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'Don't demoralise the forces': SC junks petition on Pahalgam terror attack
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking a judicial probe into Pahalgam terror attack, warns against demoralising forces, and allows withdrawal with liberty to move high court
 "'Don't demoralise the forces': SC junks petition on Pahalgam terror attack")
Rahul Gandhi to credit for caste census? Congress says yes, BJP says no
As Centre backs caste Census, Congress hails Rahul Gandhi's push, but BJP claims the party ignored caste data for decades and is now playing politics
 "Rahul Gandhi to credit for caste census? Congress says yes, BJP says no")
NHRC takes suo-motu note as 100 kids fall ill in Patna due to mid-day meal
The Commission has observed that the contents, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of the human rights of the students
 "NHRC takes suo-motu note as 100 kids fall ill in Patna due to mid-day meal")
India slaps 20% export duty on parboiled, milled rice for food safety
A 20% export duty on parboiled and milled rice kicks in May 1, 2025, as India aims to secure food stocks and regulate rice trade amid inflation worries
 "India slaps 20% export duty on parboiled, milled rice for food safety")
Explained: Why is May 1 called May Day, and how is it celebrated in India?
The term May Day is not only International Workers' Day, but it also marks the beginning of a new season
 "Explained: Why is May 1 called May Day, and how is it celebrated in India?")
Over 1,700 PMLA cases in trial stage; conviction rate at 93.6%: ED director
The top officer of the ED, however, said the conviction rate of the ED cases was 93.6 per cent as out of 47 cases decided by courts till now, there have been only three acquittals
 "Over 1,700 PMLA cases in trial stage; conviction rate at 93.6%: ED director")
80-year-old man dies during deportation process at Attari-Wagah border
An 80-year-old alleged Pakistani national died inside a bus at the Attari border while awaiting deportation, after his health deteriorated during the process
 "80-year-old man dies during deportation process at Attari-Wagah border")
SC restrains DDA from shifting deer remaining in Delhi's Deer Park
A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the horticulture director of DDA and others while seeking their response on a plea opposing the relocation of deers
 "SC restrains DDA from shifting deer remaining in Delhi's Deer Park")
Mann slams BBMB's water release to Haryana, vows to protect Punjab's rights
During the BBMB meeting, the Punjab government officials strongly objected to the release of more water to Haryana, claiming that the neighbouring state has already utilized its share of water
 "Mann slams BBMB's water release to Haryana, vows to protect Punjab's rights")
Police launch investigation into Dilli Haat fire that gutted over 30 shops
Police will examine CCTV footage from multiple areas to determine the cause of the fire on Wednesday night, an official said
 "Police launch investigation into Dilli Haat fire that gutted over 30 shops")
12 of 48 departments score 100% in Maharashtra govt's 100-day report card
As many as 18 other departments have achieved more than 80 per cent of their targets in the 100-day period, Fadnavis said on X
 "12 of 48 departments score 100% in Maharashtra govt's 100-day report card")
26/11 attack: NIA to record Tahawwur Rana's voice, handwriting samples
Rana, a close associate of 26/11 main conspirator David Coleman Headley alias Daood Gilani, a US citizen, was brought to India after the US Supreme Court on April 4 dismissed his review plea
 "26/11 attack: NIA to record Tahawwur Rana's voice, handwriting samples")
Kolkata hotel fire: Owner, manager arrested after blaze kills 14 people
Akash Chawla, the owner of Rituraj Hotel, and manager Gaurav Kapoor were taken into custody in the morning, officials said
 "Kolkata hotel fire: Owner, manager arrested after blaze kills 14 people")
Prohibitory order imposed in Manipur's Tamenglong after 25 injured in clash
Around 2,000 residents of Old Tamenglong village marched to the DC and SP's office on Wednesday evening to submit a memorandum regarding a land dispute
 "Prohibitory order imposed in Manipur's Tamenglong after 25 injured in clash")
Prez Murmu, PM Modi greet citizens on Gujarat, Maharashtra formation day
Gujarat and Maharashtra were formed on May 1, 1960 following the bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Bombay on linguistic grounds
 "Prez Murmu, PM Modi greet citizens on Gujarat, Maharashtra formation day")
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju flags off Hajj yatris, praises arrangements
Earlier on April 22, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, inaugurated the orientation-cum-training programme of selected Hajj deputationists of Hajj 2025
 "Union Minister Kiren Rijiju flags off Hajj yatris, praises arrangements")
IMD issues yellow alert as Delhi, North India brace for rain, cooler days
A generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds, is expected on May 2 and May 3
 "IMD issues yellow alert as Delhi, North India brace for rain, cooler days")
Mumbai property registrations rise 12% in April to 13,080 units: Report
In a statement on Wednesday, real estate consultant Knight Frank India said Mumbai city, under the jurisdiction of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
 "Mumbai property registrations rise 12% in April to 13,080 units: Report")
Massive fire at Dilli Haat-INA market guts several stalls, no casualties
Several stalls were gutted in the fire. Smoke was seen bellowing from the stalls and flames leapt towards the sky as the blaze swept the popular art and craft mart
 "Massive fire at Dilli Haat-INA market guts several stalls, no casualties")
Courts have the power to modify arbitral awards but with limitations: SC
4:1 verdict sets strict conditions for any intervention
 "Courts have the power to modify arbitral awards but with limitations: SC")