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After the raids, CPI(M) workers allegedly attacked vehicles carrying ED officials outside Vijayan's residence, damaging three vehicles and injuring security personnel, drivers and police officials. Protesters smashed windows with sticks and stones. Police later detained several people involved in the violence.
Giribala Singh denied all allegations claiming she cooperated fully with investigators and arguing there was no evidence of tampering in the Twisha Sharma death case. Samarth Singh has been remanded to CBI custody till May 29
BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed lower amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to the US-Iran situation. The Sensex fell 141.90 points to settle at 75,867.80, while the Nifty slipped 6.55 points to close at 23,907.15.
Byju Raveendran, founder of Byju's, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment by a Singapore court for contempt of court, as Raveendran reportedly violated multiple court orders. The court also directed him to pay a fine of $70,500.
Adani Power emerged as the biggest contributor, adding over Rs 2 lakh crore in market value and becoming the group's most valued company with a market cap of Rs 4.79 lakh crore. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone and Adani Enterprises also recorded strong gains.
Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed appeals by Eidgah committees and members of the Muslim community in Assam to avoid cow slaughter during Bakrid,Yogi Adityanath bans animal sacrifice in public places and directed that namaz should not be offered on roads.
Some users said the jail term marked a shift from corporate failure to criminal consequences, while others questioned whether Byju's was truly a technology company. The court also imposed a fine of S$90,000 and directed Raveendran to submit documents related to ownership of Beeaar Investco Pte.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the killing as a major blow to Hamas and said Odeh had recently taken charge of the group's military wing following the death of Izz al-Din al-Haddad. Hamas-linked reports claimed Odeh was killed along with his wife and sons in the strike.
The Union Health Ministry said India is closely monitoring the global Ebola Virus Disease situation following outbreaks in Africa. A traveller from Uganda was isolated in Bengaluru after reporting mild symptoms, but tests by the National Institute of Virology returned negative.
Gold and silver prices edged higher amid rising safe-haven demand due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and cautious optimism over possible US-Iran peace negotiations.Gold futures traded slightly higher around 1,57,780, while silver futures gained over 0.6 per cent to trade near 2,72,379.
Sensex was trading at 76,050, up 40 points or 0.05 per cent in the morning session, while Nifty rose 20 points or 0.08 per cent to 23,932. Earlier, the benchmark indices opened at 75,939.86 and 23,880.35, respectively.
Days after Ladakhi groups and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs reached an in-principle agreement on restoring democratic governance in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena met climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and urged him to refrain from promoting misleading and provocative narratives.
Budgam Police on Tuesday claimed to have solved the sensational murder case of a 12-year-old girl from Galwanpora village within 36 hours of the crime, arresting a local resident allegedly involved in the offence. The breakthrough came after a scientific and evidence-based investigation conducted by a Special Investigation Team.
Following the discovery, the company's executive assistant and HR administrator, Mehjabeen Mushtaq Shaikh, filed an FIR against Ritesh Suresh Shah and Mohammad Shahid Azim Khan. The accused were later arrested by the Bandra Police and remanded to custody until May 29.
The reforms, announced by the Ministry of Communications, are aimed at strengthening India's digital public infrastructure and improving internet accessibility for citizens. All PM-WANI stakeholders have been asked to implement the revised guidelines within eight weeks.
Tarun Chugh praised Yo Yo Honey Singh's comeback journey and urged him to inspire Punjab's youth to stay away from drugs. He said Honey Singh's recovery shows addiction can be overcome and backed the Nasha Mukt Punjab campaign.
Akshay Kumar and Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh feature in 'Ghis Ghis Ghis' from the film Welcome to the Jungle. The crossover hasn't gone down well with many fans, with some calling Akshay Kumar's dance moves shabby and comparing the choreography style to Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh.
Veteran actor Ramakant Dayama, a well-known face in Indian film and television, passed away on May 26 after being reportedly unwell for several months. He was reportedly 71 years old. The exact cause of his death is unknown yet.
Ranveer Singh's temple visit comes weeks after the Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR filed against the actor in connection with the Kantara row. The case had been registered after Ranveer allegedly mimicked a scene linked to the film, which some groups claimed had hurt religious sentiments
Iran issued a strong statement after the United States carried out fresh strikes despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and peace negotiations. Calling the US military errorist, Tehran accused Washington of exposing its ill intent and bad faith toward the Iranian people.
Speaking after the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi, Toshihiro Kitamura said Japan welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to strengthening ties with Tokyo and highlighted the importance of continued cooperation under the India-Japan joint statement framework.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged over 40 foreign diplomats to treat narcotics as a global security threat requiring coordinated international action. He warned that drug cartels exploit differences in national laws and called for uniform drug regulations.
Raghav Chadha has been appointed Chairman of the Rajya Sabha's Committee on Petitions after the panel was reconstituted on May 20 by Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. The committee includes members such as Jebi Mather Hisham, Harsh Mahajan, Gulam Ali and others.
The case relates to allegations that Abdullah obtained two PAN cards with different dates of birth to become eligible for contesting elections. The prosecution argued that forged documents were used for electoral and income tax purposes. The case was filed in 2019 on a complaint by BJP leader Akash Kumar Saxena.

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