In preparation for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's immigration policy, British authorities have initiated the detention of migrants for potential deportation to Rwanda within the next nine to 11 weeks. The move follows the approval of a law allowing asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda if they enter Britain without permission. With over 7,500 migrants arriving in England from France this year, the government aims to deter dangerous Channel crossings. However, human rights groups plan legal challenges against the policy, citing concerns over human rights violations and the potential impact on vulnerable individuals.            

Google users worldwide experienced disruptions as the search engine encountered a widespread outage. Downdetector reported over 300 users in the UK and 1,400 in the US encountering problems accessing Google services, particularly in New York, Denver, and Seattle. While some services like Gmail and YouTube remained functional, Google Search faced issues. Social media users shared frustrations, with some encountering error pages while attempting to use the search engine. The outage underscores the reliance on Google's services globally and highlights the impact of technical disruptions on users' daily activities.

Nearly 300 individuals were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and City College in New York City. Police cleared Columbia's occupied Hamilton Hall after the university requested intervention. The clashes come amid ongoing tensions, with Mayor Eric Adams condemning acts of hate and blaming radical influences on youth. Meanwhile, at UCLA, police deployed in riot gear to quell clashes between opposing protest groups, highlighting the intensifying strife surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict in university settings.      

Over 100 schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threat emails, causing panic among parents and students. The Union Home Ministry labeled the threats as 'hoax', urging the public not to panic. Rumors circulated regarding a 16-year-old student's involvement, based on an old social media post. However, Delhi Police refuted the claims, stating the email sender remains unidentified. Security measures were heightened as schools conducted thorough checks. Education Minister Atishi reassured parents of ongoing safety measures. The incident underscores the need for vigilance amidst such false threats.            

A Vistara flight that was traveling from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi had to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off because it encountered a hailstorm. During the hailstorm, the windshield of the aircraft was damaged, possibly due to hailstones hitting it. Despite the damage to the windshield, the flight crew managed to safely land the plane back at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. Fortunately, all 169 passengers and crew onboard the flight were unharmed. The airport director, Prasanna Pradhan, confirmed that while the windshield was damaged, no passengers were injured as a result of the incident.

The Shompen tribe, a particularly vulnerable group from Great Nicobar Islands, cast their votes for the first time in Lok Sabha polls on April 19. Election Commission's efforts led to their inclusion, with new polling booths in previously inaccessible areas. Around 900,000 eligible voters from 14 PVTG communities participated in the last 11 state legislative elections. Special efforts ensured 100% enrolment of PVTGs. In the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 91% voting occurred in Onge tribe areas and 100% in Great Andamanese tribe areas. Twelve candidates, including two women, contest for the lone Lok Sabha seat.

Anuj Thapan, accused of supplying weapons in the firing outside Salman Khan's house, attempted suicide in police custody. Rushed to hospital, he died during treatment. Thapan and accomplice Sonu Subhash Chander were arrested by Mumbai Police on April 25. The firing incident occurred on April 14, with two shooters detained later. Salman Khan was present during the incident. The police have invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against all accused. Investigation continues.

The Indian Ocean is warming rapidly, posing grave threats of severe cyclones, heavy rainfall, and marine heatwaves, warns a recent study led by Roxy Mathew Koll from Pune. Coastal communities and marine life are at risk as temperatures rise, with potential impacts on fishing and livelihoods. Urgent action is needed to curb emissions and mitigate these dangers. Thomas Frolicher emphasizes the necessity of immediate measures to reduce CO2 emissions to safeguard the Indian Ocean from further warming. The study underscores the pressing need for global cooperation to address this climate crisis.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in Gangetic West Bengal for three days and two days in Odisha. Meanwhile, thunderstorm activity is forecasted from May 4 in South Peninsular India, including Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. IMD scientist Soma Sen highlighted an unusually prolonged spell of severe heatwaves in East India, attributing it to the absence of thunderstorms and persistent anticyclone. The IMD's detailed forecast also includes heavy rainfall predictions and temperature variations across different regions, urging residents to stay cautious.

Three individuals sustain injuries in a stabbing at Birley Community College in Sheffield, UK, following a similar incident in London. A 17-year-old boy is arrested. South Yorkshire Police respond to reports of a sharp object assault around 8:50 am local time. Two adults suffer minor injuries, while another child is assaulted. The incident comes a day after a fatal stabbing in London, where a 13-year-old was killed and four others injured. Police maintain the incident isn't terror-related. Earlier, a 13-year-old girl faced court for attempted murder charges in Wales after a school stabbing.