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'No plans for rationing': How India is shoring up energy supplies amid Middle East crisis

Times of India - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 12:01
Despite the rising tensions in West Asia, India remains confident in its energy supply, undertaking daily assessments and maintaining a strong inventory. By diversifying sourcing to include Australia and Canada, India enhances its energy security. In addition, strategic reserves and ongoing dialogues with global energy organizations and the United States reinforce India's readiness against any supply disruptions.
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Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh inaugurates K-DISC Innovation Day

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:53
State-level distribution of specialised assistive, adaptive, and cognitive devices held
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Conflict in West Asia hits Umrah pilgrims from Tiruchi district

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:47
Demand for Umrah bookings is high during the month of Ramzan (which began on February 19, 2026), with prices of 15-day pilgrimage packages ranging from ₹75,000 to ₹2 lakh per person
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West Asia conflict: Dubai’s Emirates announces partial resumption of flights

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:45
Over 100 flights will depart from Dubai and return on March 5 and 6, the airlines said
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Revenue Department staff strike hits students, farmers: Anbumani

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:42
In a statement, he said around 42,000 officials and staff of the Revenue Department had been on strike since February 24, and that the government had not taken steps to resolve the issue
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Lasers, satellites and cyberattacks: How US is crippling Iran's arsenal

Times of India - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:40
Although the fighting is taking place in the Middle East, much of the monitoring work is carried out thousands of kilometres away. Personnel in the United States operate from facilities housing large radar domes known as radomes. These spherical structures resemble giant golf balls and collect satellite data in real time. Analysts use the information to determine missile trajectories and likely targets.
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Government investing ₹6,000 crore in substations to meet future power demand in Andhra: Minister Gottipati

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:37
The Minister said specifically in Vizianagaram district, two 220 kV power projects worth about ₹46 crore were presently under implementation
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ED files prosecution complaints in Lakshadweep sea cucumber poaching cases

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:34
Plaints filed against four persons in two separate cases relating to the alleged illegal hunting, possession, and attempted trade of protected sea cucumbers in 2018 and 2020
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PM Modi calls for swift end to West Asia, Ukraine conflicts

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:33
Mr. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who is on a four-day visit to India
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Preliminary audit flags discrepancies in accounts of Kochi Corporation’s Samridhi eatery; Indira Canteen pilot to open shortly

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:32
Kochi Corporation Mayor refrains from disclosing specifics citing that the audit was yet to be completed and adds that the audited report will be placed before the council for approval
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With exit of ‘forever CM’ Nitish Kumar, an era ends in Bihar

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:28
Nitish Kumar is part of a generation that ushered in the heydays of socialist politics in Bihar; with his exit as CM, the JD(U) is staring at a future in which it will be a junior parter to the BJP in the State
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Rajya Sabha election: DMK, AIADMK, Congress, PMK, DMDK candidates from Tamil Nadu file nominations

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:28
DMK’s Tiruchi Siva and J. Constandine Ravindran submitted their nomination papers
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Google founder Sergey Brin reportedly linked to Billionaire Bunker

Times of India - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:25
Google co-founder Sergey Brin is reportedly linked to a $51 million waterfront mansion purchase in Miami's exclusive Allison Island. While his name isn't on the deed, transaction documents point to his involvement. This move places him alongside other tech titans like Larry Page and Mark Zuckerberg, who have also invested heavily in Miami's luxury real estate market, driving up prices.
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CJI Surya Kant meets Bhutan king in Thimphu, offers support in digitalisation of judicial processes

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:20
Both exchanged views to further enhance and strengthen bilateral ties between India and Bhutan
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Baramati plane crash: Maharashtra CID questions VSR Ventures owner

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:18
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar had alleged on March 4 that someone was trying to save VSR Ventures, and claimed that a preliminary probe by the AAIB vindicated the doubts earlier raised by him
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Amit Shah unveils mascots, soft launches four digital tools to power Census 2027

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:16
The mascots — 'Pragati' (female) and 'Vikas' (male) — symbolise equal participation of women and men in fulfilling the resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047, a govt. statement said
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Karnataka ready to implement third phase of Upper Krishna irrigation project but BJP MPs are scared of approaching PM, says Minister M. B. Patil

Hindu - Thu, 03/05/2026 - 11:10
Minister says BJP MPs from Karnataka are afraid to approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a request to issue a gazette notification to enable the State Government to go ahead with the work
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