Delhi Police sought custody of Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar in the assault case on AAP's Swati Maliwal before a court.

Two terrorist attacks in J&K target Tabrez and Farha in Yannar near Pahalgam, Anantnag district. The couple is hospitalized; details undisclosed. Third attack on non-natives this election season. Former BJP sarpanch Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh gunned down in Shopian; suspected TRF involvement. Mehbooba Mufti condemns attacks ahead of Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency polls on May 25, with a three-cornered contest.

Retired superintendent of police, Mohammad Aslam Sheikh, arrested in Jammu for sharing 'sensitive information' including FIR copies. Investigation ongoing under Official Secrets Act.

Naresh Mhaske, a close confidante of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and former mayor, discusses his challenges and plans as the Mahayuti candidate for parliament. He addresses opposition, coalition decisions, Covid work, projects, 'percentage' issues, Raj Thackeray rally impact, and winning expectations, including the focus on Bangladeshi migrants and winning margins.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary compared Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and alleged that he took out the money from the treasury being in power.

«His (Modi's) recent statements where he is talking about Muslims as outsiders, giving birth to more children, frightening Hindus by claiming that their properties, including the mangalsutras of their women, will be taken and distributed among the minority community have no parallel. We Muslims only want our rights and have no intention to usurp the rights of others,» Abdullah said, addressing a Lok Sabha poll rally in the Surankote area of Poonch district.

Rai also mentioned that Bibhav had studied at Banaras Hindu University and later practiced journalism in Delhi. Lal Sahib Yadav, a former village head from Bibhav's hometown of Khudru village in Bihar, vouched for Bibhav's character, stating that he comes from a social family and is not a person of criminal nature. Yadav believes that the incident is politically motivated and would not have occurred if elections were not being held.

Hours after India advised students in Kyrgyzstan to «stay indoors' in the wake of the mob attack on Indian and Pakistani students at Kyrgyz university hostels in Bishkek, the foreign ministry of the Central Asian nation has said that the »situation in Bishkek is calm and under full control'. Groups of locals attacked the students even as they shouted for help and pleading to go.

On Saturday, Delhi witnessed its highest temperature of the season, reaching a scorching 43.7 degrees Celsius, as reported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In response to the extreme heat, the IMD raised a 'red alert', cautioning residents about the severe heat conditions expected to persist in several areas of the city for the next couple of days.

Congress leader Raul Gandhi on Saturday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again over public debate and claimed that he is ready but the prime minister will not agree. Addressing an election rally in New Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said, «He (PM Narendra Modi) gave 30-35 interviews to the same 5-10 journalists. 2-3 intellectuals and journalists wrote to me and made public announcements. They also wrote to Narendra Modi and said that there should be a debate in democracy, it is essential; that he should have debate with Rahul Gandhi...I am ready, to debate with Narendra Modi wherever, wherever he wants.»

PM Modi highlighted several signature projects, such as the new Parliament building and the war memorial, asserting that he lives and works hard for democracy. He pointed out that his government has built a museum dedicated to all the prime ministers. ​​These remarks came amidst Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's repeated claims that PM Modi will make way for home minister Amit Shah after turning 75 next year, an assertion refuted by top BJP leaders.

In response to Gowda's allegations, Shivakumar said, «Let him file a complaint to Lokayukta or anyone. He has some mental issues. It's all baseless and I don't want to talk about it. I don't want to talk about people who are mentally ill. The party will take a decision.» ​​​Gowda claimed that Shivakumar had offered him a substantial sum of Rs 100 crore to tarnish the reputation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy in connection with sex videos scandal related to Revanna.

The Election Commission seized nearly 8,900 crore, including drugs valued at Rs 3,959 crore. Indian Coast Guard actively participated. Cash amounting to Rs 849 crore and liquor worth Rs 815 crore were also seized. Chief election commissioner, ECs, and DRI played key roles. Gujarat ATS seized high-value drugs worth Rs 892 crores.

Addressing a rally in Haryana's Ambala, «When there is a 'dhakad' government in the country, enemies also think 100 times before doing anything. Pakistan had been troubling India for 70 years, it had bombs in its hands. Today it has 'bheekh ka katora' (begging bowl) in its hands. When shiver like this when there is a 'dhakad' government.» He was referring to Pakistan's bailout packages from the International Monetary Fund.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar was detained on Saturday in connection with the alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal, officials said. Kumar was picked up from the chief minister's residence by a Delhi Police team around noon, a senior police officer said. He has been taken to the police station for interrogation.

Indian students in Kyrgyzstan, in fear are scared for their lives, as locals have targeted them in Bishkek. They have shut themselves up in their accommodation but during a stone pelting incident the window panes were damaged. In a desperate call for help, the Indian community called up the Indian embassy late on Friday night. An Indian student pursuing his medical studies told TOI from Kyrgyzstan that the vandals had also entered two universities, apart from targeting Indian and Pakistani students for attacks in Bishkek.

Mor Severios Kuriakose, the Metropolitan of the Knanaya archdiocese, was suspended by the Patriarch of Antioch Ignatius Aphrem II for alleged lack of concern and action on Indian Orthodox priests conducting services in Knanaya parishes in the USA. The Patriarch said the explanations given by Kuriakose were not satisfactory. ​​«We are unconvinced about your explanation regarding the reception given to the Catholicos of the Indian Orthodox Church,» the Patriarch said in the communication.

AAP MP Swati Maliwal, who was allegedly assaulted by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's personal aide Bibhav Kumar, has bruises over her left leg dorsal and right cheek, according to her medical report. This comes as Maliwal filed an FIR against Kumar for assaulting her at CM's residence on Monday. In the FIR, Maliwal claimed that Kumar hit her with «full force again and again» and she was «kicked and slapped seven to eight times».

Four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections have concluded, with the fifth phase scheduled for May 20. In this phase, a total of 695 candidates will contest elections across 8 states and union territories. According to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), 227 of these 695 candidates (33%) are Crorepatis, possessing assets exceeding ₹1 crore.

Controversy over final voter turnout data in ongoing Lok Sabha election phases, with Election Commission's explanation now in Supreme Court. Questions raised by Congress chief prompt strong rebuttal. EC denies delays in publishing data, citing past practices. Former EC supports transparency in data sharing.