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Today's Chanakya exit poll projects a clear majority for Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal with around 192 seats, ahead of Trinamool Congress, though most other polls indicate a closer contest before May 4 results
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The Calcutta High Court reserved orders on pleas challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to deploy central staff for vote counting and shift a counting centre in West Bengal, amid arguments over transparency and jurisdiction
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Narendra Modi’s Europe tour to the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy will focus on energy security, trade disruptions from the West Asia crisis, and cooperation in critical technologies, alongside the India-Nordic summit and key bilateral engagements
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TVK candidate N Marie Wilson said party chief Vijay instructed candidates to remain at counting centres from early morning on May 4 and closely monitor proceedings. TVK leaders expressed confidence in their electoral prospects and dismissed speculation about an alliance with AIADMK
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The National Testing Agency has opened registration for UGC-NET June 2026, to be held June 22–30 in CBT mode across 85 subjects. Applications are open till May 20, with eligibility for JRF, assistant professorship, and PhD admissions
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Indian airlines including Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo will resume operations at Hamad International Airport from May 1 after disruptions caused by regional conflict. The move signals gradual normalisation of air connectivity as Qatar reopens its airspace to commercial traffic
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The Election Commission of India is reviewing demands for repolling in 77 booths across South 24 Parganas after West Bengal polls, amid allegations of EVM issues and irregularities. A special observer has been tasked with ground verification before any decision
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Mallikarjun Kharge said there is no immediate change in Karnataka leadership, affirming Siddaramaiah will continue as CM. Amid speculation and factional claims supporting D. K. Shivakumar, Kharge stressed any decision rests with the party high command
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The third edition of the Malhar & The Sea Music Festival in Goa will feature leading classical artistes like Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar, Ronkini Gupta, and Shujaat Khan, blending dhrupad, khayal, Sufi, and fusion performances at a luxury coastal venue
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Congress and other Opposition leaders expressed confidence about their electoral prospects while questioning the reliability of exit polls. They said the actual outcome would only become clear on May 4 and raised concerns over delimitation, voter lists and electoral fairness
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A probe into the Keonjhar incident found possible bank staff non-cooperation after a tribal man carried his sister’s skeleton to claim funds. Officials suggested procedural confusion and banking ignorance, while the Odisha government and parties demanded action, relief, and deeper investigation
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The Andhra Pradesh SSC 2026 results were announced with the overall pass percentage improving to 85.25 per cent from last year. Girls outperformed boys, while Parvathipuram Manyam district topped the state. Supplementary exams will be conducted from May 25 to June 4
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The Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has been hailed as a “lifeline” of J&K, with plans to extend rail links to Poonch, Rajouri, and Uri. Leaders highlighted its impact on trade, tourism, and all-weather connectivity across the region
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The Supreme Court asked the Centre to amend abortion laws to allow rape survivors, including minors, to terminate pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, while strongly defending reproductive autonomy and refusing to force a 15-year-old rape survivor to continue her pregnancy
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The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and others on a PIL seeking the establishment of a revenue judicial service and mandatory legal qualifications and training for officers handling land disputes, citing inconsistent rulings and prolonged litigation due to lack of legal expertise
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A Digambar Jain temple in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh issued a dress code asking women devotees to avoid western attire and wear modest clothing with head coverings. While the temple cites sanctity and discipline, critics call it unnecessary and a publicity move
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A food delivery executive died after falling from the Dabri flyover in southwest Delhi when his scooter was allegedly hit by a car. The driver fled the spot, and police have launched an investigation while efforts are underway to trace the accused
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Nagpur was placed on high alert after an anonymous letter claiming Caesium-137 radiation threats at RSS and BJP sites, Metro trains, and buses. Security agencies including ATS and NDRF conducted searches, found nothing, and suspect a hoax while investigation continues
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A multi-layered security grid has been deployed for the Jammu–Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, with 21 personnel including RPF commandos guarding the 327-km route. Measures include pilot vehicles, tunnel sensors, and quick reaction teams to ensure passenger safety
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The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to children of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur, restraining widow Priya Kapur from altering estate assets amid a Rs 30,000 crore inheritance dispute. The court ordered preservation of assets pending trial over alleged will forgery
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India’s used-car market is expected to nearly double to $70 billion by FY31, driven by rising affordability, shorter replacement cycles, and increasing formalisation, according to a Redseer report. Annual used-car sales are projected to reach 10 million units during the period
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Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions between the United States and Iran weakened investor sentiment. Broader markets also declined, while IT and pharma stocks showed relative resilience amid volatility
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Senior B Ashok, suspended for alleged media criticism during elections, accused the Left government of intolerance and misuse of service rules. He defended his actions, called the suspension unjust, and claimed bureaucratic independence was being undermined in Kerala
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Rajnath Singh and Guido Crosetto held talks in New Delhi to deepen defence industrial cooperation, exchanged the 2026-27 Military Cooperation Plan, and discussed regional issues, signalling stronger India-Italy strategic and defence partnership
