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Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Kerala poll turnout rises to 79.7% after inclusion of service voters’ postal ballots, says CEO

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 11:14
The Chief Electoral Officer said 53,984 postal ballots had been issued to service voters, of which 20,028 had been received as of May 1.
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Independent media outlets and online critics: Far from a safe harbour

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 11:09
An infrastructure of censorship is emerging, enabling the Central and various State governments to take social media content down using existing laws and rules. Independent media outlets and online critics now find their reach at a precipice. Aroon Deep reports on how in an environment of misinformation and deepfakes, opposing voices also become targets
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Apple says India antitrust body overstepping judicial authority as spat intensifies

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 11:04
The Competition Commission ​of India has since ‌2024 sought Apple’s financial information, typically needed to calculate penalties, after an investigation found it abused its dominant position
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Kerala Assembly Polls: Official declaration of results likely by 5 p.m. on May 4

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:41
Trends and final results can be accessed on results.eci.gov.in.
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Navodayam: SP asks residents of Chenchu Colony to stay away from Illicit liquor

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:34
The district police chief suggested that the residents turn towards alternate avenues for livelihood
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Telangana scorches as Mendora in Nizamabad hits 46℃; most districts record temperatures above 43℃

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:24
As many as a total of 10 districts in Telangana recorded maximum temperature of above 45℃
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Above-normal heat likely in Telangana in May; rainfall may offer partial relief: IMD

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:19
The IMD has indicated that many parts of southern peninsular India, which includes Telangana, are expected to record higher-than-normal daytime temperatures during the month
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AIADMK urges ECI to prevent unauthorised entry into counting centres

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:13
AIADMK functionary and Rajya Sabha MP I.S. Inbadurai flagged alleged "misuse of press passes to gain unauthorized entry into counting centres"
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Silence, the court is in session

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:09
The resignation of Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma last month, amid parliamentary proceedings to remove him over allegations that burnt wads of unaccounted cash were found at his Delhi residence in 2025, has brought into focus how the judiciary holds itself to account. Aaratrika Bhaumik reports on the opacity surrounding complaints against judges, the routine rejection of information requests, and the shrinking space for criticism
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Why ‘Moondram Pirai’ still tugs at our heartstrings more than 40 years on

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:08
One of the greatest-ever Tamil films, ‘Moondram Pirai’ paired Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, both at their histrionic best, and was splendidly directed by Balu Mahendra
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Only general medical services to be provided at Srisailam temple hospital on Monday

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 10:06
The two Apollo doctors currently serving at the Devasthanam Hospital are on leave on Monday (May 4) to appear for FEM examination, regular services to be resumed from Tuesday
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DMK writes to ECI to ensure peaceful counting of votes

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 09:38
The DMK has called on the ECI to take immediate preventive steps, including deploying adequate security personnel and coordinating closely with law enforcement agencies
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TTD board member demands action on the accused named by one-man panel

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 09:37
The committee headed by retired bureaucrat Dinesh Kumar submitted its report to the State government recently after probing the issue in depth to identify the anomalies and loopholes that led to the irregularities
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Nexus between narcotic dealers, terrorists challenge for country's internal security: J&K L-G

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 09:28
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the administration has announced a war against drugs in Jammu and Kashmir, and it will rescue and save the youth from drug abuse
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Ninth class student plays kidnap drama to skip tuition

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 09:27
The boy, a resident of Housing Board Colony, failed in the ninth class examinations. Parents shifted him to other school and arranged tuition during summer vacations
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Tamizh Amudhan Sukumar Azhikode centenary award for Medha Patkar and Perumal Murugan

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 08:36
The selection committee was headed by K. T. Thomas, and included M. N. Karasseri, Ravi Dece, and Paul Manalil
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Parliamentary forum discussion needed for Great Nicobar projects, says Congress

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 08:27
The Opposition party claimed that the Modi government is "rattled" and in damage control mode after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's visit to Great Nicobar last week
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West Bengal Assembly polls: Ruckus outside counting centre in Mamata’s constituency

Sun, 05/03/2026 - 08:20
Trinamool Congress workers alleged two cars bearing the BJP's flag were allowed entry to the compound where EVMs are kept in Bhabanipur
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