| | At a Glance | The MP high court allowed a second post-mortem in the Twisha Sharma death case as Madhya Pradesh recommended a CBI probe, while the Delhi HC pulled up WFI over declaring Vinesh Phogat ineligible for domestic events. RBI intervened to support the rupee amid pressure, the Supreme Court questioned continued reservation benefits for advanced OBC families, and Pep Guardiola confirmed his Manchester City exit after a decade. | |
| | 🔍 Twisha Death Case: Husband In Custody, CCTV Question And An Angry Lawyer |  | Case Sees Major Turns - Jabalpur police took Twisha Sharma’s husband Samarth Singh into custody from the district court premises after he surrendered, while the Bar Council of India interimly barred him from practising law.
- Meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh HC ordered a second post-mortem and directed that it be conducted at the earliest.
- The Madhya Pradesh government recommended transferring the investigation to the CBI and granted consent for a wider probe into the alleged dowry death case.
46 Calls, CCTV Link Under Scanner- Twisha’s family raised questions over 46 alleged phone calls made by mother-in-law Giribala Singh to judges, IAS and IPS officers, advocates and CCTV technicians, after the incident.
- The family said calls made to CCTV technicians shortly after the death were particularly significant, as electronic evidence was crucial to the investigation.
- However, Giribala Singh denied attempting to influence the probe and said the calls were made only to offer condolences and to understand what had happened inside the house.
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| | 🏥 Did White House Force Tulsi Gabbard To Resign? |  | A Shock Resignation
- Tulsi Gabbard resigned after tensions grew over Donald Trump’s Iran strikes and conflicting intelligence assessments on Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
- As per a report by Reuters, the White House forced Gabbard to resign from her post as the DNI.
- During earlier congressional hearings, Gabbard repeatedly avoided endorsing Trump’s Iran decisions, insisting military strike decisions belonged solely to the president.
From Outsider To Outside- Gabbard, once a Democratic congresswoman and anti-war presidential candidate, became one of Trump’s most unconventional Cabinet appointments.
- She reshaped intelligence operations, reduced staffing and backed Trump’s claims surrounding the 2020 election and earlier Russia investigations.
- Gabbard said she was stepping down to support husband Abraham, recently diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer.
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| | 🚫 ‘Round Two’ In Court? SC To Revisit Plea By Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam In UAPA Bail Stance |  | UAPA Bail Debate- The Supreme Court referred Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam’s UAPA bail pleas to a larger bench.
- The bench declined commenting on recent judicial observations criticising earlier bail denial orders against both activists.
- Delhi Police argued prolonged incarceration alone cannot justify bail in serious terror-related UAPA offences.
Relief Amid Legal Questions- The apex court gave indicated interim bail relief was likely for Abdul Khalid Saifi and Tasleem Ahmad.
- Delhi Police said Saifi and Ahmad were not principal accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
- Meanwhile, the Delhi high court on Friday gave 3-day interim bail to Umar Khalid for mother's surgery.
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| | ⚖️ Delhi HC Questions WFI’s Vinesh Ban Ahead Of Asian Games Trials |  | Court Backs Comeback- Delhi high court questioned WFI’s decision barring Vinesh Phogat from domestic events after returning from maternity leave.
- The bench directed the Centre to form an expert panel and ensure Phogat participates in upcoming Asian Games selection trials.
- Judges observed motherhood should not harm an athlete’s career and warned WFI against acting with “vengeance” towards Phogat.
Selection Row Intensifies
- The court criticised WFI’s changed eligibility rules, saying deviation from earlier practice “speaks volumes” about the federation’s conduct.
- Phogat’s counsel argued the May 9 show-cause notice suggested deliberate attempts to prevent her competing in Gonda tournament events.
- WFI cited anti-doping retirement rules for declaring Phogat ineligible until June 2026 following her Paris Olympics disqualification.
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| | 💵 Rupee Rescue: RBI Unleashes Dollar Firepower As Currency Cracks Under Pressure |  | Support For Rupee- The RBI sold an estimated $2–3 billion on Thursday and intervened again on Friday to stabilise the rupee.
- The rupee strengthened past the 96-per-dollar mark after heavy dollar sales through state-run banks.
- Traders said the central bank’s intervention was aimed at stopping speculative bets against the currency.
Rising Oil Prices
- Elevated crude oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict increased dollar demand from Indian refiners.
- The rupee had weakened nearly 2.5% in the previous two weeks and over 3% so far in FY27.
- The government is considering additional steps, including a possible interest rate hike, to support the currency.
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| | Supreme Court says human life comes first, verdict on strays |  | Court Stands Firm- Supreme Court reaffirmed removal of strays from key public spaces.
- It said human life outweighs animal welfare in direct conflict.
- The order covers hospitals, schools, colleges, and playgrounds.
Safety Takes Priority- Court noted dog bite cases have reached alarming proportions.
- Authorities must ensure implementation is strict, monitored, and time-bound.
- The ruling sharpens India’s debate on safety and animal rights.
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| | Meme Party Gets Real Threats: Cockroach Janta Party Founder Speaks Out |  | Founder Gets Death Threats After Fame
- Abhijeet Dipke claimed he received death threats on WhatsApp after launching the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- Screenshots shared by Dipke showed threats allegedly pressuring him to shut down the account or join the BJP.
- The CJP quickly gained traction online, reportedly crossing 19 million Instagram followers within days, however their X handle was withheld in India.
Family Expresses Concern
- Dipke’s parents said they feared he could face arrest or harm due to the party’s sudden popularity.
- His mother urged him to stay away from politics and focus on his career instead.
- The Boston University student launched CJP after a controversy linked to remarks involving “cockroaches” during a court hearing.
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| | 🏔️ They Conquered Everest — But The Descent Proved Fatal For Two Indian Climbers |  | What Happened On Everest- Two Indian mountaineers, Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit.
- Are summited on Wednesday, while Tiwari reached the peak on Thursday at around 5:30 pm.
- Both became exhausted during the descent and could not be rescued despite efforts by their guides.
Why It Happened
- At extreme altitudes, every step requires enormous physical effort as the body struggles with low oxygen levels. The brain and muscles receive less oxygen, leading to fatigue, slower decision-making and physical weakness.
- During descent, climbers are already severely drained, battling dehydration, freezing temperatures, frostbite risks and rapidly changing weather conditions.
- "The guides worked really hard, but they were unable to save them," said Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal.
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| | 🚨 A Taste Of Fame, A Flood Of Threats For PM Modi’s Bengal Jhalmuri Seller |  | Viral Fame Turns Frightening
- Jhargram jhalmuri vendor Vikram Sao alleged he received threatening calls daily from Pakistan and Bangladesh after meeting PM Modi.
- Sao claimed callers threatened to bomb him, abused him repeatedly, and allegedly displayed weapons during disturbing video calls.
- The vendor said he disconnects the threatening calls immediately, but new international numbers continue contacting and harassing him regularly.
Security Fears Intensify
- Police reportedly deployed security personnel after Sao informed authorities, while investigators launched a probe into the threatening calls.
- Sao said he fears travelling alone on his bicycle because he is the sole breadwinner supporting his worried family.
- The vendor became nationally known after Modi visited his stall, during the campaigning phase of the Bengal assembly polls.
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| | ⚽ The End Of Pep’s Blue Empire |  | Guardiola To Leave Man City - Pep Guardiola confirmed that he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season.
- Guardiola will take charge of his final match against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.
- Manchester City said Guardiola will take up the role of global ambassador after leaving the manager’s position.
City Era Ends With 17 Major Trophies
- Guardiola won 17 major trophies with Manchester City, including six Premier League titles and the 2023 UEFA Champions League.
- Manchester City completed a treble in 2023 by winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.
- Guardiola said Johan Cruyff played a major role in shaping his football philosophy.
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