National News Updates

India criticized pro-Khalistani groups in Canada for displaying anti-India messages and threatening posters against PM Narendra Modi during a Nagar Kirtan in Malton. India urged the Canadian government to not provide a safe haven to such elements.

In Haryana, three Independent MLAs withdrew their support from the BJP-led government, declaring allegiance to Congress during the Lok Sabha elections. They announced this alongside Congress leaders in Rohtak, emphasizing issues like farmer welfare as reasons for their decision.

A top commander of The Resistance Front, a banned militant group, and another terrorist were killed during an encounter with security forces in Kulgam, J&K. IGP Kashmir identified the commander as Basit Dar. The clash occurred as security forces conducted a search operation in the Redwani area.

Delhi court extends Arvind Kejriwal's judicial custody till May 20 over alleged excise policy scam. Supreme Court to decide on his interim bail next week. ED calls him 'key conspirator' in the case.

As many as 1,351 candidates are in the fray for these 93 constituencies. A total of 17,24 crore voters including 8.39 crore females are eligible to cast their franchises in this phase.

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'.