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Ladakhis proved to be first line of defence when country faced external threats: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister inaugurated the sacred holy relics exposition of Tathagata Buddha and the 2569th Buddha Purnima celebrations in Leh during his two-day v...

The Hindu · 01 May, 03:18 PM Read more →

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EC rebuttal, Mamata's warning, tampering row: What is happening in Bengal ahead of results day

Mamata Banerjee, the West Bengal Chief Minister, visited various strong rooms after TMC candidates alleged that the poll body was opening them without the prese...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 03:16 PM Read more →

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'This is election bill': Rahul flays BJP over ₹993 LPG price jump, warns petrol & diesel next

Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Centre over rising inflation, citing a Rs 993 jump in commercial LPG cylinder prices in a single day. He warned of further hikes...

Times of India · 01 May, 03:15 PM Read more →

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Coolers, cots and a tractor: Nitish Kumar vacates CM residence after 20 years in modest style | Watch

Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is vacating the CM residence after nearly two decades. His household belongings are being moved from 1 Anne Marg to 7 C...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 03:11 PM Read more →

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India, UAE trade pact helps boost bilateral trade to cross $100 billion: Goyal

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE acts as a gateway to Africa, other GCC and West Asian countries, CIS (Commonwealth of Indep...

The Hindu · 01 May, 03:10 PM Read more →

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Bengaluru hotels to hike prices again after commercial gas cylinder price goes up from ₹2,162 to ₹3,152

The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has seen an unprecedented hike of over 70% in just 60 days in Bengaluru, with three hikes and a withdrawal of ₹150 discou...

The Hindu · 01 May, 03:06 PM Read more →

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'First gas, next strike on petrol-diesel': Rahul Gandhi's prediction after steep commercial LPG price hike

Commercial liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has recorded the steepest-ever rate hike of 993. The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder now stands at 3,071.50. T...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 03:00 PM Read more →

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Madras HC dismisses petitions by advocates challenging misconduct proceedings

The Madras high court has dismissed petitions by a group of advocates seeking to quash proceedings initiated against them for alleged misconduct in court. The c...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 02:57 PM Read more →

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi poised for yet another record, one big hit away from 100 sixes

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of a major T20 milestone, needing one six to reach 100 career sixes. He has achieved several remarkable r...

Times of India · 01 May, 02:55 PM Read more →

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Elephant brought to Kochi temple for festivities turns violent, kills one

An elephant brought to a temple in Angamaly for festivities turned violent, attacking and injuring people, resulting in one death and serious injury to the main...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 02:51 PM Read more →

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After Rahul’s ‘gravest crime’ attack on Nicobar project, Centre claims no relocation of tribes, underlines ‘strategic, economic, defence’ purpose

Nikhil Ghanekar is an Assistant Editor with the National Bureau of The Indian Express in New Delhi. He covers environmental policy matters, including the Minist...

Indian Express · 01 May, 02:39 PM Read more →

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Above-normal heatwave days likely in some parts of India in May: IMD

In a statement, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, said, "During May 2026, minimum temperatures are expected to be above normal across ...

The Hindu · 01 May, 02:37 PM Read more →

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All set for vote counting in Kozhikode district

The Hindu · 01 May, 02:35 PM Read more →

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More work, less security: The hidden divide in India's job story

While India's workforce participation has increased, a deeper look reveals significant disparities. More people are working, but many are in self-employment or ...

Times of India · 01 May, 02:31 PM Read more →

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India’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-less tolling system launched in Gujarat

India's first multi-lane free flow (MLFF) tolling system has been launched at the Choryasi toll plaza on National Highway-48 in Gujarat. The system uses automat...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 02:27 PM Read more →

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Kshatriya Parishad pays tributes to P.V.G. Raju on birth anniversary in Vizianagaram

The MANSAS Trust founder and last king of the Vizianagaram princely State was remembered on Friday (May 1, 2026) for his contribution to the city’s education se...

The Hindu · 01 May, 02:24 PM Read more →

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Punjab CM 'drunk' in assembly? LoP demands alco-meter testing of Mann, AAP MLAs

Times of India · 01 May, 02:23 PM Read more →

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After leaks, Bihar Public Service Commission rolls out 6-layer security, multi-set question papers

Santosh Singh is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, covering Bihar with a focus on politics, society, and governance. He also writes investigati...

Indian Express · 01 May, 02:22 PM Read more →

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Farooq Abdullah claims lack of support within INDIA bloc on restoration of J&K Statehood

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah urged the alliance to move beyond being a mere electoral pact, calling for more frequent meetings to address the "...

The Hindu · 01 May, 02:22 PM Read more →

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India to fast-track FDI approvals in 7 sectors under eased China-linked investment norms

The government is expected to notify a framework for time-bound approvals of investments in seven identified sectors, including rare-earth magnets and electroni...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 02:19 PM Read more →

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SC grants Pawan Khera bail, warns liberty can’t yield to political rivalry

The Supreme Court granted Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera protection from arrest in a case linked to allegations he made about Assam chief minister's wife. Th...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 02:18 PM Read more →

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Cancel Labour Codes, fix ₹26,000 as minimum monthly wage: Left parties at Srikakulam May Day rally

CITU State secretary P. Tejeswara Rao said minimum wages had not been revised in 15 years, even as workers were being forced to put in 12-hour days for meagre p...

The Hindu · 01 May, 02:13 PM Read more →

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This May Day reminds workers to be more organised, says Kerala Chief Minister

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that even as neoliberal policies that undermine workers’ rights sweep across India, the voices of protest are emergi...

The Hindu · 01 May, 02:11 PM Read more →

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Mallikarjun Kharge breaks silence amid leadership change buzz in Karnataka: 'No date is fixed'

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that any decision regarding leadership in Karnataka would be taken collectively by the party's high command after d...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 02:08 PM Read more →

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AAP's bid to ‘settle score’ in Punjab? Inside big raid after Rajinder Gupta’s BJP switch

A Punjab Pollution Control Board team conducted an inspection at a Trident Group textile unit in Dhaula, Punjab, sparking accusations of political vendetta from...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 02:07 PM Read more →

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Watch: Supriya Sule stuck in massive Mumbai–Pune Expressway jam, misses Maharashtra Day event

NCP MP Supriya Sule faced significant traffic jams while traveling to Pune, being stuck for nearly two hours. She also experienced a long wait for a cab in Mumb...

Times of India · 01 May, 02:04 PM Read more →

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Drug lord Salim Dola lived in Turkiye on Bulgarian passport: Officials

Salim Dola, a fugitive drug lord, was living in Turkiye on a Bulgarian passport under the name 'Hamza'. He had acquired the passport to escape the country after...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 01:53 PM Read more →

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'God wanted Mojtaba preserved': Iran calls US claims on Supreme Leader 'trick used by enemy'

An Iranian official has dismissed US claims about Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health, stating he is in perfect health and actively managing state affairs....

Times of India · 01 May, 01:37 PM Read more →

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Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera

On Thursday (April 30, 2026), the Bench reserved Mr. Khera’s plea for pre-arrest bail for judgment after hearing submissions from both sides

The Hindu · 01 May, 01:26 PM Read more →