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Single-window clearance system set up for swift approvals to live events
THE government has set up a single-window clearance system for swift approvals to promote concert economy as one of the key drivers of growth.
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May 02, 2026
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'LCA man' Ravi Kota takes charge as HAL chief, will oversee Tejas programme
STATE-OWNED Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Friday appointed Ravi Kota, known as “LCA man” for his long association with the Tejas programme, as its 22nd Chairman and Managing Director from May 1 following the retirement of Dr DK Sunil.
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May 02, 2026
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HC bins plea for case against 7 ex-mins, says it will be ED's call
IN a significant ruling, the Madras High Court has held that mere registration of an FIR on a predicate offence does not mandate the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to register a case on money laundering but the subjective satisfaction of the authorised officer of the agency is essential for initiating such proceedings.
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May 02, 2026
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There is a lot more buzzing about honeybees
HERE is a lot more associated with the honeybees than just being the official pollinators on Planet Earth.
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May 02, 2026
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Centre tightens OCI norms, expands grounds for cancellation of status
THE Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing significant changes to the existing Citizenship Rules, 2009, with a focus on streamlining procedures for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) services and strengthening regulatory oversight.
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May 02, 2026
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Man who duped ex-DGP of Bihar threatens DM as 'ED director', held
A conman was arrested in Patna on Friday after he called the Bhojpur district magistrate (DM) by posing as the Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
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May 02, 2026
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ARE SMALL HYDRO POWER PROJECTS ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY?
THE Union Cabinet recently approved a Small Hydro Power Development Scheme, with an outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore for five years till 2030-31.
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May 02, 2026
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Sikkim first paperless state judiciary in India
Al can be used to identify patterns for judges
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May 02, 2026
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TNCA INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR COACHES, SELECTORS
AFTER what was a season to forget across all formats, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has invited applications for the posts of men’s senior state team head coach for red-ball and white-ball separately.
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May 01, 2026
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India should target $130 bn FDI by 2030, says Invest India CEO
INDIA'S share in global foreign direct investment (FDI) has doubled in recent years, but the country needs to significantly improve its storytelling to global investors to sustain momentum, Invest India CEO Nivruti Rai said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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Trust, not profit, defines banking sector's long-term success: RBI deputy governor
UNDERSCORING the importance of trust in banking, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India Swaminathan J on Thursday said that the sector’s long-term success hinges more on credibility than profitability.
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May 01, 2026
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SC flags airfare surge, asks govt to file affidavit
THE Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Centre for not filing its affidavit on a petition that sought regulatory guidelines to control “unpredictable fluctuations” in airfare and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines.
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May 01, 2026
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Triple murder accused shot dead in Bulandshahr
A 32-year-old gym trainer was killed in an encounter with the police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, early on Thursday morning.
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May 01, 2026
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Mphasis profit rises 14% on AI deals
IT services firm Mphasis on Thursday reported a 14% year-on-year rise in net profit for the March quarter, supported by strong deal wins led by artificial intelligence.
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May 01, 2026
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For India U17, qualifier win vs Iran blueprint ahead of Asian Cup test
THAT night in Ahmedabad — when India miraculously beat a much-favoured Iran side to qualify to the 2026 AFC Asian cup — will remain forever in the memory of U17 head coach Bibiano Fernandes.
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May 01, 2026
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Fewer new projects resulting in slow corp loan growth: Indian Bank CEO
SUBDUED growth in corporate loan uptake is primarily due to fewer new projects being launched, rather than any reluctance by banks to lend to corporates.
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May 01, 2026
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Don't transfer tech to Pak: India to Italy
INDIA and Italy on Thursday stepped up defence ties during Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto’s maiden visit to New Delhi, as he and counterpart Rajnath Singh exchanged a military cooperation plan for 2026-27 and expanded strategic, maritime, and defence-industrial engagement.
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May 01, 2026
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Decks cleared for release of Vikram film
THE Madras High Court on Thursday cleared the legal hurdles for the theatrical release of Tamil film ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ by June 15, almost putting an end to a long legal battle over the spy thriller starring actor Vikram.
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May 01, 2026
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DME issued notice over ‘excess fee’ collected from SC/ST med students
THE National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Thursday issued notices to the Director of Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Chennai, and the Secretary of the National Medical Commission (NMC), New Delhi, seeking details of students from SC/ST communities admitted under the NRI lapsed quota in MBBS courses in private self-financing medical colleges for the academic years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, over allegations of excess fee collection beyond tuition fees.
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May 01, 2026
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Amend abortion law on rape, says SC
THE Supreme Court on Thurs- day refused to hear a curative plea by AIIMS, Delhi regard- ing the medical termina- tion of a 15-year-old rape survivor, as it asked the government to consider amending the law to permit rape survivors to terminate unwanted preg- nancies even beyond 20 weeks.
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May 01, 2026
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Arsenal, Atletico Madrid trade penalties in nervy first-leg draw
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May 01, 2026
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Political leaders extend May Day greetings
ON the eve of May Day, Chief Minister MK Stalin and leaders from various political parties on Thursday extended their greetings to workers.
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May 01, 2026
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'A full yr passed': Cong says govt has every intention to delay caste census
THE Congress has alleged that the government wants to delay conducting the caste census and has, therefore, not announced any details of how enumeration will take place.
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May 01, 2026
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IDBI Bank profit falls 5.3% despite 17% surge in NII
LIC-owned IDBI Bank on Thursday reported a marginal 5.3% drop in net income to 1,943.2 crore for the March quarter, despite a healthy core income growth.
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May 01, 2026
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Verdict in Khera anticipatory bail petition reserved
THE Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on the anticipatory bail application filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera challenging the Gauhati High Court’s order dismissing his pre-arrest bail petition.
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May 01, 2026
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Centre bats for SVAMITVA to boost rural economy, property ownership
THE rural property ownership scheme, SVAMITVA, has enhanced the creditworthiness of residential properties, facilitated formalisation of residential land, and improved the financial standing of gram panchayats, making a positive impact on the rural economy, according to a survey conducted by IIM, Ahmedabad.
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May 01, 2026
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Seek blessings of Almighty for peace in Manipur, CM tells Haj pilgrims
MANIPUR Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has sought divine intervention for peace in the restive state.
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May 01, 2026
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Cong relents, backs Uddhav candidate for MLC elections
SOFTENING its stand, the Congress on Thursday decided to support ally Shiv Sena (UBT)’s nominee Ambadas Danave for the Maharashtra legislative council election scheduled on May 12.
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May 01, 2026
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‘No forced sale of nano fertilisers’, Centre says move to protect farmers
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has issued a notification prohibiting forced sales of nano-ferti-lisers.
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April 30, 2026
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Modi to make brief UAE stop before heading to Europe
AMID heightened geopolitical churn in West Asia and shifting global energy dynamics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make a stopover in the UAE in mid-May en route to a four-nation European tour.
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