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Big Tech records uneven payoff from Al spendings
A frenzied day of earnings reports offered a glimpse at how some of the world's biggest tech companies are doing in artificial intelligence.
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May 01, 2026
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State EV subsidy rollback dents sales momentum
The expiration of electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in four key states, which together fuelled over a third of India’s EV sales in FY26, is creating a new hurdle for carmakers.
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May 01, 2026
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Op Sindoor reflects changed mindset on terror, says Rajnath
Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Operation Sindoor sent an unequivocal message to the world that India is no longer bound by the old mindset of just issuing diplomatic statements when terror attacks are perpetrated on its soil, and the country has moved beyond mere intent and rhetoric by demonstrating its unwavering commitment through decisive action.
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May 01, 2026
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2 Rajaji forest guards suspended after row over lavish wedding preparations
The Uttarakhand forest department has suspended two forest guards and attached a forester after a controversy over grand wedding preparations linked to a state minister's family inside the core zone of Rajaji Tiger Reserve, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday.
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May 01, 2026
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Delhi-NCR sees near-perfect pass percentage
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Thursday declared the results for the Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board examinations, with schools across the National Capital Region (NCR) reporting a near-perfect pass percentage.
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May 01, 2026
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Battles against hate speech
A stringent law could help but the judiciary must ensure that such a statute is not weaponised by the State against dissidents
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May 01, 2026
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287 nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Some 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump likely to be among the nominees.
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May 01, 2026
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CISCE pass percentages for Class 10 and 12 up marginally
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Thursday declared Class 10 and Class 12 board examination results for 2026 that showed a marginal improvement in overall pass percentages from last year.
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May 01, 2026
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Delhi court grants bail to I-PAC director after ED no objection
A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to political consultancy firm I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), after the federal agency did not oppose Chandel’s appeal, noting the cooperation extended by him during the probe.
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May 01, 2026
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SC declines to reopen teen’s abortion case
Your approach is that ‘we will decide for the citizens...’ Let us not choose for people who are capable for choosing.
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May 01, 2026
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India’s AI ambition risks outrunning its readiness
India has been clear about not just participating in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution but also shaping it.
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May 01, 2026
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HC rejects TMC plea against EC directive
{ SHIFTING OF VOTE COUNTING CENTRE
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May 01, 2026
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Trump weighs options on Iran strikes as crude soars
The US and Iran showed little sign of breaking their impasse and agreeing to another round of peace talks, with President Donald Trump examining options for new strikes on Tehran ahead of a deadline to seek Congressional approval to extend the conflict.
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May 01, 2026
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SC seeks govt replies on plea for Revenue Judicial Service
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the response of the Centre and governments of all states and Union territories on a petition seeking establishment of a Revenue Judicial Service (RJS) to enable adjudication of land disputes by qualified legal professionals.
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May 01, 2026
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ADANI PORTS Q4 PROFIT UP 9% TO ₹3,308 CRORE
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) on Thursday reported 9.43% rise in consolidated net profit at ₹3,308.30 crore for March quarter FY26, on account of higher income.
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May 01, 2026
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4 dead as cruise boat overturns
{ MP MISHAP } EIGHT STILL MISSING
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May 01, 2026
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Champion Kothari calls for billiards’ inclusion in CWG
Fresh from defending his world championship crown, billiards exponent Sourav Kothari has called for sport's inclusion in elite quadrennial events such as Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games.
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May 01, 2026
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Top JP Morgan executive accused of sexually harassing Indian staff
Lorna Hajdini, 37, an executive director in JP Morgan Chase & Co's (JPMC) Leveraged Finance division, has been accused of sexually harassing and abusing a junior male Indian employee, as per a lawsuit filed in New York county Supreme Court.
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May 01, 2026
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KHARGE SAYS NO IMMEDIATE MOVE ON KARNATAKA LEADERSHIP
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday indicated that no immediate change in Karnataka’s leadership is under consideration, even as speculation around a possible transition and cabinet reshuffle continues to build.
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May 01, 2026
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'HOUSE HELP WHO STOLE CASH, GOLD USED DOGS TO DETER POLICE'
The Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a 45-year-old house help, around Il days after she allegedly stole cash and gold jewellery worth lakhs of rupees from her employer's house in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh.
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May 01, 2026
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AFTER HC NUDGE, BIHAR NOTIFIES SCHEME TO CLEAR CHALLAN BACKLOG
The Bihar government on Thursday issued a gazette notification for a onetime settlement scheme offering up to 50% relief on pending traffic e-challans for select offences, in compliance with directions of the Patna high court to enable their disposal through the National Lok Adalat.
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May 01, 2026
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'Renewables cornerstone of India's energy security'
India, China, Indonesia, South Korea, Germany, and the UK are among countries that have been leveraging the renewable energy transition as a cornerstone of energy security, Simon Stiell, the UN Climate chief said on Thursday at opening of the COP31-International Energy Agency High-Level Energy Transition Dialogue.
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May 01, 2026
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FDI norms soon for cos with part-Chinese stake
INDIA ATTRACTED GROSS FDI OF $88.29 BILLION IN THE APRIL-FEBRUARY PERIOD OF 2025-26, ACCORDING TO DPIIT JOINT SECRETARY
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May 01, 2026
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ED doesn't oppose plea, court grants bail to I-PAC director
A Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to Vinesh Chandel, director of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in a money laundering case after the Enforcement Directorate did not oppose his release, citing cooperation during the probe.
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May 01, 2026
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Pak commissions China submarine
The Pakistan Navy on Thursday commissioned its first Hangor-class submarine, armed with state-of-the-art weapons and advanced sensors, at a ceremony held in Sanya, China.
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May 01, 2026
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HC ORDERS PUNJAB GOVT TO ENSURE SAFETY OF RS MP HARBHAJAN SINGH
The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the Punjab government to ensure safety of former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP, Harbhajan Singh, and his family members who live in Jalandhar.
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May 01, 2026
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TRAI explores push towards vehicles that talk to each other
India’s telecom regulator on Thursday released a consultation paper on how to roll out an automated wireless vehicle communications system that can potentially alert drivers of a crash on the road ahead or catch traffic violations.
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May 01, 2026
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Fire dept gets ₹100 cr for two hydraulic platforms
A day after a major fire occurred at Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) sanctioned ₹100 crore for the fire department to purchase two hydraulic platforms capable of reaching a height of 101 metres, officials said.
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May 01, 2026
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TRUCK RENTALS IN INDIA FALL AS INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY DECLINES
Truck rentals in India dropped by 4% to 5% in April after a sharp 9% to 10% decline in March on key routes due to Iran war and low supplies from the key manufacturing hub, the Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training (IFTRT) said.
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May 01, 2026
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Dwarka: 3 kids drown in pond at golf course
No foul play suspected
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