Breaking News Live Updates, May 5: Cabinet approves proposal to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, including CJI

A blast occurs involving an Active scooter near BSF Chowk in Jalandhar.

UIDAI, NFSU sign MoU to strengthen cybersecurity, digital forensics collaboration

The Unique Identification Authority of India and National Forensic Sciences University have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on digital forensics, cybersecurity and advanced technology research, an official said.

According to an official release, the partnership will focus on six key areas: academic and professional development, information security and system integrity, forensic infrastructure and lab excellence, technical support for cybersecurity activities, technical advisory services and research, and strategic placement and outreach.

Cabinet clears proposal to increase number of judges of Supreme Court from 34 to 38, including CJI: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vietnam President To Lam arrives in India

Vietnam President, To Lam arrived at Bodh Gaya on a three-day State Visit to India. He was received at the airport by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. President To Lam offered prayers at the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Heavy rainfall, storms, and lightning claims 18 lives in UP

Heavy rain, storms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh killed 18 people, injured five and caused the loss of 24 animals. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief, treatment for the injured and compensation within 24 hours, warning against negligence.

9-year-old girl killed in stray dog attack in Rajasthan village

A nine-year-old girl was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs after stepping out of her home to relieve herself in nearby fields in a village in Rajasthan’s Bundi district, officials told PTI.

Massive explosion at fireworks plant in China leaves 21 dead

Twenty-one people have been killed and 61 others are left injured after an explosion occurred at a fireworks manufacturing plant in Liuyang city, Hunan province, Chinese state media reported on Tuesday.

World News Live Updates: Fire at Eugene O'Neill Theatre halts The Book of Mormon performances

A fire broke out on Monday at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre in New York City, forcing the long-running musical The Book of Mormon to shut temporarily. Officials said the blaze started in an electrical room and caused “substantial damage,” though everyone was safely evacuated.

New York Fire Department Assistant Chief David Simms said the fire affected upper floors and backstage areas, with some water damage reported. Firefighters faced initial challenges due to theatre rigging but later brought the blaze under control. One firefighter sustained minor injuries, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

World News Live Updates: Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House, brief lockdown imposed

An armed man was shot by US Secret Service agents in downtown Washington on Monday, triggering a brief lockdown of the nearby White House, officials said. The incident near the National Mall occurred shortly after a motorcade carrying Vice President JD Vance passed through the area.

USSS Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said agents approached a “suspicious individual” who fled, drew a firearm and opened fire. Agents returned fire, injuring the suspect, who was taken to hospital. A juvenile bystander sustained minor injuries. Officials said it is unclear if the incident was linked to threats against Donald Trump.

India News Live Updates: Fire breaks out at warehouses near Katangi Bypass in Jabalpur, operations underway

A major fire broke out late Monday night at warehouses near Katangi Bypass in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur, with fire tenders rushed to the spot. According to Inspector Virendra Pawar, two warehouses initially caught fire at a private logistic park.

“Approximately 60 per cent of the fire has been extinguished. As of now, three warehouses have caught fire,” he told ANI. Firefighting operations are ongoing, and authorities are still assessing the situation. The number of workers present at the site is yet to be confirmed, with officials saying the manager will provide details.

World News Live Updates: Nigeria to repatriate 130 nationals from South Africa amid protests

Nigeria will repatriate 130 of its citizens from South Africa following a fresh wave of anti-immigration protests, Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said on Monday. She described the move as voluntary, adding more people may opt to return.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu summoned South Africa’s envoy to express “profound concern” over the situation. While no Nigerians were killed in last week’s protests, two nationals died last month in separate incidents involving security operatives. South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said both sides are discussing migration challenges, as Nigeria seeks investigations and autopsy reports.

World News Live Updates: Ukraine announces ceasefire from May 6

Ukraine will observe a ceasefire with Russia starting May 6, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, following Moscow’s unilateral truce declaration tied to the May 9 holiday.

“As of today, there has been no official appeal to Ukraine regarding the modality of a cessation of hostilities that is being claimed on Russian social media,” Zelensky said in a post on X.

He added, “we are announcing a ceasefire regime starting at 00:00… on the night of May 5–6,” expressing hope that “silence takes effect” in the remaining time.