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Which war will end first, Iran or Ukraine? Trump unsure
“Which war will end first—the war in Ukraine or the war with Iran?”
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May 01, 2026
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Gold prices to rise 36% on yr in 2026
Amid high volatility in global gold prices in recent weeks, the World Bank expects the yellow metal to rise 36% in 2026 but come down 8.5% next year, it said in the April edition of its biannual Commodity Market Outlook.
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May 01, 2026
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Iran threatens 'painful strikes' if attacked by US
Iran said on Thursday if the US renewed attacks it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on American positions and threatened to use a new weapon that could give its adversaries a “heart attack”.
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May 01, 2026
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CID registers 2 cases in Rs 2.50 cr scam
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) has registered two cases related to financial irregularities of Rs 2.50 crore in the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) across multiple districts of the state, officials said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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Tragedy at Guirim school; girl hit by hockey ball, dies
A 14-year-old student of St Anthony’s High School died in a tragic incident on Thursday morning after she was struck by a hockey ball during a practice session on the school playground.
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May 01, 2026
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One more poll knifes Mamata’s prospects
Today's Chanakya on Thursday delivered a bombshell for West Bengal: the Trinamool Congress and its allies projected to crash to just 100 seats — plus or minus 11 — with a 38% vote share, a dramatic fall for Mamata Banerjee’s incumbent government.
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May 01, 2026
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SC issues notice to Centre on revenue judicial service plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Centre and others on a PIL seeking directions to establish a revenue judicial service, and prescribe minimum legal qualification and training module for public servants adjudicating land disputes.
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May 01, 2026
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West Asia conflict to spur $800 bn incremental capex in India in 5 yrs
Geopolitical tensions drive investment surge across sectors
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May 01, 2026
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CREDAI Skill Centre bhoomipujan today
CREDAI Nashik Metro is setting up a Skill & Excellence Centre for construction workers, with the groundbreaking ceremony being held today.
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May 01, 2026
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Potapova tops Pliskova
The Russian born tennis player becomes first 'lucky loser' in semifinals at a WTA 1000 event
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May 01, 2026
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₹35L to ₹1.5 cr: Row erupts over BB-PP road consultancy tender
Consultancy cost jumps nearly fourfold, raises concerns
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May 01, 2026
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287 nominees already for Peace Nobel
Some 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Kristian Berg Harpviken, said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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US looks for allies to reopen Hormuz
Europe is cold to State Department's 'Maritime Freedom Construct' proposal as Defence Department primes Trump for another round of bombardment of Iran
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May 01, 2026
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Tata Power arm to invest ₹6,500 cr to set up 10 GW ingot and wafer facility
Tata Power on Thursday said its arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), will invest %6,500 crore to set up a photovoltaic (PV) ingot and wafer manufacturing facility of up to 10 GW capacity.
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May 01, 2026
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India slips to 157, Pakistan 153
India fell to 157th rank of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, media watchdog Reporters Sans Frontieres said on Thursday. In 2025, the country was ranked 15Ist.
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May 01, 2026
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Parag fined 25% match fee for dressing room vaping
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was on Thursday fined 25% of his match fee for bringing the game into disrepute after being caught vaping on camera during the Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Punjab Kings. Parag's actions during the chase on Tuesday night drew condemnation on social media.
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May 01, 2026
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OpenAI's' AI's trial: Musk faces strong queries
Elon Musk wrangled with Sam Altman's lawyer on Thursday over whether he had seen emails and documents discussing turning OpenAI into a for-profit company.
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May 01, 2026
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30-hr water cut in 6 Mumbai wards
The BMC has announced a 30-hour water cut across six civic wards starting on May 5 to commission a new water channel from Amar Mahal.
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May 01, 2026
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UDF surge reshapes central Kerala battleground
Region seems to have played a major role
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May 01, 2026
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Citing persecution at home as reason won't fetch US visa
Applicants seeking a temporary visa to the US must now tell a consular officer that they have not experienced harm and do not fear returning to their home country, according to new guidance issued by the State Department.
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May 01, 2026
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Self-enumeration for Census to begin today
Maharashtra will begin the self-enumeration phase of the Census from May 1, marking the rollout of India’s first fully digital population count, officials said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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Brent crude nears $127 per barrel
Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose $3.73, or 3.2%, to $121.76 a barrel on Thursday, after touching an intraday high of $126.41, the loftiest since March 9, 2022.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
CCI lifts Salar Jung T20 cricket trophy
Cricket Club of India (CCI) emerged champions by snatching a narrow 5-run victory against Young Friends Cricket Club in a tense and thrilling final of the 76th Salar Jung Invitation T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, organized by Islam Gymkhana under the auspices of MCA and played at the Islam Gymkhana ground,on Tuesday night.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
₹100 Crore Betting Racket Busted in Jhansi
Police have busted a massive online betting racket worth over ₹100 crore in Jhansi, arresting three key accused and uncovering a wider network.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
PMC to probe tree felling at mayor's bungalow site
A controversy has erupted over tree cutting at the mayor's bungalow in Pune, with questions being raised about whether due procedure was followed.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel gets bail in money-laundering case
A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to I-PAC co-founder and director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal, noting that ED did not contest the bail plea.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
TCS case: More names likely to emerge as police scan devices
Following sensational complaints regarding religious harassment, attempted conversions and sexual exploitation at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) facility in Nashik, the police investigation has gained significant momentum.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Al drives basmati crop mapping push
The government has launched an artificial intelligence-based basmati paddy survey project for 2026-2028 to enhance crop assessment and export planning, the commerce ministry said.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Tree felling continues unchecked at KBR Park
Even as concerns mount over the ongoing works under the HCITI project, tree felling and on ground activity continue unabated around KBR National Park.
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May 01, 2026
The Free Press Journal - Mumbai
Muslim leaders flag Eid vigilante disruptions
Muslim leaders and members of the Qureshi community met Sadanand Date, Director General of Maharashtra Police, earlier this week to raise concerns about animal rights activists and vigilantes allegedly misusing the cow slaughter ban to stop the trading and transport of animals ahead of Eid al-Adha (Bakra Eid) in the last week of May.
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