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India accelerates maritime expansion plan amid Strait of Hormuz concerns
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
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
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
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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Jal Jeevan Mission: CM accuses Centre of starving State of funds for over two years and demands release of dues
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Andhra Pradesh rolls out Marine ABS framework for fishermen
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
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’
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
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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Great Nicobar project one of biggest scams, gravest crimes against natural, tribal heritage: Rahul
Stating that the project would entail the axing of millions of trees on 160 sq km of rainforest, and calling it a "destruction dressed in development's language", the leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said he would raise the issue in Parliament
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Parallel Central force structure in Bengal as officials are under pressure, says Akhilesh Yadav
The Samajwadi Party president further claimed that even at the level of the Director General of Police (DGP), there were indications of interference
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Ambadas Danve to be Shiv Sena (UBT)'s candidate for Maharashtra council election
The announcement by party MLA Aaditya Thackeray ruled out the possibility that Uddhav Thackeray would be the opposition's candidate
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Congress MP writes to President objecting to bar enrolment of Perarivalan
R. Sudha says individuals convicted of serious offences, such as acts of terrorism, cannot be allowed to practise as lawyers
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West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: State records 78.68% voter turnout till 3 p.m. amid sporadic violence
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Purba Bardhaman records 83.11%, followed by Hooghly at 80.77%, and Howrah at 77.73% at 3 p.m.
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Kerala pollution control board prepares draft oil spill response plan
A Bengaluru-based firm has submitted the draft plan that includes oil spill modelling, marine sensitivity index mapping and net environmental benefit analysis, according to a report submitted by KSPCB before NGT
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Railway worker booked on charge of raping woman passenger on Visakha Express
Accused, engaged in supplying bedsheets in AC coaches, allegedly approached woman and her husband seated near a toilet in a general compartment and persuaded them to move to an AC coach, citing better seating
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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Actual polling numbers show marginal increase in votes in some constituencies in Coimbatore district
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Andhra Pradesh swaps senior planners between APCRDA and VMRDA on deputation
K. Divya Latha, Joint Director (Planning) at APCRDA, posted as Chief Urban Planner at VMRDA on deputation; V. Shilpa, Chief Urban Planner at VMRDA, sent to APCRDA as Joint Director
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PRADA to provide skill training to Athani leather artisans
This is part of an arrangement by the luxury fashion brand with Karnataka and Maharashtra to help conserve the Kolhapuri Chappal heritage
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