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A new home was gifted to the family of a brave ponywallah, Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who died saving tourists in Pahalgam. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde virtually handed over the house, built by Shiv Sena, honoring Shah's sacrifice. The family expressed pride and gratitude for the support received.

Actor Shailesh Lodha, known for 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', recently reunited with filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, sparking a wave of nostalgia. The duo's first meeting was in 2002 in Jodhpur for a book launch. This unexpected reunion after 24 years brought back a flood of cherished memories for Lodha.

Adi, a ponywallah, grabbed a terrorist’s rifle barrel, his only thought was to save the tourists. He died that day. Another Pahalgam local, Wani, was one of the first to arrive at Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley. He survived but the memories of April 22, 2025, will haunt him forever

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled two Kishtwar shrines and their properties as waqf, denying ownership rights to petitioners claiming hereditary custodianship. The court emphasized that property titles must be based on evidence, not public history, dismissing reliance on historical texts for ownership claims.

West Bengal gears up for a fierce electoral battle as Mamata Banerjee's TMC faces a strong challenge from the BJP, aiming to breach her long-held bastion. The Congress-Left alliance seeks to regain lost ground amidst concerns over violence and governance.

Decision Taken In State Cabinet Meeting

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin challenged AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami to oppose Hindi imposition and defend Tamil interests against the BJP. Stalin highlighted alleged betrayals by the AIADMK on issues like the CAA and waqf Amendment Bill, questioning their commitment to Tamil Nadu's pride and welfare schemes.

Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra resigned as BJD's parliamentary party leader following dissent from four party MPs. Patra, who held the position since 2022, submitted his resignation to party president Naveen Patnaik. The move comes amid criticism over his perceived lack of proactivity during recent controversies.

Murshidabad's Shamsherganj and Lalgola constituencies saw the highest voter deletions post-adjudication, with 74,775 and 55,420 names removed respectively. This comes amidst a larger purge of 27 lakh voters across Bengal, sparking concerns and protests, particularly in Muslim-dominant and Matua-dominated areas. Electoral rolls for the second phase have been frozen, with a court review pending.

Kerala gears up for a pivotal assembly election as the LDF seeks a rare third consecutive term under CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Key factors influencing the outcome include Vijayan's leadership, development promises versus pushback, the BJP's growing influence, job aspirations of young voters, and complex community equations.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Kerala's Christian community to support the NDA for a prosperous state, highlighting the government's stance against appeasement. He criticized the LDF and UDF for alleged ties with controversial outfits and their silence on the Munambam land dispute, asserting that neither front ensures Kerala's safety.

A passenger, Syed Mohsin Ali, was briefly detained at Patna Airport after live cartridges were found in his bag. He was traveling to Delhi for his brother's medical treatment. Despite the discovery, Ali was later allowed to proceed after signing a bond, with authorities citing the medical emergency.

Decades-long Marxists and Congress supporters in Kerala's Munambam are switching allegiance to the BJP due to a protracted waqf land claim dispute. Protesters, including a 77-year-old woman, have endured nearly 250 days of hunger strike, feeling betrayed by traditional parties. This desperation led to a BJP victory in a local election, signaling a potential shift in the region's political landscape.