National News Updates

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.

A Delhi court has refused to grant regular bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia, involved in a money laundering case tied to an alleged excise policy scam. The decision comes amid claims of his potential influence and the ongoing investigations by CBI and ED.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a campaign rally, criticized the Congress party as a betrayer and questioned its ability to strengthen India. He highlighted his government's agricultural achievements and condemned Congress for threatening citizens' wealth and neglecting national heritage.

Juna Akhara, one of the 13 Akharas of the country, conferred this title on Mahamandaleshwar Mahendranand Giri.

India dismissed claims by the Washington Post about an alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, citing ongoing investigations into security concerns involving organized crime and terrorism.

The Uttarakhand government has authorized legal action against Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., citing violations of the drug advertisements law, leading to the suspension of manufacturing licenses for 14 products.

President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit the Ram temple in Ayodhya, with Uttar Pradesh's top officials present. Despite her visit, devotee access will remain largely unaffected, and extensive traffic plans are in place.

Delhi Police's IFSO unit is investigating a doctored video featuring Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which falsely portrays his stance on reservation quotas. The video has prompted actions including FIRs and requests for social media cooperation to trace its origin and spread.

The Ministry of Home Affairs plans to deploy CISF personnel at all Enforcement Directorate offices nationwide following a threat assessment. Initial focus cities include Mumbai, Kolkata, and Jaipur among others. This response comes after recent attacks on ED officials.

The Indian Naval Destroyer INS Kochi responded to an attack by Houthi rebels on the Panama-flagged tanker MV Andromeda Star PM in the Red Sea, ensuring the safety of all 30 crew members including 22 Indians. The Navy conducted aerial recce and deployed an EOD team for a residual risk assessment.