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The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association announced a statewide strike on May 6 against the Rs 993 hike in commercial LPG prices, warning of severe impact on the hospitality sector and calling the increase unfair amid rising operational costs.
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Nearly two years after a major breach, the Peddavagu irrigation project remains defunct, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana yet to decide on fund sharing. Farmers have lost multiple crop seasons as reconstruction works have not begun despite repeated assurances.
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Enforcement Directorate Director Rahul Navin said cryptocurrency frauds, terror financing, cyber-enabled crimes and narcotics trafficking are emerging focus areas for the agency. He also highlighted a 94 per cent conviction rate and recovery of assets worth Rs 63,142 crore
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The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Rathin Ghosh for questioning on May 6 in a multi-crore municipal recruitment scam, as the probe widens with other leaders, including Sujit Bose, already examined
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An IndiGo flight bound for Raipur aborted take-off at Lucknow airport after monkeys were spotted crossing the runway. The aircraft later departed after refuelling, while the incident caused delays to the flight and affected the schedule of some other departures
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A three-member inter-state gang from West Bengal, including two women and one man, was arrested by the Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force in Secunderabad for stealing gold ornaments from train passengers.
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India defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, with Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and Ayush Shetty delivering strong performances. The win ensured a semifinal berth and confirmed at least a bronze medal for the 2022 champions
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The Election Commission said West Bengal recorded a 91.28 per cent turnout among third gender electors in the second phase of Assembly polls, while Puducherry registered the highest overall participation at 91.81 per cent in the recently concluded Assembly elections
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Narayan Seva Sansthan will organise a free artificial limb and calipers fitment camp in Hyderabad on May 3. A total of 745 pre-selected beneficiaries will receive 815 assistive devices, fitted by expert doctors and technical teams.
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The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case linked to allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife. The court observed that the matter appeared politically motivated and stressed protection of individual liberty
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The BRS has demanded an immediate rollback of the commercial LPG price hike, calling it harmful to workers and businesses. K T Rama Rao said the increase would fuel inflation, impact jobs, and worsen economic stress, while also criticising the Centre and State government.
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West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal dismissed allegations of malpractice at counting centres, asserting that strong security and CCTV monitoring were in place. The statement came after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee raised concerns over possible tampering with EVMs and postal ballots
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The Great Nicobar Project aims to transform Great Nicobar Island into a strategic maritime hub with a transshipment port, airport and township, boosting trade, reducing reliance on foreign ports, and strengthening India’s security presence
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The Indian Navy received indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, a Project 17A warship built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, marking a major milestone in India’s self-reliance in advanced naval design and shipbuilding
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He alleged that in the past 21 years of NDA rule, Bihar has seen negligible progress in industrial production but has remained a major supplier of labour.
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A Nashik court remanded self-styled godman Ashok Kharat to police custody till May 4 in a Rs 5 crore cheating case involving a Pune businessman, as investigators probe multiple allegations including financial fraud and sexual exploitation
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Bangladesh summoned India’s acting envoy Pawan Badhe to protest remarks by Himanta Biswa Sarma on alleged deportation of Bangladeshis, calling them disparaging and harmful to ties between India and Bangladesh
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UAE’s exit signals a gradual shift in global oil governance—from tightly coordinated production regimes to more flexible, nationally driven strategies
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An RTC conductor in Sangareddy allegedly attacked two ticket inspectors after they found a passenger travelling without a ticket. He also instigated passengers and accused officials of bribery. Police registered a case, and TGRTC ordered a departmental inquiry.
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Narendra Modi said Gujarat has shifted from anti-incumbency to pro-incumbency, citing sustained electoral support and development, in a message to Bhupendra Patel on the state’s 66th foundation day, highlighting growth, infrastructure and governance achievements
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Nine workers suffered severe injuries in a reactor blast at a lab in Veliminedu of Nalgonda district on Friday. The incident is the second blast reported at the lab within a month, raising concerns among workers and local residents
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police caught a youth in SR Nagar for allegedly using a fake registration number on his bike to evade traffic penalties. The misuse led to e-challans being wrongly issued to a Karnataka resident, prompting police to book a case
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Hyderabad hospitals are witnessing a sharp rise in water-borne diseases, gastro cases and kidney-related infections as temperatures continue to cross 41 degrees Celsius. Doctors have warned people to consume treated water and avoid unhygienic food and drinks during the ongoing heatwave
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Government sources indicated petrol and diesel price hikes may be imminent as global crude surges and losses mount for oil firms, despite a four-year retail price freeze, with rising tensions in West Asia and restricted Strait of Hormuz supply driving costs higher
