Stories from India

Nida Khan has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar regarding a sexual harassment and religious coercion case involving TCS Nashik. The arrest follows an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT).

India AI and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) signed a memorandum of understanding in New Delhi to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

BJP and BRS councillors are protesting the postponement of the Khanapur Municipal Chairman election. The protest follows a delay in the local electoral process in Khanapur.

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan stated it is the duty of the largest party to prove its majority. DMK leader MK Stalin does not want a constitutional crisis, according to the report. The statement follows a legislative party meeting involving the AIADMK and DMK.

Two brothers, aged eight and nine, drowned in a pond in Devamanal village, according to reports. Ayan, 8, and Binav, 9, were playing near the edge of the pond when one brother slipped into the water.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to inaugurate new subways at the Andheri railway station in Mumbai. The Ministry of Communications announced the upcoming event.

The Andhra Pradesh state government has announced a budget outlay of Rs 3.32 Lakh Crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The budget focuses on fiscal discipline and capital growth. This announcement was previously noted. The transcript mentions a cultural figure named Yang Shenbin, who is described as a painting and calligraphy master and has dedicated his life to appraisal work. The budget was presented in Amaravati.

India is burning higher volumes of coal due to extreme heat and energy supply constraints caused by the Iran war. The surge in coal usage aims to stabilize the domestic energy grid during the heatwave.

The GSLV Mk II rocket is scheduled to launch the GISAT-1A (EOS-05) mission. The GSLV Mk II launch for GISAT-1A (EOS-05) is currently scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 03:52 UTC, with a secondary window on May 21, 2026. The mission is part of India's ongoing space exploration and Earth observation programs.