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Commercial LPG price hiked by nearly ₹1,000 in setback for migrant workers, restaurants

Commercial LPG prices have surged by over 47% with a 19-kg refill now costing ₹3,071.50 and a 5-kg cylinder costing ₹261.50. The price hike affects migrant labo...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 12:56 PM Read more →

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'Reminder to those who misuse state power': Khera hails SC anticipatory bail, says truth will prevail

Times of India · 02 May, 12:49 PM Read more →

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Inside Mumbai Indians' struggles: What's hurting Pandya's men this season?

Mumbai Indians are struggling in IPL 2026 with six defeats in eight matches, continuing last season's poor form. Key players are experiencing slumps, and the te...

Times of India · 02 May, 12:46 PM Read more →

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Myanmar bombing triggers refugee influx into Mizoram border villages

Myanmar's aerial bombardments in Chin state have triggered an influx of refugees into Mizoram border villages. The bombardments, allegedly carried out by Myanma...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 12:44 PM Read more →

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3 key quotes from SC hearing explain why Court rejected TMC plea against central govt employees in Bengal vote counting

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission of India's prerogative to appoint central government staff as counting supervisors for the vote counting proces...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 12:40 PM Read more →

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Kerala Assembly elections: Counting arrangements in place for May 4

Kerala to have 140 counting centres across 43 locations. As many as 15,465 officials to be part of counting exercise in the State

The Hindu · 02 May, 12:33 PM Read more →

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Supreme Court declines TMC’s plea on election counting personnel in West Bengal

The top court noted the ECI’s statement that counting officers for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections are selected from both Central and State Government s...

The Hindu · 02 May, 12:27 PM Read more →

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Hyderabadis receive test alert messages on phones May 2 as nationwide test rolls out

The Hindu · 02 May, 12:23 PM Read more →

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Alleging unauthorised sorting of postal ballot covers, TMC files complaint with ECI

TMC workers, who have been camping outside the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, alleged that eight trunks of postal ballots were brought in at 4 a.m. and were taken t...

The Hindu · 02 May, 12:21 PM Read more →

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Kerala Assembly elections: Why IUML’s influence underscores its key role in UDF leadership choices, coalition stability

Key UDF constituent Indian Union Muslim League is adopting a cautious wait-and-watch approach as Congress-led front awaits election results. Political analysts ...

The Hindu · 02 May, 12:13 PM Read more →

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Electric mobility in urban areas gets momentum in Andhra Pradesh

The Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department issued G.O. approving an operational framework and strategic roadmap for implementation across Urb...

The Hindu · 02 May, 12:11 PM Read more →

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India tests disaster info system, citizens receive ‘extremely severe alert’ on phone

Citizens received trial emergency alerts on their phones, with a loud beep and a message starting with 'Extremely severe alert'. The message stated that it was ...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 11:52 AM Read more →

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Received alarm-like notification on phone? Here's what it means

Mobile users in Delhi-NCR may receive test alert messages as part of a new disaster alert system being trialed across India. The system uses advanced technology...

Times of India · 02 May, 11:50 AM Read more →

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Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Re-polling underway in West Bengal’s 15 polling booths across two Assembly constituencies

Assam Congress president alleges BJP workers were present near strong rooms in some remote areas, raising concerns over the security of EVMs. Gaurav Gogoi quest...

Indian Express · 02 May, 11:48 AM Read more →

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‘This is a test message’: India launches new emergency messaging system for citizens

India has launched its Cell Broadcast messaging system using indigenous technology for instant disaster alerting service. The system is designed to send emergen...

Indian Express · 02 May, 11:47 AM Read more →

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Bargi Dam tragedy: Bodies of mother, son found in final embrace

A cruise boat, Narmada Queen, capsized in the Bargi Dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh, approximately 35km from Jabalpur. The boat was carrying around 43 people, a...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 11:29 AM Read more →

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Mother and son in one life jacket among Jabalpur boat capsizing victims

A boat capsized in the Bargi Dam reservoir, approximately 35km from the rescue site. The boat, carrying around 43 people, was battered by waves. A mother and he...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 11:28 AM Read more →

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NIA court in Kochi denies bail to accused in banned PFI anti-national activities case

Special court observes that apart from witness statements, there are materials that prima facie suggest the petitioner had an active role in the commission of t...

The Hindu · 02 May, 11:13 AM Read more →

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'No further orders necessary': Special SC bench rejects TMC's plea on counting staff

The Supreme Court of India dismissed TMC's plea against deployment of Central staff for West Bengal vote counting. It noted that rules were not violated and TMC...

Times of India · 02 May, 11:12 AM Read more →

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Karnataka launches Statewide respiratory surveillance for traffic police

A two-year screening project in Bengaluru has identified risk factors among traffic police personnel, prompting an initiative to address these concerns. The pro...

The Hindu · 02 May, 11:08 AM Read more →

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NDMA to test cell broadcast alert system across India on May 2

The National Disaster Management Authority will conduct a nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast Alert System on May 2.

The Hindu · 02 May, 11:04 AM Read more →

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EC circular not contrary to rules: Big SC setback for TMC before Bengal results

The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission of India's circular on deploying central government staff as counting supervisors, stating it is "not contr...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 10:59 AM Read more →

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Bridge collapse in Jammu: Three bodies, one injured pulled out from rubble; probe ordered

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary rushed to the spot at midnight and ordered the suspension of two engineers and the government has also constitute...

The Hindu · 02 May, 10:41 AM Read more →

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Frantic wait for life jackets: Video captures panic and chaos on MP cruise boat before it overturns

Times of India · 02 May, 10:33 AM Read more →

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Property tax rebate of 5% across Karnataka till May 31

In Bengaluru, the extension is expected to benefit nearly 25 lakh properties across the five city corporations under the GBA

The Hindu · 02 May, 10:29 AM Read more →

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NIA court to complete framing of charges against 2010 hand-chopping case accused on May 15

A special court in Kochi will complete proceedings for framing charges against the prime accused in the 2010 hand-chopping case involving professor T J Joseph. ...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 10:27 AM Read more →

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Sringeri constituency: Verification of postal ballots, recount begin in Chikkamagaluru

Postal ballots, which were rejected during counting in 2023, will be verified, followed by recounting of postal ballots

The Hindu · 02 May, 10:22 AM Read more →

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FIRs against AAP rebel Sandeep Pathak in Punjab days after BJP switch: Sources

FIRs have been filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab under non-bailable sections. The cases were registered days after he left the AAP and switc...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 10:16 AM Read more →