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Missing: Chennai’s new master plan

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 16:46
The Third Master Plan for Chennai is meant to create a city that would be future-ready and in sync with all the requirements of a modern metropolis. The CMDA was expected to release the plan with the government’s approval during Pongal 2026. However, there is no sign of the plan yet, as the city awaits creative reimagining
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Jabalpur cruise tragedy: Death toll rises to 11 as bodies of two kids found; search continues

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 16:42
Two more missing people from the capsized cruise boat are yet to be found; M.P. Tourism Secretary says a revised SOP will be prepared to prevent such incidents in future
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College admissions: Demand for specialised, industry-oriented programmes over traditional degrees

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 16:41
Commerce remains the most sought-after stream, particularly courses integrated with data analytics and finance
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Election Commission appoints 165 additional counting observers, 77 police observers for counting votes in West Bengal

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 16:33
Both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress hailed the Supreme Court directions on May 2 on the Election Commission’s circular over the deployment of counting personnel for West Bengal
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Heavy rain, winds wreak havoc in Thrissur

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 16:32
Festival pandal collapses at Koodalmanikyam Temple
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Maniyar hydel project: KSEB’s takeover bid put on hold

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 16:31
Recently, govt. asked KSEB to take over the 12 MW unit since the pact with Carborundum had ended in December 2024. On April 29, signages proclaiming ‘KSEB property’ were planted on the unit premises, prompting criticism from the company. On Saturday, the govt. decides to freeze the move till a panel decides on the company’s application to extend the pact.
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What is India’s new Cell Broadcast System? Everything you need to know

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 16:29
The alert system was sent across the network of all telecom operators across the country on Saturday, except in poll-bound States
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‘Ponna Kaluva Utsavam’ celebrated

Sat, 05/02/2026 - 00:00
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CM meets TGSRTC union leaders

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 23:56
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U.P. CM announces wage reform, warns industrial unrest will harm progress

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 23:20
Efforts are under way to also provide free annual health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh to workers in industrial regions, says Adityanath; reaffirms commitment to ensuring stability in workers’ lives
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60-day prohibitory order in Kolkata's central business district from May 3

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 20:14
The restrictions will remain in force from May 3 to July 1, 2026, or until further notice
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Census 2027: Around 82 lakh households have opted for self enumeration as field visits begin in 5 states

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 20:00
The exercise will continue till May 30, 2026, during which trained enumerators will go house-to-house for data collection
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48% of NSE firms have no women as key managers; women losing out on higher paid jobs: study

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 19:41
Very few companies have more than two women on the Boards
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