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No scope for wrongdoing at counting centres, Bengal CEO says as security forces maintain strict vigil

Stating that round-the-clock CCTV monitoring of strong rooms was in place, Manoj Agarwal termed the allegations baseless

Mumbais most expensive view: what buyers are paying for

In Mumbais luxury market, sea-facing homes are reshaping price benchmarks, driven by scarcity, and status

124 villagers voluntarily hand over land parcels for Vadhvan Port in Palghar district

Covering roughly 2.5 hectares, the land parcel in Varor village comprises 41 subdivisions. This corridor is highly strategic for the port's infra

Jet fuel cost hiked 5 per cent for foreign airlines; domestic carriers spared

There has been no change in ATF prices for domestic airlines. ATF rates for international carriers were increased by USD 76.55 per kilolitre (kl)

Trial in U.P. and full execution in Bengal, says Akhilesh targeting BJP, EC

Despite a parallel structure of Central forces functioning in West Bengal, the Mamata Banerjeed-led Trinamool Congress is going to win the polls

Iran slams US strikes as unlawful, questions self-defence justification

Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the US narrative, arguing that there was no valid legal or factual basis for the st

Post-poll violence reported in three Bengal districts; police begin probe

According to party sources, Mr. Amin was assaulted at a tea stall by a group of local leaders allegedly led by a TMC regional functionary. Family

Lorry driver killed in hit-and-run near Srirangam

Palaniyappan had parked the lorry by the roadside near the Milk Gate area at Pettavaithalai and was crossing the road when a car coming from behi

Scammers impersonate Nilgiris Collector, case registered

Nearly 1,000 hike in commercial cylinder price is a harsh blow to cafes, hotels and street side vendors: Uttam

Telangana Civil Supplies Minister demanded prices to be rolled back

Bangladesh's foreign ministry summons India's acting Envoy over Himantas remarks: report

In a social media post, Himanta Sarma last week said 20 foreign nationals were apprehended in Assam and pushed back to Bangladesh

TVK election office set afire near Tiruchi

According to the police, the structure had been put up with coconut fronds and displayed party banners, serving as a local election office for th

Sunetra Pawar urges citizens to transform Beed into a developed district

She described the Marathwada region as a land known for its saints, scholars, and courageous individuals, underlining its rich cultural and histo

Maharashtra Day: Murmu, Modi salute Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj`s legacy

On Maharashtra Day 2026, President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the state, payin

Youths Crucial Role in Developed India Vision: Satish Mahana

Lucknow, May 1: Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana stated on Friday that the Constitution of India serves as a guiding text for all. He

Middle East Crisis Risks Prolonged Supply Disruptions, Warns Singapore PM

Singapore, May 1: Singapores Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has warned that supply disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East crisis may persist

CM Yogis Strong Message at Labour Day Ceremony: No Pay, No Work

Lucknow, May 1: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Labour Day Ceremony 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in the sta

Noida International airport to start commercial flights from June 15

On March 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the National Capital Regions second airport, the Noida International Airport

Telangana RTC conductor allegedly assaults officials, faces action

Ashok Gehlot Expresses Concern Over Workers Conditions, Dismisses Bengal Exit Polls

Jaipur, May 1: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, has expressed serious concern over the conditions of workers across the country,

Protecting Workers from Heatwave Risks

New Delhi, May 1: On the occasion of International Workers Day, there is a strong emphasis on safeguarding the rights and health of workers. With

Sonu Sood Questions Safety After Cruise Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh

Mumbai, May 1: Popular Hindi film actor Sonu Sood, often referred to as the messiah of the needy for his humanitarian efforts, has expressed deep

BJP Leader Responds to Kolkata Strong Room Controversy

New Delhi, May 1: BJP MP Damodar Das Agrawal has sharply reacted to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees allegations regarding the Kolkata

Above-normal heatwave days likely in parts of India in May: IMD

The forecast highlights that parts of the Himalayan foothills, east coast states, as well as Gujarat and Maharashtra are likely to face intensifi

Hiramandi Celebrates Two Years of Success

Mumbai, May 1: Renowned filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansalis web series Hiramandi: The Diamond Market has completed two successful years since its re

Vedanta shares nearly doubled in one year amid demerger optimism, steady financial performance

Stock exchange data showed that Vedanta stock advanced 84.5% between April 30, 2025 and April 29 this year, sharply outperforming the BSE benchma

Relief for Rahul Gandhi as Allahabad High Court Dismisses FIR Petition

Prayagraj, May 1: The Allahabad High Court provided relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday by dismissing a petition seeking the registr

DCs Rising Star Faces Form Crisis in IPL 2026

New Delhi, May 1: The IPL 2026 season started with a bang for the Delhi Capitals (DC), who secured victories against the Lucknow Super Giants (LS

SSB Recruitment Alert 2026: Applications Open for 76 Positions Including Head Constable

New Delhi, May 1: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to serve the nation. The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has issued an offic

Punjab Police Arrests Key Operative Linked to Foreign Gangsters

Chandigarh, May 1: In a significant move against crime in Punjab, the police have achieved a major breakthrough. The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AG

Modi empowered ED to cleanse cancer of financial crimes; not to target anyone: MoS Pankaj Chaudhary

He said the ED's name is espected not only in India but also at various global forums including the FATF which praised its investigative skills

IPL 2026 RR vs DC Live Streaming: When and where to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals clash

Rajasthan Royals, in strong form with six wins in nine matches, host Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Led by Riyan Parag, the Royals

KL Rahul Praises Fearless Young Indian Batsmen in T20 Cricket

New Delhi, May 1: KL Rahul, the wicketkeeper-batsman for Delhi Capitals, has lauded the fearless attitude of young Indian batsmen in IPL 2026. He

IPL 2026 RR vs DC: Playing 11: Check probable playing 11 and head-to-head record for today's match

IPL 2026 RR vs DC Head-to-Head Records: Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals clash at Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday. Rajasthan Royals enter the

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Soon On Official Website: 3 Ways To Download Scorecards

CBSE 12th Result 2026: The school-wise results will also be made available to the CBSE-affiliated schools on their email IDs.

Barrierless tolling to go live soon, MLFF trials underway at Delhis Mundka plaza

Delhi is testing barrierless tolling, known as Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF), at the Mundka toll plaza, with vehicles passing through and tolls ded

Andhra University gets 180-crore C-ART observatory; monsoon below normal, says Earth Sciences Secretary

M. Ravichandran said El Nio conditions appeared to be developing earlier than expected, with potential impacts likely by July-August

Strait of Hormuz traffic drops by over 90%, fewer than 10 ships daily amid US-Iran tensions

US-Iran war: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted by over 90 percent. This critical global energy route is experiencing se

Wayside rest area for truck drivers off Trasi beach on NH 66 a non-starter as NHAI disputes compensation awarded to land-owners

Non-availability of wayside rest area compels truck drivers to park vehicles along the 2 km Trasi-Maravanthe beach, thereby posing threat to road

ChatGPT OpenAI Elon Musk trial: From calling Artificial Intelligence firm charity to existential crisis, key takeaways from Tesla boss' testimony

Elon Musk repeatedly described OpenAI as a charity and testified that Altman and Brockman reneged on an initial promise to keep the nonprofit mod

Identical Jharkhand twins Srishti, Drishti bag 97.6% each in ICSE; even match 97 in English, Hindi

ICSE Class 10 Results 2026: Srishti and Drishti Kumari, identical twins from Jharkhand's Hazaribag, have achieved a remarkable feat. They jointly

Learn Marathi If You Live In Maharashtra, But No Violence: D Fadnavis

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Amid escalating debate over the mandatory use of the Marathi language in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Fr

IndiGo Flight Aborts Take-Off At Lucknow After Monkeys Spotted On Runway

LUCKNOW, May 1: An IndiGo flight bound for Raipur aborted its take-off at Lucknow airport after a group of monkeys was spotted crossing the runwa

Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches PMGSY projects worth Rs 1,698 cr in Odisha's Rayagada district

Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Rayagada, Odisha. The initiative will fund

South Korean Presidents Commitment to Workplace Safety on Labor Day

Seoul, May 1: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung made a significant announcement regarding workplace safety during the Labor Day celebrations a

Bengal CEO Dismisses Claims of Poll Violence by Abhishek Banerjee

Kolkata, May 1: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, issued a statement on Friday rejecting the claims made by

Word of the Day: Crepuscule

Word of the Day: Crepuscule is more than a synonym for twilight, it is a word that encapsulates the beauty of transition, the poetry of impermane

Chief Minister Samrat Chaudharys First Visit to Nalanda

Udaipur, May 1: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary made his first visit to Nalanda district after taking office on Friday. He arrived by road

BJP Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Panic Before Election Results

New Delhi, May 1: Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly election results, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp attack on Chief Minis

CBI Arrests Additional Director of CGHS in Bribery Case

New Delhi, May 1: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made significant strides in a bribery case by arresting the Additional Director o

Elon Musk's SpaceX spends $15 billion in developing next-generation Starship rocket. When will it launch, check features

SpaceX's $15 billion figure, which has not been previously reported, eclipses the roughly $400 million SpaceX spent developing Falcon 9, the worl

Exploring Shekhawati: Rajasthans open-air art gallery of frescoed havelis

Journey through Shekhawati, where frescoed havelis, historic towns, and cultural festivals trace the afterlife of a mercantile desert civilisatio

PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Jabalpur Cruise Tragedy

Jabalpur, May 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow on Friday over the tragic cruise accident that occurred at the Bargi Dam in Ja

NIA Court Sentences Two for Hoisting Khalistani Flag

New Delhi, May 1: A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Punjabs SAS Nagar (Mohali) has convicted two individuals in conne

BJP Claims Disrespect Towards Ministers in Punjab Cabinet Meeting

Chandigarh, May 1: The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made serious allegations against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Sun

A Tale Of Two Countries: France's Nuclear Bet vs Germany's Renewable Push

France's decades-long investment in nuclear power now appears to be a strategic advantage. In Germany, fossil imports still play a central role.

Punjab CM Faces Allegations of Intoxication in Assembly

Chandigarh, May 1: Serious allegations have been leveled against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The Congress and Akali Dal have shared a vi

Democracy at Risk: Pramod Tiwari Raises Concerns Over Kolkata Strongroom Controversy

New Delhi, May 1: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari expressed grave concerns regarding the Kolkata strongroom controversy, questioning the fu

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

The U.S. Navy is accelerating its artificial intelligence capabilities to detect Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.

Manipur is a highly weaponised society: Former Assam Rifles DG

In an interview with The Hindu, a former Director General of Assam Rifles describes Manipur as a highly weaponised society and explains how arms

Man, grandson drown in lake in Pallikaranai

While Perumal was bathing, his grandson Bharath ventured into a deep portion of the lake and was pulled under.Perumal, who attempted to rescue hi

New Fireflies Species Discovered In Meghalaya's Mawlynnong

The finding in Asia's cleanest village Mawlynnong is significant as there were previously no published records or museum specimens of fireflies f

They are of no help to us!: Trump threatens troop pullout from Germany, Italy, Spain over Iran war

Jharkhand Launches Census 2027 Campaign

Ranchi, May 1: The Census 2027 campaign has officially begun in Jharkhand. On Friday, Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar initiated the states self-en

BSE Odisha 10th Result 2026 Date & Time confirmed: Odisha Matric Result at bseodisha.ac.in; check steps to download and more

BSE Odisha 10th Result 2026: Odisha Class 10 results are set to be released tomorrow, May 2, 2026, at 4 PM. Nearly 5 lakh students can check thei

Understanding Climate Change: The Earths Shifting Patterns

New Delhi, May 1: Climate change has emerged as one of the most significant challenges facing the world today. In simple terms, climate change re

US Eyeing $15 Million 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Strike Plan To Counter Iran

The objective behind the proposal is to enhance the US military's ability to strike Iranian ballistic missile launchers located deep inside the c

Indian Children to Become CEOs in AI Era: Shekhar Kapur

Mumbai, May 1: Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur frequently shares his insights on social and technological changes through social media. On Frida

CM Omar Abdullah Denies Urdu Removal Allegations

Srinagar, May 1: The political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a growing controversy over the Urdu language. Chief Minister Omar Abd

In Focus Podcast | What are the political implications of 7 AAP MPs merging with BJP?

In a shocking move, seven AAP MPs merged with the BJP. Political commentator Neerja Chowdhury discusses the potential fallout.

Give our bullion back: India wants its gold under own lock and key

India is rapidly repatriating its gold reserves, bringing the majority home from overseas vaults. This strategic shift, driven by trust concerns

'Rs 60 Lakh vs 220K In New York': Indian Professional Confused About Next Job Move

An Indian professional seeks advice on relocating for a $220,000 job in New York versus staying in the country with a Rs 60 lakh package.

Hindu body urges inclusion of Indian history in South African textbooks

JOHANNESBURG, May 1: A leading Hindu organisation in South Africa has urged authorities not to airbrush the history of Indians in the country, ca

Zohran Mamdani under fire: Why is New York City Mayor facing criticism and what is the link to King Charles III?

Zohran Mamdani faces flak: King Charles and Queen Camilla visited the 9/11 Memorial in the city and paid their respects to the victims of the ter

Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians

Azerbaijans Foreign Ministry dismissed the resolution as unfounded and biased, saying Karabakh Armenians had left the region voluntarily

Madhya Pradesh government orders probe into Bargi dam tragedy; bans cruise boat operations

A tragic cruise boat accident at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur has claimed nine lives. The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a probe into the inciden

Artificial Intelligence in healthcare: what lies ahead

AI in healthcare holds genuine promise for the future but has been overhyped in certain aspects: AI can help improve healthcare delivery in the f

Trump lifts tariffs on Scotch whisky in nod to King Charles

Trump said he was lifting the tariffs on whiskey from the UK in honor of the British King and Queen, announcing the move the day the royal duo de

Chinese proverb of the day: 'True gold fears not the test of...' Life lessons on truth, challenges, success and why only difficult times bring out the best and prepare for glory

Chinese proverb of the day explores the meaning of True gold fears not the test of fire. The proverb teaches lessons about truth, integrity, resi

Election Bill: Rahul Slams Govt on Commercial LPG Price Hike

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said he had warned that the heat of inflation would strike after the elections

UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasse

Tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. A UAE official voiced deep mistrust in Iran's unilateral actions. The vital waterway faces a bloc

Why the UAE has left OPEC amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

The UAE has withdrawn from OPEC after nearly six decades, seeking greater control over oil production amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. T

AP Disbursing Rs 33,000 Cr Pensions Every Year: Naidu

Labour addas are being built for the workers. These places should transform into skill development centres. If there is any task, workers would a

India, UK discuss ways to boost bilateral trade

Discussion takes place during virtual meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trad

Ragi Ambli: The Perfect Summer Drink for Health and Taste

New Delhi, May 1: As summer approaches, the body craves refreshing options that not only cool it down but also enhance health. One such tradition

Importance of Complementary Feeding for Infants

New Delhi, May 1: Breast milk is considered the most complete and essential nutrition for infants during the first six months after birth. During

Adani Group Introduces New Three-Layer Model to Speed Up Decision-Making

Ahmedabad, May 1: Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, announced on Friday that the company will adopt a new three-layer organizational mod

Vishwajit Sahay Appointed New Secretary of Defence Finance Ministry

New Delhi, May 1: Vishwajit Sahay has been appointed as the new Secretary of Defence Finance in the Ministry of Defence, assuming office on May 1

US Keeps India on Priority Watch List for Intellectual Property Rights

The USTR's Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement 2026, released on Thursday, lists Vietnam as the Priority Forei

The Owl at the Window: How Satyajit Rays Luck Changed with a Rare Encounter

Mumbai, May 1: In the realm of Hindi cinema, many directors have played a pivotal role in its evolution, but few have brought Indian cinema and r