The mother of alleged sharpshooter Raj Singh claims her son was in Lucknow and Ayodhya with family during the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's PA. She stated they attended a wedding in Lucknow on May 7, visited shrines in Ambedkar Nagar and Ayodhya, and were intercepted by police.

NEET UG 2026 cancelled: The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced a fresh examination after inputs reviewed with central agencies and investigative findings shared by law enforcement authorities. The Government of India has also ordered a CBI inquiry into the allegations linked to the examination. NTA said no fresh registration would be required for candidates, examination fees would be refunded, and revised exam dates and admit cards would be announced separately through official channels.

Telugu actor and digital creator K Bharat Kanth tragically died in a road accident near Hyderabad. The 31-year-old, known for his social media presence and roles in films like ‘Gramam’, lost his life when his vehicle collided with a container lorry on the Outer Ring Road. His untimely passing has deeply saddened fans and the entertainment fraternity.

An Etihad Airways flight bound for Abu Dhabi from Chennai was cancelled Monday after a fire erupted on its left wing during take-off preparations. Pilots promptly halted the aircraft, and all 280 passengers were safely evacuated without any injuries. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, ensuring no further damage or casualties. The cause remains under investigation.

Himanta Biswa Sarma has been sworn in as Assam's chief minister for a second term, marking a significant win for the BJP-led NDA. The grand ceremony in Guwahati was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders. The alliance secured a decisive victory in the recent assembly elections, reinforcing their strong hold in the northeastern state.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has surpassed Michael Dell on Forbes' real-time billionaires list, with Huang's net worth reaching $191.5 billion. This shift occurred as Nvidia's stock surged due to AI demand, while Dell Technologies saw a decline following President Trump's public praise and encouragement to buy Dell products.

One of the key triggers behind the market decline was renewed uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after Tehran rejected Washington’s latest proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Trump described Iran’s demands as “garbage.”

Sanjay Manjrekar expresses concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's limited role as an Impact Player in IPL 2026. He argues that restricting the 15-year-old to just batting hinders his overall cricketing development, emphasizing the importance of fielding experience and pressure situations for a complete cricketer.

CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 are expected soon, but repeated “coming soon” notifications from DigiLocker without a confirmed declaration date have sparked anxiety among students. Many have criticised the uncertainty on social media, especially after past trends suggested results usually followed shortly after DigiLocker updates. Students are now demanding clearer communication from CBSE amid mounting academic and emotional pressure.

A mother's love proved stronger than fear when her 17-year-old son Armaan faced acute liver failure. Renu Khanna donated a portion of her liver in a life-saving transplant at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai. Doctors successfully performed the surgery, and both mother and son are now recovering. This remarkable act highlights the power of maternal sacrifice and medical expertise.

Axar Patel was fined Rs 12 lakh after Delhi Capitals maintained a slow over rate during their thrilling three-wicket IPL 2026 win over Punjab Kings. Axar scored 56 while David Miller added 51 in Delhi’s successful chase of 211. Madhav Tiwari starred with two wickets and a calm finishing cameo as Delhi kept their playoff hopes alive.