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Sparks fly as Kharge, Rijiju argue on Iran crisis debate
A heated exchange of words erupted in the Rajya Sabha between Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday after the Congress chief demanded a discussion on the West Asia conflict, which he said has led to an LPG shortage and rise in cylinder prices.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express
Seat fight roils Cong, Manickam Tagore quits as poll panel head
TENSION within the Congress party over candidate selection has come to the fore, with Congress MP Manickam Tagore submitting his resignation as chairman of the state election management and coordination committee.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express
PROGRESSIVES MIME A MAGA MIXUP
THESE are confusing and con- fused ideological times. Aside from the hardened ones, few of the ideologised know where they stand on the shifting sands of political loyalties and conflicting pedagogies that have suddenly, in the twin wakes of the Gaza genocide and the Americo-Israeli war on Iran, turned from implacable combativeness to baffled cooperation.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express
FIRE SPREADS TO THE HILLS OF MANIPUR
The land conflict between two hill communities shows that the state’s complex ethnic fabric can't be easily folded into binaries. Universal laws must replace selective British-era codes
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express
Filmmaker remanded in judicial custody
FILMMAKER Ranjith, who has been arrested in connection with an assault and sexual harassment case, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody on Wednesday.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express
PM takes stock of steps to safeguard citizens from crisis
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired the meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security to review India’s preparedness amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, directing officials that “all efforts must be made to safeguard citizens from the impact of this conflict.”
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express
Trump says war to be over in 2-3 wks, weighs NATO exit
PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Wednesday said the US could end its operations in Iran in two-three weeks with or a without a deal.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express
SC stays trial in DA case against Duraimurugan
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed trial court proceedings against senior minister and DMK general secretary Duraimurugan in a disproportionate assets case.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Discover Gujarat's Samrat Samprati Museum
On the auspicious occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum, known in Gujarati as the Samrat Samprati Sangrahalaya, on the serene Koba Tirth campus in Gandhinagar.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
AIFF ethics panel overhaul post HC order
THE Delhi High Court on Wednesday has reconstituted the All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) ethics committee after complaints over the appointment of two new members by Churchill Brothers FC Goa.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Govt offers one-time duty relief for SEZ units
Scheme to remain valid till Mar 31, 2027
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
4 priests held, 40 named in FIR in stampede case
Nalanda temple’s management committee faces police investigation
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
NH DEATHTRAP AT HEART OF RACE
Hat-trick victory may not be easy for DMK as two-time AIADMK MP enters fray in Thiruverumbur
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
UNDERSTANDING FETAL HYPOXIA & NEURODEVELOPMENT
What is autism?
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Kolkata CP under EC lens for TMC, BJP agitations
KOLKATA Police Commissioner Ajay Nand has come under scrutiny of the Election Commission of India following repeated political clashes outside the office of West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal in the capital.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Shah to take Suvendu dare to Mamata's home turf today
UNION Home Minister Amit Shah will on Thursday attend the nomination filing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari and take part in a major roadshow at Bhabanipur.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Assam in grip of mafia, syndicate rule, says Priyanka
CONGRESS leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday attacked the ruling BJP in Assam, alleging that there is “mafia and syndicate rule” in the state.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping
Countries that signed statement backing efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will join talks
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Govt caps ATF price hike at 25% for domestic airlines as rates up 100%
Govt says it allowed only partial pass-through of ATF price to prevent rise in domestic airfares
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
GH docs implant bladder 'pacemaker' to cure teen
AFTER years of relying on catheters and diapers, a 14-year-old girl from Cuddalore can now lead a normal life, following a nerve stimulation procedure performed at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in Chennai.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
India to play 10 T20Is in single month
INDIA will play a three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe in July.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Two women electrocuted in poultry farm
TWO women lost their lives due to electrocution while cleaning a poultry farm in Coimbatore.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Local polls announced in Gujarat, aspirants throng BJP offices with biodata
THE Gujarat State Election Commission has set April 26 date for local body polls, setting the stage for one of the most extensive democratic mobilisations in the state.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Solar output hits new high ahead of summer, eases pressure on grid
At 423.8 million units, the state’s power consumption on Monday was highest this season
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Market rebounds, investors’ wealth soars by ₹13 lakh cr
DOMESTIC equity markets opened the financial year 2026-27 on a strong note amid expectations that the West Asia conflict may come to a conclusion in two-three weeks.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Allow graft probe against IAS officer, K’taka HC tells govt
The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to accord approval within four weeks under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act for registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri D and the then Managing Director of Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation for investigation by the Lokayukta police into alleged corruption and consequent loss to the state exchequer in the procurement of eco-friendly cloth bags by her as Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Mysuru.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
TWO MONTHS AFTER BITTEN BY PET DOG, GIRL DIES OF RABIES
FOLLOWING the death of a 16-year-old girl allegedly due to rabies on March 30, and increasing stray dog attacks, the district administration has intensified drives to catch stray dogs.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Produce dying declaration of man who set himself on fire in police station: HC
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Madurai police to produce a copy of the dying declaration obtained from a man who died on March 28, two days after setting himself on fire at Subramaniapuram po-
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
Top court sceptical of citizenship curbs
THE Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to reject President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in aconsequential case that was magnified by his unparalleled presence in the courtroom.
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April 02, 2026
The New Indian Express Chennai
HC junks plea seeking action to curb distribution of cash & gifts to voters
THE Madras High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition praying for the court to issue directions to prevent bribing of voters in the run-up to the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
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