Meenakshipuram, a village in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district, became a ghost village after its last inhabitant, 73-year-old Kandasamy Naicker, passed away. Once home to 1,296 residents, the village faced environmental changes, inconsistent rainfall, and severe droughts, leading to a mass exodus over the past decade. Naicker, who outlived his wife by 20 years, chose to remain in his birthplace despite the hardships.

A 15-year-old girl in Haridwar has been arrested for killing her father and brother. She had eloped with Mukul Singh, leading to his arrest under the Pocso Act. The girl confessed to the crime after being detained in Haridwar.

The SIT investigating the Rajkot fire tragedy highlighted serious lapses by TRP Game Zone promoters, leading to 28 fatalities. The report revealed the lack of separate entry and exit gates, absence of emergency exits, and unsafe welding practices inside the facility.

Himalayan states Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir are experiencing record-breaking temperatures this May. Dehradun hit 43°C, matching its 2012 record, with temperatures exceeding 40°C for eight days. Jammu & Kashmir saw Srinagar reach 32.7°C, the highest in a decade, and Qazigund hit 34°C, an all-time high for May. Himachal Pradesh also faced extreme heat, with Shimla at 31.7°C, the highest since 2012, and Sundernagar over 40°C.

Rajkot Municipal Corporation failed to check fire safety at TRP Game Zone despite receiving a copy of the license in Nov 2023, granted by the police for selling tickets and entry passes.

Delhi's Mungeshpur area recorded a historic temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius, marking the highest this season. The India Meteorological Department issued heatwave warnings for several northern states.

Ministry of home affairs on Wednesday announced that the government has started granting citizenship under the CAA in the states of West Bengal, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. According to the ministry's statement, the respective State Empowered Committee granted citizenship to the applicants in these three states on Wednesday. Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024, notified by the MHA on March 11, have paved the way for the operationalization of the CAA, which was passed by Parliament in 2019.

Developed countries exceeded the $100 billion climate finance goal for developing nations in 2022, reaching $115.9 billion. The OECD highlighted the importance of continued momentum and private finance efforts, while Harjeet Singh criticized the calculation process as ambiguous.

A viral video showed a giant crocodile trying to re-enter a river near a canal in Bulandshahr. Locals panic as the 10ft reptile fails to climb a railing. Forest officials rescue and release the crocodile back into the Ganga canal in Narora.

The Centre promoted 11 officials from the Enforcement Directorate to joint director rank. The Department of Revenue under the Union finance ministry issued the order, elevating officers from deputy director to JD. IRS officers also occupy JD positions in the ED. Historically, cadre officers have been promoted to the JD post, but typically one or two at a time. This trend marks a notable shift.

Mamata Banerjee offered to build a temple for PM Modi and offer dhokla and flowers in response to his 'sent by God' statement during a televised interview. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi also mocked the PM for his remarks. The 'sent by God' remarks picked more pace when BJP's Sambit Patra said "Lord Jagannath is a devotee of the PM.

The state and Centre are supposed to share the compensation burden equally, but New Delhi releases fresh payouts only after a utilisation certificate has been submitted by the state for the earlier released amount. Sukhjinder Singh of Rajamohtam in Ferozepur district has more than 2 acres in the zone beyond the fence.

Belluru town in Mandya district, Karnataka, was tense after a group from the minority community attacked 28-year-old tailor Abhilash following a car-motorbike collision. The incident led to protests outside the police station.

Jharkhand's significance in national politics lies in its representation in the Lok Sabha elections, especially due to its tribal population.

Kalpnath Rai, a prominent politician synonymous with Mau, is remembered for his significant development works in the Mau Lok Sabha constituency even 25 years after his death.

NCW seeks urgent action from DGP Punjab to investigate allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct by AAP Punjab minister Balkar Singh with a 21-year-old woman seeking a job.

The border district of Ferozepur in Punjab is facing a crisis due to the influx of heroin from Pakistan. Issues like drug abuse, unemployment, and lack of industries are prevalent in the region.

Investigation into child trafficking racket in Hyderabad led to arrest of 8 persons and rescue of 11 children, aged 23 days to 3 years, from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Rajasthan continues to face a blistering heat wave with Churu recording a temperature of 50.5 degrees Celsius. Relief is expected with rainfall in Jaipur, Bikaner, and Jodhpur divisions.

Amit Kumar, abducted from Saharanpur district and abandoned in Mumbai at 7 years old, reunites with his mother after 22 years with the help of a sub-inspector.

A 24-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment by a special Pocso court in Bulandshahr for attempting to rape and burning alive a 14-year-old girl who resisted him.

Investigators found 4 kg of human flesh in the septic tank of New Town housing complex, suspected to be that of murdered Bangladesh MP Anwarul Azim Anar, sent for forensic test by investigators and cops.

Chandan Kumar, a final year student of Patna College, was arrested for the murder of Harsh Raj at Patna Law College due to an old enmity between student groups.

The SIT arrested Naveen Gowda and Chetan for allegedly leaking sleaze videos involving Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna. They were caught in the morning at the high court while attempting to file anticipatory bail petitions.

The Congress criticized the BJP government in Gujarat for its response to the fire at the Rajkot gaming zone, urging PM Narendra Modi to visit the site. 27 people, including children, died in the blaze on May 25, leading to calls for better safety measures and compensation for victims' families.