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Delhi's peak power demand reached an all-time high of 8,302 MW on Wednesday afternoon as the city recorded its highest-ever temperature of 52.3 degrees Celsius at the Mungeshpur weather station. This historic demand surge is the first time the city's power consumption has breached the 8,300 MW mark.

The aftermath of the tragic fire incident at a Delhi children's hospital has sparked controversy and administrative action. Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has taken a swipe at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, ordering an anti-corruption probe into possible lapses in registration and regulatory management of private nursing homes in the city.

Karnataka's political landscape has been abuzz with the unfolding saga surrounding JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna and the sex scandal allegations against him. The state's Home Minister, Dr G Parameshwara, recently addressed the media regarding the potential arrest of Prajwal Revanna upon his return to India, following a video release hinting at his appearance before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31.

In a heart-wrenching incident at the TRP game zone in Rajkot, tragedy struck as 27 people lost their lives in a massive fire on Saturday evening. Among the victims, eight members of the Jadeja family had embarked on a weekend outing but never returned home, leaving their loved ones in mourning and searching for answers.

Late last night in Ranchi, Jharkhand, a shocking incident unfolded at the Extreme Bar where a man shot dead a DJ (disc jockey) after being denied alcohol service. The accused, identified as Abhishek Singh, along with four others, arrived at the bar around 1 am after it had closed. Their request for alcohol was denied by the bar staff, leading to a tragic turn of events.

Tragedy struck in Noida Sector 53 on Sunday morning as a 64-year-old man, Janak Dev Shah, lost his life after being hit by a speeding car. The vehicle, identified as a high-end Audi, struck Shah while he was on his way to buy milk near Kanchanjunga market.

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announced that the state government will cover the hospitality expenses incurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mysuru in April last year. The bill, totaling up to ₹80 lakh, was for the prime minister's stay during the commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger.

Three individuals, including a bar owner and two managers of different restaurants, have been remanded to police custody until May 24 in connection with a tragic car accident in Pune. The incident, which allegedly involved a 17-year-old boy driving a Porsche while under the influence of alcohol, resulted in the deaths of two individuals.

A 12-year-old girl faced a life-threatening medical emergency after consuming a 'smoky paan' infused with liquid nitrogen at a wedding event in Bengaluru. The incident led to a diagnosis of perforation peritonitis, a severe condition involving a hole in the stomach, prompting immediate surgical intervention.

In a significant turn of events in the ongoing Karnataka sex scandal, HD Kumaraswamy, the state chief of JDS (Janata Dal Secular), has made a heartfelt appeal to his nephew and party MP Prajwal Revanna, the central figure in the case, to return to India and cooperate with the investigating authorities. Prajwal Revanna is currently abroad, and Kumaraswamy's appeal comes amidst mounting pressure and public scrutiny over the scandal.

In an exclusive interview ahead of the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi articulated a visionary outlook for India's future, asserting that the BJP would secure a historic mandate. The Prime Minister's comments underscored the significance of bureaucratic reform, with a focus on merit-based promotion rather than seniority.

In a recent development, Swami Pradiptananda of the Bharat Sevashram Sangha (BSS) has taken legal action against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following her accusations against a group of monks allegedly supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

In a tragic incident, 18 tendu leaf collectors, predominantly women, lost their lives as their vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a gorge in Chhattisgarh's Kabirdham district. The victims were returning to their village after a day of plucking tendu leaves from a nearby forest. Four others sustained injuries in the mishap and were promptly taken to the district hospital for medical attention.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a stern stance on the post-poll violence that erupted in Andhra Pradesh following the recent elections. On May 16, the ECI summoned the state's chief secretary, K S Jawahar Reddy, and director general of police (DGP), Harish Kumar Gupta, to New Delhi for a detailed explanation regarding the failure to contain the violence and the steps being taken to prevent such incidents in the future.