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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 →

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Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya among 21 declared fugitive economic offenders as ED seizes Rs 2,178 crore assets

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 · 02 May, 09:52 AM Read more →

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ACS College of Engineering celebrates Aarohana 2026 in Bengaluru

Chief guest Ragini Dwivedi, actor, interacted with students and shared her thoughts on ambition, determination, dedication and perseverance

The Hindu · 02 May, 09:43 AM Read more →

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Jamieson punished after intimidating send-off to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Delhi Capitals bowler Kyle Jamieson received a demerit point and an official warning for a Level 1 IPL Code of Conduct breach after dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavan...

Times of India · 02 May, 09:38 AM Read more →

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Iran faces growing crisis as US blockade squeezes Hormuz, losses hit $4.8bn

Times of India · 02 May, 09:36 AM Read more →

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Uttar Pradesh implements 10-year ‘operation and maintenance’ warranty for Rural Water Schemes

The decision is a major shift from a construction-centric approach to a focus on long-term, service-oriented, and community-driven management of water supply in...

The Hindu · 02 May, 09:32 AM Read more →

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Stop summoning locals over re-posting of separatist Geelani’s video on Urdu language: PDP’s Iltija Mufti

A PDP leader has stated that they take full responsibility for a recent video on Urdu that they tweeted. Others who shared it are being summoned by the Cyber Po...

The Hindu · 02 May, 09:27 AM Read more →

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U.P. Congress chief Ajay Rai hospitalised after fainting, stable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Mr. Rai a speedy recovery. Mr. Rai was the main opponent of Mr. Modi in the last three parliamentary elections from the Vara...

The Hindu · 02 May, 09:24 AM Read more →

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After Maoists, Counter-Intelligence is top priority for Modi government

India's national security establishment has prioritized counter-intelligence (CI) to tackle foreign intelligence networks and operatives within the country. The...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 09:12 AM Read more →

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Special Assembly session should also discuss fuel shortage, Amaravati ORR, says Seelam

Congress party committed to granting SC status to Dalit Christians, he says

The Hindu · 02 May, 09:11 AM Read more →

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ED moves special court in Mumbai for custody of rape accused 'godman' in money laundering case

The PMLA court is scheduled to hear the federal probe agency's plea for custody on May 2

The Hindu · 02 May, 08:56 AM Read more →

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SC to hear TMC’s plea today over staff for counting votes

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hold a special sitting to hear a plea filed by the All India Trinamool Congress challenging a Calcutta high court order that d...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 08:53 AM Read more →

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Pune horror: 4-year-old girl sexually assaulted, murdered by 65-year-old man in Bhor

A four-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune district, Maharashtra. The accused lured the child with food and took her to a shed, ...

Times of India · 02 May, 08:50 AM Read more →