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Actor Gurucharan Singh, known for his role as Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular Indian sitcom 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', has been missing for six days after leaving Delhi for Mumbai on April 22. Police have registered a kidnapping case following a complaint from his father, revealing that the 50-year-old actor was soon to be married and was facing financial difficulties. Singh's last location was traced to Palam on April 24, where his phone was switched off. Security footage showed him with a backpack at a traffic intersection in Palam, raising concerns about his whereabouts. Investigations are ongoing, with police checking security cameras near his home to determine his route to Delhi airport. 
A massive dust storm swept through Mumbai, causing chaos and destruction in its wake. The storm led to power outages, uprooted trees, and disrupted transport services, including local trains and airport operations. Amid the chaos, a metal billboard crashed onto a petrol station in Ghatkopar, injuring seven people and trapping others under the debris. Rescuers are currently on-site, working to free those trapped. The India Meteorological Department issued a warning of thunderstorms and heavy rain for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar. While the unseasonal rain brought relief from the heat, it also caused power outages in some areas. The city's satellite towns also experienced moderate rain and tree uprooting due to the storm. The situation remains tense as authorities work to restore normalcy in the affected areas.
In a heartwarming display of familial support, Rahul Gandhi publicly expressed gratitude towards his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a rally in Uttar Pradesh. The Congress leader praised his sister for her unwavering dedication and hard work in supporting his election campaign across the country. In return, Priyanka Gandhi endorsed her brother as a candidate of integrity and courage, highlighting his commitment to truth and justice. Rahul Gandhi is contesting from the prestigious Raebareli seat, previously held by his mother Sonia Gandhi, and will face BJP's Dinesh Pratap Singh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The seat holds historical significance, having been represented by Rahul Gandhi's grandmother, Indira Gandhi, and grandfather, Feroze Gandhi, in the past. The polling in Raebareli is scheduled for the fifth phase of the elections on May 20.
The city of Mumbai experienced the first rains of the season today, accompanied by a massive duststorm that darkened the sky around 3 pm. While the rainfall brought relief from the heat, the skyline of the metropolitan area was surrounded by dusty winds. The sudden change in weather led to traffic standstills as commuters sought shelter during the storm. Strong winds and rain were reported in various areas of Mumbai, leading to the suspension of landing and takeoff operations at the city's airport. The weather office issued warnings of thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rain in districts like Palghar and Thane. The inclement weather also caused trees to fall in some areas, including Navi Mumbai, where a tree obstructed a busy road. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but traffic was affected as commuters parked their vehicles at a safe distance.
Violence marred the fourth phase of Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal as stones were thrown at BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh's convoy in the Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency. The day saw 1,088 complaints of alleged EVM malfunction and agents being stopped from entering booths. Clashes between Trinamool Congress and BJP workers were reported in several areas, with Ghosh facing a protest and 'go back' slogans. Paramilitary personnel were captured on camera trying to control the unruly crowd, with injuries reported. Ghosh accused TMC of preventing polling agents from entering booths, while Trinamool accused him of trying to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere. Similar clashes were reported in Birbhum and Krishnanagar, highlighting the tense political atmosphere in the state during the ongoing elections.
Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Yadav, was caught on video pushing a party worker off the stage during a celebration. The incident occurred as Tej Pratap Yadav and his sister Misa Bharti, who filed her papers for the Lok Sabha elections, were waving to supporters. The video shows Tej Pratap Yadav grabbing a party worker and forcefully pushing him, causing outrage on social media. Meanwhile, Misa Bharti criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government for not doing anything for Bihar. Misa Bharti will contest against the BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav in the Pataliputra constituency, where voting is scheduled for June 1. This incident comes in the backdrop of a history of rivalry between Misa Bharti and Ram Kripal Yadav, who joined the BJP in 2014 after Lalu Yadav decided to field Misa Bharti from the Patliputra seat.
Akhilesh Yadav, leader of the Samajwadi Party and candidate for the Kannauj Lok Sabha seat, has accused the BJP of discriminating against Dalits and lower castes, citing an incident where the party allegedly washed a temple after his visit. Yadav, who is seeking to regain the constituency once nurtured by his father Mulayam Singh Yadav, highlighted the BJP's alleged attempts to undermine the Constitution and emphasized the importance of the upcoming election in Uttar Pradesh. The battle for Kannauj, which is expected to be triangular with the BSP also fielding a candidate, marks Yadav's return to national politics after resigning from his Azamgarh Lok Sabha seat in 2022. Yadav appealed to voters by promising a return to the development seen during his party's previous tenure in Kannauj.
Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, at 37, shared his unconventional views on parenthood in a recent podcast episode, stating that he doesn't plan on having children as he doesn't see the value in dedicating a significant portion of his life to raising them. Kamath believes that the traditional idea of leaving a legacy through offspring doesn't align with his values, emphasizing the importance of living well and being kind to others during one's lifetime. Inspired by fellow philanthropists in Bengaluru, including Nandan Nilekani and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Kamath became the youngest Indian signatory to The Giving Pledge, committing a majority of his wealth to charitable causes. He stressed the importance of understanding mortality and maximizing the positive impact of his resources rather than accumulating wealth for the future, highlighting the significance of giving back to causes he believes in.
In a concerning incident in Pune, the CCTV cameras in the EVM strongroom for the Baramati Lok Sabha constituency mysteriously went blank for around 45 minutes, sparking outrage from the Opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). The EVMs from the Baramati seat, which were used in the May 7 elections, are currently stored in the secure strongroom until the vote counting on June 4. NCP (SP) Working President Supriya Sule expressed suspicion and frustration over the CCTV malfunction, labeling it as a significant lapse by the authorities. She demanded that the Election Commission of India (ECI) investigate the incident and take action against those responsible. The situation has escalated as the polls have turned into a power struggle between the Pawar family members, with Sunetra A Pawar yet to respond to the accusations.
BJP's Madhavi Latha is embroiled in controversy after a video surfaced showing her asking burqa-clad Muslim women at a polling booth in Hyderabad to reveal their faces for identity verification, sparking a police case. The video has led to a case being registered against her under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of the People Act. Latha, a prominent candidate in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, is facing off against four-time MP Asaduddin Owaisi. While Latha defends her actions, claiming the right to check ID cards, authorities have criticized her for lifting veils without proper authority. The incident has intensified the polarized contest in Hyderabad, a Muslim-dominated constituency, potentially impacting Latha's outreach to minority voters.
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister of Delhi following his arrest in the alleged liquor policy scam case. The plea was filed by Kant Bhati, challenging a Delhi High Court order quashing his request to sack Mr Kejriwal. The court stated that it was up to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to act if intervention was necessary and refused to interfere, citing lack of legal merit. This decision could escalate tensions between Mr Saxena and the AAP, especially after the Lieutenant Governor called for an anti-terror probe into allegations that the Chief Minister received funding from a banned group. Mr Kejriwal, who was released on interim bail last week, has denied all charges and continues to campaign for his party ahead of the Lok Sabha poll on May 25.
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