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Bengaluru hotels to hike prices again after commercial gas cylinder price goes up from ₹2,162 to ₹3,152

The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has seen an unprecedented hike of over 70% in just 60 days in Bengaluru, with three hikes and a withdrawal of ₹150 discount during this period

Anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera: Justice prevailed and arrest should be last resort, says Congress

The Supreme Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera anticipatory bail in a criminal case instituted on a complaint filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa’s wife, saying the case appears to be motivated by political rivalry and does not warrant custodial interrogation

Hard work of DMK cadre will yield desired result on May 4, says Stalin

Mr. Stalin said on Labour Day that workers’ dignity, rights, and fair compensation remain central to the government’s approach

Above-normal heatwave days likely in some parts of India in May: IMD

In a statement, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, said, "During May 2026, minimum temperatures are expected to be above normal across many parts of the country."

All set for vote counting in Kozhikode district

Kshatriya Parishad pays tributes to P.V.G. Raju on birth anniversary in Vizianagaram

The MANSAS Trust founder and last king of the Vizianagaram princely State was remembered on Friday (May 1, 2026) for his contribution to the city’s education sector

Supreme Court reserves verdict on Pawan Khera’s plea for pre-arrest bail in Assam case

The case is ‘unprecedented’ with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma himself making statements against the Congress leader, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi tells the Supreme Court

Farooq Abdullah claims lack of support within INDIA bloc on restoration of J&K Statehood

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah urged the alliance to move beyond being a mere electoral pact, calling for more frequent meetings to address the "ignored" future of the nation.

Artificial fuel shortage at 56 of 4,312 petrol bunks in Andhra Pradesh, says BJP state chief Madhav

The State BJP chief urged petrol outlet owners to ensure uninterrupted supply and warned that shortages would hit agriculture, transport and emergency services

Hike in commercial LPG price: Shock and resignation on food street as LPG price goes up by 42%

The food kiosk is among the dozens of shacks and mulgis in the Yellareddyguda, Ameerpet and Sri Nagar Colony area with rows of hostels and PG accommodations where gig-economy workers, IT students and informal economy employees live

PM set to embark on 4-nation Europe trip next month; energy security in focus

The summit was to be held in May last year, but it was cancelled following the Pahalgam terror attack

Three killed as bikes collide on New Natham Road elevated corridor in Madurai

Mammootty-Mohanlal movie ‘Patriot’ reaches cinemas as fans await an exciting re-union

The shows for the inaugural day were sold out in advance as fans of the lead actors thronged cinemas, anticipating an exciting movie experience

Palaniswami rejects exit polls; says AIADMK will win in 210 constituencies

Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh to begin classes in Vizianagaram from 2026-27

In-charge Vice Chancellor T. Srinivasan said about 50% of construction was complete and the campus at Chinamedapalli-Marrivalasa would be ready by June 2027

India’s first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers launched by Karnataka government

The mechanism — a first of its kind in India — has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers’ Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance

CBSE schools in Thiruvananthapuram fare well in CBSE Class X exam

BDA unearths land fraud; FIR against four, including former Revenue Department officer

The property transaction dates back to 2017 and allegedly involves a former Assistant Commissioner of Bengaluru sub-division who was arrested by the Special Investigation Team probing the IMA scam

Bargi dam cruise boat tragedy: Death toll rises to nine; search operations continue

A cruise boat with 29 passengers and two crew members onboard overturned in the Bargi Dam after encountering a sudden storm

Slithering fear: snakebite incidents trigger panic in Kerala

Increased instances of snakebites and resultant deaths have spread panic in Kerala. Sarath Babu George speaks to members of the bereaved families and herpetologists and other experts to understand the magnitude of the situation

Unmindful of nature’s vagaries, their toil for survival continues

Climate change and rising temperatures are a global concern, and environmental experts are calling for urgent measures to address this crisis. However, for informal workers, changing temperatures hardly matter, as they cannot afford to miss even a single day of work. Despite the intense conditions, they continue working with few or no protective measures, explains Nellore Sravani

What is the significance of Labour Day or May Day? | Explained

Understanding the history of Labour Day and why it is celebrated worldwide?

Maharashtra Legislative Council elections to be unopposed as Congress backtracks, Shinde fields two candidates

The Congress had said it would contest the polls, however, appears to have relented after a call between the party’s Maharashtra in-charge Ramesh Chennithala and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray