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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
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Rescuers involved in the Bargi Dam cruise boat tragedy in Madhya Pradesh described the emotional recovery of a woman found clutching her child inside the sunken vessel. Nine people died and 22 others were rescued after the boat capsized during a storm
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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.
