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TV celebrities are celebrating new beginnings in 2026. Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya welcomed twin boys, Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan announced their first pregnancy, Surbhi Jyoti celebrated her baby shower, Karishma Tanna shared glimpses of her traditional Godh Bharai

According to a report, PVR Inox Pictures was planning to take legal action against Vashu Bhagnani's Puja Films over alleged dues of Rs. 100 crore three-film deal between them. However, PVR Inox Pictures has shared a statement and denied the report.

Akasa Air has launched special match-day flights between Mumbai, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad for the IPL 2026 final between the Gujarat Titans and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 31.

The Congress has formally initiated a leadership transition in Karnataka, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over as the state's next Chief Minister. The move follows months of speculation over a possible change in leadership and marks a significant political shift within the ruling party.

Stones, shoes and eggs were hurled at the MP by unidentified people who even attempted to rain blows and kicks on him, while they shouted 'thief, thief' slogans at Banerjee.Television visuals from the spot showed Banerjee being escorted out of the area wearing a helmet, with his shirt torn during the commotion.

RBI is advancing cross-border CBDC collaborations with Singapore and the UAE, while joining international initiatives to improve digital payment systems. The central bank plans to widen CBDC use cases despite e-rupee circulation remaining relatively low at Rs 1,016 crore as of March 2025.

Twisha Sharma's ashes were immersed in the Ganga at Rishikesh on Friday, fulfilling what her family described as her deep connection to the city. Her father, Navnidhi Sharma, said Twisha loved spending time by the river and had completed 300 hours of professional yoga training there.

Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar will take oath as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3 in Bengaluru, government sources said, days after his colleague Siddaramaiah resigned from the post after three years of intense power struggle.

The NIA, which took over the case in September 2024, said the conspiracy was aimed at strengthening Maoist operations and disrupting national security. The accused have been charged under the IPC, Explosive Substances Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Following the official protocol, his credit was duly removed from Dhurandhar 2, which released on March 19. While his name appears in Dhurandhar's theatrical and original OTT version, he is not mentioned in the credits of the Raw and Undekha version, which dropped last week on Netflix and JioHotstar.

Turkey has warned against an uncontrolled escalation of the conflict in the Black Sea after a Turkish-owned, Vanuatu-flagged cargo vessel traveling from Ukraine to Turkey was attacked by a drone. Two Turkish crew members sustained minor injuries.

The case pertains to the death of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide on May 12. Her family has accused Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh of harassment, mental cruelty, and dowry-related demands. Initially investigated by a Bhopal Police SIT, the case was later transferred to the CBI

NHRC has issued notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Mumbai FRRO, and Jabalpur Police over a complaint alleging that an OTT documentary series glorifies a person accused of illegal betting, financial fraud, and money laundering.

To prevent hoarding and black marketing, enforcement agencies have conducted 332 raids, leading to 15 arrests and significant fuel seizures. Citizens have been urged not to panic buy, with officials confirming sufficient fuel stocks and stable supply chains.

Puja Entertainment has filed a 400 crore suit in the Bombay High Court against Tips Industries, David Dhawan and others over alleged unauthorised use of Biwi No 1 songs in Varun Dhawan's Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.

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The NEET-UG exam, originally held on May 3 for nearly 23 lakh candidates, was cancelled on May 12 after allegations of malpractice and paper leaks surfaced. The CBI has arrested 13 accused from multiple cities and claims to have traced the source of the leak.

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.

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.