomy failure, citing no medical negligence and a lack of due care. The court referenced a Supreme Court verdict, noting pregnancy post-sterilization can occur naturally, with termination as an option.
The SIT filed a 500-page chargesheet in the alleged murders of Mohd Bilal and Ayan during the Shahi Jama Masjid survey violence in Sambhal. Ghulam Shah and Mulla Afroz, with alleged ties to Dubai-based Shariq Satha, face charges for murder and inciting violence. The investigation suggests Satha orchestrated the unrest and supplied weapons, with recovered bullets indicating potential external links.
Ladakhi political parties express optimism ahead of the May 20th meeting with the Union Home Ministry in New Delhi, hoping for resolutions on recruitment, reservations, and domicile issues. While anticipating discussions on statehood and sixth schedule status, they warn of potential agitations if the meeting fails to yield positive results.
The search operation for terrorists who escaped after an encounter in Poonch, J&K, has entered its fifth day. IGP Bhim Sen Tuti assessed the operational readiness of troops, emphasizing the resurgence of terrorism in the region over the past two years. Security forces are conducting extensive search operations, including aerial surveillance, to counter the threat and maintain peace.
Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu community leader, was kidnapped from his home in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, and later found dead. Family reports indicate he was abducted by four men on motorcycles and brutally assaulted. India has responded by urging Bangladesh to focus on protecting its minorities, dismissing comments about violence in West Bengal.
In 1975, India launched its first satellite, Aryabhata, from a Soviet cosmodrome, marking a pivotal moment in its space program. Despite challenges and limited resources, a dedicated team of Indian scientists built the satellite in just 30 months.
The government has refuted claims of imposing GST on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000, dismissing them as baseless. The finance ministry clarified that GST applies only to charges like MDR, which are not levied on UPI. UPI transactions have surged, reaching ₹260.56 lakh crore projected by March 2025.
A hospital technician, Deepak, has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly sexually assaulting a 46-year-old flight attendant on a ventilator at Medanta Hospital. The incident reportedly occurred on April 6, prompting a police investigation involving CCTV footage review and staff questioning. The accused has confessed and is scheduled for court appearance, while the hospital cooperates with the ongoing investigation.
Chakeri Airport in Kanpur was briefly thrown into panic on Friday following a hoax bomb threat targeting a 72-seater flight. Authorities swiftly responded, deploying security teams and conducting a thorough search of the airport premises, which revealed no explosives. Police successfully tracked down and arrested a 21-year-old man, Mohit Singh, who confessed to making the prank call, leading to his booking under relevant legal sections.
In Karachi, Pakistan, a member of the Ahmadiyya community was fatally beaten by a mob, including members of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), who attacked an Ahmadi place of worship. The mob accused the community of violating anti-Ahmadi laws, leading to violence and arrests.
The US and China are locked in a fierce propaganda war over tariffs, each portraying the other as weak. China uses AI-generated videos mocking Americans’ health and economic ambitions, while also targeting US officials personally. Both sides deploy partisan “experts” to push their views. Social media is flooded with claims of China’s economic decline and growing unrest.
