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Over 87.28 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered in last 2 days: Government
More than 87.28 lakh domestic LPG cylinders were delivered against bookings of around 88.82 lakh cylinders in the last two days, with 95 per cent of the deliveries based on the authentication code sent to registered mobile numbers of consumers to prevent diversion at the distributor level, according to an update issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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K’taka CM Siddaramaiah signals full five-year term amid change-of-guard buzz
Amid intensifying speculation over a possible power-sharing arrangement in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress high command alone would decide on the continuation of his tenure, while expressing confidence that the government would complete its full five-year term.
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May 07, 2026
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Puducherry CM Rangasamy to resign one of his two seats
The high profile Thattanchavady Assembly constituency in Puducherry will soon have a by-election as Chief Minister and AINRC chief N Rangasamy, who got elected from two seats in the 9 April elections, will resign his membership from the constituency.
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May 07, 2026
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Leaders from Rahr Banga may get ministerial berths
Political sources said that from West Burdwan district two leaders are ahead in the race ~ Jitendra Tiwari, former Asansol Mayor, whom Union home minister Amit Shah had promised to give a bigger role if elected during the election campaigns.
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May 07, 2026
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God in Man~I
Inthe8thcenturyAD, the adventofSankaracharyaasa seeramongthe Hindus wasa landmark phenomenon. Hinduismwas thenpassing throughaphaseofdecayand decadence. Hemeticulously purgeditofthe evils and dross thathadopenlyand surreptitiously crept intoitfor centuries. Hereinstated it toits pristine purity rejuvenatingthe corecontent~“Atmanalone abides” ~ ofits message, and becameanunparalleled spiritual path-finder to Hindus whowereutterlyconfusedand hadgotstuckinablindalley
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May 07, 2026
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Stock market ends on strong note amid buying across sectors
The Indian stock market on Wednesday ended on a strong note amid buying across sectors, barring power and FMCG names.
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May 07, 2026
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AAG Joyjit Choudhury resigns ahead after change of regime
Joyjit Choudhury, Additional Advocate General (AAG) for the West Bengal government at the Calcutta High Court's Circuit Bench in Jalpaiguri, tendered his resignation on Wednesday with immediate effect.
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May 07, 2026
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Court orders FIR in Bargi cruise mishap
TAKING SUO MOTU COGNISANCE OFTHE INCIDENT, JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE FIRST CLASS (JMFC) D PSUTRAKAR DIRECTED THE BARGI POLICE STATION TO REGISTERAN F.I.R. WITHINTWO DAYS AND INFORM THE COURT.
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May 07, 2026
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DChead coach Hemang Badani backs Kuldeep despite lean run in IPL 2026
Following an eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani backed struggling wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, saying the team will continue to support him as he looks to regain form.
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May 07, 2026
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Reel to Rule
The ascent of actor Vijay to the pinnacle of power in Tamil Nadu marks more than a celebrity's political success ~ it signals a structural shift in how democratic legitimacy is now manufactured and transferred.
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May 07, 2026
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Amit Shah: The strategist who redrew Bengal's electoral map
On 4 May, when the BJP finally managed to paint Bengal in saffron, the party's stunning victory came wrapped in the quiet efficiency of a plan executed almost exactly as designed.
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May 07, 2026
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Vijay’s coronation on hold; Arlekar yet to extend invite
The coronation of Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu expected for Thursday (7 May 2026), hangs in the balance with state Governor R V Arlekar making it clear that he can extend the invitation to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government only after getting the letter of support for the requisite number of legislators.
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May 07, 2026
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Beijing beset by cross-border militancy
Beijing’s Durand Trial reflects an escalating struggle to project domestic security logic beyond its western frontier, specifically the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
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May 07, 2026
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White House believes it’s moving closer to initial agreement with Iran
The White House believes itis moving closer to an initial agreement with Iran on a short, one-page MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) aimed at ending the war and opening the door toward wider nuclear negotiations, according to multiple US officials and sources familiar with the discussions, reports Axios.
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May 07, 2026
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Why the sudden buzz around Agnimitra Paul, Roopa Ganguly
Amid the raging controversy in West Bengal where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down even as the Assembly’s term ends on Friday, the BJP is preparing to form the next government.
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May 07, 2026
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Strong reserves, stable policy make India stand out in emerging markets: Moody's
India has earned an endorsement from one of the world's top credit rating agencies, with Moody's Ratings placing the nation among the most resilient large emerging market economies over the past five years, which is a recognition that comes at a time when global financial markets remain on edge over trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty.
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May 07, 2026
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Gold, silver prices gain up to three per cent on weak dollar, oil prices
Gold and silver traded higher on Wednesday, tracking weakness in oil prices and the dollar index, with both precious metals gaining up to 3 per cent.
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May 07, 2026
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Post-poll violence erupts in Sandeshkhali, police personnel hurt in firing
Despite West Bengal witnessing a largely bloodless polling phase, allegations of post-poll violence have begun to surface from several districts, with fresh tension reported from Sandeshkhali in North 24-Parganas.
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May 07, 2026
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Karnataka BJP MLA BP Harish faces arrest in 2023 caste abuse case
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May 07, 2026
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Not resigning from CM post as a protest: Mamata at party meet
Trinamul Congress chairperson MamataBanerjeeandthepartys national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee today addressed ameeting with senior leadersatthe Kalighat residence of the outgoing Chief Minister, seeking to instil in them a renewed sense of purpose to continue the “good fight”.
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May 07, 2026
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Where Someone Stays
“I could speak to that girl again...
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May 07, 2026
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Arsenal reach its first UCL final in 20 years as Saka's goal seals win over Atletico Madrid
The last time Arsenal played intheChampions League final, Bukayo Saka was still four years away from joining the club’s academy.
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May 07, 2026
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A defining moment for eastern India
For the first time in more than five decades, eastern India stands at the threshold of political alignment, policy stability, and economic possibility.
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May 07, 2026
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Russia snubs Ukraine’s unilateral ceasefire, firing dozens of drones
Russia fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, disregarding a unilateral ceasefire announced by Kyiv that began at midnight.
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May 07, 2026
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Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of 'manipulated mandate'; claims electoral integrity compromised
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging that a significant portion of its parliamentary strength was the result of “vote theft” and manipulation of democratic institutions.
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May 07, 2026
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India, Vietnam upgrade ties to 'enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership'
India and Vietnam on Wednesday agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to an “Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam unveiled an expansive roadmap covering trade, technology, defence, and cultural cooperation following delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House.
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May 07, 2026
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Understanding Begins Where Language Ends
Tushar Chatterji's book Behind Those Eyes is an evocative and structurally daring work that seeks to reorient reader's moral gaze by narrating human life through canine consciousness.
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May 07, 2026
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Vivek Ramaswamy clinches GOP nomination for Ohio Governor
Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy (photo) has secured the party nomination for the post of Ohio Governor, according to a CBS News projection following Tuesday's primary election.
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May 07, 2026
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Kerala Reset
Kerala’s 2026 verdict is not simply the defeat of a government.
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May 07, 2026
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India becomes top remittance recipient country, adding over 137 billion dollars, says UN Report
India became the top remittance recipient country in the world and the only nation to surpass 100 billion dollars, the UN agency on migration said, adding that the country received over 137 billion dollars in remittances in 2024.
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