Pakistani lawmaker Syed Mustafa Kamal drew a comparison between India's achievements and the precarious situation in Karachi, by mentioning India's moon landing mission. The Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) leader said that while India is landing on the moon, Karachi is making news of children being killed by falling in open gutters. He further highlighted the lack of fresh water in Karachi. The MQM-P leader also said citing a report that there are 70 lakh children in Karachi and over 2.6 crore children in Pakistan, who are not able to go to schools.

Supreme Court upholds 28-week-old fetus's right to life, denying unmarried woman's plea to terminate pregnancy under Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act despite provisions for rape survivors and minors to abort beyond 24 weeks. Delhi HC Justice Subramonium Prasad rejects plea for termination citing ethical and legal concerns about feticide.

Upendra Pandey, chief vigilance officer of Hindustan Copper Ltd, died in a lift collapse at Kolihan mines near Rajasthan's Khetri town. Fourteen others were rescued after being trapped overnight. The incident occurred during an inspection team's visit in Rajasthan. The rescue operation involved the state disaster relief force due to a chain snapping incident.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud emphasized the importance of judges writing easily understandable judgments at the J-20 summit in Brazil, focusing on digital transformation, technology, judicial efficiency, the Kesavananda Bharati verdict of 1973, the role of judges as service providers and enablers of rights-affirming societies, and advancements in information technology for justice dispensation.

The 18th Lok Sabha elections spark a debate on inequality as Congress proposes a caste census countered by BJP. The Supreme Court reinterprets Article 39(b) to address wealth distribution and wealth inequality in India. Parliament may enact a wealth tax based on a study by the World Inequality Database.

Supreme Court orders closure of 68 mines near Sariska critical tiger habitat due to Rajasthan government's misinterpretation. Mining activities in buffer zone need to be shifted out. Protective measures taken at Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary against mining activities since the 1970s. Buffer zone created to protect Sariska tiger reserve. No-go zone enforced for mining activities, with expansion of Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary.

Rahul Gandhi criticizes Modi and corporate favoritism, vows to protect Constitution. Mentions V K Pandian, Odisha's districts, and BJP-BJD relations. Advocates for reservation, public sector, and welfare programs. Proposes women empowerment, job creation, and revolutionary initiatives by Congress party.

India and Russia discussed Afghanistan security and humanitarian assistance. Russian special envoy Zamir Kabulov and MEA joint secretary J P Singh met to address the current situation in Kabul. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the need for development assistance for Afghan welfare, exchanging views on interactions with the Taliban.

Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers Trinamool Congress' leadership to support INDIA bloc at the Centre, plans to cancel NRC and CAA, criticizes Election Commission as a puppet of PM Modi violating the model code of conduct.

​​Banerjee expressed doubt about the BJP's ambitious goal of securing 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, stating that people will completely reject them. "BJP is claiming that it will win 400 seats, but people are saying it will not happen. The entire country has understood that the BJP is a party full of thieves.

Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir, led by Ghulam Qadir Wani, plans to contest state assembly polls if the ban is lifted, focusing on socio-religious reforms, war on drugs, and the prominent ideologue Syed Ali Shah Geelani.

The Hindu side in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute accused the Sunni Central Waqf Board of fraud in a 1968 compromise. They claimed the property belongs to deity Katra Keshav Deo for over 1,000 years and that Lord Krishna's birthplace was demolished in Mathura.

The election commission has rejected the nomination of comedian Shyam Rangeela from Varanasi seat. According to the poll body website, out of 55 candidates, forms of 36 candidates were rejected while affidavits of 15 candidates. The comedian had earlier alleged that he was prevented from submitting his nomination papers.

The Supreme Court rejected a 20-year-old woman's plea to end her 27-week pregnancy, citing the foetus's right to live. The Delhi High Court and the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act were pivotal in the decision, focusing on foetal abnormality assessments.

Delhi court extended the judicial custody of AAP leader Manish Sisodia till May 30 in the corruption case. The court session took place in the video conferencing call where the judge noted that the application for postponement of arguments on the charge is pending before the high court. The special judge for CBI and ED Kaveri Baweja also fixed May 30 for further arguments.

​According to PTI, the top Andhra Pradesh officials will be summoned to the EC headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday to provide a personal explanation for the administration's inability to prevent post-poll violence. During the meeting, the officials will also be questioned about the proactive measures being implemented to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are among the star campaigners named by the party for the Lok Sabha poll campaigning in Uttar Pradesh. The other prominent leaders on the list include Salman Khurshid, former chief ministers Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel, and Congress working committee member Sachin Pilot.