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Mamata Banerjee alleged BJP influence behind exit polls and termed them a conspiracy to demoralise TMC workers. Expressing confidence of winning over 226 seats, she urged vigilance over EVMs and appealed for calm ahead of the May 4 counting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BITS Pilani and SMC Corporation (India) have signed an MoU to establish a Centre of Excellence in Industrial Automation and Industry 4.0. The initiative will focus on research, skilling, and innovation to support smart manufacturing and deep-tech startups.

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

ACB officials caught a Bill Collector in Sadasivapet municipality allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe linked to a house tax settlement. Officials also conducted searches at the municipal office and questioned staff to examine the involvement of other employees

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered an inquiry and compensation for farmers after a maize crop in Pembi mandal of Nirmal district was allegedly damaged in a fire caused by an electrical short-circuit linked to NPDCL officials’ negligence

Vittu Nayak Thanda in Sangareddy district was selected as Telangana’s best panchayat for 2023-24 based on its performance across nine indicators in the panchayat advancement index. The Union government announced the award on the occasion of Panchayat Raj Day

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

Crackdowns in traditional drug hubs have pushed marijuana traffickers to shift operations to new areas in Hyderabad, with emerging interstate supply routes and rising consumption among youth, prompting intensified monitoring and enforcement by authorities.

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

Ongoing underground drainage works near NIMS Hospital caused severe traffic congestion between Khairatabad and Irrum Manzil, blocking 60% of the road. Commuters faced long delays, while GHMC officials said the work would be completed within two days.

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

Girls outperformed boys in Telangana in the ICSE and ISC 2026 examinations, with pass percentages exceeding 99%. The state recorded strong overall results, mirroring national trends, as CISCE announced recheck and improvement exam schedules.

Gujarat and Telangana police conducted raids in Hyderabad in connection with a child trafficking racket, arresting members of the Murugan gang, which allegedly abducted and sold infants across states and sold 25 children in a year.

An Anti-Corruption Bureau team caught a forest beat officer in Kothagudem district red-handed while accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe for not interfering in cultivation on assigned land. The accused will be produced before a special court in Warangal.

Rising land prices and growing demand for affordable housing are driving a surge in apartment construction across Hyderabad’s Old City, with high-rises replacing independent homes and offering steady rental returns for investors and middle-class buyers.