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BJP outperformed most exit polls to get two-thirds majority in Bengal, but one pollster got figures right


BJP outperformed most exit polls to get two-thirds majority in Bengal, but one pollster got figures right
The exit poll projections released April 29 onwards gave a narrow lead to the BJP against Mamata, who was eyeing a fourth term. Read Full Story →
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Anti-incumbency overshadows SIR effect, TMC’s ‘anti-Bengali’ tag for BJP


Anti-incumbency overshadows SIR effect, TMC’s ‘anti-Bengali’ tag for BJP
In the last 2021 state polls, the BJP won only 59 of the 152 seats in 16 districts where elections were held in the first phase on April 23 Read Full Story →
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SC seeks Centre reply on Christian Michel James’s plea for release


SC seeks Centre reply on Christian Michel James’s plea for release
SC sought the Centre’s response on petition filed by Christian Michel James, alleged middleman in AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, seeking his release from ja…
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Kerala elections 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan trails behind BJP, Congress rivals in Dharmadam. Hat-trick third win unlikely?


Kerala elections 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan trails behind BJP, Congress rivals in Dharmadam. Hat-trick third win unlikely?
The Dharmadam constituency in Kerala is a stronghold of the CPI(M), represented by Pinarayi Vijayan, however, the stalwart was seen trailing in early trends. R…
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Poet-turned-Politician Alankode Leelakrishnan enters Thrissur contest in tight three-way battle


Poet-turned-Politician Alankode Leelakrishnan enters Thrissur contest in tight three-way battle
Alankode Leelakrishnan, a renowned poet, has entered electoral politics as the Communist Party of India's candidate for Thrissur in the Assembly elections,…
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West Bengal polls 2026: RG Kar victim’s mother files nomination, vows to fight for women’s safety


West Bengal polls 2026: RG Kar victim’s mother files nomination, vows to fight for women’s safety
BJP's Ratna Debnath is contesting the 2026 West Bengal elections from Panihati, driven by personal tragedy.  Read Full Story →
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Bypoll election result LIVE: ECI to begin counting votes at 8 am; all eyes on Baramati seat


Bypoll election result LIVE: ECI to begin counting votes at 8 am; all eyes on Baramati seat
Bypoll election result LIVE: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is counting votes for the assembly bypolls for seven seats across five states from 8 am tod…
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Puducherry election result LIVE: Voting to begin at 8 am for 30 constituencies


Puducherry election result LIVE: Voting to begin at 8 am for 30 constituencies
Puducherry election result LIVE: The results for all 30 constituencies in Puducherry will be declared today, May 4, 2026. Read Full Story →
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Delhi to roll out new traffic challan system, limits direct court appeals


Delhi to roll out new traffic challan system, limits direct court appeals
Officials said that under the revised system, violators will no longer be able to directly approach courts to contest challans. Read Full Story →
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In ‘Our Land,’ Lucrecia Martel Turns Her Camera on a Killing


In ‘Our Land,’ Lucrecia Martel Turns Her Camera on a Killing
Technology, history and human lives intersect in Lucrecia Martel’s examination of the death of an Indigenous leader in Argentina. Read Full Story →
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IMD issues red alert for severe thunderstorms, hailstorms in Delhi, rainfall likely


IMD issues red alert for severe thunderstorms, hailstorms in Delhi, rainfall likely
It predicted severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hailstorms, dust storms and moderate rainfall, along with gusty winds in Delhi. Read Full Story →
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EAM Jaishankar says India-Jamaica ties characterised by ‘continuity and change’


EAM Jaishankar says India-Jamaica ties characterised by ‘continuity and change’
On Saturday, Jaishankar arrived in Jamaica on his first visit to the Caribbean nation to boost bilateral relations between the two countries. Read Full Story →
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Fire breaks out in building in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk hours after Vivek Vihar tragedy


Fire breaks out in building in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk hours after Vivek Vihar tragedy
The fire comes hours after nine people lost their lives after a massive fire broke out in a residential building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar. Read Full Story →
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Party has left the building: The rise of parallel politics in Bengal


Party has left the building: The rise of parallel politics in Bengal
What is happening in Bengal cuts against the conventional account of party decline in democracies. Read Full Story →
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India rejects Nepal’s objection to pilgrimage via Lipulekh Pass


India rejects Nepal’s objection to pilgrimage via Lipulekh Pass
Regarding the territorial claims of Nepal, MEA said that India has maintained that these claims are “neither justified nor based on historical facts.” Read Ful…
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Raghav Chadha to meet President Murmu over ‘targeted action’ against MPs who quit AAP


Raghav Chadha to meet President Murmu over ‘targeted action’ against MPs who quit AAP
Raghav Chadha will meet President Murmu on Tuesday to flag alleged misuse of Punjab's state machinery for “political vendetta". Read Full Story →
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Admiral Tripathi embarks Myanmar Navy vessel; discusses maritime security ties with senior military leaders


Admiral Tripathi embarks Myanmar Navy vessel; discusses maritime security ties with senior military leaders
Admiral Tripathi embarks Myanmar Navy vessel; discusses maritime security ties with senior military leaders Read Full Story →
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Andhra ULBs see 24 per cent rise in property tax collections at ₹1,010 cr in April


Andhra ULBs see 24 per cent rise in property tax collections at  ₹1,010 cr in April
Andhra ULBs see 24 per cent rise in property tax collections at ₹1,010 cr in April Read Full Story →
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Book Box interviews Pallavi Aiyar on grief, travel, and writing


Book Box interviews Pallavi Aiyar on grief, travel, and writing
The celebrated foreign correspondent opens up about her most personal memoir yet, Travels in the Other Place, and the humour found in life’s darkest corners. R…
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Man dragged on car bonnet for 2 km after road rage in Telangana, argument over indicator


Man dragged on car bonnet for 2 km after road rage in Telangana, argument over indicator
The man was travelling on a two-wheeler with his son, who was riding the bike, when a car moving in the same direction got into an argument with them. Read Ful…
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‘No politician should come….’: Pune rape victim's father calls for ‘death penalty’ for accused


‘No politician should come….’: Pune rape victim's father calls for ‘death penalty’ for accused
The father, who said he was in Delhi to immerse his daughter's remains, requested that no condolence visits be made to his house until justice is served. R…
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After switching to BJP, Padmaja Venugopal eyes Thrissur in tight three-cornered fight


After switching to BJP, Padmaja Venugopal eyes Thrissur in tight three-cornered fight
Former Congress leader Padmaja Venugopal joined the BJP in 2024 and contested the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections from Thrissur. Read Full Story →
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Passenger jumps off Air Arabia aircraft after landing at Chennai airport during taxiing


Passenger jumps off Air Arabia aircraft after landing at Chennai airport during taxiing
Officials said that airport authorities had to close the main runway (07/25) at 3.25 am as a “safety precaution.” Read Full Story →
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NCB probes Dola's links with chemists, his Turkiye citizenship plans


NCB probes Dola's links with chemists, his Turkiye citizenship plans
NCB probes Dola's links with chemists, his Turkiye citizenship plans Read Full Story →
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Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharati chairman; govt bets on 'fresh creative voice'


Prasoon Joshi appointed Prasar Bharati chairman; govt bets on 'fresh creative voice'
Prasoon Joshi will assume charge of Prasar Bharati on May 4, HT has learnt. Read Full Story →
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Delhi to get 97 km of new Metro lines, 65 stations under mega ₹48,204 crore plan


Delhi to get 97 km of new Metro lines, 65 stations under mega  ₹48,204 crore plan
The DMRC’s Metro expansion is expected to bring localities of Najafgarh, Narela, Mithapur and Khera Kalan on the Metro map. Read Full Story →
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EC orders repoll at 285 stations in West Bengal's Falta on May 21 over ‘severe electoral offences’


EC orders repoll at 285 stations in West Bengal's Falta on May 21 over ‘severe electoral offences’
The ECI had ordered repolls on Friday in 15 polling stations where allegations of EVM tampering were received during Phase 2 of the West Bengal elections. Read…
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How 7 Looks for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Came Together


How 7 Looks for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Came Together
The film’s costume designer, Molly Rogers, who also worked on the original, shared the inspirations for some of her favorite designs. Read Full Story →
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Rape of 4-year-old sparks massive protests in Pune, highway blocked, Fadnavis seeks death penalty: Top developments


Rape of 4-year-old sparks massive protests in Pune, highway blocked, Fadnavis seeks death penalty: Top developments
The girl's relatives began looking for her after she went missing. A CCTV footage taken from a private residence captured the accused with the child Read F…
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Delhi should be tourist destination, not just transit point: CM Rekha Gupta


Delhi should be tourist destination, not just transit point: CM Rekha Gupta
“We are trying to positively rebrand Delhi in the tourism sector so that tourists see this city as a destination and enjoy its unique features,” Gupta said. Re…
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