Multiple hospitals and the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi faced bomb threats via email, triggering extensive emergency responses. Burari Hospital reported the initial threat, followed by Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital and others. Police deployed bomb squads and fire tenders for thorough searches, with no suspicious items found yet. This incident echoes recent threats in Delhi and Ahmedabad, including over 130 schools receiving similar emails. Authorities, including the Union home ministry, are working to trace the source and have called for enhanced security measures and coordination between police and institutions to prevent panic and ensure public safety.      

Tomorrow, Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections will see voters casting their ballots across 96 constituencies in 10 States/UTs. The Election Commission of India reports 4,264 filed nominations, with 1,717 candidates vying for seats. Telangana leads with 1,488 nominations, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 1,103. Notable constituencies include Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and areas in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. Polling times in Maharashtra will run from 7 am to 6 pm across 23,036 designated centres. The average number of candidates per constituency stands at 18.

Amid disruptions caused by mass sick leave among senior crew members, Air India Express is expected to return to normal operations by Tuesday, according to sources. Around 20 flights were canceled on Sunday, adding to the ongoing crisis. Earlier, over 90 international and domestic flights were canceled due to the sudden sick leave. The airline initially terminated the contracts of around 30 employees involved in the protest, but later reinstated them. The situation highlights tensions over alleged mismanagement at the Tata Group-owned airline, prompting concerns about stability in the aviation sector.

Actor Allu Arjun and YSRCP MLA Ravi Chandra Kishore Reddy face legal action for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct in Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh. They stand accused of allowing a large public gathering at the MLA's residence without prior permission, breaching Section 144 ahead of the state elections. The FIR was lodged by Deputy Tehsildar P Ramachandra Rao, designated to monitor elections in Nandyala constituency. Allu Arjun clarified his visit was to support his friend, disassociating from endorsing any political party. The incident underscores the stringent enforcement of election protocols in Andhra Pradesh.

Security forces engaged in a fierce encounter with Naxalites near Gangaloor area of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, resulting in the death of at least 12 insurgents. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the officers for their success, emphasizing the government's commitment to combating Naxalism. Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the security personnel for their bravery in eliminating a significant number of Naxalites. Earlier, 29 Naxals were killed in a separate encounter in Kanker. The operations signify a strong stance against insurgency in Chhattisgarh, with officials aiming to eradicate Naxalism from the region.

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has sounded the alarm as India's water reserves have plummeted to a worrying low. The southern region is the worst hit, with reservoirs operating at just 15% capacity, down from 17% last week. Nationally, live storage levels have dropped to 27%, significantly lower than last year's 36% and the 10-year average of 32%. The CWC monitors 150 reservoirs with a total capacity of 178.784 billion cubic meters, but current levels are far below that. This drastic decline raises concerns about water availability for the coming months.

Separatist leader Amritpal Singh, currently lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh Jail, has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking temporary release to file his nomination for the Lok Sabha polls. He wants to contest as an independent candidate from Punjab's Sri Khadoor Sahib constituency. Singh has requested a 7-day release to complete the nomination process before the May 14 deadline. He alleges that the Punjab government and district authorities are deliberately delaying the process to prevent him from contesting. The court is yet to hear the petition.

A teacher and two others were arrested in Godhra, Gujarat, for helping six students cheat in the NEET-UG exam. The teacher, Tushar Bhatt, was in charge of the exam center. The accused planned to fill in answers after the exam. Police found a list of 16 students on Bhatt's phone and Rs 7 lakh in cash in his car. The arrests were made after a tip-off led to an investigation. The three have been booked for exam malpractice. The incident highlights the need for strict vigilance to prevent such frauds in competitive exams.

Tensions flared in Bagalkote, Karnataka, as pro-Hindu groups clashed with police over an interfaith couple seeking protection. The groups demanded that the newly-wed Hindu man and Muslim woman be handed over to them after the woman's family filed a missing complaint. When police refused, the groups resorted to stone-pelting, prompting a lathi-charge to disperse them. The couple had approached the police station seeking security after their marriage. The incident highlights the challenges faced by interfaith couples and the potential for communal tensions over such unions.

India's ranking in the World Press Freedom Index 2024, published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has improved marginally to 159th position From 161 last year out of 180 countries. However, the country still lags behind neighbors like Turkey, , and Sri Lanka while Pakistan ranks at 152nd. The index highlights challenges faced by journalists, assessing factors like media independence, self-censorship, and transparency. Norway topped the list for press freedom, while Eritrea ranked last. India's modest improvement underscores the need for continued efforts to safeguard journalistic rights and promote an environment conducive to free and responsible reporting.