Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Delhi-NCR have increased again, crossing ₹80 per kilogram after Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced another ₹1 hike. This marks the second increase within 48 hours, following an earlier ₹2 rise linked to surging global energy prices and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The revised Delhi CNG rate now stands above ₹80/kg, while Mumbai’s rate remains around ₹84/kg. The fuel price surge comes after recent petrol and diesel hikes, increasing transportation costs for commuters, taxi drivers, and public transport operators. Auto unions in several cities are also demanding fare revisions. (PC: X)

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a new population policy offering financial incentives for larger families. Under the scheme, families will receive ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child. The government said the move aims to tackle the state’s declining birth rate and ageing population concerns. Naidu stated that further details of the policy will be revealed within a month. The announcement was made during a public meeting in Srikakulam district and follows an earlier proposal to provide ₹25,000 for a second child. (PC: PTI)

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Pune-based senior Botany teacher Manisha Gurunath Mandhare in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal. Officials claim she was part of the National Testing Agency’s expert panel and had access to Biology question papers. According to investigators, she allegedly conducted secret coaching sessions at her Pune residence, where students were taught leaked Botany and Zoology questions before the May 3 examination. The CBI says several questions matched the actual paper. Her arrest follows the detention of another Pune professor, as investigators continue uncovering a wider network involving middlemen and illegal payments. (PC: India Today)

The Indian government has imposed new restrictions on silver imports, moving key categories of silver from the “free” to the “restricted” import list. The decision, issued through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), aims to reduce pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves, control the rising import bill, and support the rupee amid global economic uncertainty. Silver bars with 99.9% purity and several semi-manufactured silver products will now require government approval before import. India, the world’s largest silver consumer, has witnessed a sharp surge in silver imports due to rising investment demand and increased industrial use in electronics and solar sectors. (PC: Reuters)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that the world risks slipping back into massive poverty due to the combined impact of Covid-19, global wars, and the ongoing energy crisis. Addressing the Indian diaspora in The Hague during his Europe tour, Modi described the current period as a “decade of disasters” threatening decades of economic progress. He stressed that rising fuel prices, geopolitical conflicts, and supply chain disruptions are hurting developing nations the most. Modi also called for stronger international cooperation, energy security, and resilient supply chains to prevent worsening economic instability and protect vulnerable populations from another major poverty crisis. (PC: Reuters)

Bandi Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, surrendered before the Cyberabad Police on Saturday after authorities issued a look-out circular in connection with a POCSO case. The case involves allegations of sexual assault against a minor, with police invoking stringent sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Telangana High Court earlier refused interim protection from arrest, increasing pressure on the accused. Bandi Sanjay stated that “all are equal before law” and said he personally handed over his son to investigators. Police have intensified the probe while legal proceedings in the sensitive case continue. (PC: India Today)

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that his controversial remarks comparing certain people to “cockroaches” and “parasites” were aimed at individuals using fake degrees to enter professions, not unemployed youth. The clarification came after strong criticism from opposition leaders, activists, lawyers, and journalists over comments made during a Supreme Court hearing on a plea related to senior advocate designation. Justice Kant said his observations were “misquoted” and expressed pride in India’s youth, calling them the pillars of a developed nation. The controversy reignited debate over judicial language, unemployment, activism, and freedom of dissent in democracy. (PC: PTI)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, demanding the immediate dismissal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Gandhi accused the government of betraying over 22 lakh medical aspirants whose exam was cancelled after allegations of leaked question papers surfaced. He claimed students’ hard work and sacrifices were destroyed by administrative failure and corruption. The controversy has triggered nationwide protests, opposition criticism, and calls for major reforms in the National Testing Agency’s examination system. (PC: India Today)

Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi issued a sharp warning to Pakistan, saying it must decide whether it wants to remain “part of geography or history” if it continues supporting terrorism against India. Speaking at the Sena Samvad event in New Delhi, General Dwivedi referred to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack. He stated that India would respond firmly to future threats and emphasized the country’s readiness against cross-border terrorism. His remarks came amid renewed discussions in Pakistan about reopening diplomatic dialogue between the two neighbouring nations. (PC: PTI)

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Pune-based senior Botany teacher Manisha Gurunath Mandhare in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Mandhare, who was appointed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as a subject expert, allegedly had direct access to Botany and Zoology question papers. Investigators claim she conducted secret coaching sessions at her Pune residence and leaked important Biology questions to selected students before the May 3 examination. Several questions reportedly matched the actual paper. The arrest is part of a widening nationwide probe, with nine accused arrested so far, exposing a larger exam leak network. (PC: The Times of India)