National News Updates

The Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand is set to reopen on May 10, with pre-opening special puja rituals starting at Omkareshwar temple, Ukhimath. The rituals involve the Panchmukhi Doli Yatra, carrying an idol through various stops to reach Kedarnath.

Two terrorists involved in the May 4 attack on IAF vehicles in J&K's Poonch, killing Corporal Nikky Pahadem and injuring four others, have been sketched by security forces. A large-scale manhunt involving senior military and police officials is underway.

The BJP highlighted a significant corruption case in Jharkhand after a video of currency notes at a minister's PA's house went viral. The ED seized Rs 25 crore during raids, sparking severe political backlash and accusations against the JMM-Congress government of systematic plunder.

The FSSAI refuted claims of allowing higher pesticide residues in spices, affirming India's rigorous MRL standards. This follows Hong Kong's ban on spice blends from MDH and Everest due to ethylene oxide presence, as per the Ministry of Agriculture's regulations.

Corporal Nikky Pahade of the Air Force was killed and 4 other air warriors were injured in the terrorist attack in the Bakrabal (Sanai) area of Surankote tehsil of Poonch.

Corporal Vicky Pahade, an IAF soldier from Madhya Pradesh, was killed in a terror attack in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. He was planning to return home for his son's birthday. He is survived by his family and remembered as a hero.

PM Narendra Modi emphasizes his governance style, contrasting pre-and post-2014 scenarios in his rallies. He highlights his direct approach to problems, significant achievements, and the BJP’s robust performance in elections. Modi also focuses on cultural issues, like the Ram Mandir, and counters opposition narratives effectively.

In Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district, two lawyers have placed a Rs 2 lakh bet on their preferred candidates for the Lok Sabha polls, formalizing it through an affidavit. The bet involves BJP's Durvijay Shakya and SP's Aditya Yadav, with specific conditions outlined for the payment and contingencies like election rigging.

A massive search operation was launched in J&K's Poonch district following a terrorist attack on an Air Force convoy, resulting in one fatality and several injuries among IAF personnel. The operation aims to apprehend the perpetrators behind this and a similar recent attack.

Three elected women from India's Panchayati Raj institutions spoke at the UN, sharing their roles in advancing sustainable development goals. They discussed overcoming challenges and highlighted initiatives like 'Drone Didi' and 'Lakhpati Didi'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad during a rally in Darbhanga, Bihar, linking him to the 2002 Godhra train incident and accusing RJD of religious appeasement and undermining military actions like surgical strikes.

Rising suicides among NEET and JEE aspirants in Kota, Rajasthan have led experts to declare April and May 'high-risk months'. They urge mandatory counseling and increased monitoring in hostels. The city's lucrative coaching industry contrasts starkly with the recurring tragedies, highlighting systemic pressures and a narrow focus on lucrative careers.

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.