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Balwant Khabad, son of Gujarat minister Bachu Khabad, has been arrested in connection with a Rs 71 crore MGNREGS scam in Dahod. He and his brother are linked to firms that received undue payments for NREGA projects. The scam involved 32 firms and inflated projects, prompting calls for a special investigation team.
In Austin, Texas, Akshay Gupta, an Indian entrepreneur, was fatally stabbed on a CapMetro bus. Deepak Kandel, also of Indian origin, has been arrested and charged with murder. The incident occurred on May 14, 2025. Kandel reportedly stabbed Gupta without provocation. Police apprehended Kandel shortly after the incident. The community mourns Gupta's death and questions arise about public transport safety.
India is set to push for the United Nations to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a terrorist organization following several attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced plans to send a team to the UNSC's 1267 Sanctions Committee meeting this week to pursue sanctions and travel bans on TRF members.
The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned alleged disrespectful remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, emphasizing the need to respect women in uniform. Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar criticized Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah's controversial comments, which sparked public outrage. Shah's remarks, referencing Qureshi's role in Operation Sindoor, were deemed derogatory and an insult to women serving the nation.
In a setback for the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), the PSLV-C61 mission failed after liftoff from Sriharikota on Sunday. The rocket malfunctioned during its third stage, preventing the EOS-09 satellite from reaching its intended orbit. Isro Chairman V Narayanan cited a drop in chamber pressure within the solid motor as the cause.
Ravi Shastri revealed that a hunch during the 2019 World Cup led to Rohit Sharma's promotion to Test opener. Shastri believed Rohit's aggressive ODI approach could translate to Test success, convincing Virat Kohli to implement the change. Rohit seized the opportunity, scoring twin centuries in his first match as opener and transforming his Test career.
The Indian government revoked security clearance for Celebi Airport Services India, impacting ground handling operations at nine major airports due to national security concerns. This decision follows Turkey's perceived support for Pakistan, particularly after recent events. Celebi, partly owned by Turkish President Erdogan's family, faces replacement by other ground handlers at airports like Delhi and Mumbai.
A controversy has erupted after the Indian government selected Shashi Tharoor to lead a delegation on 'Operation Sindoor', despite Congress's disapproval and alternative recommendations. This decision has ignited accusations of political maneuvering and disregard for party preferences. The situation highlights a growing rift between Tharoor and Congress, potentially leading to a critical juncture in their relationship amid upcoming elections.
Madras High Court has put a hold on the NEET-2025 results. This follows petitions from 13 candidates. They claim a power cut at an Avadi exam center near Chennai disrupted their test. Justice V Lakshminarayanan has asked the National Testing Agency to respond by June 2. Students faced issues like poor lighting and rainwater.