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US Warns Shipping Firms on Iran Payments for Sailing Through Hormuz

On the diplomatic front, US President Donald Trump said he had rejected Irans latest proposal to end the conflict, stating he was not satisfied w

DC Impact - Desilt, Repair Minor Irrigation Tanks Before Monsoon: Uttam

Stabilisation of tanks should include detailed issue identification and mapping of bund problems, sluice issues, and tank-specific challenges, us

IPL in Uppal: Traffic Diversions Announced for Sunday; Check Routes and Parking Spots

The traffic will be diverted on May 3 in view of the expected traffic rush from 12 noon to midnight from Nagole to Habsiguda and from Boduppal to

Quote of the Day by Michael Moore: 'Capitalism means that a few people will do'Inspiring quotes by the American filmmaker best known for a series of controversial documentaries

Quote of the Day: Filmmaker Michael Moore's quote, Capitalism means that a few people will do very well, and the rest will serve the few, starkly

Johns Hopkins Names Terrace After Dr Mallikarjun

Dr Mallikarjun began his public life as a student leader during the 1969 Telangana agitation and served as a Union minister handling key portfoli

Navy Chief Tripathi in Myanmar for Maritime Talks

Myanmar has also participated in Indian Navy-led engagements such as the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, MILAN, International Fleet Review and Goa

IDF Claims Major Strike Against Hezbollah, Targeting 120 Locations

Jerusalem, May 3: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday that it has launched attacks on approximately 120 Hezbollah positions. Ac

Madame Tussauds Unveils Icons of India Celebration in London

The exhibition includes figures brought on loan from other centres, including Virat Kohli from Bangkok and Aishwarya Rai from New York.

EC Orders Repoll in WBs Falta on May 21

A spokesperson for the poll panel said the counting of votes for the constituency will take place on May 24.

BJPs Gaurav Vallabh Predicts End of TMCs Rule in West Bengal

New Delhi, May 2: BJP spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh has made a bold prediction regarding the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026. He st

Parliamentary Panels flag ministries budget gaps: Funds cut at RE stage, still unspent

Parliamentary committees have flagged a consistent trend of central ministries failing to spend allocated budgets, leading to significant fund su

VC Sajjanar Felicitates Ashok and Naman Tiwari for Exposing Gas Cylinder Theft Racket

Ashok Tiwari had booked a gas cylinder on April 21. When it was delivered, Naman Tiwari noticed that the cylinder felt lighter than usual and inf

Mika Singh Partners with Governor to Launch Anti-Drug Campaign in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, May 2: Renowned Punjabi and Bollywood singer Mika Singh met with Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday at Punjab Lok Bhawan

Suspected Wildlife Meat Seized in Kothaguda, Mahbubabad

Forest officer Wajahat said the remains have been sent for post-mortem with the assistance of a veterinary doctor, and samples will be analysed a

As talks stretch, Trump says 'prefer not' to strike Iran again

US President Donald Trump voiced frustration over Iran negotiations. He stopped short of threatening new airstrikes. Trump stated he was not sati

NIA Court Sentences Lashkar Terrorist to Seven Years in Prison

Bengaluru, May 2: A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted a prominent terrorist from the banned organization Las

Tele-MANAS helpline counselling 3,000 people per month in A.P., says Health Minister

Tele-MANAS centres in Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, which were opened in 2022 and 2023 respectively, have received 67,573 calls so far

'Not presidential': Trump REVEALS Melania 'hates' his dancing to 'gay national anthem'

Om Birla rejigs 4 House panels for 2026-27; most chiefs stay on

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted four key financial and department-related parliamentary committees. These committees will serve for

Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu bridge collapse toll rises to three, 2 engineers suspended

Tragedy struck in Jammu's Thuther area as a collapsed bridge during repair work claimed three lives. Rescue operations recovered the bodies after

Aqua farmers in upbeat mood as Indias seafood exports cross 72,000-crore mark

Farmers request the Centre to have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with more countries to reduce the dependence on the U.S.A.

Karnatakas Financial Strain: BJP President Criticizes Governments Guarantee Schemes

Bengaluru, May 2: Karnataka BJP President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra criticized the state governments guarantee schemes on Saturday, stating that th

19 years on, demand for direct train from Vizag to Bengaluru remains unfulfilled

With many IT giants investing in Visakhapatnam region and several big-ticket projects in pipeline, the necessity of a direct train connecting the

Chief Minister Lalduhoma attends Mizoram Rural Bank Branch Managers Conclave 2026

Mizoram Rural Bank is recognized as one of India's most progressive Regional Rural Banks. The bank achieved a remarkable Credit-Deposit Ratio of

ThePBKSbowling attack will bounce back, says Ferguson

Death Trap on Wheels: Parked Trucks Still Haunt ORR Despite Recent Crash That Killed Six

The number of vehicles parked increases at night; in some places they were parked not on the margins but in the lane meant for heavy vehicles.

BJP Candidate Targets TMC, Claims Voters Have Taught a Lesson to Mamata and Abhishek

Kolkata, May 2: In the lead-up to the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP candidate Tapas Chandra Roy has launched a scathing attack on the

A.P. govt. promotes SSC exam success stories of State-run schools

While schools take out rallies, authorities felicitate meritorious students, and social media reels celebrating the achievements go viral, the go

Ayush outplayed by Christo as India trail France 0-1 in Thomas Cup semifinals

Ayush Shetty struggled to match Christo Popovs tactical control, going down 11-21, 9-21 in 39 minutes

Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: Experts

Global trade volumes are growing despite concerns about the WTO. Experts discussed reforming the WTO's rules and governance. They highlighted the

CSK Dominates MI with 8-Wicket Victory in IPL 2026

Chennai, May 2: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by 8 wickets in the 44th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 20

Renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharati Chairman

Joshi had earlier served as the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), Mumbai, CEO of McCann World Group India, and Chair

Nepal's new PM Balendra Shah may avoid foreign trips for a year

Nepal's new Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to break tradition. He will not undertake immediate foreign trips. Instead, his focus will be on

CM Revanth Asks Govt Whips to Bring Public Issues to his Notice

Revanth Reddy also advised the whips to make use of media platforms to create awareness about government initiatives.

'We're like pirates': Trump boasts US Navy operations during Iran blockade, says 'took over the oil'

Pakistans Human Rights Lawyers Demand Urgent Hearing Amid Delays

Islamabad, May 2: The Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRC-Pakistan) has called on the government and judicial authorities to ensure the immedia

West Bengal: EC orders repoll in all 285 booths of Bengal's Falta Assembly constituency

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath to hold second edition of Namma Art Bengaluru

The event this year will bring together more than 150 artists from across India who will exhibit their contemporary and traditional works on the

CM Revanth Announces 4 Major Decisions for Employees

Revanth Reddy said that 67,760 employees had been recruited across various departments since the formation of the Congress government.

Indian Government Notifies 100% FDI in Insurance Sector Under Automatic Route

New Delhi, May 2: The central government has officially notified 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector under the automatic

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann wins trust vote amid defection fears

Punjab's Bhagwant Mann government secured a confidence vote with 88 AAP MLAs supporting it. Opposition parties boycotted the assembly session. Th

India-bound LPG supertanker crosses Hormuz

AP Neta Natter | Beauty of CMs Home, And The Beast

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is building a house for himself, a home in Velagapudi. A G+1 structure with aesthetically pleasing design wit

Quote of the day by Bono: Dream up the kind of world you want to live in inspiring lesson on why speaking your dreams out loud can turn ideas into real change by U2 frontman

Bonos quote talks about dreaming big and speaking about your dreams. It shows how ideas can turn into real change. The story shares his journey f

Mizoram Chief Minister Emphasizes Financial Literacy and Praises Rural Banks

Aizawl, May 2: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma highlighted the urgent need to enhance financial literacy across the state, particularly in rural

BJP sees clear mandate in Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma set for 2nd term

Counting day approaches for Assam elections. Exit polls suggest a BJP victory. Himanta Biswa Sarma is expected to continue as Chief Minister. Uni

Mizoram CM Emphasizes Financial Literacy and Praises Rural Banks

Aizawl, May 2: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma highlighted the need to enhance financial literacy across the state, particularly in rural areas,

NIA court sentences another LeT operative in Bengaluru prison radicalisation case

Re-Elections Scheduled for Falta Assembly Seat in West Bengal on May 21

New Delhi, May 2: The Election Commission of India has announced re-elections for all polling stations in the Falta Assembly constituency of West

No Supreme Court order on TMC plea as Election Commission assures counting rules compliance

The Supreme Court has closed a case regarding vote counting supervisors for West Bengal elections. The Election Commission assured the court it w

Mercury Zooms 8.5C in Just 6 Hours: Suryapet Sizzles at 45.48C as Heatwave Grips Telangana

District-wise data showed that Nizamabad recorded the highest temperature in the state at 46C, while Nalgonda, Nirmal and Siddipet also touched 4

Exit Polls Often Misrepresent Final Mandate: Debabrata Saikia

Guwahati, May 2: Debabrata Saikia, the Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Assembly, expressed skepticism about the reliability of exit polls p

African proverb of the day: The apple does not fall far from the tree Life lessons on family Influence, parenting, social behavior, and identity

African proverb of the day: The apple does not fall far from the tree. This timeless proverb reminds us that children often reflect the behavior,

Nashik TCS case: Bail denied to suspect; custody of 4 extended till May 5

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Nashik Police is currently investigating nine cases of alleged sexual harassment involving female emplo

India Falls to Australia 0-2 in AFC U-17 Womens Asian Cup Match

Suzhou, May 2: In the AFC U-17 Womens Asian Cup 2026, India faced a 0-2 defeat against Australia. The match took place on Saturday at Pitch 8 of

APP Mills Announces Lockout; Workers Stage Protest In Kadiyam

District collector Keerthi Chekuri directed labour department officials to hold discussions with both the management and workers to resolve the i

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'Subversion of democratic process': EC orders fresh polling in West Bengal's Falta constituency on May 21

The Election Commission ordered a repoll in Falta constituency on May 21 due to alleged subversion of the democratic process, following BJP claim

Shocking Attack in Patna Leaves Man Dead, Wife Critically Injured

Patna, May 2: A shocking incident occurred early Saturday morning in the Lalbagh area of the Pirbahor police station, where criminals broke into

YouTube Makes Picture-in-Picture Feature Free for Users

New Delhi, May 2 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major update, YouTube has announced that its premium Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature will soon be availab

Kishan Reddy Launches Wall-writing Campaign to Rally Masses for Modi's Hyderabad Meet

The Prime Minister has waged war on terrorism with Operation Sindoor and eradicated it from the country. Modi's welfare schemes have reached ever

NCCongress Rift Deepens Over Statehood Push in J&K

A political rift between coalition partners, the National Conference and the Congress, has sharpened over the issue of restoring statehood to Jam

PMK Leader Urges Tobacco Ban for Youth in Letter to PM Modi

Chennai, May 2: PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the government to enact a historic law bannin

Nissan Sales Surge 75% in April on Strong SUV Demand

Mumbai, May 2 (Udaipur Kiran): Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor India has reported a strong start to the financial year 2027, registering a sharp 7

Garikapati Unveils 26th Book At Annamacharya Jayanthi Event

The book provides detailed commentary on rare words in 32 Kalyana Sankeerthanalu, compositions by Annamacharya celebrating the marriage of Lord V

Tripuras Urban Projects Gain Momentum with Pink Toilets for Women

Agartala, May 2: The Tripura government is establishing Pink Toilets for women across all urban bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporat

Telangana Neta Natter | BRS Complaints Are Music To Revanth Ears

The comment was made in response to opposition soundscape over the governments Future City project and other policies. Revanth indicated that the

Tribal Youth Displays ITDA Officer Portrait at Everest Base Camp

In a message from the expedition, he said, I am impressed by your hard work and commitment to the welfare of tribal communities. I carried a bann

EC Cancels Voting in Falta Seat, Re-Poll on May 21

Kolkata, May 2 (Udaipur Kiran): The Election Commission has cancelled voting in West Bengals Falta Assembly seat following reports of EVM malfunc

Who are R Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya, new NITI Aayog members?

The Centre has appointed R Balasubramaniam and Joram Aniya as full-time members of NITI Aayog, taking the total number of such members to seven.

TVK Demands Enhanced Security at Counting Centers Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, May 2: The Tamilaga Vetria Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay, has called for heightened security at counting centers across

Modi Hails Buddha Relics Expo in Leh

The Prime Minister said these revered relics are linked to the Piprahwa Stupa in Kapilavastu and were excavated in the closing years of the 19th

Murthy Keeps Digging: Five Decades, Still on the Trowel

With half a century of experience, Murthy can determine the era of a pottery shard by touch and identify subtle characteristics that laboratories

Tragic Loss: DRG Constable Dies After Chhattisgarh Blast

Raipur, May 2: A tragic incident unfolded in Chhattisgarh when Constable Paramanand Koram succumbed to injuries sustained in a blast in Kanker. H

Naidu Pushes for Rs.1,208 Crore Amaravati Twin Towers

Officials say the proposed Twin Towers will strengthen Amaravatis profile globally as a modern business and development hub.

'Get in line': Bishnoi gang shoots at restaurant next to Kap's cafe in Canada; issues warning to Kapil Sharma

EC orders fresh polls at all 285 booths in Bengals Falta constituency

Fresh elections will be held in Falta Assembly Constituency on May 21, 2026. The Election Commission of India ordered the new polling across all

Bihar Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Liquor Trade, Seizes 200 Liters of Spirit

Patna, May 2: Despite a decade-long prohibition on alcohol in Bihar, the illegal liquor trade remains a significant challenge. In a recent operat

Commodore Jasvinder Singh Takes Charge as Director at HSL

At HSL, Jasvinder Singh will oversee key strategic initiatives, including submarine projects aimed at strengthening Indias maritime defence capab

Astroguide for Sunday, May 3, 2026

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Ernakulam sees heavy inflow of suspected MDMA

The spike follows a crackdown triggered by a raid at a star hotel at Kadavanthra in March, where eight professionals were arrested with suspected

Doctors Groups Call NMC Advisory Arbitrary, Insulting

The NMC has directed all medical colleges to conduct classes on Sunday for medical students: Reports

History-sheeter murdered in altercation in Virudhunagar

Man Dies After Fall While Fleeing Monkey Attack

A case has been registered based on a complaint filed by his daughter, Bhupalpally Town Inspector D. Naresh Kumar said.

Dr Naveen Thacker | How India Built Its Success Story In Immunisation: Now World Relies On It

India is the worlds largest vaccine manufacturer by volume. It produces over 60 per cent of global vaccine supply

Watch: How Kerala, West Bengal and Assam voted in 2021

With voting over and counting set for May 4, this explainer looks at how Kerala, West Bengal and Assam voted in 2021, and what those patterns cou

Bengaluru leans on pourakarmikas as cleanup continues three days after rain

Deceiving people in the name of praja paalana, pragathi nivedika on: BRS

'Have no idea what you just said': Kennedy GRILLS nominee over Trump's war powers at fiery hearing

Govt eases FDI norms under FEMA for up to 10% Chinese stake

India has eased foreign investment rules. Overseas firms with up to ten percent Chinese ownership can now invest in India without prior governmen