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Three DRG personnel killed, one injured as IED goes off during demining operation in Chhattisgarh

The District Reserve Guards were conducting a demining operation in a forest area under the Chhotebethiya police station when the IED went off

Woman dies after violent altercation with son-in-law in Medipally

Mumbai-Pune Expressway connecting link now fully operational

An official of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation said that the opening of the Mumbai-bound carriageway was delayed mainly due to the dismantling of the inauguration infrastructure and cleaning work

Dining out set to get costlier in Kerala as LPG prices surge; hotels call May 6 shutdown

With the latest hike, the price of a commercial cooking gas cylinder has crossed ₹3,000 in cities such as Kochi, where it reportedly fetches over ₹3,400 in the black market

Amid traffic woes on Mumbai-Pune highway, Maharashtra govt. inaugurates ‘Missing Link’ project

As the long-awaited project was thrown open by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the inauguration took some shine away as commuters got stuck for nearly three hours in and around Bhor Ghat stretch of the expressway; the project has found a place in the Guinness Book of World Records

What is India’s new Cell Broadcast System? Everything you need to know

Cell broadcasts can reach all mobile phones within a designated geographical area, providing extensive and rapid coverage without putting excessive strain on telecom networks

Nationwide cell broadcast test alert on May 2; people may receive emergency alert on mobile phones

During the exercise, citizens may receive an emergency alert notification on their mobile phones, which could be accompanied by a loud sound or vibration

Hyderabadis receive test alert messages on May 2 as nationwide test rolls out

Unlike routine SMS alerts, the broadcast came with a loud, distinct tone and full-screen notification

NIA court in Kochi denies bail to accused in banned PFI anti-national activities case

Special court observes that apart from witness statements, there are materials that prima facie suggest the petitioner had an active role in the commission of the offence

U.P. Congress chief Ajay Rai hospitalised after fainting, stable

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Mr. Rai a speedy recovery. Mr. Rai, was the main opponent of Mr. Modi, in the last three parliamentary elections from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat

NDMA to test cell broadcast alert system across India on May 2

The National Disaster Management Authority will conduct a nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast Alert System on May 2.

Sringeri constituency: Verification of postal ballots, recount begin in Chikkamagaluru

Postal ballots, which were rejected during counting in 2023, will be verified, followed by recounting of postal ballots

ACS College of Engineering celebrates Aarohana 2026 in Bengaluru

Chief guest Ragini Dwivedi, actor, interacted with students and shared her thoughts on ambition, determination, dedication and perseverance

Uttar Pradesh implements 10-year ‘operation and maintenance’ warranty for Rural Water Schemes

The decision is a major shift from a construction-centric approach to a focus on long-term, service-oriented, and community-driven management of water supply initiatives

Pact on foreign language learning set to provide global platform to Rajasthan’s youth

The MoU for a foreign language communication skills programme was signed between the State government and the English and Foreign Languages ​​University, Hyderabad, in the presence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

After Himanta’s remarks, Indian officials say commitment to normalise ties with Bangladesh unaffected

Stakeholders at multiple levels may look at India’s neighbourhood from their point of view; however, that cannot be interpreted as a reflection of Delhi’s current position, The Hindu was told

Voting begins at 15 booths of two Assembly seats after ECI orders repoll in West Bengal

The repolls were ordered in 11 polling stations of Magrahat Paschim Assembly constituency and four in Diamond Harbour. Voting began at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m., the official say

India to tap augmented solar capacity, coal to weather El Nino, summer-related power demand

When India attained its peak demand for power on April 25, solar plants accounted for 21.5% of the power generated while coal plants stood at 66.9%

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling set to be carried out across 15 booths in West Bengal today

BJP strategy to defame Bengal: TMC's Shashi Panja alleges poll-day provocation after ECI orders repoll

‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ celebrated

CM meets TGSRTC union leaders

U.P. CM announces wage reform, warns industrial unrest will harm progress

Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirms commitment to ensuring stability in workers’ lives

60-day prohibitory order in Kolkata's central business district from May 3

The restrictions will remain in force from May 3 to July 1, 2026, or until further notice