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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the sharp rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices was driven by global factors and India’s import dependence. While domestic LPG and fuel prices remain unchanged, the hike is expected to affect restaurants, eateries and commercial establishments nationwide
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The alleged sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district’s Nasrapur area has triggered outrage across Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis promised strict action and a fast-track trial, while Opposition leaders criticised the state government over law and order concerns
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A Sultanpur court rejected a plea seeking a voice sample of Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by a BJP leader, posting the matter for May 11, with the complainant planning to challenge the order
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A viral video from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district allegedly shows junior high school students loading sand during school hours. The incident has triggered outrage, with allegations that teachers forced children into manual labour. Authorities have said an enquiry will be conducted into the matter
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The CBI has secured the extradition of fugitive Kamlesh Parekh from the UAE in connection with a major banking fraud case involving a consortium of banks led by SBI. Parekh allegedly diverted bank funds through overseas entities and fraudulent financial transactions
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Re-polling in 15 booths across Magrahat (Paschim) and Diamond Harbour Assembly constituencies in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district remained peaceful on Saturday. More than 55 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 1 p.m. amid heavy deployment of central and state forces
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the PM MITRA Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Telangana’s Warangal on May 10. The project, expected to attract over Rs 6,000 crore investment, aims to boost textile manufacturing, exports and employment generation in the country
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The Ajmer District Court on Saturday heard detailed arguments in a petition claiming the existence of a Shiv temple within the Ajmer Dargah premises. Multiple parties sought inclusion in the case, following which the court reserved its order on the impleadment applications
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Three DRG personnel were killed and another injured after an IED allegedly planted by Maoists exploded during a demining operation in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker district. The blast occurred while security forces were conducting search and area domination operations near the Narayanpur border
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Veteran actress Shabana Azmi shared a candid moment featuring Dia Mirza and her son Avyaan during an intimate gathering with friends, highlighting warmth, bonding and the spirit of sisterhood among women
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Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh won hearts during his Aura World Tour concert in Calgary by kneeling to perform for a specially abled fan on stage, earning widespread praise online for his humility and thoughtful gesture
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DMK and AIADMK have activated centralised war rooms ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly election counting on May 4. Both parties have strengthened coordination systems, communication networks and monitoring mechanisms to handle disputes, close contests and operational issues during the counting process
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The government on Saturday said over 2,922 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated from the Gulf region so far. Authorities continue monitoring the situation in West Asia, while Indian Missions coordinate evacuation support, welfare measures and flight operations for stranded Indian nationals
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A Nashik court denied anticipatory bail to Nida Khan in a case linked to alleged harassment and religious conversion at Tata Consultancy Services unit. The SIT probe continues with multiple FIRs and several arrests already made
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India, represented by Kirti Vardhan Singh, will participate in the UN-led International Migration Review Forum in New York. The forum will assess progress on the Global Compact on Migration and link it to SDGs
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin met DMK alliance leaders in Chennai to discuss victory prospects and poll counting preparations ahead of the Assembly election results on May 4. Senior leaders from Congress and KMDK attended the meeting at Anna Arivalayam
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A university in Gujarat’s Vadodara has introduced “Modi Tattva” and RSS history into its Sociology syllabus under a new course titled “Sociology of Patriotism”. The programme aims to scientifically study Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and the social impact of nationalism
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The Enforcement Directorate recorded a decline in arrests during FY26, while raids, chargesheets and asset attachments reached record levels. The agency also restored more than Rs 32,000 crore to fraud victims and increased international cooperation in money laundering investigations
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Jain is currently Executive Director at the Reserve Bank of India. He replaces T Rabi Sankar, whose extended tenure ended on May 2
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Punjab Police reportedly booked Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak after his switch from AAP to BJP. The BJP accused Arvind Kejriwal and the Punjab government of vendetta politics and misusing the police machinery to target political opponents and dissenters
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Lyricist and writer Prasoon Joshi has been appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati. He previously led CBFC and is expected to guide India’s public broadcasting through digital transformation and evolving audience demands
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A 26-year-old youth from Andhra Pradesh allegedly died by suicide in the United States due to distress over debt. Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed condolences and assured assistance for the repatriation of the deceased’s mortal remains to India
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The Election Commission has deployed 165 additional counting observers and 77 police observers in West Bengal to ensure transparent and secure counting for the Assembly elections. The poll panel also introduced stricter security measures, including QR code-based entry and restrictions on mobile phones
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Security forces destroyed 23 illegal bunkers in Manipur’s Ukhrul district and seized arms and 18 IEDs in Tengnoupal district during separate operations. The action comes amid continuing tensions and violence between Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities in the State
