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Will remain in NDA, no more about turns: Nitish Kumar
The Bihar CM, who has changed partners several times, said, ‘My party made me go here and there a couple of times. But this won’t happen again. It was late Atal Bihari Vajpayee who made me (the CM)‘
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Pahalgam attack: IAF on alert, Rafales ready for swift strike as tensions soar
Amid escalating tensions, the IAF chief briefed PM Modi on operational readiness, including long-range fighter sorties and heightened air defense. This meeting, following a similar briefing from the Navy chief, underscores India's preparedness for potential punitive strikes against Pakistan. The IAF is conducting regular combat air patrols and increasing operational readiness platforms, with Rafales equipped for swift action.
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Amid India-Pakistan tension, 30-minute blackout drill held at Ferozepur Cantonment
The BSF has intensified patrolling along the international border while Punjab Police has set up checkpoints at all strategic locations as a precautionary measure
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Al-based imaging, research centre opened at medical college hospital
The RADAR centre aims to enhance precision diagnostics through AI-enabled imaging, improving the accuracy of patient’s diagnosis and care
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Special session of Punjab House today to discuss water release to Haryana
Punjab's assembly will convene a special session due to a water-sharing dispute with Haryana, triggered by the Centre's directive for Punjab to release additional water. Punjab is resisting, claiming it lacks surplus water, leading to escalated tensions ahead of annual water allocation. Political solidarity is seen in Punjab, while Haryana defends its demand, intensifying the conflict.
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2 years on, Telangana gig workers' Bill catches Rajasthan's landmark law 'napping'
Telangana's draft bill on gig workers revives the debate once led by Rajasthan, where a pioneering 2023 law remains stalled. Gig workers in Rajasthan struggle with low earnings and lack of social security, as the promised welfare measures face bureaucratic delays. Amidst this, a cooperative framework and union efforts offer a glimmer of hope for a more equitable future.
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Supreme Court to decide today if interim order needed on waqf pleas
The Supreme Court will decide on Monday regarding interim orders on petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, concerning its impact on traditional Islamic ties and religious freedom. The Centre defends the Act as secular, countering claims of religious interference and emphasizing the need to prevent misuse of the 2013 amendment, which allegedly led to encroachment on properties.
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Counting castes among Dalits
Karnataka’s new caste survey seeks to resolve internal reservation issues
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After 3 suicides, BITS Pilani-Goa includes stress management in syllabus
Following a recent student suicide, the third in five months, BITS Pilani K K Birla Goa Campus is implementing several measures to support student well-being. These include curriculum revisions, offering exam flexibility for distressed students, and developing a 'Student Wellbeing Dashboard' for personalized support. The institution is also introducing new courses on mental and physical wellness and stress management.
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President rule finds mention in Bengal guv’s report on Murshidabad violence
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose's report to Amit Shah on Murshidabad communal strife suggests President's rule if the situation worsens. The report recommends a judicial inquiry and central intervention. Trinamool Congress criticizes the report as politically motivated. BJP supports intervention due to law-and-order concerns. Congress focuses on ensuring fair elections. The governor visited affected areas after mob violence and suggested CAPF camps in sensitive zones.
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Nearly 1.5 lakh students write NEET across T.N.; aspirants find biology easy
Students say they need more time to prepare for the test
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'Need partners, not preachers': EAM S Jaishankar hits out at Europe
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Europe, stating India seeks partners, not hypocritical preachers. He emphasized the need for mutual understanding and sensitivity in international partnerships, particularly regarding differing perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine war and tensions with Pakistan. Jaishankar also advocated for realism in engaging with both Russia and the United States, focusing on shared interests.
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Remedial classes for SSC-reattempting students: govt. urged to give options to teachers
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Broadway bus terminus in city awaits revamp
The ₹822.7-crore project is to transform the hub into a Multi-Modal Facility Complex; While CMDA waits for Corporation to hand over the site, civic officials say they have not received any file from it
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Five students injured in group clash in Krishna district
Quarrel during cricket match escalates into fight with sticks and metal roads
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EC's single-point application set to integrate existing 40 apps, portals
The Election Commission of India is set to launch ECINET, a unified platform consolidating over 40 existing election-related apps and portals. This single-point app aims to simplify the user experience for nearly 100 crore electors and 26 lakh other stakeholders by providing easy access to electoral data and services.
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Jammu CRPF constable dismissed for marrying Pak cousin appeals for justice
CRPF constable Munir Ahmad was dismissed for allegedly concealing his marriage to a Pakistani woman, despite claiming he informed the department and his wife's long-term visa was pending. He appealed to PM Modi and Amit Shah, stating he followed procedures and the High Court acknowledged his wife's stay. Ahmad maintains his wife wasn't overstaying as her LTV application was under consideration.
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Detained man ‘drowns trying to escape’, J&K government seeks judicial probe
Following the death of Imtiyaz Ahmad Magray, detained during a counter-terrorism operation after the Pahalgam attack, the J&K government is facing calls for a judicial inquiry. Magray's body was found in a river, with police claiming he drowned while attempting to escape. Political figures express concern over alleged custodial deaths and the potential for collective punishment in the region.
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T.N. Chief Minister to announce nationalisation of books of five Tamil scholars on May 5
Stalin will attend the valedictory of ‘Tamil Week’. As part of this, various literary events were held across the State since April 29 to mark the birth anniversary of poet Pavendhar Bharathidasan
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