Iran faces growing crisis as US blockade squeezes Hormuz, losses hit $4.8bn
Times of India · 02 May, 09:36 AM
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Uttar Pradesh implements 10-year ‘operation and maintenance’ warranty for Rural Water Schemes
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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 initiatives
Stop summoning locals over re-posting of separatist Geelani’s video on Urdu language: PDP’s Iltija Mufti
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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 Police of the J&K Police.
U.P. Congress chief Ajay Rai hospitalised after fainting, stable
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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 Varanasi Lok Sabha seat.
After Maoists, Counter-Intelligence is top priority for Modi government
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India's national security establishment has prioritized counter-intelligence (CI) to tackle foreign intelligence networks and operatives within the country. The government has taken action against for...
Special Assembly session should also discuss fuel shortage, Amaravati ORR, says Seelam
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Congress party committed to granting SC status to Dalit Christians, he says
Google Cloud boss Thomas Kurian has ‘chip’ message for Microsoft and Amazon
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Google Cloud is making a strong bid for market share against rivals Microsoft and Amazon. The company has launched new TPU chips, the TPU 8t and TPU 8i. Google Cloud's head, Thomas Kurian, highlighted...
ED moves special court in Mumbai for custody of rape accused 'godman' in money laundering case
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The PMLA court is scheduled to hear the federal probe agency's plea for custody on May 2
SC to hear TMC’s plea today over staff for counting votes
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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 dismissed their petition against the Elec...
Pune horror: 4-year-old girl sexually assaulted, murdered by 65-year-old man in Bhor
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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, identified through CCTV footage. Village...
JPMorgan Chase CEO warns on booming private credit market challenges: What he said
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned that the booming private credit market faces significant challenges when the next credit cycle hits, citing the sector's size and uneven standards. He also hig...
CPI slams ₹993 hike in commercial LPG prices
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P. Sandosh Kumar said that instead of ensuring stability in fuel supplies and prices, this approach had left the country exposed
Odisha 10th result 2026 LIVE: Results out today, over 5.6 lakh students appeared for exam
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Odisha's Board of Secondary Education has released the Class 10 examination results on May 2 at 4 pm. Over 5.61 lakh students appeared for the exam, which was held from February 19 to March 2 in a sin...
Groom shot dead by bride’s relative on way to wedding in UP
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A 27-year-old groom was shot dead by a bride's relative and an associate while on his way to a wedding in Jaunpur. The groom died from his injuries at the hospital.
CCTV lapses, ‘malpractice’: Big allegations fly as 15 Bengal booths vote again
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TMC leader Shashi Panja writes to the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), raising concerns over “intermittent CCTV disruptions” in strong rooms.
Pentagon signs classified AI deal that Google staff objected to with 7 tech companies
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The Pentagon has signed agreements with seven major AI companies to deploy their technology on classified military networks. The deals aim to bolster national security by integrating AI into high-tier...
CSK's bold long-term plan revealed: 'We want him for the next decade'
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Chennai Super Kings is undergoing a significant transition, investing in young talent like Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma, who were bought for ₹14.2 crore each. Despite early struggles, the franchise...
Pact on foreign language learning set to provide global platform to Rajasthan’s youth
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The MoU for a foreign language communication skills programme was signed between the State government and the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, in the presence of Union Education ...
‘I am vegetarian so need to get my protein’: When Google CEO talked about his breakfast
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Google CEO wakes early, reads news, and enjoys a vegetarian breakfast. He is particular about his tea and exercises later in the day. His favorite Indian dishes are Dosa from Bengaluru, Chola Bhatura ...
Voting begins at 15 booths of two Assembly seats after ECI orders repoll in West Bengal
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The repolls were ordered in 11 polling stations of Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four in Diamond Harbour. Voting began at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m., the official say
At least 6 killed after car crashes into stationary lorry in Telangana
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Six individuals lost their lives in Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana, after their speeding car collided with a stationary lorry on Saturday. Authorities are investigating potential causes, including poor v...
Nationwide cell broadcast test alert on May 2; people may receive emergency alert on mobile phones
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During the exercise, citizens may receive an emergency alert notification on their mobile phones, which could be accompanied by a loud sound or vibration
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary proposes system where the children of Ministers and the poor study together
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He emphasised that, to ensure girls receive an education and remain safe, police personnel will be deployed and remain vigilant in the vicinity of all schools and colleges in Bihar.
Govt grants relief to firms hit by West Asia disruptions, extends contract deadlines without penalty
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Relief has been extended to contracts with government agencies for goods, services, and works, as per an Office Memorandum issued by the Department of Expenditure. This covers suppliers, consultants, ...
Plane carrying pickleball players crashes in Texas, five killed
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A small plane carrying five people crashed into trees near Wimberley late Thursday night, killing all on board. The plane was en route to a tournament in New Braunfels when it disappeared from air tra...
Deletion under SIR, not EVMs pose serious threat to democracy: Omar Abdullah
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Meanwhile, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah accused the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party of “not supporting his party in the Rajya Sabha elections”
Jabalpur tragedy: MP tourism boat sailed despite yellow alert, life jackets locked below deck
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A boat operated by the MP Tourism Department sailed despite a storm alert from the weather department, allowing it to carry over 40 tourists. The boat capsized at the Bargi Dam reservoir, resulting in...
Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling begins at 15 booths in South 24 Parganas after ECI's repoll order
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BJP strategy to defame Bengal: TMC's Shashi Panja alleges poll-day provocation after ECI orders repoll
First talks under new Manipur government held with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups
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A joint statement by the KNO and the UPF said discussions focused on operational and security-related issues. Both sides agreed on relocating certain SoO camps to reduce friction with local population...