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Woman shot at in Delhi for objecting to loud music, suffers miscarriage
A pregnant woman in Delhi was shot at and suffered a miscarriage after she objected to loud music being played in her neighbourhood. The woman, named Ranju, asked the organiser, Harish, to stop the music, before he fired a gun, hitting her in the neck. She was taken to hospital but lost the baby due to trauma. Harish and his friend, who supplied the gun, have both been arrested. The incident has sparked outrage in India, with women's rights activists calling for increased protection for women.

Dependent parents of deceased govt employee entitled to family pension: HC
Bombay High Court ruled dependent parents of a deceased, unmarried government employee are entitled to family pension. The court directed Maharashtra government to clear pension proposal for an elderly couple who lost their son in 2008.

Pune city receives 11.2 mm rainfall; second-highest May rainfall since 2022
Pune received 11.2 mm rainfall on Friday, the second-highest May rainfall since 2022. Multiple weather systems are active, with rainfall expected to continue for 48 hours. IMD issued a yellow alert, and air quality improved to satisfactory levels.

MSRTC to buy 20,000 hybrid buses over 4 years
Maharashtra plans to purchase 20,000 hybrid buses over four years, switching from diesel to CNG/LNG. The move aims to reduce pollution and fuel costs, with buses primarily running on environmentally friendly fuels and saving ₹235 crore annually.

Fadnavis asks administration to act against sleeper cells
Chief Minister Fadnavis directs administration to act against potential Pakistani sleeper cells, increase security preparedness in Mumbai and surrounding regions. Officials ordered to enhance patrolling, conduct awareness workshops, and prepare evacuation plans amid India-Pakistan tensions.

Nearly a year after she was buried, woman’s body exhumed for post-mortem in Haryana’s Nuh
A woman's body was exhumed 11 months after burial in Haryana's Nuh district following a court order. Her family suspected murder after her husband eloped with her sister-in-law. Police will conduct a post-mortem to investigate the circumstances of her death.

Savarkar’s grandnephew files complaint against Rahul Gandhi for not attending court
Satyaki Savarkar filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi for not attending a Pune court hearing in a defamation case over remarks about VD Savarkar. Gandhi's lawyer sought adjournment, and the court scheduled the next hearing on May 28.

HC refuses to restrain MCA from conducting T20 Mumbai League over franchise dispute
The Bombay high court rejected Jupicos Entertainment's plea to restrain MCA from conducting the T20 Mumbai League, citing a five-year delay in challenging the 2020 team termination and finding no grounds to interfere with the previous court order.

Punjab: Court terms no work call by lawyers’ unfortunate: You will rest while forces fight: HC to lawyers
Punjab High Court criticized lawyers' "no work day" call during India-Pakistan tensions, urging continued functioning. The court emphasized that professionals should work, especially during critical times, and proceeded with case hearings despite the bar association's suspension.

Reimagining Mumbai: experts call for better public transport, affordable housing, natural open spaces
Experts warn Mumbai's unchecked redevelopment threatens city's livability, calling for improved public transport, affordable housing, and open spaces. Driven by monetization and speculation, current development patterns risk transforming Mumbai's urban landscape and quality of life.

War wards, drills, audits, training: How city hospitals are prepping for emergency
Mumbai hospitals are preparing for potential medical emergencies by adding beds, training staff, stocking critical supplies, and conducting emergency drills. They're focusing on blood donation, infrastructure readiness, and mental preparation of healthcare workers to handle a possible war-like situation.

5 buildings razed in Versova, 35 more to go
Five unauthorized buildings demolished in Versova's marshlands, with 35 more targeted. BMC's enforcement drive removes structures in ecologically sensitive Coastal Regulation Zone areas, addressing potential life-threatening construction violations.

Clear stand on heritage tag for Savarkar Sadan: HC to State
Bombay High Court orders state government to clarify its stance on granting heritage status to Savarkar Sadan, following a PIL seeking preservation of the historic building and preventing its potential demolition for redevelopment.

Punjab: Illegal constructions linked to drug peddlers demolished in Jalandhar
Police in Jalandhar demolished two illegal constructions linked to drug traffickers Honey Kalyanwas and Vijay Masih, who have multiple criminal cases. The actions aim to deter criminal activities and dismantle infrastructure built through illegal drug proceeds.

Metro 3 will be fully operational by August: CM
Mumbai's Metro 3, an underground corridor, will be fully operational by August, increasing daily ridership from 20,000 to 400,000. The new route connects key business and cultural locations, with 244 daily services and 244 escalators/lifts.

Deemed conveyance can’t be denied due to delay on part of the builder: HC
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court mandated deemed conveyance for housing societies, rejecting a builder's objections. The court emphasized that project delays cannot impede flat owners' rights to property transfer under MOFA, 1963.