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A trader, Sushanta Sarkar, recounts the harrowing moments after Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot in Madhyamgram. Hearing gunshots, Sarkar rushed to the SUV, finding Rath and the driver injured. He described the scene of blood and distress, later assisting police in recovering bullet shells from the targeted vehicle.

According to forest department officials, the tusker reportedly grabbed a wire from a three-phase 22kV high-tension line connected to a transformer pole located in the garden, which is located about 100 metres from the Boluvampatti block-I reserve forest.

Launched in 2022-23, project had come to a complete halt within a year

Drive to identify gaps, ensure compliance as city grapples with waste management

Experience a unique darshan at Karnataka's Jharni Narasimha Swamy Temple, where devotees walk chest-deep through a 300-meter dark, sulphur-rich water cave to reach the self-manifested deity. This ancient shrine, nestled in a natural cave, offers a mystical journey, with its water believed to possess healing properties.

Hugh Jackman has officially moved to sell a lavish Manhattan penthouse he co-owned with ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness, a significant step in their divorce settlement. This comes just weeks before Jackman made his public debut with Sutton Foster at the Met Gala, a move that sparked considerable social media commentary.

South East Central Railway has launched a major apprenticeship drive for 2026, offering 1,644 positions across its Raipur units. Applications are open via Apprenticeship India until June 4. Candidates meeting Class 10 and ITI criteria will be shortlisted purely on merit, based on academic performance, without any written examination.

In a significant crackdown, Bihar's Economic Offences Unit conducted raids at five sites associated with Amrendra Kumar, the sub-registrar from Supaul. The operation revealed a staggering Rs 10 crore in assets, far beyond what his official salary could justify.

Six individuals, including those from outside the state, have been apprehended for a drug racket involving MDMA and hydro ganja. Police seized contraband worth over Rs 10 crore, with college students identified as some of the buyers. The accused admitted to purchasing drugs cheaply and reselling them for profit. Investigations continue to nab suppliers.

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education has issued admit cards for Class 10 and 12 second exams 2026 on the MPONLINE portal. With Class 12 exams starting May 7, students must download and print their hall tickets promptly, as entry without a valid admit card will not be permitted under any circumstances.

India faces diverse weather challenges this week, with heavy rains and thunderstorms predicted for hill states and southern regions. Meanwhile, western India, including Gujarat and Rajasthan, is bracing for heat waves. Travellers should monitor updates as unstable weather may disrupt journeys to popular tourist and pilgrimage sites.