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Delhi chase 226 to beat Rajasthan by 7 wickets in Jaipur
Sports

Delhi chase 226 to beat Rajasthan by 7 wickets in Jaipur

Jaipur witnessed a high-scoring contest as Delhi defeated Rajasthan by seven wickets, successfully chasing down 225 in 19.1 overs. The win came after Delhi had suffered three consecutive defeats. Rajasthan captain Riyan Parag chose to bat after winning the toss. Delhi welcomed back pacer Mitchell Starc, returning from a shoulder injury, and he struck early as Rajasthan slipped to 12/2 with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi departing in quick succession.

PAN now mandatory for select post office transactions
Business

PAN now mandatory for select post office transactions

The Postal Department has announced that quoting a Permanent Account Number (PAN) will now be mandatory for certain transactions carried out at post offices. The move follows new provisions under the Income Tax rules 2026, which came into effect from April 1. The requirement is aimed at improving monitoring of high-value financial activity. According to the department, PAN will be required for major transactions such as opening accounts, making deposits and withdrawals, and other high-value dealings at post offices.

Election Commission rejects TMC claims after midnight protest in Kolkata
Politics

Election Commission rejects TMC claims after midnight protest in Kolkata

KOLKATA: A late-night sit-in by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) near a vote storage facility in Kolkata sparked tension after the party alleged irregularities involving postal ballots. The controversy centred on the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, where electronic voting machines (EVMs) for North Kolkata Assembly segments are kept in sealed strongrooms under security. TMC shared a video on social media claiming that people were moving inside a secured area using torchlight, calling it suspicious.

Shoes thrown at devotees during Kallazhagar’s Vaigai entry in Madurai
Crime

Shoes thrown at devotees during Kallazhagar’s Vaigai entry in Madurai

Madurai’s Chithirai festival witnessed an ugly incident early Friday when Kallazhagar descended into the Vaigai river and some people allegedly threw footwear at devotees gathered on the banks. The Vaigai entry of Kallazhagar is considered a deeply emotional ritual for devotees, many of whom arrive from different towns before dawn to have darshan. As part of vows, participants traditionally splash water using leather bags. A similar incident was reported last year, following which Hindu Temple Protection Movement state deputy president Sundaravadivel moved the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. Justice L. Victoria Gowri had directed the Police Commissioner to monitor and arrest those involved in such indecent acts.

Vaiko: TVK’s chances will be clear only on counting day
Politics

Vaiko: TVK’s chances will be clear only on counting day

Chennai: MDMK general secretary Vaiko said it would be clear whether TVK can form the government only when the votes are counted. Speaking to reporters in Chennai, he noted that most opinion polls are indicating a DMK-led government. He added that one survey appeared favourable to the AIADMK, while another suggested an advantage for TVK. Vaiko said TVK has significant support among students and first-time voters, and that the real picture would emerge only during the counting of votes.

US, Israel weigh fresh strikes on Iran amid paused talks
Politics

US, Israel weigh fresh strikes on Iran amid paused talks

Washington: Reports indicate the United States and Israel are drawing up plans for a fresh round of attacks on Iran, even as the conflict has been temporarily paused to facilitate peace talks. The war involving the US and Israel against Iran has crossed 60 days, with hostilities currently on hold. In this backdrop, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) is said to have briefed President Donald Trump on new operational options during a meeting that reportedly lasted about 45 minutes.

Iran official says Mojtaba Khamenei is safe, dismisses health rumors
Politics

Iran official says Mojtaba Khamenei is safe, dismisses health rumors

Tehran: A senior official from Iran’s Supreme Leader’s office has said Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and continuing to monitor the country’s day-to-day affairs, dismissing circulating rumors about his condition. Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi, described as a senior official and deputy head of the office for international affairs, said reports about Mojtaba’s health were “completely false.” He added that while Mojtaba has not appeared in public, he is directly overseeing important discussions and developments on the ground.

Tamil Nadu tops South in March solar power output: CEA data
Environment

Tamil Nadu tops South in March solar power output: CEA data

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has released data on electricity generated by solar power plants across southern states in March. Tamil Nadu ranked first, producing 218.60 crore units during the month. Officials and industry observers attribute the state’s strong performance to favourable weather conditions that allow solar plants to generate power for more than 300 days a year. This has encouraged private players to set up large-capacity ground-mounted solar projects.

Boat capsizes in Jabalpur; death toll rises to 9, mother-son found hugging
General

Boat capsizes in Jabalpur; death toll rises to 9, mother-son found hugging

A tourist boat ride on the Narmada river near Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, ended in tragedy after the vessel capsized, taking the death toll to nine. According to reports, the boat left around 6 pm with 29 passengers and two staff members. When it reached the middle of the river, sudden stormy winds hit the area, triggering panic among those on board. Survivors said they shouted for the boat to be turned back toward the shore, but their voices were not heard amid the noise of the moving boat. As the wind pushed it off course, the boat reportedly overturned.

NEET exam on May 3: NTA allows full-sleeved clothing
Education

NEET exam on May 3: NTA allows full-sleeved clothing

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has said candidates appearing for the NEET entrance exam can wear full-sleeved clothing. It added that those wearing such outfits should reach the exam centre early to complete security checks. NEET is the common entrance test for admissions to medical courses including MBBS, BDS and Siddha. The exam for the current academic year will be conducted on May 3 across 552 centres in India. A total of 22.79 lakh candidates are set to take the test nationwide. In Tamil Nadu, more than one lakh students will appear, while Chennai will host over 21,000 candidates across 43 centres.

Elderly voters suffer at Tiruppur booth; officials accused of apathy
Politics

Elderly voters suffer at Tiruppur booth; officials accused of apathy

Tiruppur witnessed a rise in voter turnout in the recently concluded Assembly election, aided by Election Commission awareness drives. However, allegations have emerged that inadequate basic facilities and poor planning at some polling stations caused severe hardship for senior citizens. Kadhar Batcha, president of the Tiruppur District Consumer Protection Association, said polling booths set up at the AKR Academy school campus in Thirumuruganpoondi under the Avinashi constituency lacked proper arrangements. He alleged that his wife, aged over 70, slipped on a smooth ramp and suffered a leg fracture, leaving her dependent on a wheelchair.

Madurai HC bans single-use plastic during temple festivals
Environment

Madurai HC bans single-use plastic during temple festivals

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed that single-use plastics listed under the Tamil Nadu government’s notified ban must not be used during temple festivals. The order came while hearing a petition filed by Raja Karuppannan of Tiruchirappalli, who sought directions to conduct the Vaikasi chariot festival at the Sedal Mariamman Temple in Beemanagar. The petitioner had approached the HR&CE Commissioner, Joint Commissioner and the temple’s executive officer seeking the festival to be held.

Dinamalar short hints at ‘four people’ worthy of respect
General

Dinamalar short hints at ‘four people’ worthy of respect

A short-form video posted on Dinamalar carries the Tamil title, “If it’s about being respected by four people, those four are them.” The available source text does not include the video’s spoken content or any accompanying explanation beyond the headline-style line. As a result, the identities of the “four people” and the context of the message cannot be confirmed from the material provided. Readers may need to view the original video on Dinamalar to understand the full message and the intended meaning behind the reference.

Hosur group marks May Day with blood donation drive
Health

Hosur group marks May Day with blood donation drive

A short video shared by Dinamalar highlighted a May Day celebration in Hosur that focused on blood donation. The clip suggests that May Day can be observed not only through speeches or rallies, but also through community service that benefits patients in need. The initiative was presented as a positive, public-spirited way for people to mark the day. Further details such as organisers, venue, and the number of donors were not provided in the source.

PM Modi greets nation on Buddha Purnima
General

PM Modi greets nation on Buddha Purnima

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his greetings to the people of India on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, which is being observed on May 1. Buddha Purnima is celebrated every year to mark the birth of Gautama Buddha and the day he attained enlightenment. The festival is observed on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Chithirai and is also known as Buddha Jayanti. In a message shared on social media, Modi said the nation’s commitment to realising the lofty ideals of Lord Buddha remains strong. He added that Buddha’s thoughts should further strengthen the spirit of happiness and unity in society.

UPI marks 10 years; FY26 transactions cross Rs 314 lakh crore
Business

UPI marks 10 years; FY26 transactions cross Rs 314 lakh crore

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has completed 10 years, emerging as a key pillar of the country’s digital economy, according to a statement from the Union Finance Ministry. The ministry said UPI has grown into the world’s largest real-time payments platform. Over the past decade, transaction volumes have risen nearly 12,000 times. In FY 2025-26 alone, the total value of UPI transactions crossed Rs 314 lakh crore. With more than 700 banks using the system, UPI now accounts for nearly 49% of overall digital payment transactions.

Good news awaits election result watchers, says CM Stalin
Politics

Good news awaits election result watchers, says CM Stalin

Chennai: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday said people waiting for the election results would receive “good news” in the next two to three days. Marking Labour Day, Stalin paid floral tributes at the memorial pillar in the May Day Park at Chintadripet, Chennai. He said May Day is observed to uphold workers’ rights and to stress the need for fair wages for labour. Recalling that May Day celebrations in India began in Chennai, the Chief Minister said the DMK would reap the benefits of its work on May 4. He underlined that there was “no change” in this expectation.

Vijay to visit Velankanni for special prayers on May 2
Politics

Vijay to visit Velankanni for special prayers on May 2

Chennai: TVK leader and actor Vijay is scheduled to take part in special prayers at the Velankanni Basilica early on May 2, according to reports. The visit comes as Vijay has been undertaking a spiritual tour ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results. Party sources indicated the prayers are being viewed as significant with the outcome expected on May 4. After the Velankanni programme, Vijay is expected to participate in worship at the Nagore dargah. Reports said he would leave for Velankanni on the night of May 1.

India’s April GST collection hits record Rs 2.43 lakh crore
Business

India’s April GST collection hits record Rs 2.43 lakh crore

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for April 2026 touched a record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore, the Union Finance Ministry said on Thursday. The figure is 8.7% higher than the GST revenue collected in April last year. In its statement, the ministry said the April collection marks the highest monthly GST mop-up recorded so far. Despite continuing global uncertainty, business activity remained steady, the data indicated. The ministry noted that domestic GST revenue increased 4.3% to Rs 1.85 lakh crore, while revenue from imports rose 25.8% to Rs 57,580 crore. Higher GST on imports was seen as a key driver behind the overall rise.

Cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore seized in Mumbai; Amit Shah lauds NCB
Crime

Cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore seized in Mumbai; Amit Shah lauds NCB

Mumbai authorities have seized 349 kg of high-grade cocaine valued at Rs 1,745 crore, officials said. The recovery was made by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). According to the agency, the seizure foiled an alleged attempt by an international gang to bring a large consignment of narcotics into India. Officials said the operation helped disrupt a wider network. Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the officers involved in the action. In a post on X, he said the government remains firm on eliminating drug cartels and that close monitoring of smaller trafficking cases helped uncover a bigger network.

RBI steps up move to bring gold reserves back to India
Business

RBI steps up move to bring gold reserves back to India

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified efforts to bring part of its gold reserves back to the country, citing concerns that keeping assets abroad is increasingly unsafe. Central banks typically hold gold as a reserve backing their national currency. The RBI, too, has accumulated significant gold holdings, with about 880 metric tonnes under its control across different locations, including a sizeable portion earlier kept with the Bank of England in the UK.

Premalatha asks rivals to wait as poll talk heats up
Politics

Premalatha asks rivals to wait as poll talk heats up

Chennai: DMDK general secretary Premalatha on Thursday dismissed speculation around opinion polls, saying there was no need for “over-imagination” and that the results would soon be clear. Marking May Day, she paid floral tributes to the statue of party founder Vijayakanth in Chennai. Speaking to reporters afterwards, she said only a couple of days remained and that the outcome would be known on May 4. Premalatha said the DMDK was contesting as part of a secular alliance and expressed confidence that the front would register a big win. She also said Chief Minister M.K. Stalin would return to office.

Bangladesh MP warns of refugee crisis if BJP wins West Bengal
Politics

Bangladesh MP warns of refugee crisis if BJP wins West Bengal

New Delhi: A video of a Bangladesh parliamentarian warning of possible fallout if the BJP forms the government in West Bengal has gone viral online. West Bengal’s Assembly election was held in two phases, with counting scheduled for May 4. Exit polls have indicated that the BJP could secure a clear majority and form the next government. In this backdrop, Akhtar Hossain, an MP of Bangladesh’s National Citizens Party, told Parliament that the projections are “alarming” for his country. In the video, he is heard saying that if the BJP comes to power, Bangladeshis who have allegedly entered West Bengal illegally could be sent back.

Buddha Purnima celebrations begin at Puttaparthi Sai Ashram
General

Buddha Purnima celebrations begin at Puttaparthi Sai Ashram

Buddha Purnima celebrations began on Thursday (May 1) at Prasanthi Nilayam, the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Ashram in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh. The two-day programme is being held at the Sai Kulwant Hall with special prayers and spiritual events. The morning session started at 8 am with Vedic chanting, followed by an introduction to the festival. A procession of Buddhist monks, lamp-lighting and rituals were held, after which Buddhist monk Khenpo Samdup Lama delivered a discourse. The session concluded with bhajans and mangala arati.

Gujarat launches India’s first barrier-free toll collection on NH-48
Technology

Gujarat launches India’s first barrier-free toll collection on NH-48

Gujarat has rolled out a new technology that collects toll fees automatically while vehicles continue to move, marking a first-of-its-kind introduction in the state. Toll charges are collected from motorists for using highways, bridges, tunnels or specific roads, with the revenue used to recover construction, maintenance and upgrade costs. In India, these fees are collected by the National Highways Authority of India, state highways departments or private operators. Until now, FASTag enabled electronic toll payments through a sticker affixed to a vehicle’s windshield, allowing direct debit from a linked bank account and reducing the need to wait in long queues. As the next step, the Suryasi toll plaza in Gujarat has introduced a system designed to charge vehicles without requiring them to stop.

Rahul warns next price hit will be on petrol and diesel after LPG hike
Politics

Rahul warns next price hit will be on petrol and diesel after LPG hike

New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul has warned that after a sharp increase in cooking gas prices, the next round of price pressure could fall on petrol and diesel. In a statement, Rahul said he had earlier cautioned that inflation would bite after the elections. He pointed to the commercial LPG cylinder price being raised by Rs 993, calling it the biggest single-day hike. He added that since February, the commercial cylinder price has gone up by Rs 1,380, which he described as an 81% increase in three months.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused of attending Assembly drunk
Politics

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused of attending Assembly drunk

Allegations raised during special session A political storm erupted in Chandigarh during a special sitting of the Punjab Assembly held on the occasion of Labour Day, after opposition parties alleged that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann participated in the proceedings while intoxicated. Demand for alcohol test Soon after the House convened, a Congress MLA accused the Chief Minister of coming to the Assembly under the influence of alcohol. Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa said the allegation was serious and called for alcohol tests to be conducted on all MLAs to establish the truth.

Ooty traffic diversion begins May 1 as summer rush picks up
General

Ooty traffic diversion begins May 1 as summer rush picks up

Traffic diversions have come into effect in Ooty from May 1, as the summer tourist season begins and visitor numbers rise in the Nilgiris district. Authorities have advised tourists to follow the revised arrangements. Under the new plan, all tourist vehicles travelling from Ooty to Mettupalayam must proceed only via the Kotagiri route. Vehicles coming from Mettupalayam to Ooty have been directed to turn left at Katteri junction and travel via Selas, Kenthala, Katteri Dam, Ketti, Balada and Lovedale, before entering Ooty town through Manjanakorai and Fernhill.

Tourist vehicle drivers’ protest brings Kodaikanal traffic to a halt
General

Tourist vehicle drivers’ protest brings Kodaikanal traffic to a halt

Kodaikanal witnessed major disruption on Thursday after tourist vehicle drivers staged a protest against the Forest Department, leading to heavy traffic congestion across key stretches of the hill station. The agitation was later called off temporarily following negotiations with district officials. Drivers said entry fees to Forest Department tourist spots have been collected through a QR-code system since January 12. They alleged the process has worsened traffic bottlenecks and inconvenienced both local residents and visitors.

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