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People of India are not fools: Kiren Rijiju says 'sins committed by Cong never end' (Ld)

IANS | May 3, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Taking aim at the Opposition, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday listed Congress-era actions, including the 1975 Emergency, and compared them with current committee-based selections for government agencies and institutions, adding that the public will understand as "people of India are not fools".

Delhi multistorey fire: Protective grills in building hampered rescue efforts

IANS | May 3, 2026 12:17 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) As a devastating fire incident in Delhi's Vivek Vihar claimed the lives of nine people, fire officials reported that rescue and relief operations were hindered because the fire broke out early in the morning, and the protective grills made it difficult to gain entry and evacuate the occupants.

Jabalpur cruise tragedy: Body of last missing person recovered, death toll reaches 13

IANS | May 3, 2026 12:00 PM

Bhopal/Jabalpur, May 3 (IANS) The Jabalpur administration in Madhya Pradesh has confirmed that the search and rescue operation at Bargi Dam has concluded following the recovery of the body of the last missing person.

Oppn attacking core of Indian democracy, people will give befitting reply: Kiren Rijiju

IANS | May 3, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition over the allegations against the government agencies, the Election Commission, the media and the judiciary, stating that these parties are "attacking the core of Indian democracy".

TN polls: 18,000 cops on duty at counting centres as state gears up for results tomorrow

IANS | May 3, 2026 11:06 AM

Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Around 18,000 police personnel will be on duty at counting centres as Tamil Nadu prepares for the counting of votes for the Assembly elections on Monday, following polling held across all 234 constituencies on April 23.

‘He has full support of party’: Bihar Dy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Nishant Kumar’s yatra

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:22 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Ahead of the launch of JD(U) leader Nishant Kumar’s statewide outreach programme, senior political leaders in Bihar have voiced strong support, highlighting growing enthusiasm within party ranks and beyond.

Govt urges DRTs to emulate best practices to accelerate disposal of cases

IANS | May 3, 2026 9:37 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In a bid to reduce pendency and accelerate disposal of cases, the government has urged debt recovery tribunals (DRTs) to emulate best practices.

NEET UG 2026 exam today; over 22.79 lakh candidates to appear in 551 cities

IANS | May 3, 2026 9:37 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The National Testing Agency is set to conduct the NEET UG 2026 on Sunday in a single shift from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (IST), with elaborate arrangements in place to ensure smooth and fair conduct.

‘No possibility of Trinamool winning’: Dilip Ghosh on Falta voting amid repoll order

IANS | May 3, 2026 9:04 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Amid escalating political tensions over voting in West Bengal’s Falta Assembly constituency, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday asserted that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) stands no chance of victory, alleging that recent actions are aimed at boosting the morale of its cadre.

Nine killed after massive fire at four-storey building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar

IANS | May 3, 2026 8:58 AM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Nine people were killed, and several were injured after a massive fire broke out at a four-storey building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar area early on Sunday morning, officials said.

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People of India are not fools: Kiren Rijiju says 'sins committed by Cong never end' (Ld)

Delhi multistorey fire: Protective grills in building hampered rescue efforts

Jabalpur cruise tragedy: Body of last missing person recovered, death toll reaches 13

Oppn attacking core of Indian democracy, people will give befitting reply: Kiren Rijiju

TN polls: 18,000 cops on duty at counting centres as state gears up for results tomorrow

‘He has full support of party’: Bihar Dy CM Vijay Kumar Chaudhary on Nishant Kumar’s yatra

Govt urges DRTs to emulate best practices to accelerate disposal of cases

NEET UG 2026 exam today; over 22.79 lakh candidates to appear in 551 cities

‘No possibility of Trinamool winning’: Dilip Ghosh on Falta voting amid repoll order

Nine killed after massive fire at four-storey building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar

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