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India

Rising heat keeps tourists away from Taj

AGRA The soaring temperatures across North India have turned the marble steps of the Taj Mahal into a scorching furnace, causing a sharp drop in tourist numbers. Usually packed with thousands of visitors, the world-famous monument saw unusually thin crowds as a brutal heatwave

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India

Sacred relics to strengthen Ladakh’s cultural identity

Ladakh will host the sacred Piprahwa relics this May, a historic milestone aimed at strengthening the region's cultural identity. LEH Ladakh is preparing for a historic civilizational milestone this May as it welcomes the sacred Piprahwa relics for a public exposition.

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India

Pune police order 3 Americans to exit IndiaThree

Three Americans must leave India by May 10 after Pune police caught them distributing religious pamphlets and preaching, violating strict tourist visa laws against proselytization. PUNE Three American citizens have been ordered to leave India by May 10 after Pune City Polic

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India

New NTA chief promises ‘zero-error’ exam system

To make things easier for students, exam results will now be linked directly to DigiLocker for fast, verified access’ NEW DELHI The new leader of India’s National Testing Agency (NTA), Abhishek Singh, has launched a major plan to fix national exams. With 10 million stude

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India

J-K man duped and trafficked in fake job scam

Srinagar A man from Jammu and Kashmir was lured into a fake overseas job offer and trafficked to Cambodia, prompting the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in Srinagar to register a case. The victim was promised a job as a computer operator with a high salary by an unauthorized cons

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India

CBSE unveils parenting calendar for 2026-27

New Delhi The CBSE launched the Parenting Calendar for the 2026-27 academic session, continuing its effort to strengthen school-parent partnerships. Following the success of the 2025-26 initiative, this year’s calendar introduces new engagement strategies, teacher-led activiti

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India

Nadda to inaugurate 10th Public Health Summit

Chandigarh The 10th National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices in Public Health will be held in Chandigarh from April 30 to May 1, 2026. Union Health Minister JP Nadda will inaugurate the event, joined by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Health Minister Arti Singh Rao. T

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India

Massive fire hits Kota's City Mall; No casualties

Kota A huge fire broke out on the second floor of Kota’s City Mall, leading to a swift response from authorities. Twelve fire trucks were dispatched to tackle the blaze, which was largely controlled within hours. Kota Police confirmed that the mall had not opened yet, reducing

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India

Vande Bharat express boosts Jammu Tawi connectivity

Srinagar The Vande Bharat Express has now been extended to Jammu Tawi, offering a major boost to passenger travel. Northern Railway’s Chief Area Manager, Kapil Sharma, announced that the train's capacity has been increased from 8 to 20 coaches, a 2.5-fold expansion. The extens

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India

HP High Court upholds charges in blackmail case

Shimla The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld charges against a woman accused in a blackmail and extortion case, ruling that the Una court has jurisdiction. The court dismissed her petition challenging earlier charges of conspiracy, extortion, and intimidation. Officials s

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Karnataka

Gadag to celebrate Buddha Jayanti 2026 on May 1

GadagThe Gadag district administration, in collaboration with the Zilla Panchayat and the Department of Kannada and Culture, will organize the Buddha Jayanti 2026 celebration on May 1. The event will be held at the auditorium hall of the district administrative building at 11:00

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Karnataka

Police reunite families after runaway couple case

HubballiA case involving a young couple who ran away after falling in love took an emotional turn in Hubballi, where police intervention not only addressed the complaint but also highlighted a humane approach to law enforcement.In Hubballi, a situation involving a boy and a girl

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Karnataka

Night patrol conducted to boost public confidence

HubballiPolice in Hubballi carried out a night patrol within the limits of the Kasabapet police station to strengthen public confidence and enhance security. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to maintain law and order and curb criminal activities in the area.In a proactiv

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Karnataka

Protest held over student suicide case

A protest was organized in Dharwad city under the leadership of a like-minded citizens’ forum in response to a recent student suicide case. Dharwad The demonstration highlighted growing public concern and called for accountability and justice in connection with the incident

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Karnataka

Man detained during student protest

Dharwad Protest Detention DharwadPolice detained an individual allegedly involved in illegal drug activity during a student protest held in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Dharwad. The incident occurred amid a demonstration organized by a student group, raising co

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Karnataka

Meeting held over protest against alliance

A preparatory meeting was conducted in Hubballi city regarding a planned protest against a political alliance, with local legislator Mahesh Tenginakayi leading the discussions. Hubballi The gathering focused on organizing the demonstration scheduled for May 1.In Hubballi ci

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Karnataka

Three constables suspended in student suicide case

In a significant development related to a student suicide case in Dharwad, the city police commissioner has ordered the suspension of three constables. Hubballi The action comes amid growing concern over alleged lapses in handling the case and aims to ensure accountability

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