An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck western Nepal on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center (NEMRC). The tremors were felt in several districts, including Kaski, Tanahun, Parbat, and Baglung, though no immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made an explosive statement regarding Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, asserting that he will resign from his post if any part of his claims about Gogoi’s alleged visit to Pakistan is proven false. Sarma's remarks came after Gogoi failed to counter his earlier claim that the Congress MP visited Pakistan on an invitation from the Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, and worked closely with the Pakistani establishment.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday appointed her nephew Akash Anand as chief national coordinator of the party, months after removing him from all party posts. She expressed hope that this time, Akash would work diligently to strengthen the party and uphold the ideals of the movement, while exercising greater caution.
In a shocking move, star India cricketer Virat Kohli announced his Test retirement earlier in the week. The 36-year-old had a subpar tour to Australia but featured in the Ranji Trophy clash against Railways, which prompted the cricketer might feature in a high-voltage series against England, slated to begin on June 20. However, ahead of that, Kohli announced his decision to retire, which wasn’t something that his childhood friend and former India colleague Ishant Sharma expected.
A bomb threat targeting Train No. 11072 Kamayani Express triggered a swift security response at Khandwa railway station on Saturday afternoon.
A high-profile cryptocurrency agreement between a US-based fintech company and Pakistan's newly formed Crypto Council is drawing intense scrutiny in both the United States and India. According to a Times of India report, the firm --World Liberty Financial (WLF) -- has alleged ties to former US President Donald Trump's family, raising geopolitical and financial concerns at a time of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. This deal has now reportedly come under scrutiny due to its deep ties with Trump's family and Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir. 
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the large-scale felling of trees next to the University of Hyderabad appeared to be "pre-planned" and warned the Telangana government to restore the area or face strict action, including possible jail time for officials. A bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih said the state must choose between restoring the forest or risking imprisonment for its officials. The court took exception to the timing of the deforestation, which occurred during a long weekend when the judiciary was unavailable. "Prima facie, it appears that it was all pre-planned," Chief Justice Gavai said. "Three days of holidays were coming, and you took advantage as the court would not be available," he noted.
Chennai Super Kings duo Sam Curran and Jamie Overton will not return for the remainder of the IPL 2025. Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer will follow suit. Notably, both Chennai and Rajasthan are mathematically out of the playoffs race, and it is possible played a part in these players preferring their national side over IPL. Notably, England will be hosting West Indies for a white-ball series, and this set of players can feature in the playing XI. 
Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday announced that the streaming platform will start showing limited advertisements during movies and TV shows in India. The company said the move is planned to support continued investment in content. The new plan will come into effect starting June 17, 2025. 
After four days of intense cross-border hostilities, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, bringing temporary relief to both nations. However, the brief but high-impact conflict showcased the strength and effectiveness of India’s indigenously developed military technology on the global stage.
Today, the Directors General of Operations from the Army, Air Force, and Navy held a press conference to inform the citizens about the country's air defense systems, which successfully thwarted Pakistan's air invasion following India's launch of Operation Sindoor as a response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Director General of Air Operations, A.K. Bharti, emphasised that India’s air defense systems serve as a formidable barrier, making it nearly impossible for the enemy to breach. He reflected on how the Indian forces have significantly minimise damage to both civilian and military infrastructure, despite relentless attacks from Pakistani forces. Bharti highlighted that India’s air defense system boasts a diverse array of multilayered sensors and weapon systems.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) executed precision strikes and destroyed Pakistani airbases under 'Operation Sindoor.' At least 11 air bases in Pakistan were hit by the Indian forces. The targeted airbases include-- Murid Airbase, Rafiqui Airbase, Nur Khan (Chaklala) Airbase, Rahimyar, Sukkur (Bholari) and Chunian Airbase, among others.
The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to boost India's rapid economic growth. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal termed it a "game changer" and said it is the most comprehensive trade deal India has ever entered into.
The border tension between India and Pakistan seems not to be stopping anytime soon. Since Operation Sindoor, severe action has been going on at the borders and the Indian Armed Forces are constantly retaliating. On the night of 9 and 10 May, Pakistan attacked India with drones and missiles, but India completely foiled all the attacks. After Rahim Yar Khan Airbase, another airbase of Pakistan has come into discussion. Recently, a video has surfaced, which is said to be of the Sargodha airbase of Pakistan, which has now turned into smoke due to the attack by Indian Army. 
The civil defence directorate on Friday (May 9) will carry out testing of an air raid siren installed atop the multistorey PWD building in ITO. The testing will commence at 3:00 pm and will be carried out for a period of 15-20 minutes. The testing comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan involving missile attacks and shelling, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that led to the killing of 26 people, mostly tourists, on April 22 (Tuesday).
The Rawalpindi Stadium has been hit by drones and has suffered significant damage. For the same reason, all the remaining matches of the ongoing Pakistan Super League have been shifted to Karachi. According to reports, a drone had hit the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium premises earlier in the day, which prompted the Pakistan Cricket Board to change the venue of the remaining matches of the PSL. Peshawar Zalmi was set to play Karachi Kings on May 8, but due to the new development, the match have been moved.
The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has announced the CG Board CGBSE 10th, 12th Result 2025. Students who appeared in the 10th and 12th exams for the academic year 2024–25 can download their marksheets using their roll number, date of birth and other details on the login page. The CGBSE Higher Secondary Result 2025" or "CGBSE High School Result 2025 links have been activated on the official websites, cgbse.nic.in and results.cg.nic.in. Students can check their results by entering key information in the login fields. This year, CGBSE Class 10 exams were held from March 3 to 24, 2025, while the Class 12 exams took place from March 1 to 28, 2025. 
In a devastating turn of events, at least 14 people have lost their lives due to thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and heavy rainfall across different regions of Gujarat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings for continued adverse weather conditions as strong winds and rainfall persist in the state.
Former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy and three others were sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment in Obulapuram illegal mining case on Tuesday. Reddy was a Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from the Gangawati Assembly constituency since 13 May 2023 and was being associated with the Kalyana Rajya Pragathi Paksha. He had rejoined the BJP on 25 March 2024.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann while speaking on Bhakra dam water sharing row between Haryana and Punjab said his government is repealing the Dam Safety Act and Punjab will bring its own Act because we know to safeguard our own dams.