Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Why the ‘Missing Link’ is a ‘game-changer’ for daily commuters
The much-needed ‘Missing Link’ on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway was finally inaugurated on Saturday, likely to become a ‘game changer’ for the Extended Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Check how it will help thousands of daily commuters, promising a faster journey.
West Bengal Elections 2026: CRPF deployed as locals allege threats by TMC in Falta
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 (ECI) over reported irregularities during the second phase of polling.
Air India cuts international flights till July: Why and which routes are affected?
The airspace curbs have forced the airline to take longer routes for many international flights, resulting in increased fuel burn and higher costs. The Tata Group-owned airline is now set to scale back services to many international destinations.
Rs 2700 crore bank fraud case: CBI arrests fugitive promoter after extradition from UAE
The case was originally registered by the CBI’s Banking Securities and Fraud Branch in Kolkata in 2016. The allegations centre around the company and its associates allegedly cheating a consortium of 25 banks of a combined sum of Rs 2,672 crore through fraudulent means.
West Bengal elections 2026: Nearly 87 percent turnout recorded till 5 pm in repolls amid heavy security
Repolling on 15 booths across Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim assembly constituencies was held on Saturday, May 2, which witnessed a strong voter response, with nearly 87 percent turnout recorded till 5 pm.
3 DRG personnel killed in IED blast in Chhattisgarh’s Kanker
According to officials, the incident occurred near the Kanker-Narayanpur boundary, where a team was dispatched from the Chhotebethiya Police Station for de-mining, area domination, and search operations.
Jabalpur Boat Tragedy: MP tourism boat ignored storm alert, survivors allege panic over life jackets
Survivors of the Bargi Dam boat tragedy allege major safety lapses, including ignoring storm warnings and failing to provide life jackets.
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.