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ED: Assets attached in money laundering cases rose 23-fold between 2005-14 and 2014-24

Mahender Singh Manral is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, covering the Ministry of Home Affairs, Investigative Agencies, and internal security. He h...

Indian Express · 02 May, 05:17 AM Read more →

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Ladakh living land of dharma: Amit Shah on Buddha relics return to UT after 75 years

Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the return of sacred relics of Gautama Buddha to Ladakh as a historic reunion coinciding with Buddha Purnima. He said La...

Indian Express · 02 May, 05:13 AM Read more →

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CJI declares Sikkim to be first paperless state judiciary in country

Indian Express · 02 May, 05:10 AM Read more →

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K’taka clears ₹600 cr for minority areas; BJP alleges ‘appeasement’

The Karnataka cabinet has cleared a 600 crore action plan for the development of minority colonies in the state along with other infrastructure and welfare sche...

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Will MS Dhoni finally play in IPL 2026? Hussey says ‘all of Chennai is waiting’

MS Dhoni is making steady progress from a calf injury and is focusing on regaining full running fitness. His availability for IPL 2026 will be decided by him, a...

Times of India · 02 May, 05:00 AM Read more →

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U.P. CM announces wage reform, warns industrial unrest will harm progress

Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirms commitment t...

The Hindu · 02 May, 04:50 AM Read more →

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Punjab police lodges 1st case under sacrilege Act

Police in Muktsar, Punjab, have registered the first case under the Jaagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act after torn pages of a Sukhmani Sahi...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 04:50 AM Read more →

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Fadnavis govt wants to make Marathi a must for auto, taxi drivers. BJP allies from Bihar and UP have a word of caution

Santosh Singh is a Senior Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, covering Bihar's politics, society, and governance. He has 25 years of experience in print j...

Indian Express · 02 May, 04:45 AM Read more →

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Dhaka, Delhi move to resume full-scale visa operations

Divya A is a journalist who reports on travel, tourism, culture, and social issues for The Indian Express. She has been working as a journalist for over a decad...

Indian Express · 02 May, 04:30 AM Read more →

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‘Failure to provide support’: US to withdraw 5k troops from Germany amid widening Iran war rift

Approximately 5,000 US troops are being withdrawn from Germany as part of a move to return US troop levels in Europe to pre-Ukraine war figures. This decision f...

Times of India · 02 May, 03:41 AM Read more →

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West Asia conflict a ‘war’, government firms can invoke ‘force majeure’ clause

The Finance Ministry has declared the West Asia conflict a "war," enabling government entities to invoke 'force majeure' for public contracts impacted by disrup...

Times of India · 02 May, 03:20 AM Read more →

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'Above normal' rainfall to ensure many parts of India aren't hotter than usual

India is expected to experience varying temperatures this May, with some regions predicted to face above-normal heatwave days. Warmer nights are also anticipate...

Times of India · 02 May, 03:05 AM Read more →

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Jet fuel price for international airlines hiked 5.3%, fares under pressure

Jet fuel prices for international airlines have been raised by 5.33% to $1,511.86 per kilolitre, adding pressure on fares due to rising costs and airspace disru...

Hindustan Times · 02 May, 03:00 AM Read more →

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West Bengal polls: Lockdown in strongroom areas after TMC, BJP clash

Kolkata police have imposed strict prohibitory orders around EVM strongrooms due to Trinamool's vote tampering claims and clashes with BJP workers. Additional s...

Times of India · 02 May, 02:20 AM Read more →

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West Bengal elections: TMC alleges strongroom breaches, BJP mocks claim

Trinamool Congress has raised concerns with the Election Commission about alleged CCTV blackouts and unauthorized access to EVM strongrooms. BJP has dismissed t...

Times of India · 02 May, 02:13 AM Read more →

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60-day prohibitory order in Kolkata's central business district from May 3

The restrictions will remain in force from May 3 to July 1, 2026, or until further notice

The Hindu · 02 May, 01:44 AM Read more →

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Amit Shah meets Ladakh leaders, including Sonam Wangchuk, ahead of talks

Union Home Minister met with Leh leaders, including Sonam Wangchuk, focusing on spiritual matters. He assured Ladakh-specific issues would be discussed in a sub...

Times of India · 02 May, 01:32 AM Read more →

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Census 2027: Around 82 lakh households have opted for self enumeration as field visits begin in 5 states

The exercise will continue till May 30, 2026, during which trained enumerators will go house-to-house for data collection

The Hindu · 02 May, 01:30 AM Read more →

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Burglars drill into jewellery shop, flee with valuables worth ₹1.2 crore

The Hindu · 02 May, 01:29 AM Read more →

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Telangana IT Minister for stronger digital push in govt. schools

The Hindu · 02 May, 01:15 AM Read more →

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SCR debuts AI-based passenger information kiosks

The Hindu · 02 May, 01:14 AM Read more →

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Navy gets delivery of stealth frigate Mahendragiri; warship equipped with BrahMoS

India's naval strength has been bolstered with the arrival of INS Mahendragiri, an advanced stealth frigate from Project 17A. The delivery by Mazagon Dock Shipb...

Times of India · 02 May, 01:14 AM Read more →

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48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers; women losing out on higher paid jobs: study

Very few companies have more than two women on the Boards

The Hindu · 02 May, 01:11 AM Read more →

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Buddha Purnima marked at Buddhavanam with ‘Mobile Museum on Wheels’ launch

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Bangladesh Foreign Ministry lodges formal protest over Assam CM’s comments

Shubhajit Roy is a journalist with over 25 years of experience, having joined The Indian Express in October 2003. Based in Delhi, he has led the National govern...

Indian Express · 02 May, 01:07 AM Read more →

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US-Iran war: Trump tells Congress hostilities ‘terminated’, sidesteps war powers deadline

US President Trump has declared hostilities with Iran have ended, despite ongoing US troop presence and persistent regional tensions. This assertion, made in a ...

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