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No ‘bacterial infection’ found in bodies of four Mumbai family members who died after eating watermelon

The exact cause of the death will be known once the forensic science lab submits its report, police said

Sentinels of Simari: One year after Sindoor, villagers try to reclaim narrative of normalcy

It is from this frontier village surrounded by high mountains that the Army fired shells across the Krishan Ganga river to signal the start of Operation Sindoor

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 to take oath as Bihar Ministers

The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar and other senior leaders of the ruling NDA in the State

HC asks TTD to decide on darshan quota for autoimmune, rare disease patients in 4 months

The petitioner has sought the inclusion of severe autoimmune disorders, rare diseases and serious haematological conditions in the TTD’s special darshan quota for medical cases; the High Court passed the order on April 28

Questioning religious practices will break religion and civilisation: Supreme Court in Dawoodi Bohras case

The nine-judge Constitution Bench is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, and on the ambit and scope of the religious freedom practised by multiple faiths, including Dawoodi Bohras.

Demographic imbalance in India needs more attention than population control, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

With to Common Civil Code, Mr. Bhagwat referred to the introduction of the law in a few States in India, including Uttarakhand, and expressed optimism that the Uniform Civil Code will gradually be implemented across India

Killing as revenge for Mamata’s loss in Bhabanipur: Mother of slain aide of Suvendu

“As a mother, I cannot seek death for anyone. But I will demand life imprisonment for the culprits,” she told TV channels

Tamil Nadu government formation: DMK rejects overtures from AIADMK, sources say

The DMK was firm on sitting in the Opposition and not interested in going against the people’s mandate, sources said.

2005 'fake' encounter of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh: HC upholds acquittal of 22 persons

Among the 22 accused acquitted, 21 were junior-level officers from Gujarat and Rajasthan police

Village accountant caught taking bribe for house mutation in Bidar district of Karnataka

The VA and an associate were caught red-handed while taking ₹2.5 lakh as advance for effecting property mutation in Bidar district

Naidu directs officials to develop economic model for seaweed cultivation along Andhra Pradesh coast

Naidu wants seaweed promoted as a livelihood for Self-Help Group women and fishermen along the State’s coast; asks officials to work with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham on a detailed report and to tap pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets

Kerala Assembly elections: Actor Siddique plumps for V.D. Satheesan as CM

In a Facebook post, Siddique said while he was delighted by the victory of Congress-led UDF, he was concerned about the internal tussle within the party over Chief Minister’s post

Swearing-in ceremony of new Assam government to be held on May 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union Ministers, Chief Ministers and deputy CMs of BJP-ruled States, and representatives from industries are expected to attend the function.

UP weather-related deaths: Yogi orders quick relief operations

“The administration is taking seriously the loss of life caused by storms, rain, and lightning in the state”

One year of Operation Sindhoor | PM Modi says Indian forces gave fitting response to terrorism

PM Modi said India remains steadfast in its resolve to defeat terrorism

Nearly 50 died on railway tracks between Alappuzha and Thrissur this year

Of the 48 deaths this year, 20 took place on tracks between Kalamassery and Irinjalakuda, while 17 occurred on lines connecting Irinjalakuda with Vallathol Nagar

Doctors’ body seeks review of SC ruling on liability of deceased doctors’ families

Six missing after boat capsizes in Yamuna in U.P.’s Hamirpur; search underway

According to police, the boat lost balance in the middle of the river and capsized around 7 p.m.

Rajya Sabha Opposition benches set to see many changes after Assembly poll results

The TVK may make its debut in the RS this summer, while the Left will lose members by April 2027, the DMK by June 2028, and the TMC by August 2029; the Congress will benefit at the cost of the Left

TVK makes inroads into AIADMK’s core voter base in Tamil Nadu | Data

Historical floors show the DMK losing less of its core support and more of its floating votes

65% of newly elected Bengal MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are ‘crorepatis’: ADR

A party-wise analysis showed that 152 of 206 winning candidates (74%) from the Bharatiya Janata Party have declared criminal cases, followed by 34 out of 80 (43%) from the All India Trinamool Congress

T.N. Governor asks TVK chief Vijay to produce proof of support of majority MLAs; Congress says ‘yes’ but AIADMK ‘no’

The TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu Assembly, winning 108 seats in the 234-member House; DMK’s allies CPI(M), CPI, and VCK, which have won two seats each, are yet to decide on support; IUML has refused backing

Slain Chandranath Rath: From air force serviceman to Suvendu’s trusted troubleshooter

There had even been speculation that Rath could be entrusted with a larger administrative responsibility if Adhikari assumed a bigger role in government after the Assembly polls