LIVE India News Updates on May 2: Delhi HC directs consulate, MEA to intervene after Indian nationals sentenced to death in Indonesia

Three Indian nationals sentenced to death in Indonesia for narcotics offenses. 

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma questioned the Indian citizenship of Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi's children and his 15-day visit to Pakistan. 

PM Modi's comment on Shashi Tharoor and Pinarayi Vijayan's presence at the Vizhinjam port inauguration sparked a political debate. 

Six districts in Kerala are under a red alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, while other districts face orange and yellow alerts. 

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife and children are not Indian citizens and hinted at Gogoi's ties to Pakistan, intensifying political tensions during panchayat elections.

The Indian Government decided to take action against the social media accounts of top Pakistan athletes as part of the diplomatic and digital retaliation to the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth Rs 58,000 crore in Amaravati, including national highways, railways, a missile test range, and the PM Ekta Mall, boosting connectivity and defence.

Hyundai Creta led India’s SUV segment with 17,016 units sold in April 2025, marking a 10.2% YoY growth. It was the country’s best-selling SUV from January to April, strengthening Hyundai’s domestic market leadership.

Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he plans to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, declaring, “It’s what they deserve!”—a move likely to spark political and legal debate.

Koyal, an AI-powered audio-to-video storytelling platform, launched at WAVES 2025 in Mumbai, turning music into emotive video content. With collaborators like A.R. Rahman, Koyal is redefining how artists visualize audio.

BJP ministers slammed former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of leaving behind a legacy of potholes and pending civic issues and praised the leadership of current CM Rekha Gupta.

The ECB has barred transgender women from all levels of women’s cricket, citing a recent UK Supreme Court ruling that defines sex based on biology. Trans women can still play in open or mixed-gender cricket.

Pakistan-sponsored hacker groups attempted to breach Indian websites linked to schools and veterans, but were blocked by cyber agencies. The provocations follow rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

A UN report has said that over 200 people have been killed in 243 military attacks carried out by Myanmar’s junta since the recent earthquake

KC Venugopal responded to PM Modi's jibe about the INDIA bloc disrupting sleep, asserting that it's the PM who will face sleepless nights. 

Pakistan-sponsored hacker groups attempted to breach Indian websites linked to schools and veterans, but were blocked by cyber agencies. The provocations follow rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

An error in translation has led to the BJP questioning the Kerala government. They alleged that it was the state that had chosen Modi's translator.

A Delhi court on Friday issued notices to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald money laundering case.

The Supreme Court has stopped the deportation of a Srinagar-based family with Indian documents. The Court asked the government to verify their claims of citizenship before taking any further action.

In a social media post, Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact-Check Unit said that Dharkar had retired as Vice-Chief of Air Staff last month on superannuation after completing 40 years of service.

Chief Minister emphasized the unity and collective strength of the people in realizing such projects. He also paid his tributes to the martyrs of the Pahalgam terror attack.

PM Modi inaugurates ₹8,900 crore Vizhinjam deepwater seaport, Kerala’s gateway to global maritime trade

Upon landing at the specially prepared helipad at Vizhinjam Seaport, the Prime Minister toured the port. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan accompanied him.

In 2015, Kerala government signed an agreement with the Adani Group to develop the Vizhinjam port under the PPP model. The project moved closer to reality in October 2023 when cargo ship 'Shen Hua 15 A' anchored off the coast with cranes from China.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara confirmed the formation of four investigation teams to track down the suspects in the murder of Suhas Shetty, the main accused in the Fazil murder case. Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Mangaluru.

Bangladesh official ALM Fazlur Rahman suggested that Bangladesh occupy India's seven northeastern states if India attacks Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. His remarks come amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Some flights were impacted at Delhi Airport due to thunderstorms. The India Meteorological Department issued a severe weather alert.

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said PM Modi has full support from the Trump administration after the Pahalgam terror attack. The US is in constant touch with India and Pakistan, urging a peaceful resolution.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized that the nation won’t progress unless SC, ST, and OBC communities advance. He urged the government to implement the Caste Census, Article 15(5), and increase reservation quotas.

A Nepali student was found dead in her hostel room at KIIT, Bhubaneswar. The Akhil Bharat Nepali Ekta Samaj and ABVP have demanded a thorough investigation. This follows a similar incident earlier this year, raising concerns.

RSS joint general secretary Krishna Gopal said intolerance prevails in Pakistan, leading to disunity among communities like Sindhis, Pashtuns, and Balochs. He cited it as a major internal challenge.

US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said PM Modi has full support from the Trump administration after the Pahalgam terror attack. The US is in constant touch with India and Pakistan, urging a peaceful resolution.