The Congress party has accused the Modi government of double standards following the arrest of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for a social media post critical of violence. Congress leaders highlight the stringent charges against Mahmudabad, contrasting it with the lack of action against BJP ministers accused of demeaning the armed forces.
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Outrage is brewing in Karnataka's Haveri district after seven men, accused in a gang-rape case from January 2024, celebrated their release on bail with a public victory procession. The celebration followed the court granting bail due to the survivor's inability to identify the accused during a recent hearing.
An Afghan national, Jandullah Dad Mohammad, was apprehended at Lucknow airport for possessing forged Indian documents. He attempted to board a flight to Sharjah using the alias Rehan of Patna. Immigration officials grew suspicious due to his accent and inability to answer basic questions about Patna.
Afghanistan experienced a magnitude 4.2 earthquake on Monday, marking the fourth seismic event in four days, according to the National Center for Seismology. The quake, striking at a depth of 140 kilometers, follows a magnitude 4.5 earthquake on Sunday and two others earlier in the week.
Equirus downgraded Protean eGovernance due to losing a key government project, impacting revenue significantly. Jefferies maintains a hold on Divis Laboratories, citing patent challenges and valuation. Kotak has a sell rating on BHEL due to weak execution. CLSA is positive on Hyundai Motors India, while Morgan Stanley downgraded HAL due to concerns about execution guidance.
Ross Gerber, a prominent Tesla bull, has sold a significant portion of his Tesla shares, citing concerns about the company's future. This decision followed a substantial drop in Tesla's stock value after Elon Musk's controversial actions.
Following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror-linked sites in Pakistan and PoK. The operation involved precision airstrikes and vigilance against Pakistani drones. In response to Pakistan's shelling and drone attempts, India broadened its strikes to include 11 airbases.
Chhattisgarh High Court overturned a family court's order for a husband to pay maintenance to his estranged wife, citing her adulterous conduct. The court referenced a divorce decree that was granted based on the wife's adultery, disqualifying her from receiving maintenance under CrPC section 125(4). The wife's plea for increased maintenance was also dismissed.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar refuted Donald Trump's claim of brokering peace between India and Pakistan. Jaishankar clarified that the cessation of hostilities occurred through direct communication after Pakistan signaled its readiness to stop firing on May 10. This followed India's 'Operation Sindoor' targeting terror sites in response to the Pahalgam attack.
Muhammad Yunus, the interim head of Bangladesh, is reportedly considering resigning due to political deadlock and pressure from various factions. He faces criticism for delaying elections, a warning from the army chief, and accusations of undermining freedoms from Human Rights Watch. According to reports, Yunus said in the meeting with his advisers, "what is the point of being the chief advisor if he cannot function properly?”