Three women from Gujarat's Anand district tragically lost their lives in a car crash in South Carolina. Rekhaben Patel, Sangitaben Patel, and Manishaben Patel were fatally injured when their speeding SUV swerved off Interstate 85, leaping 20 feet into the air before colliding with trees. The incident occurred in Greenville County, with law enforcement noting the vehicle's excessive speed. Chief Deputy Coroner Mike Ellis described the rarity and force of the accident, highlighting the absence of other vehicles involved. The women, residing in Georgia, leave behind a community in shock and mourning.          

The Congress Central Election Committee discusses Amethi and Raebareli candidates, advocating for Rahul Gandhi in Amethi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Raebareli. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge will make the final decision. Both constituencies, once Congress strongholds, face scrutiny after BJP's Smriti Irani's 2019 victory in Amethi. Rahul Gandhi's potential candidacy in Amethi gains traction after the Wayanad vote. Kharge assures the suspense will end soon. In 2019, Rahul contested from Amethi and Wayanad, losing the former. BJP criticized his dual candidacy, alleging abandonment of Amethi.          

Google CEO Sundar Pichai marks 20 years at the company with an Instagram post, highlighting changes in technology and user base. Despite changes, Pichai expresses gratitude for the thrill of working at Google. The post receives over 132,400 likes and congratulations from users. Pichai, also CEO of Alphabet, joined Google in 2004 as product head, leading innovations in various products and services.

Deputy Inspector General Khajan Singh, a former chief sports officer of CRPF, is facing dismissal over sexual harassment charges filed by women personnel. The Union government initiated the process following recommendations from UPSC. Singh, currently in Mumbai, faces dismissal after a CRPF probe found him guilty. He denies the allegations. CRPF, with 3.25 lakh personnel, has six all-female battalions. Singh, who won a silver medal in 1986 Seoul Asian Games, denies allegations, calling them false attempts to tarnish his image. Further action awaits his response within 15 days.

Columbia University's anti-Israeli protest leader, Khymani James, has been banned from campus after advocating violence against Zionists. 550 protesters in US have been arrested as demonstrations intensify against Israel's actions in Gaza. Amidst criticism, university presidents faced pressure for police interventions to dismantle protests. At the University of Texas at Austin, faculty condemned President Jay Hartzell's actions. Similar protests erupted at Paris' Sciences Po University, echoing US campus sentiments. With tensions high, demands for divestment from Israel continue amidst concerns over safety and antisemitic undertones.

The Indian Air Force collaborates with Uttarakhand government to combat forest fires in Nainital, deploying Mi-17 V5 helicopter for Bambi Bucket Operations. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducts aerial survey, emphasizing coordinated efforts to control the blaze. Severe fires reached High Court Colony, prompting bans on boating activities in Naini Lake. District administration deploys personnel and forest rangers to extinguish fires, while IAF helicopters fetch water from Bhimtal lake. Amidst 31 new fire incidents in 24 hours, three arrested for allegedly starting fires. State records 575 fires since November 2023, impacting over 689 hectares of forest.            

A Delta Airlines Boeing 767 flight from New York to Los Angeles safely returned to John F. Kennedy International Airport after its emergency exit slide detached mid-air. The Federal Aviation Administration reported the plane's return due to crew-reported vibrations. Delta confirmed the slide's separation upon landing. The FAA will investigate the incident. Passengers described a loud noise during the ordeal, leaving them overwhelmed and scared. Delta pledges full cooperation with investigations.

TMKOC's Gurucharan Singh, known as Roshan Singh Sodhi, has been missing since April 22, last seen at Delhi airport. Delhi Police launched an investigation after his family filed a case. DCP South-West Delhi Rohit Meena stated they're scanning CCTV footage and have found crucial leads. Singh's last known location was boarding a flight to Mumbai. Co-stars expressed concern, with Sachin Shroff and Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal hoping for his safety. Singh's father, Harjit Singh, shared the family's anxiety, awaiting updates. The case is under Section 365 IPC, focusing on tracking Singh's movements through CCTV and technical evidence.

An oil tanker, the Andromeda Star, was hit by Houthi missiles while en route to Vadinar, India, from Primorsk, Russia. The US Central Command confirmed the attack, stating that three anti-ship ballistic missiles were launched from Yemen. The vessel sustained minor damage, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey. Houthi militants have previously targeted ships in the region, disrupting maritime traffic. The attack on the Andromeda Star follows a temporary halt in Houthi hostilities against vessels linked to Israel, the US, and the UK. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier has since departed the area after safeguarding commercial shipping.

Trinamool Congress has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, asserting that the CBI conducted "unscrupulous raids at empty locations in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, on poll day (April 26)." They claimed the agency's actions were aimed at tarnishing the image of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) during the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections, 2024. The complaint raised doubts about the authenticity of the weapons seized, stating, "There is no way of knowing with certainty, as to whether these weapons were indeed recovered during the search and seizure procedure or whether they were surreptitiously planted by the CBI/NSG."