Morning Digest: Bengal set for Phase-2 Assembly polls; UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+, and more
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Dominant East Bengal makes short work of Odisha in ISL
With this victory, East Bengal FC move up to fourth in the table with 18 points from nine matches. Odisha FC, meanwhile, remain in 13th place with six points
TGGENCO gets ISO Certification
Greatest IPL batter: McClenaghan showers praise on Virat Kohli
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran opener Kohli became the first batter to complete 9000 runs in the tournament's history
Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma recuses self from hearing Karti Chidambarams plea
List before another Bench, Justice Sharma said when the matter came up for hearing. The case will now be heard on July 21
Viktor Axelsen: A career engineered to perfection
Two Olympic gold medals, as many World titles and sustained dominance defined his reign; the Danes appetite for success shifted badmintons power centreoutside Asia; he leaves behind a lasting legacy with one of the most fantastic records the sport has seen
PM Modi inaugurates six BCCI indoor cricket academies across northeast India
The academies are located in Rangpo (Sikkim), Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Madankurklang (Meghalaya), Aizawl (Mizoram), and Dimapur (Nagaland)
Alleged opening of material room: CEO told to take action
Indian TT team gets 90 lakh support, overseas camp by SAI ahead of centenary World Championships
A 19-member Indian contingent, comprising 10 players, three coaches, three support staff and three sparring partners, is representing the country at the prestigious global event
Man Utd close in on Champions League spot but still work to do, Carrick says
With the top five qualifying for the Champions League next season, United need two more points to seal their return to Europe's elite competition after a two-year absence
Lookman a doubt for Atletico ahead of Champions League semifinal against Arsenal
Lookman has been key for Atletico since arriving from Atalanta this year, but he missed the last two games because of a muscle issue from the Copa del Rey final on April 19
A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed
Judicial recusal principles have been tested in the Delhi liquor policy case
Sufficient auto LPG stock is available in T.N., Puducherry
Delhi Assembly passes resolutionon reservation for women
Women are ready to fight their battles now, quota Bill will be implemented, asserts CM; convening the special House session on the eve of voting for second phase of Bengal election a gimmick: AAP
Vaidhya Veeraraghavaswamy temple car festival held
As the chariot, which weighs 75 tonnes, moved, the chants of Govinda Govinda rent the air
U.K. PM Keir Starmer wins crunch Parliament vote over ethics inquiry
Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson
Two cousins returning home after watching IPL match killed in hit-and-run
The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion
The Supreme Court of Indias judgment strengthens the vision of a socially integrated education system
Man arrested for sexually assaulting elderly woman in Pulianthope
The accused was a local plumber known to the victims family
Case against firm for misusing govt. digital data; MD absconding
Tamil Nadu Hotels Association to hold B2B expo in October
A false high: On voter turnout data, SIR impact
SIRs impact must be factored in before reading turnout figures
Govt. urges schools to avoid open space activities as summer temperature rises
Just peace cant be found by joining organisations that charge fees: UNGA President defends UN system
Ms. Baerbock cautioned against unilateral use of force while arguing that member states of the UN can mobilise themselves for an institutional action against a state that is accused of genocide by bringing the matter to the UN Security Council
Chennai strengthens preparedness for heat wave conditions
From Wednesday, Amma canteens will distribute oral rehydration salts to the public, while Metrowater has been directed to ensure the availability of clean drinking water at bus stops
Bodies of five killed in Shankarpally crane collapse sent to native places
J&K govt. blacklists Reliance General Insurance Company Limited for 2 years
According to the government, theinsurance company failed to issue health insurance cards,provide the list of empanelled hospital, web-based application platform and also failed to finalize performance parameters and penalty framework forming part of the contractual obligations
EC asks NIA to ensure bombs not used to disrupt Bengal polls on April 29
The directive comes after recovery of crude bombs in the poll-bound State and reports of a minor blast
RGUKT honours GATE-2026 toppers at success meet in Nuzvid
The complaint suggested that the raid was motivated by personal vendetta rather than legitimate investigative grounds and alleged that the officers assaulted his gatekeeper, confined family members to a room, and forcibly dragged him out of his bedroom, causing injuries
I didnt want to quit: Barwal on pushing through till the finish
ED provisionally attaches 1,113-crore assets in Raheja Developers case
The ED is conducting an investigation against Raheja Developers Ltd., its director Navin M. Raheja, and other associated persons
Siddhartha Academy awards full tuition waivers to two top JEE performers
Baby boy found in Ammathottil in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram
The boy was received in the electronic cradle set up by the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare for safely receiving abandoned newborns
SC/ST communities in Karnataka continue to face land-related issues, finds study
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Karnataka continue to suffer in land-related issues, despite legislations being in place, a study has said
Internal quota: Karnataka govt. notifies new ratio
While the Karnataka government has notified the new ratio slicing up 15% reservation among the 101 Scheduled Castes in the State, doubts have been expressed over how the roster points system and introduction of Scheduled Castes General would practically work out
PDP protests over Urdu, says dropping language as eligibility an attack on Kashmirs identity
A Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) verdict stayed the operation of provisions of the J&K Revenue (Subordinate) Service Recruitment Rules of 2009, which made knowledge of Urdu as the minimum qualification, in the Revenue department; Opposition PDP criticises NC govt. over the decision
Fact File on Green Polymer released
Three FIRs filed over forged entry permits, tampered vehicle in Delhi
Shillong court grants bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi
She is the prime accused in the murder of her Indore-based businessman-husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon trip to Meghalaya
Karnataka High Court notice to CBI on Vinay Kulkarnis appeal against conviction in murder case
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered issue of notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation on a petition filed by Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni challenging a special courts order of convicting him in a murder case
Tenant Farmers Association elects new 48-member State committee in Vijayawada
March crude oil imports slip by 2 MT over Jan.; 50% more costly
Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, India paid 1.2 lakh crore for the March importsas opposed to 86,000 crore in January, representing a 40% increase overall, PPAC data showed
On TCS harassment and conversion case
Concerns have been raised about the Tata Consultancy Services sexual exploitation and alleged forcible conversions case that involves nine FIRs, related to complaints of alleged sexual exploitation, rape and forcible conversion at the companys office in Nashik, Maharashtra, between 2022 and 2026
Amid speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, K.N. Rajanna, a close aide of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has said the latter was willing toeither sacrifice power or continue in office as directed by the Congress high command and Rahul Gandhi
IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma was not on ECs initial observer list for West Bengal
Trinamool Congress has accused 2011-batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, also a trained dental surgeon, of intimidating and threatening locals in Falta under West Bengals Diamond Harbour constituency.
Power restrictions in Kerala due to governments own negligence: Chennithala
Congress leader alleges that Pinarayi govt. cancelled two long-term power agreements signed by UDF govt., on trivial grounds, thereby pushing people of Kerala into permanent hardship
Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza: MSF
The charity documented several incidents where its clearly identified water trucks and boreholes had been shot at or destroyed
Pariwarvaadi parties not willing to permit Indian women to reach Assembly, Parliament: PM
PM vows he will leave no stone unturned to ensure that womens right to reservation in legislative bodies is implemented
Police help elderly man get govt. benefits
Working Group formed to study impact of scrap supplies, suggest remedies
At present, India levies at 2.5% import duty on scraps
Eternal Q4 PAT jumps to 174 crore
Watch: UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers group
The UAE has exited OPEC and OPEC Plus, marking a major shift in global oil politics.
Police file FIR against viral video of pro-Pakistan posters put up in J&Ks Doda
Posters praising Pakistani PM, Army Chiefs role in U.S.-Iran peace talks were pasted on a Doda bridge; police trying to verify origin, authenticity of viral video
A grief divided: funeral held on the Kishangangas banks prompts calls to reopen LoC crossing points
Siblings of the dead Kupwara resident, who have lived in POK since 1989, bid farewell to their brother from across the river; LoC crossing points used by such divided families were shut by the Centre in 2019
BRS to hold farmers meet in Warangal on May 6: KTR
West Bengal goes to the polls in the second phase of Assembly election
The 142 seats going to the polls in the second phase are spread across seven districts of south Bengal, including Kolkata; about 3.21 crore electors will determine the fate of 1,448 candidates in the fray
Sanskrit varsity V-C seeks report on book release row
Experts reflect on democracy and dissent at Bengaluru event on Umar Khalid
The event washeld under heavy security following protests by Bharatiya Janata Party workers outside the venue
Devotees treated to a grand feast after celestial wedding
Viksit Bharat is national partnership between governments and every citizen, says Nirmala Sitharaman
After double-digit growth, Stalin says Tamil Nadu will lead South Asia
CET Manthan programme in second week of May
No sign of let-up in hepatitis A cases in Palluruthy, say officials
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Tribesman dies in elephant attack near Anaikatti
Starmers ex-chief of staff says sorry over Mandelson appointment as UK leader faces more pressure
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmers former chief of staff says that he made a serious mistake by recommending Peter Mandelsons appointment as U.K. ambassador to the United States
The petitioners argued that the new framework is draconian and scientifically unfounded, given the inherently unpredictable, weather-dependent nature of solar and wind power generation
Tree chopping in DC office complex; administration acts against staff
DDPIs asked to register all students who failed Exam-1 for SSLC Exam-2
At UN, China denounces Japan and EU over South China Sea remarks
Chinas deputy U.N. ambassador Sun Lei called the Japanese remarks unwarranted, saying they completely confound black and white.
Man found murdered in his house in Puducherry
New office-bearers for World Veg Council
Rewind by Radio Room, a nostalgic cocktail lounge, now makes Chennai pub crawl, a possibility
DYFI activists court arrest after protest march
Textile Ministry constitutes monitoring cell
Over 4,000 delegates take part in meet on recent advances in medical sciences hosted by Jipmer
Harsh sun leaves traditional fishers in distress
Searing heat drives fish to deeper, cooler waters, escalating the cost of fishing. Warming waters lead to a surge in population of jellyfish, which tear nets and cause allergies to fishers. The working hours come down, the catch gets spoiled faster, and sun leaves the fish vendors perennially exhausted
Collector receives threat by e-mail; police search turns hoax in Sivaganga Collectorate
Celestial wedding celebrated with fervour at Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
Four robbers held; 29 sovereigns gold ornaments recovered
Man abducts estranged wife at Perambalur, police launch probe
Moinabad farmhouse drugs case accused gets conditional bail
Syed Altamash Nizami says the faith of a believer cannot yield to the whim of a third-party interloper or a tourist to walk into the sanctum sanctorum
Nitish Kumars son Nishant to begin his political careerwith Sadbhav Yatra from West Champaran
Janata Dal (United) Bihar unit president Umesh Singh Kushwaha says the Yatra will shape the direction of the State politics for the next three-to-four decades.
Palamalai FPO opens fourth outlet at Thondamuthur in Coimbatore
Head constable found dead in Virudhunagar district
DSEL issues circular against children dancing to obscene songs in school programmes
Man gets 14 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting his daughter
