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82-year-old succumbs to Covid in Panchkula
An 81-year-old resident of Panchkula succumbed to Covid-19 on Saturday, becoming the third virus-related fatality in the tricity in the past three weeks. The patient lived in Bhowanli, Raipur Rani, Panchkula. Meanwhile, 135 people tested positive for the virus in tricity on Saturday, with Chandigarh recording 47 cases, Mohali reporting 56 cases, and Panchkula having 32 cases. The tricity's active cases increased from 828 to 880 in the past 24 hours.

Punjab cabinet approves funds for anti-drone systems, 9 to be deployed on Pak border
Punjab cabinet approves funds for 9 anti-drone systems along Pakistan border to combat terrorism and drug smuggling. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced deployment across 532-km border stretch, complementing existing BSF anti-drone measures.

Undetonated missile found near village in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur
An undetonated China-made PL-15 missile was found near Kumahi Devi village in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district. Indian forces are removing the missile, cordoning off the area. This is the second such incident since India's May 7 air strikes on Pakistan.

Karnataka HC refuses visa extension for Pakistani minors citing national security concerns: Report
Karnataka High Court denied visa extension for three Pakistani minors, citing national security after the Jammu & Kashmir terror attack. Despite humanitarian pleas from their Indian mother, the court supported the government's directive to expel Pakistani nationals.

Bengal: Many private schools declare early summer vacations from May 9 after Mamata’s plea
Several private schools in West Bengal have advanced their summer vacation dates to May 9 following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's request amid rising tensions from the India-Pakistan military conflict. Schools like St Xavier's Institution and Julien Day School have adjusted their schedules, while others maintained previously set dates. State-run schools began their vacations on April 30 due to excessive heat.

Bengaluru woman alleges sexual harassment by hairstylist during home visit, arrested: Report
A Bengaluru executive director alleged sexual harassment by her regular hairstylist during a home service. The stylist groped her while working, fled after she screamed, and was subsequently arrested under a law protecting women's modesty.

SGPC relocates holy saroops of Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab’s Gurdaspur
SGPC relocates holy Guru Granth Sahib saroops from border gurdwaras in Gurdaspur to safer locations amid India-Pakistan tensions, ensuring community safety and support for local residents near the Kartarpur Corridor.

Bomb scare at Bhubaneswar airport over unclaimed handbag, cleared after security check
An unclaimed handbag at Bhubaneswar airport triggered a security alert, causing passenger evacuation. After thorough investigation, the bag was found to belong to a woman passenger. No threat was detected amid ongoing border tensions.

Op Sindoor: Security up at tourist towns in Himachal Pradesh
Security heightened in Himachal Pradesh tourist spots following Operation Sindoor amid India-Pakistan tensions. Authorities increased vigilance at key destinations, closed educational institutions, and issued precautionary advisories to prevent potential attacks.

Bengaluru security guard kills 8-year-old boy after dispute involving his daughters, arrested: Report
Security guard in Bengaluru arrested for murdering an 8-year-old boy after repeated disputes with his daughters. The suspect allegedly lured the child to Rayasandra Lake, killed him, and confessed during police interrogation.

Tiranga yatra held in Bengaluru to show solidarity with armed forces amid rising Indo-Pak tensions
Karnataka Congress organized a Tiranga Yatra in Bengaluru, led by CM Siddaramaiah and other leaders, showing solidarity with armed forces amid rising India-Pakistan tensions. Participants carried flags, chanted slogans, and expressed support for troops following the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Cricket fans set to wear Virat Kohli’s No 18 jersey as Lucknow Super Giants clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru today
Lucknow Super Giants face Royal Challengers Bengaluru, seeking victory after three defeats. Fans expected to wear Virat Kohli's No. 18 jersey, supporting the IPL's highest run-scorer at Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Bengaluru Airport asks passengers to arrive 3 hours in advance due to enhanced security
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has advised passengers to arrive three hours early for flights due to heightened security measures amid national security alerts. The advisory follows increased military activity and potential flight cancellations related to airspace restrictions after India's Operation Sindhoor, which targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan. Travelers are urged to check flight statuses with airlines for updates.

Op Sindoor: Kashmir off to slow start after sleepless night of LoC shelling
After Pakistani cross-border attacks, Kashmir experienced a tense Friday with limited business activity, thin traffic, and closed educational institutions. One woman died, five were injured during LoC shelling. Residents remain anxious, with schools closed until further notice.

Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath gets Bengaluru's top cops talking and laughing in latest WTF episode. Watch
Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath interviews Bengaluru's top cops in a humorous podcast, exploring their lives beyond uniforms, discussing traffic, films, and policing, offering an unprecedented, candid glimpse into law enforcement's human side.

Pakistan not only harbours terrorism but is directly involved in it: Yogi Adityanath
Yogi Adityanath accuses Pakistan of direct terrorism involvement, citing recent terror incidents. He claims India will triumph and that Pakistan is struggling for existence, emphasizing the nation's commitment to combating terrorist threats through military and diplomatic means.