India News | Headline inflation cooling off to 4.7% in April very satisfying: RBI Guv

Three class 12 students and a girl have been booked in connection with the alleged gang-rape and killing of a female student in Rajasthan's Sikar district, police said Friday.  

Family members of the deceased along with locals held a protest outside the local police station and refused to accept the body, demanding that the accused be arrested. 
 

"India is committed to the well-being and progress of all nations of the Indian Ocean. We have dedicated bodies like the Indian Ocean Rim Association or the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, with their specific mandates. We expand on that belief through the Neighbourhood First policy, the SAGAR outlook and our approach to the extended neighbourhood," said EAM Dr S Jaishankar at the 6th Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Headline inflation cooling off to 4.7 per cent in April 'very satisfying', Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said. He stated that it shows the monetary policy is on the right track.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge interacted with media after a party meeting at his residence in Bengaluru. Several senior leaders including Congress Karnataka president DK Shivakumar were present. 

#WATCH | "Our party has the strategy of discussing things after meeting each other. If we tell you everything, what would remain?," says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge after a meeting at his residence ahead of #KarnatakaElectionResults tomorrow

"We will see tomorrow," he says… pic.twitter.com/JW5cCZ6S8K

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2023

Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar paid tribute to Petty Officer Ankush Sharma who lost his life while undergoing a training exercise at Agra on May 11.

Adm R Hari Kumar #CNS & all personnel of #IndianNavy pay tribute to Ankush Sharma, Petty Officer who lost his life whilst undergoing training exercise at Agra on 11 May 23 and extend heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. pic.twitter.com/ImKyY9RXW8

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 12, 2023

Odisha Assembly Speaker Bikram Keshari Arukha on Friday resigned citing personal reasons. He said, "I have sent my resignation to the Deputy Speaker. I will discharge every responsibility assigned to me by the party or in the government."

School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash, and Labour Minister Srikant Sahu have also resigned.

Enforcement Directorate conducted searches of six premises in Indore (MP) and Mumbai (Maharashtra) in a Money Laundering case against Deepak Jain Madda and others under the provisions of PMLA, 2002. During the search, Rs 91.21 lakhs of cash, details of illegally acquired immovable properties worth more than Rs 250 Crores (approx) and various incriminating documents were recovered and seized.

India's foreign exchange reserves jumped by USD 7.196 billion to USD 595.976 billion in the week ended on May 5, the Reserve Bank of India said on Friday.

The overall reserves had dropped by USD 4.532 billion to USD 588.78 billion in the previous reporting week.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Sameer Wankhede in connection with the Cordelia Cruise case.

"I am absolutely sure that JDS will disintegrate… This time I do not think that there is any scope for a coalition government with JDS," said Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications.

Tillu Tajpuria murder case: Delhi's Patiala House Court extends the police custody of six accused arrested in the Tillu Tajpuria murder case for the next 3 days. The six accused are Yogesh Tunda, Deepak Dabas, Rajesh Bawana, Riyaz Khan, Chavanni and Ata ur Rehman. The accused would be produced on Monday, May 15.

Gold prices tumbled Rs 710 to Rs 60,970 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid weak global cues, according to HDFC Securities.

The yellow metal had settled at Rs 61,680 per 10 grams in the previous trade.
 

The Supreme Court on Friday said that it may grant three months instead of the six months time extension sought by SEBI to finish its probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group and lapses in regulatory disclosure. The case will be next heard on May 15.

Delhi Police files charge sheet against 6 accused persons in Dwarka court in Nikki Yadav murder case. The charge sheet has been filed under sections 302, 201, 202, 212 and 120B of IPC. The charge sheet has a total of 576 pages. The court has put up the matter for consideration on May 25.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said, "I am very confident tomorrow Karnataka BJP is going to break two jinxes. One, after 1985, a political party has not come back to power again twice in succession and second that BJP Karnataka has not crossed 113 on our own till now. We are very confident of BJP crossing the 113 mark of our own and there is no question of seeking anybody's support."

Supreme Court issues notice to West Bengal on the plea of makers of the movie, ‘The Kerala Story’ challenging the decision of the WB govt to ban the screening of the movie in the state. Supreme Court also issues notice to Tamil Nadu on de facto ban on the movie in the state.

#BREAKING | The Kerala Story storm in Supreme Court. CJI raises question over ban on movie and says will issue a notice to West Bengal government and Tamil Nadu government.#WestBengal #MamataBanerjee #TheKeralaStory #SC https://t.co/JBOJSkzlid pic.twitter.com/4KKfOSs9Ld

— Republic (@republic) May 12, 2023

"He (Tanveer Ahmed) is not our spokesperson, and he is not a member of our party. He is nothing, he has left us long back. We have not decided anything (on coalition govt), we will wait for the results," said Karnataka JD(S) President CM Ibrahim. 

Ibrahim's comment comes after Tanveer Ahmed said, "We have already decided with whom we are going to form the government. We will announce it to the public when the appropriate time comes."  

#WATCH | He (Tanveer Ahmed) is not our spokesperson, and he is not a member of our party. He is nothing, he has left us long back. We have not decided anything (on coalition govt), we will wait for the results: Karnataka JD(S) Pres CM Ibrahim pic.twitter.com/S3Bsli92Ia

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2023

I congratulate all the #ExamWarriors who have successfully passed the CBSE Class XII examinations. I am proud of these youngsters for their hardwork and determination. I also congratulate their parents and teachers for their monumental role in the success of the youngsters.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 12, 2023

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala said, "I want to thank the 6.5 crore people of Karnataka who have voted for the Congress party. Let us wait till tomorrow, till the results are out. BJP has admitted their defeat. Congress party will form the government and we will serve the people of Karnataka." 

#WATCH | I want to thank the 6.5 crore people of Karnataka who have voted for the Congress party. Let us wait till tomorrow, till the results are out. BJP has admitted their defeat. Congress party will form the government and we will serve the people of Karnataka: Congress leader… pic.twitter.com/nIETeCOxvq

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2023

"For the BJP, the development of the country is a conviction, a commitment. It has only been a few months since the formation of the BJP government in Gujarat, but seeing the pace at which development has taken place, it is a pleasure, a pleasant feeling," said PM Modi after laying the foundation stone of various development projects

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PM Shri @narendramodi inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various projects in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. https://t.co/MMoAPCg1RU

— BJP (@BJP4India) May 12, 2023

#WATCH | Exit polls have their own theory. We don't go by those samples, my sample size is too high and in that, we will have a comfortable majority. I do not know about JD(S), let them take their own call. I don't have any backup plan, my only plan is that Congress party will… pic.twitter.com/agJ551kIyb

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2023

There is no chance of a hung Assembly, we are going to form the govt comfortably. Let him (DK Shivakumar) be happy with his 141 seats till tomorrow. We will have a legislature party meeting to decide the CM's face," said Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai. 

#WATCH | There is no chance of a hung Assembly, we are going to form the govt comfortably. Let him (DK Shivakumar) be happy with his 141 seats till tomorrow. We will have a legislature party meeting to decide the CM's face: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai pic.twitter.com/12I92tWy2Q

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2023

"We are going to pass 120 seats. There is no question of a hung government, we are supremely confident that we will form the government on our own," said Congress MLA Priyank Kharge. 

Centre has issued an order against the top 5 e-commerce platforms for selling seat belt alarm stopper clips. The clips violate Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and compromise the lives of car passengers. 13,118 listings of car seat belt alarm stopper clips were delisted from e-commerce platforms. 

JD(S) national spokesperson Tanveer Ahmed said, "We have already decided with whom we are going to form the government. We will announce it to the public when the appropriate time comes."  

#WATCH | We have already decided with whom we are going to form the government. We will announce it to the public when the appropriate time comes: JD(S) national spokesperson Tanveer Ahmed pic.twitter.com/rVaZ6kxSvD

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2023

"While living in Gujarat, I have had the experience of changing the entire education system of the state along with the primary teachers. Once upon a time, the drop out rate in Gujarat used to be around 40% and today it has reduced to less than 3%. This has been possible only with the cooperation of the teachers of Gujarat," said PM Modi. 

He added, "My experiences with teachers in Gujarat have helped us a lot in formulating policies at the national level as well. For example, due to lack of toilets in schools, a large number of girls used to drop out of school. That's why we started a special campaign to get separate toilets built for girls in schools." 

"My interaction with teachers has helped us in formulating policies at the national level. Today education sector has been transformed in India and we all must cherish the role of teachers in our life," said PM Modi while addressing the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan in Gandhinagar. 

PM Shri @narendramodi addresses Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. https://t.co/IbXyKDEU6I

— BJP (@BJP4India) May 12, 2023

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court extends former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's judicial custody till June 2 in the CBI case. Consideration of the charge sheet pending before the court. 

#WATCH | Delhi: AAP leader & former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia brought to Rouse Avenue court at the end of his judicial custody in the excise case being probed by the ED pic.twitter.com/hMlPVQqVeK

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2023

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the result for class 12 board exam. The candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download the result by visiting the official website at cbse.gov.in. 

The overall pass percentage stands at 87.33%. Trivandrum region tops with 99.91 pass percentage. Girls outshine Boys by 6.01% with 90.68 pass percentage. CBSE will not award first, second and third divisions to its students, to avoid unhealthy competition.

#WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Sangh Adhiveshan in Gandhinagar. pic.twitter.com/8EBtqyhjo1

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2023

After the Enforcement Directorate summoned NCP leader Jayant Patil on May 12 in connection with the alleged IL&FS scam, Patil sought 10 days time from ED to appear before the agency. 

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected the Congress party's claim that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in the May 10 Karnataka Assembly polls were previously deployed in South Africa.

The poll body has also asked the party to ensure such sources of false information with serious potential of 'rumor-mongering' are publicly exposed and brought to justice. ECI further stated that Congress specifically knew that only newly ECIL-produced EVMs are being used in Karnataka.

#BREAKING | Big embarrassment for Congress as EC factchecks Congress on re-used EVMs claim. EC dismisses party's concerns about EVMs used in Karnataka having been deployed in South Africa, which does not even use EVMs.#KarnatakaElection2023https://t.co/JBOJSkzlid pic.twitter.com/IbmScRsBrC

— Republic (@republic) May 12, 2023

Uddhav Thackeray said, "The relief to this present government is interim. The Speaker should decide on the matter at the earliest. If he gives any wrong decision, we will again go to Court." 

"Court has clearly said that the Shinde-BJP government is illegal. Now as the court judgement has come, we will go to the people's court. Court has said everything about the illegality of the present government," he added. 

#BREAKING | Uddhav Thackeray holds news briefing, says 'I resigned on moral ground.'#UddhavThackeray#SC #MaharashtraPolitics #Maharashtra https://t.co/JBOJSkzlid pic.twitter.com/0TWPQqgAyD

— Republic (@republic) May 12, 2023

Srinagar Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Athar Amin Khan, said, "The city is geared up. All the important monuments, and structures, have been illuminated, blacktopping of the roads done. Repair works are also underway. We hope this will be a nice and wonderful event for the event." 

Preparations are underway in Odisha's Puri for the construction of three wooden chariots - that carry the idols of deities Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra - ahead of the world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra.

Congress MLA Sachin Pilot, on his second day of Jan Sangharsh Yatra, said, "It is May & very hot summer but still people are coming out on the street because the issues I have raised are relevant. Issues of corruption & problems of related to the future of our youths, affect us. We hope our state govt take cognisance of the issues I have raised." 

#WATCH | Rajasthan: "It is May & very hot summer but still people are coming out on the street because the issues I have raised are relevant. Issues of corruption & problems of related to the future of our youths, affect us. We hope our state govt take cognisance of the issues I… pic.twitter.com/cEo2K0ka0x

— ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan (@ANI_MP_CG_RJ) May 12, 2023

25-year-old Bunty, brother of the slain gangster Tillu Tajpuria’s aide allegedly died by suicide. Family members heard a gunshot yesterday and found him lying in a pool of blood. He was declared brought dead at the hospital, said Delhi Police. 

A 42-year-old man identified as Rajan Das was beaten to death using sticks and stones in Mumbai's Worli area. Three accused named Sachin Kavander, Sada Kavander and Bhavesh Salve were arrested by Worli police. It was found that accused had a personal enmity with victim. A case has been registered under section 302 of IPC, said Mumbai Police. 

प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi के गांधीनगर, गुजरात में सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रम।

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As per local police, at least 40 people fell ill after consuming food in a post-death ritual programme in Goalpara district on Wednesday. "The actual cause is yet to be ascertained, however, it seems to be a food poisoning case. Affected people admitted to hospital," said a doctor at Rangjuli Primary Health Centre. 

"Cyclone Mocha will convert into a severe storm on May 12 & a very severe cyclone on May 14, as per the predictions. We've deployed 8 teams. 200 rescuers of NDRF deployed on the ground and 100 rescuers on standby," said Gurminder Singh, Commandant, 2nd Battalion, NDRF. 

West Bengal | #CycloneMocha will convert into a severe storm on May 12 & a very severe cyclone on May 14, as per the predictions. We've deployed 8 teams. 200 rescuers of NDRF deployed on ground and 100 rescuers on standby: Gurminder Singh, Commandant, 2nd Battalion, NDRF (11.05) pic.twitter.com/NjK6bgrJAS

— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2023