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Delhi Police reopen road at farmers’ protest site in Tikri

Delhi Police on Saturday reopened the road at the farmers’ protest site in Tikri.

DCP Parvinder Singh said: There are still some temporary structures on the road. As per farmers’ request, only 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and emergency vehicles will ply on this road.

PM Modi, other leaders participate in session on Global Economy and Global Health at G-20 summit

The first session of the G20 Rome Summit kicked off on Friday as World leaders including Prime Minister narendra Modi gathered to discuss the global economy and health.
PM Modi will discuss the global economic situation, Covid-19 pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change with G20 leaders.

Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh

Mumbai’s Esplanade court issues a non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and two others in the alleged extortion case.

Earlier on Thursday court in Maharashtra’s Thane issued a non-bailable warrant against him in connection with an alleged extortion case.

IMD issues orange and yellow alerts for various districts of Kerala for the next four days

In its latest weather bulletin, the India Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for various districts of Kerala for the next four days.
The spell of Heavy rain is likely to continue for next few days.
Several parts of the southern districts of the state continued to receive widespread rainfall and waterlogging was reported in low-lying areas

Virat Kohli comes to Mohammed Shami’s defence, a week after Pakistan thrashing

India Cricket team captain Virat Kohli comes to Mohammed Shami’s defence and said that attacking someone over religion is most pathetic.
He said: “We’re playing on the field, we’re not a bunch of spineless people on social media. This has become a source of entertainment for some people which is very sad. All this drama created on the outside is based on people’s frustrations.”

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti writes to PM Modi over arrests of Kashmiri students in Agra

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti wrote to PM Modi regarding the arrests of 3 Kashmiri students in Agra for allegedly celebrating Pakistan’s win over India in a T20 World Cup cricket match.

She says: “I request you to intervene so that future of these youngsters is not destroyed.”

Actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s last rites in Bengaluru tomorrow, says Karnataka CM Bommai

Karnataka Chief Minsiter Basavaraj Bommai said that actor Puneeth Rajkumar’s daughter has reached Delhi from the United States and will arrive in Bengaluru by 7 pm and as per our tradition, we don’t perform funeral after sunset. His last rites will be performed at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru tomorrow, he added.

PM Modi reaches at G20 summit venue in Rome, received by Italian PM Mario Draghi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the G20 summit in Italy on Saturday and hold discussions on global economic and health recovery from the pandemic, sustainable development, and climate change.

PM arrived in Rome on Friday to participate in the G20 Summit.

Goa’s environment, fishermen’s interest top priority, says Rahul Gandhi in Goa ahead of 2022 assembly polls

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached Goa on Saturday ahead of next year’s assembly elections in the state. The Congress leader drove to the fishing village of Velsao where he met with the fishermen.

Rahul hit out at the BJP on increasing fuel prices. He pointed out that crude oil prices were much higher when the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) was in power and yet, people are forced to pay more now when fuel prices in the international market are lower.

Karnataka Governor, CM Basavaraj Bommai pay final respects to Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar

Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot and Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai this morning paid their final tributes to actor Puneeth Rajkumar, who died yesterday of a heart attack.
Rajkumar is likely to be cremated with full state honours at 6.30 pm at the Kanteerava Stadium, where his body has been lying in state so tens of thousands of grieving fans can pay their respects.

By-elections underway in 30 assembly constituencies in different states

By-elections are being held in three parliamentary constituencies and 30 assembly constituencies in different states today.

Voting for bypoll to Kusheshwar Asthan assembly seat in Darbhanga, Bihar underway. 21.79% voter turnout recorded till 11am in Kusheshwar Asthan and Tarapur assembly seats.

Negative RT-PCR test mandatory for entry into Tripura

The Tripura government has made it mandatory for travellers entering in the state to produce a negative RT-PCR report.
The decision case after a surge in Covid-19 cases is witnessed in a few states.
This rule will be applied specifically to passengers travelling to Tripura from states where more than one district has positivity rate of 5% or more irrespective of Covid-19 vaccination status.

PM Modi accompanies NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to meet Pope Francis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Rome to attend the 16th G20 Summit, will shortly hold a one-on-one meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican City.

This comes ahead of the delegation-level talks during which PM Modi and Pope Francis are expected to discuss a range of areas of interests, in terms of the general global perspectives and issues such as Covid-19.

Read Also: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, others pay tribute to late Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar

After spending 26 days in custody, Aryan Khan reaches Mannat

Aryan Khan, the son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, today left Arthur Road Jail after spending 26 days in custody.
The 23-year-old was granted bail on Thursday by the Bombay High Court in the drugs-on-cruise case but spent two additional nights in jail as his bail papers missed the 5:30 pm deadline on Friday after an anxious wait that went down to seconds.

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Congress, BJP attack Bhagwant Mann over remarks on Punjab blasts

Congress and BJP have jointly criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann after he linked recent blasts near defence sites to political motives, triggering a controversy.

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A political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann linked recent blast incidents to political motives, drawing sharp criticism from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The controversy follows two low-intensity explosions reported within a short span of time — one near the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar and another close to an army cantonment area in Amritsar. The incidents raised concerns over security, particularly given the sensitive nature of the locations.

In response, Mann suggested that the blasts could be part of a larger political strategy. His remarks triggered a strong backlash, with opposition parties accusing him of politicising a serious security issue.

Leaders from the Congress criticised the Chief Minister’s statement, calling it inappropriate and alleging that such comments undermine the gravity of the situation. They stressed that matters related to national security should be handled with caution and responsibility.

The BJP also joined the criticism, questioning the basis of Mann’s claims and urging the state government to focus on investigation and law enforcement instead of making political allegations.

The developments have led to an unusual moment where both Congress and BJP appear aligned in their criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in the state.

Meanwhile, the blasts themselves have intensified concerns over safety in border regions, with authorities continuing their investigation into the incidents. No casualties were reported, but the proximity to defence establishments has made the issue particularly sensitive.

The episode has further escalated political tensions in the state, with security and accountability emerging as key points of debate.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam chief minister, oath ceremony likely after May 11

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam Chief Minister after BJP-led NDA’s victory. He will continue as caretaker CM until the new government is sworn in after May 11.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned from his post on Wednesday, paving the way for the formation of a new government after the BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Sarma submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati. The Governor accepted the resignation and asked him to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister until the new government takes charge.

The resignation comes after the NDA’s strong electoral performance, where the alliance won a clear majority in the 126-member Assembly, ensuring its return to power for another term.

Oath ceremony expected after May 11

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Sarma said the swearing-in ceremony for the new government is likely to be held after May 11.

He indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the ceremony but is unavailable until May 11, which has influenced the tentative schedule.

Decision on next chief minister soon

Sources suggest that central observers, including senior BJP leaders, are expected to arrive shortly to oversee the selection of the legislature party leader. The newly elected MLAs will then decide on the next Chief Minister.

Despite the formal resignation, party sources indicate that Sarma is likely to continue in the role for another term, given the BJP’s strong mandate in the state.

The move marks the beginning of the government formation process in Assam following the election results declared earlier this week.

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Rahul Gandhi and Vijay alliance took shape through backchannel talks, early signals from Congress leaders

Congress outreach and political calculations led to Rahul Gandhi and Vijay coming together after the Tamil Nadu 2026 election results.

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The coming together of Rahul Gandhi and actor-politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections was not sudden, but the result of behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring and early signals within the Congress.

According to media reports, some leaders in the Tamil Nadu Congress had already sensed the scale of Vijay’s surge during the campaign, anticipating what was later described as a “wave” in favour of his party.

After the results, where Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party but fell short of a majority, communication channels between the Congress leadership and Vijay quickly became active.

A key moment in this evolving political equation was a phone call from Rahul Gandhi to Vijay, congratulating him on the party’s strong performance. The conversation was seen as more than a courtesy, signalling the possibility of cooperation at a time when government formation required additional support.

Reports indicate that discussions within Congress weighed the political benefits of supporting Vijay, especially given the shifting dynamics in the state where traditional dominance by major Dravidian parties has been challenged.

With TVK needing allies to cross the majority mark, Congress emerged as a potential partner, leading to a broader political realignment in the state. This development also triggered tensions within opposition alliances, highlighting the strategic importance of the decision.

The evolving partnership reflects a mix of electoral pragmatism and changing voter sentiment, particularly the growing influence of younger voters, which leaders acknowledged as a key factor in the election outcome.

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