On 14 May 2026, long queues and panic buying were reported at several petrol pumps across Bhubaneswar and other parts of Odisha after rumours of a possible fuel shortage and fuel price hike spread amid tensions in West Asia. Videos from areas including Rasulgarh, Chandrasekharpur and Cuttack showed heavy late-night crowds of two wheelers, cars and auto-rickshaws waiting outside fuel stations, with some pumps temporarily running out of stock or rationing sales. However, the Odisha government and petroleum dealers later clarified that there was no actual fuel crisis and appealed to the public not to panic buy, stating that only a small number of outlets faced temporary supply disruptions due to the sudden surge in demand. #odisha

On 12 May 2026, residents and sanitation workers in Panipat, Haryana, staged a protest outside the office/residence of BJP MLA Pramod Kumar Vij by dumping heaps of garbage at the site. Protesters alleged that waste had remained uncollected for days, leaving streets and drains dirty despite repeated complaints and promises of improved sanitation. #haryana

On 15 May 2026, a massive fire broke out at the Chakrapur Sabzi Mandi in the Sachendi area of Kanpur, reportedly due to a short circuit, destroying around 40–44 shops and causing estimated losses of nearly ₹2 crore. According to reports, the blaze started early morning near platform number 6 and quickly spread through the market, with several LPG cylinders reportedly exploding during the incident. Multiple fire brigade teams were deployed and managed to bring the fire under control after hours of effort. No deaths were reported, though huge quantities of vegetables, fruits and shop materials were gutted in the flames. Authorities are continuing a detailed investigation into the incident. #Uttar Pradesh

On 9th May 2026, At Panjab University, students allegedly black painted newly installed signboards that displayed Hindi, English and Braille but did not include Punjabi. The protest was led by student group “Sath”, which accused the university of sidelining Punjabi language on campus boards during an accessibility revamp project. #chandigarh The protest also drew criticism from differently abled students because some Braille portions were reportedly defaced as well.

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On 13 May 2026, a severe dust storm and cyclonic winds in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh caused a man identified as Nanhe Miyan, swept into the air while holding onto a large tin shed at a wedding venue. According to multiple reports and eyewitness accounts, the powerful storm uprooted the metal structure as Nanhe Miyan tried to stop it from flying away, lifting him several feet into the air before he fell into a nearby field. He reportedly suffered serious injuries, including fractures to his hands and legs, and was admitted to a local hospital in critical condition. The storm also caused widespread destruction across Bareilly and other parts of Uttar Pradesh, damaging buildings, uprooting trees, knocking down electricity poles, and reportedly leading to dozens of deaths across the state. #Uttar Pradesh

On 3 May 2026, NEET-UG 2026 was held across India for over 22 lakh students, but days later allegations emerged that a “guess paper” matched many actual exam questions. Investigators alleged that a multi-state paper leak racket sold leaked material for ₹10–25 lakh through solver gangs operating across several states. Raids and arrests were carried out in cities including Jaipur, Nashik and Gurugram, with Nashik emerging as a key lead in the probe and 30 year old Shubham Khairnar identified by investigators as a major accused linked to the alleged leak network. On 12 May 2026, the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and the Central Government handed the case to the CBI for a nationwide investigation, triggering protests by students demanding accountability and clarity on the re exam. #maharashtra

On 13 May 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen travelling in Delhi with an unusually small two car convoy, amid the ongoing West Asia crisis and rising global fuel prices. According to multiple reports, Modi had instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG) to reduce the size of his official convoy by nearly 50% as part of wider austerity and fuel conservation measures following tensions linked to the Iran conflict and disruption fears around global oil supplies. The video showed only a Range Rover and Toyota Fortuner accompanying the Prime Minister instead of the usual 12 15 vehicle VVIP motorcade, though officials clarified that mandatory security protocols remained fully intact. The move came shortly after Modi publicly appealed to citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, use public transport and electric vehicles, avoid unnecessary travel, prefer virtual meetings, and conserve foreign exchange reserves due to economic pressure caused by the West Asia situation. Reports also said other ministers, including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, began reducing convoy sizes in response to the initiative. #Delhi

In May 2026, a video from a temple in Tamil Nadu showed devotees being handed currency notes as “prasadam,” drawing widespread attention because temples usually receive donations rather than distribute money to worshippers. The video shows a large crowds of devotees lining up while temple staff or organizers gave out cash believed to be part of a local “Pidikasu” tradition, where receiving blessed money is considered auspicious and associated with prosperity. #Tamil nadu

On 9 May 2026, a lavish wedding held at Royal Ambience Farm in the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad, showeds a man publicly announcing alleged dowry gifts given by the bride’s family to the groom’s side. According to multiple media reports, the gifts allegedly included ₹1 crore 1 lakh 11 thousand in cash, a BMW car, 11 diamond jewellery items, 42 gold items, and 18 silver items. Also during the engagement ceremony months earlier, a Mahindra Thar and ₹31 lakh cash had also been gifted. The groom was reportedly from Delhi’s Khajuri area and belonged to the Idrisi community. #wedding