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139 stories · May 2026

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Saturday2 May 2026

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Renowned Photographer and Padma Shri Awardee Raghu Rai Passes Away at 83

Raghu Rai, one of India's most celebrated photographers and a recipient of the Padma Shri, passed away in Delhi at the age of 83. He was widely known for documenting Indian life, people and major events through his photo...

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Friday1 May 2026

National

Madras High Court: Law Still Permits Candidates to Contest from Two Constituencies

The Madras High Court has observed that the existing law still allows a candidate to contest from two constituencies simultaneously. In 2004, the Election Commission of India had proposed barring candidates from contesti...

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Election Commission Launches QR-Based ID System for Counting Centres

**Overview** On May 1, 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) officially launched a highly advanced, QR-based Photo Identity Card system designed to strictly tighten physical security and eliminate unauthorized acc...

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PMGSY-IV Launched in Odisha: ₹1,700 Crore Outlay for Rural Connectivity

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase IV: Transforming Odisha's Rural LandscapeOn May 1, 2026, the Union Minister for Rural Development officially launched the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY...

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NRAI 75th Anniversary: India’s First Fully Digitized Sports Federation Launches Athlete App

Digitizing Indian Sports: NRAI's 75th Year MilestoneUnion Minister Mansukh Mandaviya attended the 75th anniversary of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) in New Delhi on April 27, 2026. The event marked a new...

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NRAI Celebrates 75th Anniversary: Union Minister Launches 'MyNRAI Athlete App'

Digitizing Indian Shooting: NRAI’s 75th Year MilestoneUnion Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, attended the 75th anniversary of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on April 27, 2026,...

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PM Modi Visits Varanasi and Hardoi: Inaugurates Projects Worth ₹6,350 Crore

PM Narendra Modi’s UP Visit 2026: A Boost to Infrastructure and Women EmpowermentOn April 28–29, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uttar Pradesh, focusing on Varanasi and Hardoi. During the visit, he inaugurated...

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