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Patnaik seeks humane banking administration after tribal man carries sisters skeleton to bank

The BJD supremo, in a letter, urges the Union Finance Minister to ensure that clear accountability be immediately fixed for this recent incident, which took place in the Keonjhar district

2 May 2026 3:24 pm
Cordon and search operation held in Kurnool as part of Operation Vajraprahar

Thorough searches were conducted in the homes, rented accommodations, and vacant buildings associated with individuals previously apprehended for offences involving ganja and other crimes

2 May 2026 3:20 pm
Three of a family killed in accident near Madhavaram bus terminus

An eight-year-old boy was among the deceased; a truck driver has been arrested on charges of causing the accident

2 May 2026 3:19 pm
CSK has a slight edge over Mumbai Indians | The IPL Show

Vidyut reviews Delhi Capitals win over Rajasthan Royals and looks ahead Saturdays big clash between arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.

2 May 2026 3:16 pm
LPG price surge hits eateries, food costs may rise

A record 993 hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices has pushed costs to over 3,071 in Delhi, squeezing restaurants and street vendors across India.

2 May 2026 3:14 pm
From infection to emergency: what you should know about sepsis in children

The best defence against sepsis is preventing infections: through vaccination and personal protection measures. If an infection does occur, prompt, accurate treatment is crucial

2 May 2026 3:13 pm
Potentially hazardous spots inspected on roads in Nandyal town

District administration proposes to take up steps like straightening curves, widening roads and increasing illumination at these spots to reduce chances of road accidents

2 May 2026 3:07 pm
Donald Trump announces 25% duty on EU-made vehicles

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on automobiles from the European Union, accusing the bloc of violating the Turnberry Agreement.

2 May 2026 3:03 pm
Rohit Jain appointed as RBI deputy Governor

Mr. Jains appointment will take effect from May 3 for a period of three years, the notice said

2 May 2026 2:59 pm
Urrak: How the jungle juice from Goa is having its moment

Experience the essence of a Goan summer with this fresh and fruity cashew drink that is redefining the spirit of the season

2 May 2026 2:57 pm
T.N. election: Vijay to emerge as decisive leader; 2026 verdict will be historic, says Sengottaiyan

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

2 May 2026 2:56 pm
Urrak: Goas liquid summer soul

Have you been introduced to urrak, the summer drink that refuses to be gentrified?

2 May 2026 2:56 pm
Kerala braces for rains: Yellow alert in 7 districts

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

2 May 2026 2:51 pm
Cobbler electrocuted in Bengaluru; FIR against GBA, BESCOM, BMTC officials

Preliminary observations suggested that the electrocution may have been caused either by a live wire, or an electrified metal structure at a BMTC bus stop

2 May 2026 2:51 pm
Commercial LPG price hike adds to woes of eateries, tea stalls in Erode

Commercial cylinders remain the primary source of fuel for thousands of establishments, including food vendors and catering units

2 May 2026 2:49 pm
Alex Zanardi, inspirational auto racing champion-turned-Paralympian, dies at 59

In 2001, both of his legs were severed in a horrific accident; he turned his attention to hand cycling and won multiple Paralympics medals; but in 2020, he was seriously injured again in a handbike accident after crashing into a truck

2 May 2026 2:46 pm
Urrak plantation hopping in Goa

Having sourced local urrak from neighbours and discreet taverns, the writers set out to see how its made at two South Goa plantations

2 May 2026 2:42 pm
BJP, TMC hail Supreme Court directions on counting of votes for West Bengal polls

The apex court on Saturday (May 2, 2026) said no further order was necessary on the TMC's plea challenging the Calcutta High Court's dismissal of its petition against the April 13 circular

2 May 2026 2:22 pm
Remembering Raghu Rai: Five photographers explore the enduring legacy of the guru with the camera

From Steve McCurry to Dayanita Singh, five photographers speak about Raghu Rai, and delve into their shared, personal histories sometimes reverent, sometimes complicated, often deeply affectionate that together trace the presence of a figure who was as influential as he was impossible to ignore

2 May 2026 2:11 pm
Kasab zari revival: How designer Monica Shah is reimagining a vanishing Mughal craft

Fashion label Jade by Monica and Karishma revives a Mughal-era kasab technique rooted in Persian craft traditions, creating a 15,000-hour masterpiece

2 May 2026 2:04 pm
SCR seeks land at four locations in Telangana for mega coaching terminals

Key infrastructure bottlenecks identified at a meeting includes long-pending proposal to widen the vent on Tank BundRanigunj road, construction of an additional ROB in Mallapur

2 May 2026 1:53 pm
Sing Geetham: Singeetham Srinivasa Raos film geta a title; release date announced

Legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao returns to direction at the age of 94. Titled Sing Geetham, the movie is billed as a musical fantasy

2 May 2026 1:52 pm
Accused in 2,672-crore bank fraud case extradited from UAE, arrested by CBI

As a promoter of Kolkata-based Shree Ganesh Jewellery House, Kamlesh Parekh was allegedly involved in cheating a consortium of 25 banks led by SBI

2 May 2026 1:43 pm
Iran military official says renewed war with U.S. likely

Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday (April 30, 2026) evening, state media reported without detailing its contents

2 May 2026 1:37 pm
Repolls Held in West Bengals South 24 Parganas at 15 Booths

Repolling is underway in parts of West Bengal after the Election Commission ordered fresh voting in 15 booths across South 24 Parganas district following allegations of electoral malpractice. Voting began at 7 a.m. on Saturday and will continue till 6 p.m. The repolls are being held in two Assembly constituencies, with 11 polling stations in Magrahat Paschim and four in Diamond Harbour.

2 May 2026 1:23 pm
Para-legal volunteers to aid in missing children cases in Tamil Nadu

Police stations across Tamil Nadu has recorded about 8,000 missing children cases annually for the past three years

2 May 2026 1:21 pm
U.S. warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz

About a fifth of the world's trade in oil and natural gas typically passes through the strait at the mouth of the Persian Gulf in peacetime

2 May 2026 1:15 pm
What is Overseas Citizen of India card, how to apply for it?

An Overseas Citizen of India card offers a lifelong, multiple-entry visa to India, removing the requirement for visa renewals

2 May 2026 1:11 pm
Chennai residents, take cleanliness survey seriously now

With citizen feedback forSwachhSurvekshanhaving begun, animators are reaching out to various groups seeking that individuals answer a set of 13 questions. Chennai is believed to have been doing poorly in this annual assessment partly due to its residents reluctance to take the survey

2 May 2026 1:04 pm
Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran hospital after cardiac crisis

Ms. Mohammadi won the 2023 peace prize while in prison for her campaign to advance womens rights and abolish the death penalty in Iran

2 May 2026 1:03 pm
What is an exam result, really?

As board exam results season begins, an educator reflects on what marks mean and how to deal with success and failure

2 May 2026 1:01 pm
What is Indias new Cell Broadcast System? Everything you need to know

Cell broadcasts can reach all mobile phones within a designated geographical area, providing extensive and rapid coverage without putting excessive strain on telecom networks

2 May 2026 12:56 pm
Iran executes two for spying for Israel

Iranian media said Karimpour passed sensitive information to a Mossad officer, while Bakarzadeh was accused of collecting details on government and religious figures and key sites, including in the Natanz area

2 May 2026 12:55 pm
Kerala professor T.J. Joseph palm-chopping case: NIA court to frame charges against accused

NIA special court directs that accused Savad be produced and Shafeer, who is on bail, appear before it on May 15 for recording their pleas as part of framing of charges

2 May 2026 12:52 pm
Peddi gets a release date: Ram Charan movie to hit theatres on this date

The makers of Peddi, starring Ram Charan, Shivarajkumar and Janhvi Kapoor, have announced the release date of the pan-Indian movie with a fresh poster

2 May 2026 12:45 pm
Nalini Malinis Venice inquiry into power and violence

In her new work at the Venice Biennale, artist Nalini Malini examines the patriarchal order in which violence against women is legitimised

2 May 2026 12:28 pm
Supreme Court declines TMCs plea on election counting personnel in West Bengal

The top court noted the ECIs statement that counting officers for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections are selected from both Central and State Government services

2 May 2026 12:27 pm
British Museum funds research on Kashmirs last houseboat makers and the vanishing craft

As Kashmirs houseboat craft fades after decades of restrictions, a British Museum project captures its last remaining artisans

2 May 2026 12:26 pm
U.S. military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems; Anthropic not on the list

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks

2 May 2026 12:22 pm
Alleging unauthorised sorting of postal ballot covers, TMC files complaint with ECI

TMC workers, who have been camping outside the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, alleged that eight trunks of postal ballots were brought in at 4 a.m. and were taken to a room, which has no CCTV coverage

2 May 2026 12:21 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: Why IUMLs influence underscores its key role in UDF leadership choices, coalition stability

Key UDF constituent Indian Union Muslim League is adopting a cautious wait-and-watch approach as Congress-led front awaits election results. Political analysts underline Muslim Leagues centrality to coalition stability, making its stance crucial in the days ahead

2 May 2026 12:13 pm
Electric mobility in urban areas gets momentum in Andhra Pradesh

The Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department issued G.O. approving an operational framework and strategic roadmap for implementation across Urban Local Bodies

2 May 2026 12:11 pm
Enumerators begin housing census in Andhra Pradesh

Enumerators have been deployed across urban and rural areas, using a digital application to collect responses to over 30 questions

2 May 2026 12:00 pm
Jabalpur cruise boat tragedy: Search operations expanded to trace four missing passengers

The search radius has been expanded to 5 km in the backwaters of the Bargi Dam, located downstream of the Narmada river, area SDOP Anjul Ayank Mishra said

2 May 2026 12:00 pm
Senior Judge fatally shot in Bolivia

The shooting of Victor Hugo Claure, the most senior Judge on Bolivias highest agro-environmental court, took place on Thursday (April 30, 2026) night, and is under investigation

2 May 2026 11:47 am
Trump not satisfied as Iran sends fresh proposal to end war

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with Irans latest proposal to end the war, saying Tehran is asking for terms Washington cannot accept. The proposal was sent through mediators in Pakistan. At the same time, the White House told Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated, a move that could avoid the deadline for lawmakers to approve continued military action.

2 May 2026 11:37 am