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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
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
Court rejects pre-arrest bail plea of Nida Khan in Nashik TCS case
A court on Saturday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Nida Khan in a sexual harassment and forcible religious conversions case at the Nashik unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
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May 03, 2026
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Oscars eases rules for foreign films, says AI not eligible for awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced an overhaul of its rules for the international film category at the Oscars, addressing long-held criticism that the stipulations allowed movies to be subject to political control.
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May 03, 2026
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NEET aspirant found dead in Kota: Police
JAIPUR: A 20-year-old aspirant, preparing for the National Entrance Eligibility Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG), died by falling from the fourth floor of his hostel building in Rajasthan’s Kota district on Saturday morning, a day before the national-level medical entrance exam, police said.
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May 03, 2026
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3 dead in Jammu bridge collapse
HEARERS PROBE
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May 03, 2026
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MP boat capsize toll increases to 11
Divers recovered the bodies of two children from Bargi Dam on Saturday evening, raising the death toll from the Narmada Queen capsize to Il, as the boat's helmsman broke his silence to defend himself against mounting criticism — saying he had jumped only after all passengers had done so and was just 50 to 60 metres from shore when the vessel went down.
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May 03, 2026
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SC dismisses TMC plea after EC’s assurances
The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday assured the Supreme Court that state government representatives would be part of the vote counting process in West Bengal, prompting the top court to dismiss a plea by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on counting personnel.
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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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Mamata alleges BJP ‘scam’ in exit polls, predicts TMC victory
Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday in an address to counting agents via video conferencing alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is “scamming people with fictitious exit poll results and making huge money”, senior party leaders aware of the developments said.
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May 03, 2026
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The neglect of women’s health beyond fertility span
Women’s health has always been compartmentalised into largely adolescent health and maternal health, for which several government schemes exist.
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May 03, 2026
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EC orders repeat polls in Bengal’s Falta seat
The Election Commission on Saturday ordered a repoll at all 285 polling stations in the Falta constituency in West Bengal on May 21, citing “subversion of the democratic process”, an official aware of the matter said.
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May 03, 2026
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Prasoon Joshi picked as Prasar Bharati head
The Union ministry of information and broadcasting on Saturday appointed lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as the chairman of Prasar Bharati, with Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hailing the move as enabling “renewed energy” and “a fresh creative voice” for the broadcasting agency.
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May 03, 2026
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Jabalpur boat capsize toll rises to 11, family in Delhi buries their dead
HELMSMAN MAHESH PATEL, WHO IS FACING TERMINATION AND PUBLIC CRITICISM, SAID HE JUMPED ONLY AFTER ALL PASSENGERS HAD
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May 03, 2026
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Takaichi vows ‘free, open Indo-Pacific’
Japan’s prime minister vowed Saturday to do more to ensure a “free and open Indo-Pacific’, using a speech in communist Vietnam to tout a regional strategy that has long rankled neighbouring China.
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May 03, 2026
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Canada intel report says Khalistanis pose threat
Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) continue to “pose a national security threat” to the country, according to the 2025 annual report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS).
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May 03, 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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FOUR WORKERS TRAPPED UNDER COAL SLURRY DIE IN JHARKHAND
Four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jnarkhand’s Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police officer said.
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May 03, 2026
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Centre notifies 2 crucial FDI reforms
THE REVISED FDI NORMS ARE EXPECTED TO HELP PROCESS AROUND 600 PENDING
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May 03, 2026
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Oscars expands int’l film eligibility, sets AI rules
LOS ANGELES: The organisation behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards.
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May 03, 2026
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Trump: US Navy acting like pirates during blockade
President Donald Trump said on Friday the US Navy was acting “like pirates” as he described an operation seizing a ship amid the tit-for-tat American blockade of Iranian ports, the Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported.
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May 03, 2026
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India-bound LPG carrier crosses Hormuz
A Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier, Sarv Shakti, transited the Strait of Hormuz from west to east on Saturday, heading to Visakhapatnam, and is due to arrive on May 14 at 3am, stated a status report from the shipping directorate.
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May 03, 2026
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Prepare now for heat, water, and crop risk
A warming climate is turning India’s pre-monsoon and monsoon transition into a season of cascading risk. The question is whether our institutions are willing to act before losses begin
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May 03, 2026
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Remains of kids killed in bomb attack handed over
The mortal remains of two children killed in a bomb attack in Manipur’s Bishnupur district 25 days ago were handed over to their families on Saturday, officials said.
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May 03, 2026
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Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s 1st war casualty
Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry's first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a US government bailout plan.
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May 03, 2026
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4 kids bludgeoned to death in Uttar Pradesh
Four children were allegedly bludgeoned to death inside their house in Uttar Pradesh’s Ambedkar Nagar district, while an FIR has been registered against their mother who is reportedly missing, police said on Saturday.
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May 03, 2026
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86.9% turnout logged in repolls at 15 stations across 2 WB seats
Repolling in 15 polling stations across two assembly constituencies in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district concluded amid tight security on Saturday, with around 86.9% turnout recorded till 5 pm, an official aware of the matter said.
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May 03, 2026
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Manipur panel yet to submit probe findings on 2023 clashes
THE COMMISSION POSTPONED ITS SCHEDULED VISIT IN FEBRUARY DUE TO THE FRESH OUTBREAK OF VIOLENCE, PEOPLE AWARE OF THE MATTER SAID
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May 03, 2026
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in 12 months
The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the US war with Iran.
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May 03, 2026
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A path beyond sport: Balancing act or safety net?
For most sports professionals in India, making it to the Olympics can be defining.
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May 03, 2026
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How stalwarts Rani, Sardar are grooming India's future
The former captains say HI’s grassroots drive will ensure a seamless transition to the senior team
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