After remaining untraceable for 10 days following the death of 33-year-old Noida woman Twisha Sharma, her husband Samarth Singh dramatically appeared at a Jabalpur court before being taken into custody amid chaotic scenes. Journalists surrounded him inside court premises, shouting questions as he tried to move through crowds wearing a cap, mask and sunglasses. Twisha, who was pregnant, was found hanging at her matrimonial home in Bhopal on May 12, while her family alleged dowry harassment. Samarth’s family claimed she struggled with drug addiction. The Madhya Pradesh High Court later ordered a second post-mortem by AIIMS Delhi doctors. Investigations against Samarth and his mother Giribala Singh are continuing under multiple legal provisions.

The CBI has arrested the 11th accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation, identifying the suspect as the alleged source behind the leaked Physics paper. The accused, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar from Pune, was reportedly linked to confidential exam processes and is believed to have played a key role in circulating questions before the medical entrance examination. Investigators say the probe has uncovered a wider network involving teachers, coaching facilitators, and intermediaries. The agency is examining financial transactions, digital evidence, and communication records as scrutiny intensifies over the integrity and security of India’s major competitive examinations. (PC: PTI)

The West Bengal government, led by Suvendu Adhikari, has directed police and the Railway Protection Force to hand over detained illegal Bangladeshi migrants directly to the Border Security Force instead of producing them before courts. The move is part of the state’s new “Detect, Delete, Deport” policy targeting undocumented infiltration. Officials said migrants not covered under the Citizenship Amendment Act would face immediate deportation procedures through BSF border outposts. The government also plans stricter monitoring at railway stations and faster coordination with border authorities to strengthen border security and streamline deportation processes. (PC: PTI)

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered a second post-mortem examination in the death case of Twisha Sharma, directing that a team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi conduct the procedure in Bhopal. The court accepted a plea filed by Sharma’s father, who alleged inconsistencies and lapses in the initial investigation and autopsy. Twisha, 31, was found dead at her matrimonial home earlier this month, with her family accusing her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and torture. The High Court also stressed the need for transparency in the investigation as public attention around the case continues to grow. 

The Delhi High Court has granted former JNU student leader Umar Khalid a three-day interim bail in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case under the UAPA. The relief was provided on humanitarian grounds to allow him to be with his mother during her surgery. Khalid had earlier sought 15 days’ interim bail, but a lower court rejected the plea. The bail will remain effective from June 1 to June 3. Khalid has been in judicial custody for several years over allegations linked to the larger conspiracy behind the northeast Delhi riots of 2020. (PC: PTI)

A jhalmuri vendor in West Bengal’s Jhargram has alleged that he received death threats after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his stall during an election campaign. The vendor, Vikram Sau, said he started receiving threatening calls and messages after the election results were announced. Sau claimed the first call came on May 19. He said the threats left him scared and disturbed. Locals said he has stopped sitting regularly at his stall. West Bengal Police have started an investigation into the matter. Officials are checking the phone number and messages linked to the alleged threats.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has faced criticism after announcing action against stray and “killer” dogs in the state. Mann said the move followed a recent Supreme Court order. However, opposition leaders and animal welfare groups said he “misinterpreted” the ruling. BJP leader Tejinder Pal Singh Bagga said the court only allows action against dangerous or seriously ill dogs after proper checks. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said “dogs are also living beings” and warned against indiscriminate killings. Former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu urged the government to focus on sterilisation and vaccination instead. (PC: X/@BhagwantMann)

Abhijeet Dipke, a 30-year-old journalism graduate from Pune, is the founder of the viral Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical digital movement that has taken social media by storm. Launched on May 16 after controversy around Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s “cockroaches” remark, the outfit quickly gained massive popularity online. The CJP now has over 19 million Instagram followers and became known for meme-based political satire focused on unemployment, education and youth frustration. Dipke reportedly studied journalism in Pune, is pursuing public relations at Boston University, and earlier volunteered with the Aam Aadmi Party’s social media campaigns between 2020 and 2023. (PC: NDTV)

The Delhi High Court has granted three-day interim bail to activist and former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Umar Khalid from June 1 to June 3 in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. Khalid sought temporary release to assist his mother, Sabiha Khanam, who is scheduled to undergo surgery on June 2. He had earlier requested 15 days of interim bail after a trial court rejected his plea. Khalid argued that his elderly father could not manage alone. The prosecution opposed the request, calling the procedure minor. Khalid has remained in custody since September 2020. (PC: HT)

The NEET-UG 2026 controversy deepened after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan admitted a “breach in the chain of command”, while National Testing Agency Director General Abhishek Singh said the exam paper was not leaked “through the system”. The conflicting statements have triggered confusion among students and parents over accountability in India’s largest medical entrance exam. The CBI is investigating the alleged leak and has arrested chemistry lecturer PV Kulkarni, identified as a key accused. The Centre is also considering shifting NEET to a computer-based format following the controversy. (PC: India Today)