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Five former security personnel of ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan received anticipatory bail from a Kerala court. The judge found the charge of attempt to commit culpable homicide unsustainable. The case stems from an alleged assault on Youth Congress workers during a 2023 protest. The government plans to review the order.

The Maharashtra State CET Cell has declared the MBA/MMS CET 2026 first-attempt results for admissions to MBA and MMS programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. Eight candidates achieved a perfect 100 percentile, including six from Maharashtra and two from other states. The examination saw 116,196 candidates appear out of 132,838 registrations. The CET Cell emphasized that results are based on percentile scores, which reflect relative performance, and announced that the CAP admission process will commence soon.

Several CBSE schools in Bengaluru are facing a shortage of NCERT textbooks, particularly for Classes 6–9, with Class 9 being the worst affected due to a newly introduced syllabus. Schools are relying on digital PDFs, DIKSHA resources, and limited library copies, but educators say the absence of physical textbooks is disrupting teaching, assignments, and classroom activities. Parents and booksellers have expressed frustration, while school leaders warn that delays could impact learning continuity and board exam preparation.

D.K. Shivakumar's bid for the Chief Minister post gained traction after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra intervened, persuading Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Siddaramaiah reportedly conveyed his decision to resign, though he is hesitant about a national role. A press conference is expected before his resignation, with Shivakumar attending a breakfast meeting.

Ahead of the release of Anurag Kashyap’s gritty thriller 'Bandar' on June 5, 2026, Bobby Deol made a candid appearance on 'Aap Ki Adalat', revisiting one of the most painful chapters of his career: being replaced in the 2007 romantic classic 'Jab We Met.' The actor revealed that he originally discovered director Imtiaz Ali's talent, brought Kareena Kapoor on board, and pitched the project to a production house, only to be dropped for Shahid Kapoor when his market value dipped. Reflecting on the betrayal almost two decades later, Bobby explained how he channeled his "hurt and anger" into fuel for his massive career resurgence including hits like 'Aashram', 'Animal', and his upcoming role as the tormented pop star Samar Mehra in 'Bandar.'

Kumaragurubaran replaces Shilpa Prabhakar Satish, who has now been posted as commissioner of labour. Dr S Swarna has been redesignated as principal secretary, tourism, culture and special initiatives department.

A fierce political faceoff had ensued three years back during the Left regime when Congress workers were thrashed for waving black flags at Vijayan's motorcade, leading to an intense war of words between two rival factions in the coastal state. Calling Vijayan Kerala's "most cruel" home minister, senior Congress leader MM Hassan had alleged that Youth Congress protesters were beaten up for waving black flags at the CM's motorcade.

Domestic brand Unix has launched its new Airbuds Z1 RUZO true wireless stereo earbuds in India, priced at Rs 899. These budget-friendly earbuds feature Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), Bluetooth V6.0, and Type-C fast charging, offering up to 52 hours of total playtime. They are available in Black and White, targeting users seeking clear calls and media consumption in noisy environments.

The Bench held that the wife’s refusal to cohabit with a husband who had openly taken another woman as wife and fathered children with her could not be treated as cruelty or desertion.

World Hypertension Day (May 17)

Indian parents are increasingly opting for bottle-feeding, but the containers themselves pose a growing concern. Recent scientific findings and a Supreme Court endorsement highlight the risks of microplastics and chemicals leaching from plastic bottles into infant formula. Experts now advocate for glass bottles as a safer alternative, emphasizing their inert nature and lack of health risks compared to plastic.

With the LDF's victory in Kerala, the race for Chief Minister heats up. A leaked list, shared by the BJP, suggests K C Venugopal might be favored by a majority of Congress MLAs. However, one MLA claims his preference was omitted, raising questions about the consultation process. V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala are also contenders.

The Supreme Court has initiated an ambitious project, assigning eight National Law Universities the critical task of reevaluating the nationwide application of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. This initiative, known as 'Project Ability Empowerment', seeks to dig deeper than surface-level compliance checks, aiming to pinpoint areas for improvement in implementation.