Star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah reflected on his early days with Mumbai Indians and the advice he received from legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar. Bumrah credits Tendulkar for helping him overcome the pressure and perform well for the team. He also discussed his team's performance in the ongoing IPL 2025.
On Sunday, May 2nd, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of around 3,622 Hajj pilgrims from Srinagar International Airport to Saudi Arabia. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was also present at the airport and interacted with the pilgrims, wishing them a safe and fulfilling pilgrimage. This year, 11 flights will operate between May 4th and May 15th, facilitating the pilgrims' journey, who will be received by the Consulate General of India in Jeddah. This event was praised for its successful organization and the support of all stakeholders, as recognized by the Lieutenant Governor.
Former Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Women, Lakshmi M Puri, filed a complaint with Delhi Police after her contacts received calls from her asking for money. This incident occurred after Puri received a call from a number she knew and shared an OTP with the caller. The incident serves as a cautionary tale for others to not share personal information over the phone. In a similar incident, a constable and his siblings faced the threat of deportation due to their Pakistani heritage, but were ultimately able to stay in their community thanks to a petition filed in the High Court.
A signature drive launched by environmentalists and citizens in Mira Bhayandar against the proposed axing of 14,400 trees for the Metro-9 car shed in Uttan has received an overwhelming response. Over 15,000 citizens have signed the petition in just two days, with hopes of collecting 50,000 signatures by Sunday. The drive aims to stop the environmental damage and additional financial burden on the state exchequer caused by the relocation of the car shed site from Rai to Uttan.
Students from various polytechnic institutes in Bangladesh gathered to hold a grand rally and demand action from the government on their longstanding concerns. Despite eight months of peaceful protesting, the students have received no response from the authorities. If their six-point demand, including the removal of "controversial craft instructors" and changes to the diploma engineering program, are not addressed within 48 hours, the students will initiate a long march to Dhaka.
Renowned yoga exponent Yogapurush Anshu Sarkar has been recognized and honored with the prestigious Bhartiya Ekta Samman 2025 at a national ceremony held in Kashmir. He received the award for his tireless dedication to the field of yoga and mission to promote health and wellness. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Dr. Darakshan Andrabi and Mahamandaleshwar Swami Paramatmanandaji Maharaj, and has sparked plans for a grand felicitation ceremony in his honor. Sarkar's recognition not only adds to his long list of achievements but also highlights Jamshedpur's growing reputation in the world of yoga and wellness.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his dedication to bringing the perpetrators and supporters of the Pahalgam terror attack to justice during his radio program 'Mann Ki Baat'. He also condemned the attack as part of a larger conspiracy to destroy the progress and peace in Kashmir. The Prime Minister also received support from global leaders in India's fight against terrorism and promised a punishment beyond the imagination for those involved in the attack.
Ranjana Sonawane, the first recipient of India's Aadhar card, still lacks access to government schemes 13 years later. Despite being eligible for the Chief Minister Majhi Ladki Behen Yojana, Ranjana has not received any money due to an issue with her Aadhar being linked to someone else's bank account. This case brings to light the flaws in the implementation of government schemes in rural and tribal areas, where women like Ranjana often have their funds misdirected or lack necessary information.
In a successful operation by the security forces, a Lashkar-e-Taliba (LeT) terrorist associate, identified as Altaf Lalli, was killed in an ongoing encounter in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter began after the security forces received intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area. Two security personnel have also been injured in the exchange of fire and are currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital. The clash highlights the continued efforts of the security forces to combat terrorism in the region.
India's star javelin thrower, Neeraj Chopra, has spoken up about the criticism he received for inviting Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to compete in the Neeraj Chopra Classic event. Despite declining the invitation, Nadeem's presence at the event was deemed inappropriate following the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam. Chopra clarified that the invitation was sent well before the attacks and expressed his love for his country and family amidst the backlash. He also addressed the false narratives being spread about him and his family and vowed to continue representing India with pride and integrity.