IPL could not have better owners than this: Lalit Modi as Mittal family, Poonawalla buy RR

After a consortium of Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla acquired RR for ₹15,660 crore, former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi said, "The best news one can think of." He added, "Two of the most savvy investors...IPL could not have a better owners than this. It’s such a day of pride and joy for me personally."
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04:01 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Heavy rainfall and hailstorm warning issued for several states, list released

The IMD has issued heavy rainfall and hailstorm warning for several states/UTs for Monday (May 4). Heavy rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar, Kerala, Puducherry, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Karnataka, West Bengal, Sikkim and Tamil Nadu. Hailstorm is likely over Bihar, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.
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04:01 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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World's 1st OptoSAR satellite built by Indian startup successfully launched, PM Modi reacts

World's first OptoSAR satellite, Mission Drishti, built by Indian startup GalaxEye has been successfully launched on board a SpaceX rocket on Sunday from US' California. PM Narendra Modi termed it a "major achievement" while noting that it is also the largest privately-built satellite in India. "[This] is a testament to our youth’s passion for innovation and nation-building," he added.
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04:00 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Antonelli joins Senna, Schumacher with 3 straight poles in F1 history

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli finished 0.166 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen to claim pole position for the Miami GP. Antonelli claimed his third consecutive pole position, becoming third driver after Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher to achieve the feat. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished third, followed by McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell in Miami GP Qualifying.
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04:26 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Indian-origin man becomes Canada's 1st bearded Sikh marine engineer

Karambir Singh Kang, an Indian-origin man from Punjab's Gurdaspura, has become Canada's first Sikh marine engineer to serve while keeping a beard. This comes after rules were relaxed following an agreement between the World Sikh Organisation and the BC Ferries union and Marine Works Union. Gurpreet Bajwa also became the first turbaned Sikh deck officer and captain at BC Ferries.
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04:19 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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How can one get rid of phone addiction?

To curb smartphone addiction, therapist Nadia Addesi suggested adding some distance with the device like putting it in a drawer while eating, leaving it in another room while working or keeping it in pocket while walking. Addesi also suggested moving the most-used apps to last page, switching to grayscale mode and using a screen-time passcode someone else knows.
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04:15 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Will win Falta by 1 lakh votes: BJP's Panda as EC orders repolling

After the Election Commission of India ordered repolling on all polling booths in Falta Assembly constituency, Debangshu Panda, BJP’s candidate from Falta seat, said, “BJP will win by a margin of 1-1.5 lakh votes." "The next day (of the voting), they (TMC people) took away all the voter cards and Aadhar cards in the night," Panda claimed.
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04:40 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Wheat prices rise despite MSP hike, atta costs jump

Wheat and atta prices are rising across India despite a higher MSP(Minimum Support Price) for farmers. Strong government procurement, tighter market supply, and weather-related output concerns are pushing prices upward. Experts say the MSP acts as a price floor, raising market rates, while reduced open-market availability is driving food inflation and impacting household budgets nationwide.
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04:30 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Parents hire 4 bouncers for ₹65,000/month to control 16-yr-old's screen addiction in Guj

The parents of a 16-year-old girl in Gujarat have hired four bouncers for ₹65,000/month to control her screen addiction. The bouncers work 24×7 in two shifts to keep an eye on the girl. A doctor said the teen turned violent whenever her phone was taken away and once threw a TV set from a high-rise apartment and attacked her mother.
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04:59 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Roadside 'Dahibara' turns disastrous as 58 people fall ill in Odisha

At least 58 people, including 27 children, were hospitalised after falling ill in a suspected case of food poisoning in the Patapur village of Odisha's Jajpur district. Those affected had consumed 'Cuttack Dahibara', a local delicacy, from a roadside vendor and later developed vomiting and fever, police said. The state government has formed three independent teams to probe the incident.
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News By: Garima Garg
04:58 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Votes of Congress MLA, who won by 201 votes 3 yrs ago, cut by 255 after recount in K'taka

Congress MLA TD Raje Gowda, who won by 201 votes in Sringeri in Karnataka in 2023, saw a reduction in polled votes by 255 after a recount and reverification. Gowda was contesting against DN Jeevaraj, who had challenged the result, following which the Karnataka HC ordered a recount. "As per the current count, I have the majority," Jeevaraj said.
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04:53 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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What are the AC warning signs people should not ignore & what to do if AC catches fire?

People shouldn't ignore burning or "fishy" smells indicating melting wires. They should also not ignore unusual noises like grinding, frequent MCB trips or flickering lights when the AC starts. If ACs catch fire, people should cut off power from main MCB and evacuate. Notably, nine people died on Sunday in a Delhi building fire linked to a suspected AC blast.
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04:50 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Radars mounted on drones could find water on Mars: Study

Researchers from the University of Arizona have tested drone-mounted ground-penetrating radar on debris-covered glaciers in Alaska and Wyoming to prepare for future exploration of Mars. The study showed the system can map the thickness of rocky debris over subsurface ice. The capability could help future missions to Mars search for water ice without blind drilling.
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04:48 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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How Indian startup's OptoSAR satellite may be a headache for Pak, China?

Indian startup GalaxEye's Mission Drishti, the world's first OptoSAR satellite launched into orbit on Sunday, could prove to be a "headache" for Pakistan and China, NDTV reported. The satellite uses a multispectral camera, a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imager and AI. It can, therefore, provide clear, day-and-night images of the Earth even in adverse weather conditions.
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05:09 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Did not see a single person on drugs or homeless in India like we see in New York: Actor Louis

Talking about his trip to India, US actor and comedian Louis CK said, "I saw what I saw...Nobody's on drugs and nobody is living homeless [in India], like the way in the streets in New York." "I see guys with a bubble syringe [in NY]...I see guys bent over...I did not see a single person like that in...India," he added.
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News By: Ankush Verma
05:06 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Why was a power nap contest organised in South Korea?

A power nap contest which was organised in South Korea's Seoul was aimed at drawing attention to the country's chronic sleep deprivation. Officials monitored heart rates to assess who had achieved the most stable and restful sleep. South Korea is consistently ranked among most sleep-deprived countries in OECD, with long working hours and intense academic pressure contributing to chronic fatigue.
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05:28 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Govt denies reports Aadhaar card will get a new look to have only a pic & QR code

The government has denied reports that the Aadhaar card will get a new look by the end of 2026 and will have just a photo and a QR code. "This is not correct...there's no plan for any such changes," PIB posted on X. Asking people "to ignore such reports", PIB urged to only "refer to official communication from UIDAI."
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05:27 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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Sinus infection spread to my eye, had to get surgery: Pawan Kalyan

Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan revealed details about his recent surgery, explaining that what he thought was simple sinus-related discomfort eventually led to a serious infection. He added that it spread to his eye, prompting immediate Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. His doctors also advised him to get operated on for his previously neglected shoulder injuries.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
05:24 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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89 Israeli children found at illegal school run by Iranians in Thailand

Authorities in Thailand found 89 Israeli children at a preschool which was being illegally run by an Iranian couple. The preschool was reportedly licensed to care for up to 18 children aged between two to five. In practice, it was operating as a much larger school with more than 100 students from several countries.
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News By: Ankush Verma
05:19 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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5-yr-old boy, younger sister laid to rest 25 days after being killed in Manipur attack

The final rites of two Meitei siblings, a five-year-old boy and his five-month-old sister, were performed 25 days after they were killed in a suspected militant attack on their home in Manipur's Tronglaobi. Their bodies remained in mortuary as the family initially refused to claim them, demanding justice and arrests of those responsible. Their deaths had led to widespread protests.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:37 pm Sunday, 03 May 2026

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