Pakistan behind Punjab twin attacks? Police says explosions carried out near BSF bases to create disruptions, ISI angle probed

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav inspected the sites of recent low-intensity blasts reported from Amritsar and Jalandhar, and said preliminary assessment indicates involvement of Pakistan-backed elements attempting to disturb peace in the state.
Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party drops I-PAC for 2027 after firm’s Bengal, Tamil Nadu poll setbacks

Party insiders say the move gained traction after Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in West Bengal and MK Stalin’s loss in Tamil Nadu. I-PAC was reportedly handling strategy and campaign management in both states.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 13 mobile heat relief units, announces action plan for heatwave

The meeting reviewed the progress of key water-related projects, with the Chief Minister directing officials to ensure there is no lapse in supply or response during peak demand periods.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, BJP President Nitin Nabin seek blessing for Bengal government, CM says, ‘women turned away from violence, fear’

BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, state president Virendra Sachdeva and MP Bansuri Swaraj visited Kali Bari Mandir in Chittaranjan Park in Delhi to seek blessings for the new government in West Bengal after BJP’s historic win in the state election 2026.
Madhya Pradesh Tragedy : Family feud turns violent in Gwalior; one dead, three injured

The incident began when a youth from the Kushwah family closed his shop shutter and the Baghel family accused him of staring at their house. This led to a verbal altercation and later the issue escalated further.
TVK Chief Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM on May 7; How will he form government? Will AIADMK offer support?

Vijay will likely take the oath on May 7, Thursday, at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, according to reports. The oath taking ceremony will likely be attended by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. After receiving support from the Congress, Vijay is seeking support from other parties.
Govt brings new LPG rule: What is it? How will it impact households?

The current US-Iran situation has again disrupted oil and gas supply, and meanwhile, India has introduced a new rule that will directly impact lakhs of households across the country. Under the new rule, the government has made it mandatory for all households to give up all LPG cylinders except one.
Defiant Mamata Banerjee determined to fight, to move SC over alleged poll rigging, here’s all you need to know

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee is preparing to take alleged election rigging in West Bengal to the Supreme Court. This comes after she chose not to step down as Chief Minister in the wake of the BJP’s historic victory in the state.
Vijay CM Oath taking ceremony: TVK struggles to get numbers, Governor says ‘come with 118’; What happened so far?

Vijay’s TVK is struggling to get majority mark as it seeks support from parties other than Congress which has already given him support. The party is still six seats short to form government delaying Tamil Nadu CM swearing-in.
Former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar likely to join Samrat Choudhary’s cabinet on May 7

Nishant Kumar kicked off his ‘Sadbhav Yatra’ or Goodwill Tour on May 3, traveling from Patna to Valmikinagar. He continued the tour the next day from Valmikinagar, attending multiple events across West Champaran and East Champaran districts.