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Great Nicobar project one of biggest scams, gravest crimes against natural, tribal heritage: Rahul

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:18
Stating that the project would entail the axing of millions of trees on 160 sq km of rainforest, and calling it a "destruction dressed in development's language", the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said he would raise the issue in Parliament
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Parallel Central force structure in Bengal as officials are under pressure, says Akhilesh Yadav

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:17
The Samajwadi Party president further claimed that even at the level of the Director General of Police (DGP), there were indications of interference
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Ambadas Danve to be Shiv Sena (UBT)'s candidate for Maharashtra council election

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:15
The announcement by party MLA Aaditya Thackeray ruled out the possibility that Uddhav Thackeray would be the opposition's candidate
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Congress MP writes to President objecting to bar enrolment of Perarivalan

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:14
R. Sudha says individuals convicted of serious offences, such as acts of terrorism, cannot be allowed to practise as lawyers
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West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: State records 78.68% voter turnout till 3 p.m. amid sporadic violence

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:14
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Purba Bardhaman records 83.11%, followed by Hooghly at 80.77%, and Howrah at 77.73% at 3 p.m.
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Kerala pollution control board prepares draft oil spill response plan

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:11
A Bengaluru-based firm has submitted the draft plan that includes oil spill modelling, marine sensitivity index mapping and net environmental benefit analysis, according to a report submitted by KSPCB before NGT
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Railway worker booked on charge of raping woman passenger on Visakha Express

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:06
Accused, engaged in supplying bedsheets in AC coaches, allegedly approached woman and her husband seated near a toilet in a general compartment and persuaded them to move to an AC coach, citing better seating
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Andhra Pradesh swaps senior planners between APCRDA and VMRDA on deputation

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:03
K. Divya Latha, Joint Director (Planning) at APCRDA, posted as Chief Urban Planner at VMRDA on deputation; V. Shilpa, Chief Urban Planner at VMRDA, sent to APCRDA as Joint Director
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PRADA to provide skill training to Athani leather artisans

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:57
This is part of an arrangement by the luxury fashion brand with Karnataka and Maharashtra to help conserve the Kolhapuri Chappal heritage
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PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway connecting 12 districts from Meerut to Prayagraj

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:57
CM Adityanath described the six-lane (expandable to eight) expressway as a "lifeline" connecting villages, farmers, entrepreneurs and youth
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Banda sizzles at 45.6℃ as heatwave grips Uttar Pradesh

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:55
The IMD has forecast mainly clear to partly cloudy skies over Lucknow and adjoining areas, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thunderstorms
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The Hindu launches tabloid ‘TeenDigest’ for young readers

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:54
A revamp of The Hindu In School, the 32-page edition weekend tabloid aims to engage curious young minds in an age of endless scrolling. Content ranges from deep dives into science and world affairs, to stories designed to spark creativity
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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Absolute voter increases seen across State followed spatial patterns

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:53
While the SIR’s deletions muted turnout in cities like Chennai, northern and semi-urban areas of Tamil nadu registered a good increase in voters compared to 2021 election
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Forest Department steps up summer measures for wildlife in Erode

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:51
Drinking water troughs have been installed at strategic locations and are being filled using solar-powered motor systems
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Kerala Film Critics Awards: Mystery thriller Eko wins Best Film

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:43
Dominic Arun bags best director award for Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Mohanlal adjudged best actor (male) for Thudarum and Hridayapoorvam. Kalyani Priyadarshan (Lokah) and Anaswara Rajan (Rekhachithram, Mr and Mrs Bachelor) share best actor (female) award
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Amid power crisis, Kerala govt directs KSEB to take control of Maniyar hydro project

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:43
Kerala government’s decision comes more than a year after 30-year contract period with Carborundum Universal ended. The 12-MW captive power plant was at the centre of a political controversy earlier after State govt hesitated to allow KSEB to take over the project
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Bombay HC modifies order after adjourning defamation suit to 2046; posts hearing in July

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:40
The HC had noted that this was one of the matters where the "ego fight" between the parties at the fag end of their lives "clogs the system", preventing the court from taking up cases which require priority
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Delhi Excise policy case: HC adjourns to May 4 CBI plea against Kejriwal’s discharge

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:37
AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak have written to Delhi HC Justice Swarana Kantha Sharma, saying that they will not appear in person or through a lawyer before the Court
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IPS officer gets PhD from Kuvempu University for his thesis on wildlife

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:32
Harsha P.S., Inspector-General of Police, conducted the research under the guidance of Vijay Kumar of the Department of Wildlife and Management
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