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Kolkata authorities have banned bulldozers in processions and warned owners against renting them out, following a demolition at New Market. Police will take action against officers failing to stop illegal demolitions. The Election Commission has directed the arrest of those involved in post-poll violence, with hundreds already arrested and detained.

A BJP functionary, who headed the party’s legal wing till a few months ago, Paul Kanagaraj has more than 30 years of experience at the Bar.

Tragedy struck Bengaluru as a compound wall collapse near Bowring Hospital claimed seven lives, including three children. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site and confirmed the fatalities, announcing Rs 5 lakh compensation for the bereaved families. Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar also rushed to the scene to assess the situation and offer assistance.

In Bokaro, an 83-year-old man was mistakenly pronounced dead and faced a long, uphill battle to reclaim his old-age pension. After countless trips to government offices with no resolution in sight, he finally caught the attention of Chief Minister Hemant Soren.

A massive fire erupted at Gaur Green Avenue society in Indirapuram on Wednesday morning, gutting an estimated 10 to 12 flats and causing panic among residents. Fire tenders responded swiftly to the blaze, which is suspected to have been triggered by an electrical fault. Dousing operations are underway to prevent further spread.

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has found that most atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in Jharkhand stem from violations of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, leading to land exploitation. The commission directed authorities to register FIRs and issue arrest warrants in several land dispute cases, emphasizing the need for police stations in vulnerable areas to protect tribal rights.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will meet President Murmu on May 5 to "safeguard the mandate of the people" following the defection of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to the BJP. Mann, accompanied by party MLAs, will press for the "recall" of the MPs, though legal provisions for such a recall are absent.