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In emergency situations where questioning is necessary at night, the presence of a woman police officer is mandatory

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Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported an airstrike on a car in the village of Kfar Dajal that killed two people, while another hit a home in the village of Lwaizeh killing three.

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The Marshall Islands-flagged VLGC, with an Indian crew aboard, is carrying around 45,000 tonnes of LPG; while sailing, it broadcasted ‘India/Indian crew’ on the automatic identification system

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Prime Minister Starmer suggested that repeated pro-Palestinian marches have had a “cumulative effect” linked to the rise in antisemitic incidents in the U.K.

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Pratika Rawal was excluded and all-rounder Amanjot Kaur missed out on selection owing to injury. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead all the squads with Smriti Mandhana being her deputy.

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From soil and thread to immersive myth and monumental sculpture, India’s Venice Biennale 2026 presence expands beyond the pavilion into a layered meditation on home and identity

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Slight relief likely in north but above-normal minimum temperatures to persist across State despite 33.5% to 45% probability of rain

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Before this appointment, the lyricist has served as chairperson, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai since August 2017

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The choice of a new CEO comes at a crucial time for Air India, which ⁠is grappling with heavy losses, heightened regulatory scrutiny after a deadly crash last year, and operational disruptions from the Iran war, ‌which has driven up costs

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The incident occurred at the Government Senior Secondary School in Meghwalon ki Basti, Sanawada, where students had gathered for an activity.

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At current level, supply from the dam can be sustained till June; though it rained in catchments recently, officials say continuous showers are needed to improve inflow into Siruvani and Pilloor reservoirs

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Officials said that while police observers are generally not deployed during vote counting, in this case, they will not be allowed to enter the counting centres, and will manage law and order outside only

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Tender coconut sellers are now buying it from Tiruchi market which receives stocks from Pollachi and Coimbatore areas with prices ranging between ₹80 and ₹100

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BJP national spokesperson claimed that the Trinamool approached various courts more than 80 times in the past 10-12 years by “misusing constitutional instruments”

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Drawing attention of the tribal man carrying the skeleton of his sister and showing it as a proof to bank authorities to draw money from her account in Odisha’s Keonjhar dist, the BJD supremo urges Union Finance Minister to fix accountability for this shocking lapse

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The tribunal has ordered all six southern States and Puducherry to ensure time-bound implementation of their State Action Plans; these directions assume significance as it puts the spotlight on air pollution governance in the southern States — an issue that has largely been dominated by the northern regions, particularly Delhi-NCR

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Apex court directs Head of the Department of Neurology, AIIMS, New Delhi, to constitute an expert team on the issue and submit recommendations in two months

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The case touches on the livelihood of over 25 lakh teachers; some of the first States to file review petitions in the case include U.P. and Tamil Nadu; the review of a Supreme Court judgment is considered a rare relief

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BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed that AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal is misusing the Punjab Police to settle political scores, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has become a party to it

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A major rescue operation is continuing at Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh, where search teams have expanded operations across a five-kilometre radius in the backwaters after a cruise boat tragedy claimed nine lives and left four people missing.

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The land has for six decades served as experimental fields for millet research, including sorghum, pearl millet, and ragi

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The Trump administration is in the midst of a monthslong campaign to press the Cuban government to make dramatic reforms

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Ways to further solidify bilateral relations were the focus of talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Ecuadorian counterpart Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero this week, according to MEA

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The U.S. move came after President Donald Trump renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said that Iran was "humiliating" Washington in negotiations to end the war in the West Asia

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Alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram on May 2 where rains in the range of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm are likely during the next 24 hours

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Days after the Rajya Sabha MP’s switch from the AAP to the BJP, Opposition parties, including the Congress, BJP and SAD, allege the AAP’s actions amount to politically motivated targeting

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Addressing reporters at the party office in Karattur near Gobichettipalayam, he described the TVK as one rooted in “sacrifice and humanism” and committed to grassroots work

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Organisation urges Vellappally Natesan to immediately withdraw his inflammatory statements and refrain from any further moves that may threaten the religious harmony and social fabric of Kerala

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Ishank Singh swam the 29-km stretch in 9 hours, 50 minutes; conferred the titles 'Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer' and '2026 OWSAT World Record'

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The Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India has said that Iran was forced into the war despite efforts to avoid conflict through negotiations.

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The ED reasoned that the arrests were reduced because it was undertaking "more targeted and evidence-based investigations".

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The Chief Minister directs officials to clear applications under Green Energy Policy on priority

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Accused Fakirmamad Gagda allegedly posted videos, writings and images promoting a particular ideology, an official release from West Kutch-Bhuj Special Operations Group (SOG) said.

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Lifestyle noir shines at its seductive best in this story of three women whose lives and friendship are torn apart by a death

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The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation has decided to extend the 5% rebate on payment of property tax

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With tensions still high and indirect negotiations stalled, the legality of the Iran war is reigniting scrutiny over presidential war powers and the constitutional boundaries of military engagement.

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Postal ballots, which were rejected during counting in 2023, will be verified, followed by recounting of postal ballots

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"We took over the ship, ‌we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very ‌profitable business," U.S. President Donald Trump said in remarks on Friday ‌(May 1, 2026) evening

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Despite civic workers working continuously, the city is yet to be cleaned of the trail of destruction from the rain on April 29

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Among other things, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated the double-decker flyover connecting HSR Layout, BTM Layout, and Jayanagar in south Bengaluru

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The announcements came ‌as the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine ‌weeks since its start and ‌more ⁠than three weeks since a ⁠fragile ceasefire came into effect

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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”

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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.

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Apple has posted strong quarterly earnings, beating out Wall Street expectations

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The U.S. President floated the idea of a bailout last week after the airline found itself in bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in less than two years with jet fuel prices soaring because of the Iran war

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BJP strategy to defame Bengal: TMC's Shashi Panja alleges poll-day provocation after ECI orders repoll

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The initiative follows a two-year screening project in Bengaluru, where 3,287 traffic police personnel underwent respiratory and general health assessments that highlighted risk factors

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The move is aimed at strengthening surveillance, ensuring early detection, and improving treatment compliance across the national capital

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The dept. has proposed rationalisation of posts from various government medical college hospitals to ensure optimal utilisation and performance of cath labs

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

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U.S. federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who must decide whether OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, betrayed its original nonprofit mission, had to intervene several times

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The closing of the Civil-Military Coordination Centre in Israel would mark the latest blow to President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan

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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

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“I take full responsibility for a recent video on Urdu that I tweeted. It’s come to my notice that others who shared it are being summoned by the Cyber Police (of the J&K Police), says PDP leader Mufti Iltija

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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

5/2/2026

Sinner kept ⁠alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title and he became the fourth player to reach final of all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments

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

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The temple is remarkable for its unique iconography, depicting a near-perfect representation of an erect male organ (Urdhvaretah). Despite being located close to the world-famous temple city of Tirupati—which draws millions of devotees—the shrine has often gone unnoticed, largely because it is tucked away from the main routes

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

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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

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Petroleum Minister says India has remained resilient even after 60 days of supply disruption and attributed the stability to long-term planning and timely policy interventions by the government

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“From Spider-Man to the Avengers, Iron Man to Captain Marvel, Gerry Conway has deftly written almost every character in the Marvel Universe,” Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C B Cebulski said

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Unlike conventional drones guided by GPS or radio, which can therefore be jammed, Hezbollah is using devices linked to their launch site by a thin fibre-optic cable that can stretch for dozens of kilometres

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As drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy gain traction in India, they are reframing obesity as a chronic medical condition while raising questions about misuse, access, and whether the body positivity movement can withstand a renewed push towards thinness

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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 Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

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A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran's security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, which is northwest of Tehran

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India, who clinched their maiden ODI World Cup title with a win over South Africa last year, have since played three ODIs, suffering a 0-3 series sweep against Australia

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Trump made the comments ⁠while describing the seizure by U.S. forces of a ship a few days ago

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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

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Both the U.S. and the EU had previously confirmed their commitment to preserving the trade framework, known as the Turnberry Agreement, which was named after Mr. Trump’s golf course in Scotland

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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

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The relief applies to contracts with government agencies across goods, services and works, an Office Memorandum, issued by the Department of Expenditure, indicated, covering suppliers, consultants and contractors engaged in public procurement

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A joint statement by the KNO and the UPF said that the day-long discussions focused on operational and security-related issues and “both sides broadly agreed on the need to relocate certain SoO camps to reduce friction with local populations and improve security issues”

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Mr. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week after ​sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in ⁠talks to end the two-month-old war and that he did not see what exit strategy Washington was pursuing

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IRGC leaders warn that their Navy will use “new cards”, such as smart targeting, to burn U.S. warships if the U.S. begins strikes on Iran again

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Lakshya, who kept on trailing for the better part of the contest, showed remarkable resilience to script an 18-21, 22-20, 21-17 victory in a marathon clash lasting one hour and 28 minutes

5/1/2026

Amid its immigration crackdown, the Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status for people from nine countries, including Haiti, Venezuela and Ethiopia

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

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

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The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has seen an unprecedented hike of over 70% in just 60 days in Bengaluru, with three hikes and a withdrawal of ₹150 discount during this period

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