A power struggle between Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has resurfaced over the transfer of five senior engineers. Shivakumar, overseeing Water Resources, demanded the Chief Secretary withdraw the orders, citing a violation of protocol as the transfers occurred without his approval.
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Pune police arrested Dr. Ajay Taware, previously suspended from Sassoon General Hospital, in connection with a 2022 kidney transplant case at Ruby Hall Clinic. Accused of misusing his position on the Regional Authorisation Committee to facilitate a kidney swap based on fraudulent documents, Taware was remanded in police custody until June 2.
Virat Kohli achieved his 63rd IPL fifty against Lucknow Super Giants in 2025, surpassing David Warner for the most half-centuries in IPL history. Rishabh Pant's explosive, unbeaten 118 propelled LSG to a massive 227. Despite Kohli's milestone and a strong start, RCB faltered after his dismissal, leaving Anushka Sharma visibly disappointed as the team struggled to chase the target.
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An all-party delegation revealed that the India-Pakistan truce on May 10 was initiated by Pakistan, dismissing claims of third-party mediation. JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that the Pakistani DGMO's call for a ceasefire faced hotline issues, leading to communication through their embassy in India.
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