LIVE India News Updates on May 4: NEET UG 2025 held smoothly for 20.8 lakh candidates; no malpractice reported

Over 20.8 lakh students appeared for NEET UG 2025 across India and 14 international centres. The exam was conducted smoothly, with no malpractice reported. Authorities monitored real-time developments and acted against misinformation online.

After facing backlash over a now-deleted video where he appeared critical of Bollywood, Babil Khan clarified that his message was misunderstood and meant to show admiration for fellow artists like Ananya Panday and Arijit Singh.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh promised a strong response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, saying India will act as the nation desires. He also praised India’s cultural and spiritual strength during his address in Delhi.

A three-year-old girl in Indore died after her parents initiated her into Santhara, a Jain ritual of fasting unto death, following advice from a spiritual leader. The incident has sparked ethical and legal debates.

Swami Sivananda, the 129-year-old Padma Shri awardee and renowned yoga guru, passed away in Varanasi. Known for his simplicity and service to the poor, his life of discipline inspired generations, including national leaders.

Indian Navy asserts dominance through quiet strength, leveraging strategic deployments, live-fire drills, and global partnerships. Subtle maritime actions from bases like Karwar reinforce deterrence, signaling regional leadership without provocation.

Munir Ahmad, a dismissed CRPF constable, claims he informed authorities about marrying his Pakistani cousin through official channels. He says CRPF acknowledged his letter, contradicting dismissal grounds citing concealment and security concerns.

Rahul Gandhi was questioned in the US by a Sikh student over Congress' 1984 role in anti-Sikh riots. He acknowledged past mistakes, sparking political reactions in India after the video went viral online.

The association said that the film depicts the government's administrative achievements and is not intended as personal glorification.

India's military capabilities across naval, air, land, and strategic domains outpace Pakistan's, creating a stark regional imbalance. Pakistan’s limited resources and reliance on China restrict its modernization, demanding cautious diplomacy.

Three Army jawans were killed after their vehicle rolled down into a deep gorge in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

The accounts of Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), have been suspended in India.

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.

In an Instagram post, Sonu Nigam said that it was not just a demand made for a Kannada song, but a threat. It was important to remind them that, during the Pahalgam attack, people were not asked their language, he added.

The beans are precious because they survived severe drought in a year when environmental conditions depressed coffee production globally, doubling the price of raw beans in just months.

The Modi government has empowered marginalized communities through data-driven reforms, landmark legislation, and inclusive welfare schemes. In contrast to Congress’s legacy of neglect, Modi’s leadership delivers opportunity for SCs, STs, and OBCs.

Punjab Police arrested two persons for their alleged role in leaking sensitive information and photographs of army cantonment areas and air bases in Amritsar.

Pakistan's military is facing a critical shortage of artillery ammunition, severely limiting its warfighting capabilities to just four days.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar said that the clash with CSK turned out to be a "tight" game and lauded his team's batsmen for their performance in the match.

A 20-year-old man allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old girl in Punjab's Bathinda and before taking his own life, police said.

Captain MS Dhoni took the fall for Chennai Super Kings, surrendering to a narrow 2-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.