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Pune: 65-year-old man sexually assaults, kills four-year-old girl with stone

IANS | May 2, 2026 11:00 AM

Pune, May 2 (IANS) In a chilling reminder of the growing insecurity being faced by the most vulnerable members of our society, the Bhor Taluka region of Pune has been rocked by a crime of unimaginable cruelty. A 65-year-old man stands accused of the sexual assault and brutal murder of a four-year-old girl, reportedly ending her life by crushing her with a stone.

Peaceful re-polling at 15 booths in Bengal so far, 16.23 pc polling in 1st two hours

IANS | May 2, 2026 10:51 AM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) The re-polling at 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, that started since 7 A.M. on Saturday has been peaceful so far.

Everything going smoothly: Voters from Diamond Harbour praise arrangements as repolling takes place

IANS | May 2, 2026 10:35 AM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Repolling is underway on Saturday in 15 polling stations across West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district, with voters in the Diamond Harbour area expressing mixed reactions while largely acknowledging improved arrangements and security measures.

India’s data centre capacity likely to surge nearly six‑fold to 10.5 GW by FY31

IANS | May 2, 2026 10:26 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) India’s data centre capacity is set to surge nearly six‑fold from 1.8 GW to about 10.5 GW by FY2031 as demand rises due to artificial intelligence adoption and data localisation policies, a new report has said.

FIIs remain net seller for 10th consecutive month in April, domestic investors provide cushion

IANS | May 2, 2026 9:22 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to remain net seller for the 10th consecutive month in April, as they sold Rs 70,100 crore worth Indian equities last month, according to the provisional exchange data.

Govt allows Force Majeure, grants up to 4-month relief to contractors amid West Asia crisis

IANS | May 2, 2026 9:08 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) In a bid to provide relief to contractors amid the fast-evolving West Asia situation, the government has allowed them to invoke ‘Force Majeure’ in view of disruptions, recognising “war” as a valid trigger under procurement rules.

Bengal 2026 polls: Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek to address virtual meeting with Trinamool’s counting agents today

IANS | May 2, 2026 9:04 AM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee will be addressing a virtual meeting with counting agents of the party later on Saturday, just 48 hours before the crucial counting of votes on Monday for the recently-concluded two-phase Assembly elections in the state.

HM Shah to launch mobile-based disaster communication system today

IANS | May 2, 2026 8:41 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Saturday, will launch a nationwide mobile-based disaster communication system aimed at ensuring faster and more effective delivery of emergency alerts to citizens.

Re-polling begins for 15 booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district of Bengal

IANS | May 2, 2026 8:36 AM

Kolkata, May 2 (IANS) Re-polling as per the directions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) had begun for 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal from 7 A.M. on Saturday.

India's digital reforms boost small firms: IMF

IANS | May 2, 2026 8:14 AM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) India’s push to digitise public administration has raised productivity among microenterprises, with states that adopted more reforms seeing stronger gains and narrower gaps between firms, an International Monetary Fund working paper shows.

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Pune: 65-year-old man sexually assaults, kills four-year-old girl with stone

Peaceful re-polling at 15 booths in Bengal so far, 16.23 pc polling in 1st two hours

Everything going smoothly: Voters from Diamond Harbour praise arrangements as repolling takes place

India’s data centre capacity likely to surge nearly six‑fold to 10.5 GW by FY31

FIIs remain net seller for 10th consecutive month in April, domestic investors provide cushion

Govt allows Force Majeure, grants up to 4-month relief to contractors amid West Asia crisis

Bengal 2026 polls: Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek to address virtual meeting with Trinamool’s counting agents today

HM Shah to launch mobile-based disaster communication system today

Re-polling begins for 15 booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district of Bengal

India's digital reforms boost small firms: IMF

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