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A passenger opened an emergency exit and jumped off an Air Arabia flight while taxiing at Chennai International Airport, briefly shutting the runway. The person was detained, and an investigation is underway.

Passenger jumps off Air Arabia plane during taxiing at Chennai airport – What happened?

Indian PM Narendra Modi condoled the 9 deaths in Delhi's Vivek Vihar due to fire. He also announced Rs 2 lakh aid for victims’ kin and Rs 50,000 for injured.

‘Extremely distressing’: PM Modi expresses grief after 9 killed in Delhi Shahdara fire, announces Rs 2 lakh

Ahead of the results, West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya expressed confidence in the party’s victory, saying Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be “gone” on May 4.

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Resolution is where Drishti aims to compete with the best in the world and can deliver imagery at a resolution of 1.5 metres and revisit locations globally every seven to ten days. It will support border surveillance, defence monitoring, disaster response, agriculture, and planning.

Indian startup’s satellite ‘Drishti’ to provide world’s most advanced eyes in the sky

The election in Tamil Nadu is primarily a battle between the ruling DMK-led alliance and the opposition front led by the AIADMK, with the BJP and newly formed regional forces making strategic pushes.  Meanwhile, a fierce battleground between the TMC and BJP remains in West Bengal.

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The three-time Olympian, who was among the leading faces of the 2023 protests at Jantar Mantar, also raised concerns about participating in the National Open Ranking Tournament scheduled in Gonda, considered a stronghold of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

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A record 443 women are contesting the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, showing steady growth despite male dominance. While historically more successful in strike rates, female victories dipped in 2021, making the May 4 results a key milestone.

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Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence in securing a fourth term, predicting over 200 seats for the TMC while dismissing exit polls as market manipulation. Results are expected on May 4 following a high-stakes, two-phase election and recent repolling.

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The elephant attacked several parked cars and two-wheelers near the temple. The deceased, identified as Vishnu from Kollam, died on the spot while trying to control the animal.

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The search for the missing persons after a cruise boat capsized in Bargi Dam has ended after the last two bodies were recovered on Sunday. The death toll in the incident has risen to 13.

Jabalpur boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 13 as body of last missing passenger recovered

The government has set a target to complete these corridors by 2029. Delhi CM also stated that the DMRC will divide the detailed project reports (DPRs) into priority and non-priority ones for effective and phased implementation. 

Delhi to add 97 km Metro network, 65 new stations under Rs 48,204 crore plan to boost connectivity

Isolated areas may also experience hailstorms and dust storms, particularly on May 4 and 5. These conditions could disrupt travel plans, especially for those heading to hilly regions, where landslides and road blockages are more likely during such weather.

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The Election Commission of India has ordered a full repoll for West Bengal’s Falta Assembly constituency on May 21, 2026, citing “severe electoral offences.” While results for the other 293 seats are due May 4, Falta’s counting is deferred to May 24.

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Repoll in Falta on May 21 due to ‘severe electoral offences’ in the constituency

Though, the exact cause of the fire is yet to be known, several reports say that an AC blast in the building led to the blaze.

At least 9 dead as fire breaks out in a residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar

The deceased was identified as 30-year-old Aman Kumar Sharma, who was serving as Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) at Karkardooma Court in North-East Delhi.

Delhi judge found dead inside bathroom at Green Park residence

The government has directed that all workers, in both public and private sectors, must be given rest between 1 PM and 4 PM to reduce heat exposure.

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He further said there is a need to “open the door” to land connectivity between the two countries, whether through a bridge or a tunnel, noting that the idea has been under discussion for decades.

WION Summit| Indian envoy calls for direct India–Sri Lanka road link, describes both nations as ‘civilisational twins’

The minister flagged a stark gap between the 32.7 million Indians travelling abroad in 2025 and just 31,000 visiting Sri Lanka, stressing that closing this gap will be central to the island’s tourism strategy going forward.

‘Key to sustainability’: Sri Lanka Deputy Tourism Minister hails Indian travelers, pushes for deeper economic ties

Sri Lanka’s Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof praised India ties, calling both nations growth partners. He urged deeper collaboration, positioning Sri Lanka as a strategic hub for innovation and global expansion.

‘Trusted partner’: Hanif Yusoof hails India-Sri Lanka relations at WION Global Innovation & Leadership Summit

The protest comes as repolling is underway in 15 booths across Magrahat Paschim and Diamond Harbour constituencies following directions from the Election Commission of India over reported irregularities during the second phase of polling.

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Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Kamlesh Parekh after extradition from the United Arab Emirates in a Rs 2,672 crore bank fraud case involving fund diversion.

CBI nabs fugitive Kamlesh Parekh after UAE extradition in Rs 2,672 crore bank fraud case

Sri Lankan MP Harsha de Silva says India-Sri Lanka ties are strengthening, with cooperation expanding in energy, defence, digital payments and economic integration.

India-Sri Lanka ties deepening across energy, defence and trade, says MP Harsha de Silva

He noted that while India’s first free trade agreement was with Sri Lanka in 2000, there remains “an opportunity for a significantly improved dynamic in India–Sri Lanka trade”

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Given the security scenario, Premadas urged India to play a larger role to maintain long-term peace across the South Asian region.

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According to investigators, a 65-year-old man from the same village allegedly lured the child to a cattle shed, where he sexually assaulted her. 

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India tested a new Cell Broadcast alert system using indigenous tech, sending loud emergency messages to phones nationwide. The government confirmed it was only a test and required no public action.

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