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Police zero in on suspects behind morphed images of women on social media

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 17:07
Joint investigation in progress by police in Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kozhikode following reports that such images are being frequently traded through secret online groups
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Kerala scholar gets royal invitation for Haj

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:57
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Maharashtra child rights body considers recommending mention of birthdate on wedding invitations

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:56
Move aims to curb child marriages and teenage motherhood in State
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Erattupetta municipality in Kerala’s Kottayam moves against alleged hate campaign on social media

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:50
Attempts being made to stoke communal tensions in the aftermath of a recent road accident in the town
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Bengal logs record 91.66% turnout in phase 2, sporadic violence reported across districts

Times of India - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:47
West Bengal witnessed a record voter turnout exceeding 91% in the second phase of assembly elections, contributing to an overall 92.47% across two phases, the highest since Independence. Despite high participation, sporadic incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from various locations, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports and ensure fair polling.
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Kerala IAS officer B. Ashok placed under suspension

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:44
For criticising the Kerala government's policies on social media. The 1998 batch officer is currently Vice-Chancellor, Kerala Agricultural University, and Principal Secretary, Sainik Welfare
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India accelerates maritime expansion plan amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:41
An inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, focused on building a robust and future-ready maritime ecosystem to safeguard national supply chains
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Hate speech stems from an ‘us versus them’ mindset: Supreme Court judgment

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:38
Hate speech is not merely a deviation from acceptable discourse; it is fundamentally antithetical to the constitutional value of fraternity and strikes at the moral fabric of our Republic, SC says
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All government services in Andhra Pradesh to go online by December

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:37
Emphasising the expansion of ‘WhatsApp Governance’ to all public services, Chief Minister Naidu says the move aims to eliminate the need for citizens to do the rounds of government offices
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Exit polls: DMK in TN, BJP in Assam, UDF in Kerala? | Above the Fold | 29.04.2026

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:37
From exit polls across five States, Phase 2 polling in West Bengal to the UAE’s OPEC exit and Rahul Gandhi’s take on the Great Nicobar project - We bring you the top stories of the day.
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Andhra Pradesh rolls out Marine ABS framework for fishermen

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:28
APSBB Chairman N. Vijay Kumar says initiative will channel marine resource revenues to fishermen while promoting biodiversity conservation
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West Bengal Assembly polls: 70,000 CAPF personnel to remain in State after polling

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:28
The deployment plan was finalised and issued on March 19, an official says
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T.N. Commission for Protection of Child Rights recommends legal action against Vijay for using children to ‘influence electoral outcome’

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:24
TNCPCR’s recommendation followed a representation by Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch, which raised serious concerns on “emotional exploitation of children for electoral influence”
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Telangana Govt signs ₹1,461 crore deal to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I

Hindu - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:22
The acquisition of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I is expected to enable closer strategic alignment between the existing network and the proposed Phase II
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Man charged in Trump assassination bid took photo with knife before assault

Times of India - Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:12
A California man, Cole Allen, is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Prosecutors revealed he photographed himself armed before the attack, which involved firing a shotgun at security. Allen, who had planned his actions, faces multiple charges.
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