West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: TMC urges SC to allow state employees as counting supervisors, hearing tomorrow
The move came amid rising tensions during the second phase of polling, after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that “observers from outside” and police officers unfamiliar with Bengal were being deployed in a manner that targeted TMC workers.
Mumbai ‘watermelon’ deaths case: Victims’ organs had turned green, doctors suspect poisoning
The deaths had sparked widespread fear and confusion, even lead to a drop in watermelon sales and prices. But reports say that some organs of the four victims — including the brain, heart, and intestines — had turned green, indicating possible poisoning.
Weather Update: India to get relief from scorching heatwave as IMD predicts above-normal rainfall in May
“During May 2026, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal across many parts of the country,” the IMD said.
LPG cylinder costs increased, know how much you will have to pay; check city-wise prices here
For the third time in a row, the government has revised the Commercial LPG cylinder prices, increasing them by nearly Rs 1000 on Friday. A 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder, commonly used by hotels and restaurants, has become expensive by a record Rs 993. In Delhi, the price now stands at Rs 3071.50, up from Rs 2078.50 earlier.
‘Next strike on petrol, diesel’: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over commercial LPG price hike
Gandhi said the price of a commercial gas cylinder has gone up by Rs 993, calling it the “biggest increase in a single day.” He further said that from February to present, prices have increased by Rs 1,380, which he described as an 81 percent rise over a period of three months.
New LPG Rules Effective Today: From no dual connections to OTP verification for delivery, here’s all you need to know
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has extended the booking interval to 25 days in cities and up to 45 days in rural regions.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta honours ‘Karmayogis’ at Shramik Samman Samaroh, launches skill drive for 35000 workers on Labour Day
The government has announced a complete waiver of registration and renewal fees for construction workers, the rollout of a Samuhik Vivah Yojana, and the setting up of modern Labour Chowks and Shramik Seva Kendras to deliver essential services at the doorstep.
Mamata Banerjee’s EVM Strongroom visit forces security reset in Kolkata, Section 163 imposed
Invoking Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, authorities banned groups of five or more people within a 200-metre radius of the strongrooms.
Test for TMC in Abhishek Banerjee’s turf as West Bengal’s two seats go for repolling on May 2
Polling will take place from 7 am to 6 pm at 11 booths in Magrahat Paschim and four booths in Diamond Harbour, according to reports. Details here.
Noida International Airport to begin commercial flights from June 15, IndiGo to operate first service
The start of commercial services follows the inauguration of the airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the receipt of approval for Aerodrome Security Program (ASP) from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.