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Former Air Chief says Greater Nicobar project important for ‘military footprint’

A retired Air Chief Marshal has responded to Rahul Gandhi's opposition to a project, stating that ecological concerns will be addressed. The proposed port is lo...

The Hindu · 01 May, 07:09 AM Read more →

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Virat Kohli loses cool, confronts umpire after controversial Patidar dismissal

Virat Kohli was involved in an animated exchange with an umpire during the Gujarat Titans vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL match. The incident occurred after...

Times of India · 01 May, 07:08 AM Read more →

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This Maharashtra Day, a tribal hamlet affected by Maoism has road, electric borewell for the first time since independence

Binagunda is so remote that there is no State Transport Bus connectivity there as yet

The Hindu · 01 May, 07:00 AM Read more →

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All Maharashtra council candidates to be elected unopposed after Congress opts out

Maharashtra legislative council candidates are set to be elected unopposed as only a proportionate number of candidates from main political parties filed nomina...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 06:52 AM Read more →

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Mumbai Pune Missing Link Project opens on May 1. Why is it significant?

What is the hype around the reduction of a distance of six kilometres on India’s first expressway? What is the significance of the reduction of travel time by 2...

The Hindu · 01 May, 06:49 AM Read more →

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Centre hikes commercial LPG prices by Rs 993 amid global energy crisis

Times of India · 01 May, 06:44 AM Read more →

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Election 2026 LIVE: Ballot tampering allegations in Bengal; Mamata vows to 'fight till death' to protect EVMs

Tensions are rising in Kolkata after the Trinamool Congress alleged that ballot boxes were opened without party representatives, prompting a protest outside Net...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 06:35 AM Read more →

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High drama in Bengal as Trinamool stages sit-in outside EVM centre in Bengal: 'Ballot papers being moved'

A massive political row erupted in West Bengal as Trinamool Congress leaders staged a sit-in protest outside the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, the counting centre ...

Hindustan Times · 01 May, 06:32 AM Read more →

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Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers arrested for allegedly filming women in hotel bathrooms

Two Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers were arrested in Colombo for allegedly filming women while bathing in a hotel. They have been released on bail and are under p...

Times of India · 01 May, 06:27 AM Read more →

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Video claimed to show Dalit student cleaning school toilet. Probe reveals a different reality

Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, based in Pune, where he covers infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on c...

Indian Express · 01 May, 06:01 AM Read more →

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IPL 2026, RR vs DC: Will Mitchell Starc play today? Munaf Patel drops big hint

Delhi Capitals have received a boost with Mitchell Starc's availability for their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals. Bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed S...

Times of India · 01 May, 06:00 AM Read more →

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In Madhya Pradesh, a KBC-winning tehsildar, a flood relief ‘scam’, and hundreds of farmers in limbo

Anand Mohan J is a Senior Correspondent for The Indian Express, leading the bureau's coverage of Madhya Pradesh. He has a career spanning over eight years and i...

Indian Express · 01 May, 05:45 AM Read more →

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‘Don’t count Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s age’: Dhawan’s bold India debut statement

Cricket star Shikhar Dhawan praises young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his fearless batting and impressive IPL 2026 stats, including 400 runs at a 238.10 strike rat...

Times of India · 01 May, 05:00 AM Read more →

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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 →