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The deaths of Tigress T141 and her four cubs within nine days at Kanha Tiger Reserve have raised fears of a possible Canine Distemper Virus outbreak. Wildlife experts are conducting forensic and laboratory investigations to confirm the source of the suspected infection
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A 60-year-old man died of suspected sunstroke in Jammikunta, Karimnagar, after collapsing at home following work in agricultural fields. He was rushed to hospital but died during treatment. Police have registered a case and started investigation.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the state spends Rs 33,000 crore annually on social security pensions for 62.47 lakh beneficiaries. He also highlighted welfare governance, electricity tariff reduction and accountability measures for MLAs during a public meeting in Krishna district
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Six members of a family were killed in a road accident on the Outer Ring Road near Shamshabad while returning from a pilgrimage. One woman is critically injured. Police suspect driver fatigue may have caused the car to crash into a stationary truck.
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Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said the conglomerate will add Rs 2 lakh crore in new assets this year amid rapid business growth. Addressing employees on Labour Day, he highlighted major infrastructure, airport, energy and redevelopment projects contributing to India’s development journey
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Pandemonium erupted in the Punjab Assembly during a special Labour Day session after Congress demanded breath analyser and dope tests for all MLAs, including Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Heated exchanges, a walkout and allegations over conduct inside the House intensified political tensions
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Narcotics Control Bureau seized 349 kg cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore in Mumbai, busting a transnational cartel under “Operation White Strike”, with contraband concealed in imported machinery and warehouses, following months of intelligence-led investigation
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Cyberabad Municipal Corporation recorded a significant rise in property tax collection under the Early Bird scheme, with a 16 percent increase over last year. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation also reported higher collections, reflecting improved revenue performance.
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India on Friday launched its first Multi-Lane Free Flow barrier-less tolling system at Gujarat’s Choryasi toll plaza on NH-48. The automated system uses ANPR and FASTag technology to enable seamless toll collection, reduce congestion, improve fuel efficiency and modernise highway infrastructure
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the government supports learning Marathi but will not tolerate violence or intimidation in the name of language pride. His remarks came amid controversy over mandatory Marathi learning for non-Marathi-speaking autorickshaw drivers in the state
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A woman’s testimony at a government programme in Khammam has sparked questions about the fairness of the Indiramma Housing Scheme. Despite claiming poverty, she revealed her children were well-settled, raising concerns among citizens about whether genuine beneficiaries are being selected.
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A 26-year-old nurse died in Thiruvananthapuram due to suspected amoebic meningoencephalitis, prompting concern as Kerala health officials warn of possible fresh cases linked to contaminated water and climatic conditions favouring the spread of such infections
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warned that if the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls affects the West Bengal Assembly election outcome, it could create a dangerous precedent. He also criticised exit polls and commented on rising prices and unemployment issues
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The Election Commission of India ordered repolling in 15 polling stations in West Bengal on May 2 after complaints from Phase 2 voting, marking the first repoll in the ongoing Assembly elections
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An election office of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam was allegedly set on fire near Srirangam, with minor damage reported, as police registered a case and launched a probe to identify the miscreants ahead of vote counting
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a dip in temperatures and above-normal rainfall across Telangana in the first week of May.
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A 19-year-old Kerala student, Adhityan P A, died by alleged suicide in a Bengaluru hostel, with police citing possible depression, while his family suspects foul play and has demanded a thorough probe into circumstances, including alleged harassment and hostel-related incidents
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Cyber fraudsters allegedly impersonated a company’s Managing Director and duped a Hyderabad-based firm of Rs 40.08 lakh. The scam involved a malicious APK file that enabled access to the MD’s phone, leading to fraudulent fund transfers.
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An ACP-rank officer was arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly molesting a minor girl at a public garden in Worli. A case was registered under the POCSO Act, while another minor has also made similar allegations against the accused officer
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Osmania University has cancelled nearly 80 PhD admissions after scholars failed to present their Research Design Seminar within the stipulated deadline. While the varsity cites repeated reminders, affected students allege delays in coursework and lack of proper communication
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Surya Kant said technology integration in courts removes geographical barriers and improves access to justice, highlighting digital tools like e-Courts, AI systems and data platforms as key to modernising India’s judicial processes and enhancing efficiency
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BJP leaders accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of panicking ahead of the Assembly election results after she raised concerns over EVM tampering at a Kolkata strong room. BJP leaders claimed the Trinamool Congress was preparing excuses for a possible defeat
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Water supply in several parts of Hyderabad will be disrupted for 24 hours from 6 am on May 2 due to cleaning works at Asifnagar filter beds. Multiple localities will be affected during the scheduled maintenance period.
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Droupadi Murmu urged Army Training Command to enhance operational preparedness and innovation during her visit to Shimla, highlighting its key role in training, leadership development and shaping future-ready capabilities of the Indian Army