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‘Technology reshaping justice’, says CJI as Sikkim becomes India’s first paperless judiciary

IANS | May 1, 2026 8:44 PM

Gangtok, May 1 (IANS) Sikkim on Friday was officially declared the country’s first paperless judiciary, marking a major milestone in India’s judicial digitalisation drive. The formal declaration was made by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant during a conclave in Gangtok, attended by judges, legal experts, advocates, and policymakers from across the country.

Gujarat CM meets Rwanda High Commissioner in Surat, focus on boosting economic ties

IANS | May 1, 2026 8:36 PM

Surat, May 1 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a meeting in Surat with Rwanda’s High Commissioner to India, Jacqueline Mukangira, on the sidelines of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC), where discussions centred on expanding bilateral economic cooperation between Gujarat and Rwanda.

98.47 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned since withdrawal announcement: RBI

IANS | May 1, 2026 8:31 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India on Friday said that 98.47 per cent of the Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes in circulation have been returned, nearly three years after it announced their withdrawal.

Kerala: Latest exit poll signals UDF surge, Left's unseating after a decade

IANS | May 1, 2026 7:36 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 1 (IANS) Kerala stands on the cusp of a potentially decisive political shift, as yet another exit poll that was published on Friday joins the several others in overwhelmingly predicting a return to power for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF).

Great Nicobar project key to securing India’s maritime interests: Industry

IANS | May 1, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) An industry leader on Friday backed the Great Nicobar Project, saying its direct impact lies on safeguarding India’s communication routes, maritime interests and national security.

Over 49.8 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in a day, fresh bookings at 41.6 lakh

IANS | May 1, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) More than 49.8 lakh domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders were delivered on April 30, while fresh bookings were recorded for 41.6 lakh cylinders, as the supply of cooking gas remains normal in the country, with no dry-outs reported at retail distributorships despite the supply chain disruption due to the Middle East conflict.

NDA to cross 100-seat mark, Himanta Sarma to return as CM: Assam Minister

IANS | May 1, 2026 7:11 PM

Guwahati, May 1 (IANS) Assam Minister Ashok Singhal on Friday exuded confidence over the National Democratic Alliance’s prospects in the state Assembly elections, asserting that the alliance would secure a massive mandate and cross the 100-seat mark in the 126-member House.

Great Nicobar project will boost India’s strategic and economic future: Defence experts

IANS | May 1, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Defence experts on Friday voiced strong support for the Great Nicobar Project, describing it as a transformative initiative that will strengthen India’s maritime security, reduce dependence on foreign ports, and position the country as a key player in global trade.

India’s power consumption rises by modest 4 pc in April

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) India's power consumption witnessed a modest 4.04 per cent growth to 153.99 billion units (BU) in April compared to the same month of the previous year, while demand for power remained low during the first half of the month as unseasonal rains cooled down temperature, according to official data.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad civic body converts stray cattle dung into energy, cutting waste and costs

IANS | May 1, 2026 5:36 PM

Ahmedabad, May 1 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has begun converting dung from stray cattle into biogas and electricity, linking its cattle control measures with a zero-waste energy model and reducing operational costs at municipal shelters.

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‘Technology reshaping justice’, says CJI as Sikkim becomes India’s first paperless judiciary

Gujarat CM meets Rwanda High Commissioner in Surat, focus on boosting economic ties

98.47 pc of Rs 2,000 notes returned since withdrawal announcement: RBI

Kerala: Latest exit poll signals UDF surge, Left's unseating after a decade

Great Nicobar project key to securing India’s maritime interests: Industry

Over 49.8 lakh LPG cylinders delivered in a day, fresh bookings at 41.6 lakh

NDA to cross 100-seat mark, Himanta Sarma to return as CM: Assam Minister

Great Nicobar project will boost India’s strategic and economic future: Defence experts

India’s power consumption rises by modest 4 pc in April

Gujarat: Ahmedabad civic body converts stray cattle dung into energy, cutting waste and costs

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