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Bargi dam cruise boat tragedy: Death toll rises to nine; search operations continue

A cruise boat with 29 passengers and two crew members onboard overturned in the Bargi Dam after encountering a sudden storm

1 May 2026 9:54 am
Unmindful of natures vagaries, their toil for survival continues

Climate change and rising temperatures are a global concern, and environmental experts are calling for urgent measures to address this crisis. However, for informal workers, changing temperatures hardly matter, as they cannot afford to miss even a single day of work. Despite the intense conditions, they continue working with few or no protective measures, explains Nellore Sravani

1 May 2026 9:39 am
An exhibition in Delhi rethinks scale through the everyday

In RAJAN ONE, artist CK Rajans small, materially simple works open up larger questions around time, memory and image-making.

1 May 2026 9:26 am
Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar

Authorities had announced Ms. Suu Kyi's sentence was being reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty marking a Buddhist holiday, the Full Moon Day of Kason honoring Buddha's birthday

1 May 2026 9:21 am
Commercial LPG 19 kg cylinders prices increased sharply in Telangana, no change in domestic LPG cost

In Hyderabad, the refills becomes dearer by nearly 1,000 to 3,315 each effective May 1

1 May 2026 9:03 am
Aviation fuel prices for domestic carriers kept unchanged, commercial LPG prices hiked

The price of commercial LPG has been revised by 993, which represents less than 1% of the overall consumption

1 May 2026 9:02 am
Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Drama over EVM tampering claim at Kolkata counting centre as TMC stages sit-in; EC dismisses charge

The Calcutta HC has dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commissions directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections

1 May 2026 9:00 am
India stays on USTR priority watch list on IPR

India maintains high customs duties directed to IP-intensive products such as information and communications technology (ICT) products, solar energy equipment, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and capital goods

1 May 2026 8:59 am
Justice Department releases footage of Trump shooting suspect

The nearly six-minute video features several clips of a man walking back and forth down a corridor, and through a fitness centre

1 May 2026 8:43 am
U.S. official says Iran war truce terminated hostilities for war powers deadline

There has been no exchange of fire between the U.S. armed forces and Iran since a fragile ceasefire began more than three weeks ago

1 May 2026 8:29 am
Excise duty on diesel exports cut to 23/litre, ATF exports to 33/litre

The road and infrastructure Cess on the export of diesel will be nil for the next fortnight, beginning May 1

1 May 2026 8:25 am
What is the significance of Labour Day or May Day? | Explained

Understanding the history of Labour Day and why it is celebrated worldwide?

1 May 2026 8:17 am
West Bengal weather: Rain in State bring respite from heat; more showers predicted

Due to favourable wind pattern and strong moisture incursion from the Bay of Bengal, thunderstorms are very likely to occur over most districts of West Bengal, IMD said

1 May 2026 8:10 am
The siege of KBR National Park: Concrete closing in on Hyderabads green heart

KBR National Park is at the centre of fresh public outrage, this time over the flyovers and underpasses rising around it under the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure project. This island of tranquillity in the heart of a bustling metropolis has faced threats since its inception, raising persistent questions over its very status as a national park.Swathi Vadlamudiexplores the existential crisis confronting the urban haven

1 May 2026 8:09 am
New Corporations, same old problems

It has been eight months since the five corporations came into being in Bengaluru, in place of one large civic body. The number of wards have almost doubled from 198 to 369, expected to take governance closer to citizens. But has it really been the case, finds out Chetan B.C.

1 May 2026 8:01 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump administration says its war in Iran has been terminated before 60-day deadline

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he may pull U.S. troops from Italy and Spain due to their opposition to the Iran war, a day after proposing a similar reduction in Germany

1 May 2026 7:51 am
Trump says hes lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

Trump has used alcohol as a pressure point in his tariff threats.

1 May 2026 7:20 am
This Maharashtra Day, a tribal hamlet affected by Maoism has road, electric borewell for the first time since independence

Binagunda is so remote that there is no State Transport Bus connectivity there as yet

1 May 2026 7:00 am
Florida man executed for the killing of his brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago

A total of 47 people were executed in the U.S. in 2025, with Florida leading the way

1 May 2026 6:54 am
Mumbai Pune Missing Link Project opens on May 1. Why is it significant?

What is the hype around the reduction of a distance of six kilometres on Indias first expressway? What is the significance of the reduction of travel time by 20-30 minutes on a regular day?

1 May 2026 6:49 am
1 May 2026 6:40 am
Mines Ministry deems 58 companies eligible to participate in critical minerals recycling scheme

The companies have pledged a capacity of 850 KTPA and an investment of about 5,000 crore

1 May 2026 6:35 am
TechM buys 85% in IT firm Avant for CAD 28 million

The acquisition of 85% shareholding of Avant, valued at 28 million Canadian dollars, is expected to be completed by 31st July, 2026 while thebalance 15% will be acquired by 30th June, 2029, TechM said in a regulatory filing on Thursday

1 May 2026 6:32 am
UN votes to cut the peacekeeping force in South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000

The vote on the U.S.-drafted resolution was 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. It extends the mandate of the force until April 30, 2027

1 May 2026 5:38 am
Foreign investors dump 60,847 cr. in April, devaluing rupee

This was the primary reason for the rupee depreciating further, touching a low of 95 a dollar before closing just short of that on Thursday

1 May 2026 3:45 am
DIPAM gives nod for NLCs arm listing; 4,000 crore IPO in FY27

NIRLs debut on the bourses is premised on further augmenting its current renewable energy capacity.

1 May 2026 3:32 am
IHCL signs to expand amStays & Trails homestay offering to Andaman& Nicobar

am Stays & Trails, Port Blair will offer the bungalows set amidst lush green surroundings, within walking distance from Manjery beach

1 May 2026 3:21 am
One of the best ever I've seen against spin: Head lauds Abhishek after SRH's win over MI

Head said on his stand with Abhishek that he prefers giving Abhishek the strike whenever a spinner comes to bowl and is in awe of his abilities against spin

1 May 2026 3:10 am
Haryana dominate women's wrestling, freestyle; Services top in Greco-Roman

Haryana secured the Womens Wrestling title with 215 points and added the Freestyle crown with 205 points

1 May 2026 2:54 am
On May Day, a workforce in India without a floor

From Noidas streets to furnace rooms in Chhattisgarh, Indias new labour regime delivers for employers and for workers, what it long warned of

1 May 2026 2:50 am
Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami

Antonelli's early triumphs made him the first Italian driver since Alberto Ascari in 1953 to win two consecutive races. Ascari completed his treble that season

1 May 2026 2:47 am
Thomas Cup Finals: India take on Chinese Taipei in quarters, look to stay on course for title

India made a strong start to their campaign with a 4-1 win over Canada, followed by a 5-0 sweep of Australia, before going down 2-3 to China despite a spirited effort

1 May 2026 2:42 am
Luis Enrique weighs PSG rotation in Ligue 1 before Bayern return as Hakimi ruled out

Brilliant on the European stage, PSG has been less dominant domestically and holds a six-point lead over second-placed Lens

1 May 2026 2:33 am
IPL 2026: Munaf Patel backs bowlers, confirms Starc availability before RR clash

The 36-year-old left-armer has been out of action since late January following a heavy workload during the Ashes, where he was named Player of the Series for claiming 31 wickets at an average of 19.93.

1 May 2026 2:25 am
Indias sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific

The Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand reflects Indias evolving trade diplomacy strategy

1 May 2026 1:56 am
Centre notifies changes to Citizenship Rules; focus on OCI registration

The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process

1 May 2026 1:51 am
Gulf within: On the UAE leaving OPEC

Differences with Saudi Arabia and Irans attacks led to the UAEs exit from OPEC

1 May 2026 1:50 am
Embers in the air: On wildfires in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Seasonal fires need long-term management, not just preparedness

1 May 2026 1:44 am
Union Minister stalling CBI probe into ex-INLD Haryana chiefs murder, alleges family

Sheila Rathee, State executive member of the INLD, says she is not satisfied with the progress of the probe into her husbands murder

1 May 2026 1:40 am
Apartment price appreciates 8-20% annually in Jan-Mar across top 8 cities: JLL

On apartment sales, the data showed that sales of flats, costing below 50 lakh each, fell 24% in January-March to 20,269 units. Apartments priced above 1 crore were in demand, with sales increasing 30% to 50,362 units

1 May 2026 1:39 am
Chhattisgarh Assembly passes resolution for one-third quota for women in legislative bodies

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai tabled the resolution and said that for the dignity, overall development and empowerment of women, one-third reservation for them in the Lok Sabha and all Legislative Assemblies should be enforced immediately following the delimitation exercise

1 May 2026 1:23 am
Counselling-based transfers for sub-registrars in Karnataka to be made permanent exercise

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has said Karnataka will make its counselling-based transfer system for sub-registrars a permanent, annual exercise, replacing a process that had long been viewed with suspicion

1 May 2026 1:19 am
Fertiliser output steady despite West Asia crisis; government secures 37 lakh ton urea imports for kharif

Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes

1 May 2026 1:10 am