Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed Assam's chief minister by governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, marking the NDA's third consecutive term. Following his unanimous election as leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party, Sarma staked his claim with support from 102 MLAs. He will be sworn in on May 12, with Prime Minister Modi expected to attend.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a co-owner can evict tenants without formal consent from other co-owners, citing a Supreme Court precedent. Objections from other co-owners can weaken the case.
Cheyenne officials identified a Meta data center construction project as the source of a rare bacterial contamination. The incident led the city to permanently stop accepting industrial wastewater from closed-loop data center cooling systems.
EPFO subscribers can now withdraw funds for specific needs like illness and education under the EPF 2026 Scheme. Withdrawals for marriage and housing are capped at five times, while special circumstances allow advances twice annually. A key change requires a 12-month wait for premature final settlement after leaving employment.
An Indian hairstylist, Pranit Narayan Pawar, was arrested in Seattle on charges of abusive sexual contact on a Virgin Voyages cruise ship. He allegedly molested multiple passengers by offering massages under the guise of hair appointments.
NATO leaders convened in Ankara to address defense spending and support for Ukraine. Key initiatives include the Multilateral Defence Mechanism (MDM) and the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSR Bank) to boost investment and procurement.
Noida Authority will individually allot 19 kiosks near GIP Mall, revising a failed bulk lease plan. The new approach offers a 5-year lease and lower monthly rents (Rs 40,000-50,000), with bidding expected within two weeks.
