Three of the five central panel seats were won by female candidates in Patna University Students' Union (PUSU) elections, with ABVP’s Maithil Mrinalini becoming the first female president. Independent candidates won the vice president and general secretary posts and NSUI secured two seats. RJD and Jan Suraj, however, failed to win any seats. Voter turnout was notably low at 45.25%.

A man has been arrested for allegedly opening fire into the air during an altercation at the 'Dawat-e-Ramzan' exhibition in Hyderabad, organised by former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza's sister Anam Mirza. The accused fired two rounds during a dispute between two individuals. The police have apprehended the accused and seized the weapon.

Dr Sudhakar Pathare, senior IPS officer and Deputy Commissioner with the Mumbai Police, died after his SUV was involved in a head-on collision with a bus in Telangana. His relative, identified as Bhagwat Khodake, also died in the accident. Police said that they are looking into reports claiming the deceased were not wearing seatbelts.

Reacting to row over Muslims offering Namaz on roads, Union Minister Chirag Paswan said discussing such matters are useless, adding that other important issues should be addressed. "I'm a....youth from...21st century. We shouldn't interfere in religious matters. It's...matter of personal faith," he added. Recently, Meerut police said passports of those praying on roads could be revoked.

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia announced that his podcast is resuming, over a month after his vulgar joke on 'India's Got Latent' sparked a controversy. "A new blessed chapter begins - Rebirth," he posted on Instagram. He also uploaded a video on YouTube wherein he said, "Please make space for me in your heart. Give me one more chance."

As temperatures soared, Karnataka’s electricity demand surged, prompting a significant increase in power generation across the state. Notably, thermal power stations in Ballari and Raichur have ramped up their output to meet the growing demand. Until February, the state’s cooler climate, bolstered by ample rainfall, kept many thermal power units idle.

A 50-year-old woman named Gudiya Begum gave birth to her 14th child in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur. After examination, doctors said that both the mother and the child were healthy. According to multiple reports, the woman's 22-year-old son was also present in the hospital during the time.

A student was stabbed to death in a clash during a concert at Panjab University (PU) campus in Chandigarh on Friday. Three other students sustained injuries, with the police registering a case of murder against unidentified assailants. The deceased was identified as Aditya Thakur, a student of Computer Science Engineering at PU's University Institute of Engineering and Technology.

A total of 219 senior police officers and personnel have been selected for the esteemed 2024 Chief Minister’s Medal, recognizing their exceptional dedication to law enforcement and public safety. Among those being honoured are members of the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF), who played a crucial role in the recent surrender of Maoists in Karnataka.

The Union government has informed the Karnataka High Court that social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has no legal grounds to challenge the removal of user content. The government warned that any resistance from X in complying with content takedown orders could result in the platform losing its legal immunity under Indian law.

An explosion was reported inside a mosque in Maharashtra's Beed ahead of Eid. Police arrested two people, reportedly identified as Vijay Gavhane and Sriram Sagde, in connection with the explosion and said that gelatin sticks were kept inside the mosque. No one was hurt in the explosion, police stated, adding that the blast damaged the internal portion of the structure.

A man, identified as Satish, staged his son Gagan's death in an accident in Najafgarh, Delhi, to claim ₹1 crore insurance. Satish conducted the fake last rites of Gagan. After a police investigation, the biker confessed he was promised ₹15 lakh for allegedly hitting Gagan. A lawyer, who was the mastermind of the crime, revealed Gagan was hiding in Punjab.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the RSS headquarters in Nagpur on Sunday to mark the birth anniversary of its founder, Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi standing next to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, lauded the RSS for its contribution to India's development. Citing RSS' role in public welfare, PM Modi said, "We've seen in Maha Kumbh how...swayamsevaks helped...people."

In an innovative move to engage children during their summer vacations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled the MY-Bharat Calendar, a new initiative aimed at ensuring that children spend their vacation in a productive and educational manner. The MY-Bharat Calendar is designed to offer a variety of activities that can help children engage in meaningful learning experiences.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Kerala-born rapper Sooraj Cherukat, known as Hanumankind, for taking India's traditional martial arts globally with his latest song 'Run It Up'. Addressing the 120th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, "Our traditional martial arts like Kalari-payattu, Gatka and Thang-Ta have been included in it." 'Run It Up' follows Hanumankind's breakout hit 'Big Dawgs'.

Germany’s labor market is showing signs of distress as unemployment surged in March, marking the sharpest monthly rise since October 2024. According to the Federal Labor Office, the number of jobless individuals increased by 26,000 in seasonally adjusted terms, reaching a total of 2.92 million.

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar said he won't watch Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan', which has faced criticism over its 2002 Gujarat riots references. "I had said that I'd watch the movie when I heard it was a sequel to 'Lucifer'," he stated, adding that he is "disappointed by this type of moviemaking". "[I] look forward to watching Empuraan," Chandrasekhar said earlier.

A severe H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Andhra Pradesh has led to the death and culling of over 5.4 lakh birds, primarily affecting large poultry farms and backyard units. The outbreak, which began in January 2025, has prompted strict control measures, including quarantines and culling.

The night traffic ban through the core Bandipur Tiger Reserve is once again in the news after Karnataka withdrew a counter-affidavit filed in the Supreme Court. Though the Karnataka government says that the status quo will be maintained, environmentalists are not convinced. They have vowed to fight any move to lift the ban that would be detrimental to the wildlife.

In a major shift for India's media industry, digital media surpassed traditional television in revenue for the first time in 2024. According to FICCI and Ernst & Young, digital platforms now contribute 32% of the total revenue, highlighting their rapid growth and growing influence in India's entertainment sector, surpassing television's long-standing dominance.