National News Updates

The Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy was attacked by terrorists in Poonch, J&K, leading to injuries of five personnel. Security measures and a search operation are underway as Rashtriya Rifles confront the attackers.

Sources said that H.D. Revanna has been taken into custody from the residence of his father and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda in Bengaluru's Padmanabhanagar locality. He has been taken to the SIT office on the premises of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday refuted a media report claiming that major changes in the income tax system would be introduced when the new government assumes office after the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

Amid the political hullabaloo over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, his second after Kerala's Wayanad constituency for 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at the Gandhi scion, saying 'he can easily win elections from Pakistan'.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed the Congress, saying that its move to field Rahul Gandhi from the Raebareli Lok Sabha seat will not be successful as the party leader will lose by a huge margin.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes Rahul Gandhi and Congress, highlighting Gandhi's electoral strategies in Wayanad and Raebareli. Modi accuses Congress of promoting 'vote-jihad' and attempting religion-based reservations contrary to the Indian Constitution.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, accusing them of trying to make Hindus second-class citizens and engaging in appeasement politics. He highlighted incidents and comments that support his claims, including a controversial statement by an MLA and a court ruling that affected thousands of jobs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a Gujarat rally, accused Congress of partnering with Pakistan and neglecting backward communities. He highlighted BJP's contributions to national upliftment and India's enhanced global stature. Modi also outlined his campaign schedule across various constituencies.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress for inaction on sexual abuse allegations against JDS candidate Prajwal Revanna until after Lok Sabha polls. He emphasized BJP's intolerance towards women's atrocities, amidst a scandal involving explicit content linked to Revanna.

President Droupadi Murmu visited the newly constructed Ram Temple in Ayodhya, accompanied by significant political figures. She also attended the Hanuman Garhi and will participate in the Saryu Maha Aarti. This marks her as the third president to visit Ayodhya.

Banks in major cities are closed on May 1st in observance of Labour Day or Maharastra Day. If you are planning to visit bank this month, be prepared for approximately 10 non-working days and plan accordingly.

In a big update, several health experts have questioned the side-effects caused by Covishield Vaccine.

Five schools in Delhi received bomb threats via email, causing evacuations and a thorough search by bomb squads and fire services. Officials suspect these threats are linked by a single perpetrator.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a Telangana rally, accused Congress of creating fake videos and undermining democracy. He emphasized protecting the constitutional reservation rights for Dalits, STs, and OBCs against religious allocations. Modi criticized past Congress actions regarding reservation policies and constitution respect.

A severe collision between an MSRTC bus and a truck on the Mumbai-Agra Highway near Chandwad, Nashik, resulted in four fatalities and 35 injuries, including nine critical. The incident caused significant traffic delays.