Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the release of sex videos involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, accusing the Congress government in Karnataka of negligence. Modi emphasized zero tolerance for such actions, stating the responsibility lies with the state government. He highlighted the suspicious timing of the video release, suggesting political motives. Modi criticized the lack of action and vigilance, urging for accountability and an end to such political games. The controversy erupted after the videos surfaced post-elections, raising questions about the handling of sensitive information and law enforcement in Karnataka.

Mumbai police have arrested a fifth accused, Mohammad Rafiq Chaudhary, in connection with the shooting incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's residence last month. Chaudhary, arrested from Rajasthan, is accused of direct involvement and financing the operation. Four others, including Sonu Bishnoi and alleged shooters Sagar Pal and Vicky Gupta, have already been arrested. However, one of the accused, Anuj Thapan, died in police custody, with his family alleging foul play and seeking a CBI probe. The case will be heard in the Bombay High Court.

A primary student from Gujarat's Kharasana village, Vanshiben Manishbhai, stunned with a mark sheet displaying 212 marks out of 200 in Mathematics. The anomaly sparked social media uproar, raising concerns over education standards. Subsequent revisions corrected the score to 191, revealing errors in result compilation. Investigation is underway. This incident echoes Mumbai University's 2023 math exam mishap, where students received excessive marks due to software glitches. Authorities assure rectification and issuance of revised results. Such errors highlight the importance of meticulous evaluation procedures in maintaining educational integrity.            

In a tragic incident in Karnataka, a woman threw her six-year-old special needs son into a crocodile-infested canal following a dispute with her husband. Savitri, 32, reportedly acted after her husband, Ravi Kumar, 36, repeatedly taunted her to kill their son, Vinod, who was born deaf and mute. The child's half-eaten body was discovered a day later, showing signs of crocodile attack. Both parents have been arrested, and a murder case has been filed against them by the police. The incident has shocked the local community, raising concerns about mental health and domestic conflicts.

A suspected crude bomb blast in Hooghly district's Pandua area claimed the life of a 7-year-old boy, Raj Biswas, and left two others, Rupam Ballav (13) and Sourav Chowdhury (8), seriously injured. The incident occurred when a group of children playing near a pond discovered the explosive device in a pit. The injured boys are receiving treatment at Chunchura Imambara Hospital. The Hooghly Rural Police are investigating the incident. The blast has left the community in shock, and authorities are working to determine the cause and perpetrators.

The Supreme Court will hear a petition regarding a rare side-effect of the Covishield COVID-19 vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University. The petition demands an expert panel to investigate the side-effect, thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS), and compensation for families of those who may have died or become disabled after taking the vaccine. AstraZeneca has acknowledged that TTS can occur in rare cases. The petition also seeks directions for the government to provide compensation to those affected. A hearing date has not been set, but the Chief Justice has acknowledged the issue.

The Jammu and Kashmir security forces have released sketches of two Pakistani terrorists responsible for the attack on an Indian Air Force (IAF) vehicle in Poonch on Saturday. The attack resulted in the death of Corporal Vikky Pahade and injured four others. The terrorists are believed to be from Pakistan and the sketches are expected to aid in their identification and capture. A reward of ₹20 lakh has been announced for information leading to their arrest. The IAF has confirmed the attack and the death of Corporal Pahade, who was a resident of Madhya Pradesh and had joined the IAF in 2011.

Five people have died in Uttarakhand's raging forest fires, including a 65-year-old woman who succumbed to burn injuries on Sunday. Savitri Devi was trying to douse a fire that reached her farm in Thalpi village. Four people have been booked for starting fires in the Gangolihat forest range. Meanwhile, meteorologists predict rain from May 7-8, intensifying from May 11, which may help extinguish the fires. The wildfires have destroyed 1,145 hectares of forests in 910 incidents since November 1, 2023. The rain brings hope to contain the devastating fires that have ravaged the state's green cover. The downpour is expected to start in the Kumaon region from May 7 and in the Garhwal region from May 8.

Nearly three schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats via email on Monday, just days after 131 schools in Delhi faced similar threats. The emails were sent from the same Russian email ID, 'sawariim@mail.ru', which has been linked to Islamic State propaganda. Authorities have assured that the threats are likely a hoax and are taking necessary steps as per protocol. The Special Cell of Delhi Police has registered a case and is investigating the connection to Russia. Schools have been advised to monitor their emails regularly and report any potential threats to authorities. No need to panic, say authorities.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted raid in Jharkhand, uncovering Rs 25 crore in unaccounted cash. The raids, which targeted several locations in Ranchi, are linked to a former chief engineer and his associates. The cash was found in a room belonging to the personal secretary of a minister, raising suspicions of election funding. The ED is conducting raids at nine locations, and the opposition BJP is calling for action from the Election Commission. This is a big crackdown on corruption in Jharkhand.