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No need for panic buying: Oil companies assure public of ample fuel stocks
Help us serve you better by staying calm and avoiding unnecessary rush. This will keep our supply lines running seamlessly and ensure uninterrupted fuel access for all, says Indian Oil Corporation
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Two killed, five injured in road accident in A.P.’s Krishna district
The tractor in which the victims were travelling overturned when the driver was reportedly trying to take out the mobile phone from his trouser pocket, according to an eyewitness.
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Army jawan from A.P.’s Sathya Sai district killed in Pakistan firing at LoC
Grief engulfed the impoverished tribal community in Kalli Thanda and surrounding hamlets, as news of Naik’s death spread across the district in the morning.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews security situation with CDS, 3 service chiefs
The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh
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Defence Ministry urges media to refrain from live coverage of security operations
The Ministry emphasised that revealing such sensitive information could compromise operations and put lives at risk, citing past incidents like the Kargil War, the 26/11 attacks, and the Kandahar hijacking
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Kerala reports seventh Nipah outbreak since 2018
With the May 8 outbreak, there have been three Nipah outbreaks in Malappuram district
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Watch: “The destruction of Pakistan should be the end of this war,” says M.K. Narayanan
When asked what would India’s ‘nuclear option’ in terms of war with Pakistan, Mr. Narayanan urges caution
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Ambedkar statue uprooted by miscreants in Madhya Pradesh; attempt to take it away unsuccessful; police on guard
The statue was desecrated, prompting police to deploy personnel at the site; officials say the culprits would be arrested soon
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Maharashtra seeks to increase share in divisible tax pool; requests allocation of ₹1,28,231 crore to fund infra projects
Hailing Maharashtra’s fiscal policy, 16th Finance Commission chairman Dr. Arvind Panagariya said, “The State’s finances appear to be in good state with low fiscal deficit and borrowings within the limit of 3% set by the Centre
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Operation Sindoor: Pakistani media twisting the truth, says I&B Ministry
Flagging the “grossly exaggerated claims”, the I&B MInistry said nearly all major Pakistani news channel such as “Geo News, Dunya News, ARY News, and SAMAA TV have been repeating the same unverifiable, inflated claim: that the Pakistan Air Force has shot down Indian drones”.
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Air raid sirens to be tested in central Delhi at 3 p.m. on Friday; people requested not to panic
The testing will commence at 3.00 p.m. and be carried out for a period of 15-20 minutes.
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Kerala CM calls for national unity amid conflict with Pakistan; Cabinet to meet on State’s role
Pinarayi Vijayan says ‘all Indians should join hands behind the country’s defence’
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Teenager dies of rabies in Kerala’s Alappuzha
The boy was reportedly attacked by a dog two weeks ago. According to preliminary information, he did not take anti-rabies vaccine
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Operation Sindoor | Perform special pujas at major temples in support of Indian Armed forces: Telangana govt
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Seven terrorists shot dead in J&K’s Samba as BSF foils infiltration bid
The BSF also caused extensive damage to the Pakistan Post Dhandhar, official said.
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India-Pakistan tensions: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav calls for restraint and responsible behaviour from citizens
The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister appealed to avoid spreading any unconfirmed reports, warning that such content could be part of the enemy's strategy to create unrest
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We are at war with terrorists: Indian Ambassador to U.S. Vinay Kwatra
“Pakistan’s belief lies in perpetrating these proxies of terror killings, brutal killings of innocent civilians,” he said
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Nine militants arrested in Manipur
“Four active members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party were apprehended from Lamding Khumanthem Leikai in Thoubal district on May 8, 2025,” police said
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T.N. announces helpline for its students in Jammu and Kashmir
Stalin instructs authorities to ensure the safe return of T.N. students in Jammu and Kashmir; over 40 students from the State are studying in various institutions in J&K
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