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9 killed in Delhi blaze as suspected AC blast engulfs Vivek Vihar flats

Fire tears through multi-storey home in early hours of May 3, probe underway as 10–15 residents rescued and blaze doused after hours-long operation.

Loud music kills 140 chickens in UP, operator arrested

‘Can’t eat, sleep’: Boat pilot speaks after Jabalpur boat tragedy kills nine

Got a loud emergency alert on your phone today? Here’s what it is

No additives found in watermelon sample in Mumbai family deaths, bacterial cause not ruled out

Initial tests by the Food and Drug Administration found no chemical adulteration in the fruit consumed by the family, but authorities say investigations are ongoing and a bacterial cause remains under examination.

EVM complaints trigger repoll in 15 West Bengal booths

Fresh voting underway in 15 booths as Election Commission invokes law to nullify disputed polling; Falta under wider review.

EVM tampering row rocks Kolkata as TMC stages late-night protest

Banerjee inspects strong rooms as TMC alleges CCTV breach; poll officials reject charges, call allegations baseless.

India bars minors from dual passports, shifts OCI system to 100% digital

New Citizenship Rules 2026 introduce e-OCI cards, mandatory online processes and stricter compliance with biometric integration for faster immigration.

Commercial LPG spikes ₹993, mini cylinders up ₹261 as consumer fuels stay unchanged

Prices revised on May 1; restaurants and small businesses brace for cost pressure while petrol, diesel and domestic LPG remain unchanged to shield 33 crore users.