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Kavitha gets EC nod for T’gana Rakshana Sena

Former Telangana MP Kalvakuntla Kavitha's newly-launched political party will be called 'Telangana Rakshana Sena', as approved by the Election Commission of Ind...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 04:22 AM Read more →

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Exit polls cheer UDF; LDF finds hope in margin of error

Exit polls suggest the UDF could win 78-94 seats in the Kerala Assembly polls, while the LDF could win 49-62 seats. UDF leaders are jubilant, citing the polls a...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 04:20 AM Read more →

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K’taka suspends engineer, orders inspections after wall collapse

Karnataka government suspended an Executive Engineer after a wall collapse at Bowring Hospital in Shivajinagar, killing seven people during heavy rain. Official...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 04:16 AM Read more →

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New policy framework aims to strengthen heatwave preparedness in Karnataka

The Karnataka government is developing a statewide policy framework to enhance preparedness and response to heatwaves. The proposed framework, submitted by the ...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 04:12 AM Read more →

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B’luru records highest rainfall ever for April, surpasses 2011 record

Bengaluru experienced its highest April rainfall, causing severe flooding and traffic disruptions. The city observatory recorded 111.5 mm of rainfall in 24 hour...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 04:06 AM Read more →

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MHA updates citizenship rules, tightens norms on dual passports for minors

Indian Express · 01 May, 04:00 AM Read more →

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To foil West Bengal post-poll unrest, EC to retain 70,000 CAPF personnel

Approximately 70,000 central forces are being deployed by the Election Commission to maintain order in West Bengal ahead of vote counting. Control rooms will mo...

Times of India · 01 May, 03:54 AM Read more →

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CISCE pass percentages for Class 10 and 12 up marginally

CISCE announced improved Class 10 and Class 12 pass rates for 2026, with girls outperforming boys. The overall pass percentages for Class 10 and Class 12 showed...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 03:30 AM Read more →

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Rajnath meets Italian counterpart Crosetto, Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026-27 exchanged

Amrita Nayak Dutta reports on defence and national security as part of The Indian Express' national bureau. She has previously covered the media industry, urban...

Indian Express · 01 May, 03:28 AM Read more →

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Top court directs Centre to regularise daily wage workers at Isro in 4 weeks

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to regularise daily wage workers employed with the Indian Space Research Organisation within four weeks. The court obs...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 03:26 AM Read more →

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Kanha reserve: Viral outbreak suspected in deaths of tigress, cubs

A tigress and her four cubs died in Kanha Tiger Reserve due to suspected respiratory disorder and gastrointestinal infection, with officials considering Canine ...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 03:24 AM Read more →

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You can't force 15-year-old to become mom, Supreme Court tells AIIMS

'Parents' Word Will Be Final On 30-Week MTP'

Times of India · 01 May, 03:19 AM Read more →

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ECI introduces new QR code-based ID cards for counting centres

The Election Commission has introduced new photo identity cards with QR codes for officials and candidates authorised to enter counting halls. These cards are d...

The Hindu · 01 May, 03:12 AM Read more →

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Italy told to avoid sharing of defence tech with Pakistan

Talks with Italian Defence Minister focus on exclusive technologies, India-Italy cooperation and security concerns

The Hindu · 01 May, 03:01 AM Read more →

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We halted 'Op Sindoor' on our own terms, prepared for long battle: Rajnath Singh

India's 'Operation Sindoor' sent a strong global message, demonstrating a shift from diplomatic statements to powerful deterrence against terror. Defence minist...

Times of India · 01 May, 02:58 AM Read more →

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri likely to visit Nepal this month

Divya A is a journalist with over a decade of experience, having worked with Khaleej Times and The Times of India before joining The Indian Express. She writes ...

Indian Express · 01 May, 02:53 AM Read more →

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Rajnath Singh meets Italy’s Guido Crosetto, sets the course for defence cooperation

Amrita Nayak Dutta reports on defence and national security as part of The Indian Express' national bureau. She has previously covered media industry, urban aff...

Indian Express · 01 May, 02:48 AM Read more →

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UK: ‘Islamic sect’ members arrested following allegations of sexual abuse and slavery

Police stormed an "Islamic sect" in Crewe, arresting 10 members, including their spiritual leader, for crimes such as rape, sexual assault, and human traffickin...

Times of India · 01 May, 02:45 AM Read more →

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MHA asks states to stay alert ahead of May Day protests

Mahender Singh Manral is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. He covers the Ministry of Home Affairs, Investigative Agencies, and...

Indian Express · 01 May, 02:40 AM Read more →

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Kailash Mansarovar yatra to start June; apply by May 19

Indian Express · 01 May, 02:35 AM Read more →

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11cm in 1 hour: Deluge could have filled 30,000 pools, two-thirds of Bengaluru’s lakes

Bengaluru experienced its wettest April day on Wednesday with over 11cm of rain, equivalent to nearly 10% of its annual rainfall. This deluge, estimated at 20-2...

Times of India · 01 May, 02:07 AM Read more →

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Cusat student found dead in her rented room

The Hindu · 01 May, 02:06 AM Read more →

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Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules; focus on OCI registration

The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and r...

The Hindu · 01 May, 01:51 AM Read more →

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‘Manipulation taking place’: Mamata raises EVM concerns, vows ‘life and death’ fight

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited a strong room, alleging EVM manipulation and obstruction by Central forces. She vowed to fight against allege...

Times of India · 01 May, 01:48 AM Read more →

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Calcutta HC dismiss TMC's plea against use of central employees as counting supervisors

Calcutta High Court has dismissed a petition by the Trinamool Congress against the Chief Electoral Officer's decision to deploy Central government employees as ...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 01:45 AM Read more →

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​Embers in the air: On wildfires in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Seasonal fires need long-term management, not just preparedness

The Hindu · 01 May, 01:44 AM Read more →

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Union Minister stalling CBI probe into ex-INLD Haryana chief’s murder, alleges family

Sheila Rathee, State executive member of the INLD, says she is ‘not satisfied’ with the progress of the probe into her husband’s murder

The Hindu · 01 May, 01:40 AM Read more →

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Cruise boat capsize: Tragedy exposes safety gaps, mirrors past lapses in Bhopal

A recent cruise boat capsizing in Jabalpur's Bargi dam has sparked outrage over alleged safety negligence. Eyewitnesses reported a lack of life jackets and inad...

Times of India · 01 May, 01:39 AM Read more →

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Trump lifts whiskey tariffs: Scotland–Kentucky trade eased after royal couple's US visit

Former US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs and restrictions on whiskey trade between Scotland and Kentucky. This decision aims to bolster...

Times of India · 01 May, 01:39 AM Read more →