National News Updates

Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia has been summoned by Maharashtra Cyber Police concerning her alleged involvement in promoting the Fairplay app, linked to the Mahadev online gambling scam involving over Rs 6,000 crore. The investigation also highlights a broader inquiry with multiple FIRs and an Enforcement Directorate probe into money laundering.

Six family members died and two were injured in a car crash when their SUV hit a stationary truck on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway near Kodada, Telangana. The accident was attributed to overspeeding.

Indian Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande emphasized the need for self-reliance in warfighting technology and critical tech self-sufficiency through indigenous R&D. At a seminar, he highlighted the role of technology in modern warfare and called for a unified defense ecosystem among various stakeholders to enhance soldier empowerment and readiness.

Delhi court extended Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till May 7 in a money laundering case linked to an excise policy scam. Despite withdrawing his bail plea to campaign, his regular bail request is pending, with arguments focused on his influence and potential to tamper with evidence.

The Election Commission of India detailed to the Supreme Court the secure, tamper-proof design of Electronic Voting Machines, emphasizing that microcontrollers in EVM units are one-time programmable and sealed against unauthorized access. This was part of a hearing involving technical clarifications and previous mandates on cross-verification with VVPAT slips.

DRDO's unit has developed India's lightest bulletproof jacket, designed to meet Level 6 threat levels, providing resistance against 7.62 x 54 R API ammunition. This advanced jacket features an ergonomic design with a monolithic ceramic plate for enhanced comfort and protection.

A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of CM Arvind Kejriwal and BRS leader K Kavitha until May 7 in connection with a money laundering case tied to the Delhi liquor policy scandal.

India successfully launched a new variant of a medium-range ballistic missile, validated by the Strategic Forces Command. Concurrently, DRDO tested the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile, demonstrating advanced avionics and reliable indigenous propulsion from GTRE, Bengaluru.

The State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report highlighted the accelerating rate of key climate change indicators such as surface temperature, glacier retreat and sea level rise, which will have major repercussions for societies, economies and ecosystems in the region.

In an interaction with IANS, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that in the last 10 years, PM Modi has done unprecedented transformation in Railways.

The viscera test report revealed no poison in Mukhtar Ansari's body, confirming he died of cardiac arrest. Despite allegations of slow poisoning by his family and brother, the post-mortem conducted by five doctors at Rani Durgawati Medical College upheld the natural cause of death.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Hanuman Jayanti, extending wishes and highlighting Lord Hanuman's virtues. He shared a message on social media and emphasized Hanuman’s role in the Ramayana. Nationwide celebrations featured prayers and songs, while Modi prepares for an election campaign.

Karnataka honors nine distinguished individuals with Padma awards, including Sitaram Jindal and Rohan Bopanna. Recipients range from a veteran industrialist promoting naturopathy to groundbreaking professionals in surgery, sports, education, puppetry arts, and social welfare.

Parbati Baruah, known as 'Elephant Girl' in Assam and India's first female mahout, was awarded the Padma Shri for her 40 years dedicated to reducing human-elephant conflicts and challenging gender norms in conservation. Her work has significantly influenced animal conservation laws and practices.

Actor Mithun Chakraborty, singer Usha Uthup, former Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik and industrialist Sitaram Jindal were conferred with the Padma Bhushan.