Police continue to investigate the motive behind the sword rampage in east London, which left a 14-year-old boy dead and four others injured. The suspect, still unfit for interview, was arrested after crashing his van. Buckingham Palace offered condolences, while Mayor Sadiq Khan praised emergency responders' bravery. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak condemned the violence, stressing the urgency to address knife crime. Eyewitnesses described the tragic moment when the boy was fatally injured while passing by the scene. With the mayoral election looming, the incident underscores the pressing issue of public safety in the city.

The Godrej family, after 127 years, has decided to split their conglomerate. Adi and Nadir Godrej will retain Godrej Industries and its five listed firms, while cousins Jamshyd and Smita will control unlisted Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates, along with a substantial land bank. Jamshyd will lead Godrej & Boyce, with Smita's daughter Nyrika Holkar as executive director. Pirojsha Godrej, Adi's son, will succeed Nadir as chairperson of Godrej Industries Group in 2026. This ownership realignment aims to streamline operations and focus on respective business interests.            

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump refuses to rule out the possibility of constructing detention camps for migrants if re-elected, aiming for swift deportation. Trump emphasizes the plan to remove migrants from the country quickly, considering National Guard assistance and not ruling out military involvement. He dismisses concerns about deploying the military against civilians, citing illegal migrants as an "invasion." Trump's stance on immigration remains a focal point of his campaign against President Biden, highlighting the issue's significance among voters.

Former ICMR scientist Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar reassures that only 7 to 8 individuals out of 10 lakh vaccinated with Covishield face the rare side effect of thrombosis thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). He highlights that the risk is highest after the first dose but decreases with subsequent doses. Gangakhedkar emphasizes the vaccine's overall positive impact on millions, despite AstraZeneca's acknowledgment of rare blood clotting side effects. With at least 90% of Indians inoculated with Covishield, Gangakhedkar urges understanding of the minimal risk compared to the vaccine's widespread benefits.

Indian-American doctor Adarsh Gupta convicted by a US federal jury in a $5.4 million Medicare fraud scheme involving unnecessary orthotic braces. Gupta prescribed braces to over 2,900 beneficiaries after short phone calls, including to an amputee. Telemarketers facilitated the scheme, leading to fraudulent Medicare claims. Gupta faces up to 10 years in prison for healthcare fraud and five years for false statements. Brace supply companies exploited his prescriptions to defraud Medicare. Gupta's sentencing is set for October 8, highlighting the severity of healthcare fraud in the US.            

Nearly 100 schools in Delhi-NCR faced bomb threats, triggering police searches. While no suspicious items were found, panic ensued among parents and students. The threats, received via mail on May 1, prompted a probe by Delhi Fire Services. DCP New Delhi, Devesh Kumar Mahla, assured the public, stating all schools were checked with no evidence found. Delhi LG VK Saxena urged cooperation, vowing to apprehend culprits. Schools affected include Amity School, Army Public School, DPS International School, among others. Authorities advise vigilance amidst ongoing investigations into the alarming threats.

Bengaluru witnesses its driest April in four decades, with zero rainfall recorded, according to the Indian Meteorological Observatory. Senior IMD scientist A Prasad attributes the harsh climatic conditions to global warming, rapid urbanization, population increase, and El Nino. Despite slight rains on April 19 and 20, the observatory recorded no precipitation. On April 28, the city saw temperatures reach 38.5 degrees Celsius, the second-highest in 50 years. However, the IMD predicts rain in the first week of May for several districts, offering relief from the scorching heat.

New York Police Department (NYPD) cleared Columbia University's Hamilton Hall, arresting over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters. The operation, lasting two hours, saw protesters pushed outside without any injuries. Columbia University stated the majority involved weren't affiliated with the institution, regretting the escalation. NYPD entered the campus after university authorization and will remain to prevent further encampments. University personnel were threatened during the occupation. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over Palestinian rights and university activism.      

The US has called for accountability from India after allegations surfaced regarding a former RAW officer's involvement in a plot to assassinate Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil. India refuted the claims, stating they were unwarranted and unsubstantiated. The report suggested the officer, identified as Vikram Yadav, hired a hit team to target Pannun. US federal prosecutors previously charged Indian national Nikhil Gupta in connection with the foiled plot. Pannun, designated as a terrorist by India, holds dual citizenship. The case remains under investigation by a high-level Indian inquiry committee.            

Several schools in Delhi and Noida were evacuated following bomb threats received via email. Police are conducting searches, yet nothing suspicious has been found. Delhi Police spokesperson, Suman Nalwa, urged parents not to panic. Efforts to trace the email's IP address are underway, but the sender remains unidentified. Sanskriti School, Mother Mary School, and Delhi Public School were among the first to receive threats, with around 60 others following suit. Authorities believe it to be a mischief, with the cyber cell unit aiding in the investigation.