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All arrangements in place for counting day, says CEO
Kerala chief electoral officer Rathan U Kelkar on Sunday said all arrangements are in place for the smooth counting across 140 centres in 43 locations, as votes for the Kerala assembly elections will be counted on Monday.
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May 04, 2026
Hindustan Times Pune
Two dead in ‘respiratory illness’ outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
An outbreak of “severe acute respiratory illness” on board a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least two people dead, with a third in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa's health ministry said on Sunday.
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May 04, 2026
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VVPAT paper slips found on road stirs political slugfest
A political row erupted in West Bengal on Sunday after a few hundred slips, believed to be from voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) machines used during the April 29 assembly polls in Noapara constituency, were found on the roadside in the Duttapapukur area in North 24 Parganas district, with BJP, TMC and CPI(M) accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of gross negligence.
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May 04, 2026
Hindustan Times Pune
All set for counting in 4 states, 1 UT
GUWAHATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has deployed observers for each constituency to ensure its smooth conduct, as votes for 126 assembly constituencies in Assam will be counted on Monday.
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May 04, 2026
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Party has left the building: The rise of parallel politics in Bengal
We had walked into a village in Jalpaiguri tucked between the Jaldhaka river and the Sonakhalo forest in North Bengal.
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May 04, 2026
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Got US response to proposal, no nuclear talks for now: Iran
Trump had earlier said strikes on Iran could restart if its leaders ‘misbehave’
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May 04, 2026
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On counting day, a look at the quality of electoral politics
Record voting is testimony to the tide of the times and a reflection of growing social consciousness.
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May 04, 2026
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In West Asia, making of a post-OPEC order
UAE's exit from the cartel reflects the new security architecture being built around Abu Dhabi. The choice for New Delhi is to be a participant in shaping the new order or be a price-taker once it is built
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May 04, 2026
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ANRF unveils mandatory retraction disclosure rule
INDIA PUBLISHED 5% OF WORLD'S 6.4 MILLION RESEARCH PAPERS IN 2025 BUT ACCOUNTED FOR 20% OF AROUND 4,000 GLOBAL RETRACTIONS THAT YEAR: IRW
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May 04, 2026
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Ukrainian UAVs hit Russian oil export port, fuel tankers
Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on targets across Russia on Sunday, hitting the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk and setting it on fire, and striking a number of vessels, as it steps up attacks on energy infrastructure and other targets.
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May 04, 2026
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Shadow of fear, state of mistrust
Three years after ethnic clashes broke out, Manipur continues to be rocked by violence
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May 04, 2026
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Verdict day arrives for high-stakes elections
Votes across 823 seats in four states and a Union territory will be counted on Monday to determine the winners of assembly polls marked by record turnouts on the back of mass deletions of names from voter rolls and high-stakes contests with wider national political ramifications.
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May 04, 2026
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Oppn targets Centre over last-minute hike in airfare for Haj 2026
A last-minute increase in airfare for Haj 2026 pilgrims has drawn sharp criticism from Opposition parties, with the Congress questioning the Centre over the timing of the decision and the burden placed on pilgrims who had already paid the bulk of their travel costs.
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May 04, 2026
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US options either impossible military op or bad deal: IRGC
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said the United States faced a choice between an “impossible” military operation or a “bad deal” with Tehran, after President Donald Trump disparaged Iran’s latest peace proposal.
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May 04, 2026
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Gaikwad’s form key to CSK revival
Ruturaj Gaikwad stands out for his ability to match the best.
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May 04, 2026
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Lakshmi Mittal and Poonawalla seal $1.65bn deal to buy Rajasthan Royals
NEW DELHI: A consortium led by steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and vaccine tycoon Adar Poonawalla has agreed to acquire IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals in a deal valuing the team at $1.65 billion, a statement said.
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May 04, 2026
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Modi govt in damage control mode after Rahul's visit: Congress
The Congress on Sunday flagged concerns related to ecology, tribal rights, transparency and security, over the Great Nicobar project, saying the Centre's recent press note on the project has raised more questions than it answered.
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May 04, 2026
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Iran weighs US response after Trump scorns peace proposal
Iran said on Sunday it had received a US response to its latest offer for peace talks, a day after President Donald Trump said he would probably reject the Iranian proposal because “they have not paid a big enough price”.
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May 04, 2026
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Mittals, Poonawalla buy RR for $1.65bn
Steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal will be the new majority shareholder of Rajasthan Royals, pending approvals.
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May 04, 2026
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Rural job scheme demand drops over a third in April
Only 17.5 million people sought work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), now renamed the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G), in April, down nearly 36% from 27.2 million a year ago, according to data from the rural development ministry.
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May 04, 2026
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29-year-old opens emergency door, jumps off taxiing plane in Chennai
A passenger opened the emergency exit of an Air Arabia aircraft and jumped onto the taxiway a minute after it landed at the Chennai International Airport early on Sunday, triggering a security scare and temporarily disrupting
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May 04, 2026
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US to cut down more troops in Germany: Prez
Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security.
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May 04, 2026
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Vedanta to end policy on fixed minimum dividends
Vedanta
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May 04, 2026
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The Indian-American who helped build Silicon Valley
Over the past several decades, the story of Silicon Valley has been deeply intertwined with that of Indian immigrants —engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors who helped shape the technology revolution while building bridges between the United States and India.
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May 04, 2026
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Opec+ hikes oil production quotas
VIENNA: Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other Opec+ countries increased their oil production quota on Sunday in an expected move aimed at demonstrating continuity at the cartel after the shock withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates.
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May 04, 2026
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'Not justified or based on facts': India rejects Nepal's objection to Mansarovar Yatra route
India on Sunday rejected Nepal's objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra being conducted via the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, saying Kathmandu’s claim on the region was not justified or based on historical facts.
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May 04, 2026
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BFI okays assessment framework for camps
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has formalised the assessment framework for the Elite National Coaching Camp, a key exercise that will determine national rankings and selection for upcoming international competitions.
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May 03, 2026
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Wear next?: Style's unbroken thread
Five centuries ago, on the plains of modern-day Haryana, Ibrahim Lodi of the Delhi Sultanate met the invading forces of Babur, who won and estab lished the Mughal empire.
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May 03, 2026
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In the US, a King Charles masterclass in diplomacy
AT THE WHITE HOUSE BANQUET, THE KING MADE A DELIGHTFUL REFERENCE TO THE ESTRANGEMENT THE TWO COUNTRIES ARE EXPERIENCING. THOUGH SAID IN HUMOUR HIS POINT WAS A PERTINENT PINPRICK
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May 03, 2026
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Reign check:
The Mughal legacy, 500 years on
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