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Deletion under SIR, not EVMs pose serious threat to democracy: Omar Abdullah

Meanwhile, National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah accused the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party of not supporting his party in the Rajya Sabha elections

2 May 2026 7:22 am
U.S. withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, U.S. officials say

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

2 May 2026 7:17 am
Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling set to be carried out across 15 booths in West Bengal today

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

2 May 2026 6:52 am
U.S. approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to West Asia allies

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

2 May 2026 6:49 am
Ozempic, Mounjaro and weight loss: What GLP-1 drugs mean for body positivity

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

2 May 2026 6:26 am
Delhi govt compelled parents to buy expensive uniforms: AAP

Almost every child has purchased books, uniforms and other stationery by April 15, Mr. Bharadwaj said, questioning why the Chief Minister is now releasing a well-made reel on April 30 to state she would inspect private schools

2 May 2026 5:02 am
Healthcare providers to report every new case of leprosy: Delhi govt

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

2 May 2026 4:56 am
U.P. CM announces wage reform, warns industrial unrest will harm progress

Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of 5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirms commitment to ensuring stability in workers lives

2 May 2026 4:50 am
Ambrish replaces injured Mavi in SRH squad

Ambrish, who is a right-arm medium pacer and a left-handed batter, will join SRH for 30 lakh

2 May 2026 4:00 am
Amid market volatility, investors turn to bonds, gold, commodities

FPIs have pulled out 1.9 lakh crore from Indian equities over the past four months, and the outflows continue

2 May 2026 3:43 am
Wood's penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in Europa League semifinal 1st leg

In a matchup of two teams hoping to revive former European glory, the win at the City Ground puts Forest a step closer to what would be its first continental competition final in 46 years

2 May 2026 2:48 am
England widen lead over India in women's ODI rankings

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

2 May 2026 2:42 am
The Holder effect for Titans, Solanki hails the all-rounders impact

For a top-heavy Titans outfit with an airy middle-order, the 34-year-old has given balance, security and a progressive option. So much so that GTs director of cricket Vikram Solanki called him the perfect storm

2 May 2026 2:32 am
Thomas Cup: India blank Chinese Taipei 3-0 riding on superb singles wins from Lakshya, Ayush

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

2 May 2026 2:27 am
2 May 2026 1:11 am
Lt. Gen. Balbir Singh takes over as GOC 15 Corps in Srinagar

According to the Army, the Chinar Corps Commander reaffirmed his commitment to work in close synergy with the civil administration and the people to advance lasting stability and inclusive growth in the region

2 May 2026 12:49 am
Indias global right linkages, costs and consequences

The Bharatiya Janata Partys collusion with the global right hurts India

2 May 2026 12:42 am
Talent, training, fuel, shoes: behind Sabastian Sawes historic sub-2 London Marathon

The 31-year-old Kenyan became the first man to take less than two hours to run a marathon in race conditions. What went into the shattering of a once-unapproachable barrier? And just how much faster can Sawe go?

2 May 2026 12:34 am
Abu Dhabis OPEC exit begins its ascent of peak oil

The UAEs exit marks a potential turning point for global oil governance

2 May 2026 12:30 am
Dhoni will return once he is confident about his calf: Hussey

As soon as hes got the confidence in his calf, Im sure hell give it the tick to be ready to go, Hussey said

2 May 2026 12:29 am
Samson season: Sanju finally bends time to his will, reviving Indias and CSKs fortunes

The 31-year-old has long been considered an elite talent, but it has taken him a while to show just how exceptional he can be. Things looked bleak for him at the end of January before circumstances conspired to give him another shot at the international level. He won India the T20 World Cup and then got his new IPL team, CSK, going with two unbeaten hundreds

2 May 2026 12:27 am
IIT-M reports sharp rise in blackbuck population on campus over six years

It increased from 12 in 2021 to 77 in 2026; IIT-M took stricter measures such as reducing speed limits on campus after wildlife casualties were reported in 2024; targeted measures, including removal of fences, control of stray dog populations, and closure of wells helped stabilise population

2 May 2026 12:25 am
Work in progress: On the Household social consumption (health) survey

India must strengthen public sector hospital capacity

2 May 2026 12:21 am
AERB issues permission for major equipment erection at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project

The KKNPP units incorporate many advanced safety features as per the requirements specified by AERB in its Safety Code on Design of Light Water Reactor-based NPPs

2 May 2026 12:21 am
Primary league: On the Congress, UDF, 2026 Kerala Assembly elections

In Kerala, the UDF is engaged in ugly manoeuvres for the CMs post

2 May 2026 12:13 am
Tamil Nadu to experience hotter May, with above-normal rainfall

In its outlook, theIMDhas also outlined the likely impact of increased temperature, including on agriculture, and issued anagrometadvisory

2 May 2026 12:02 am