India

AAP protests outside Delhi CM's residence over killing of man in Jaffarpur, alleges targeting of Purvanchal community

03 May 2026 | 9:00 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today held a protest outside Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s residence over the killing of a young man in Jaffarpur village, with party leaders alleging that the incident reflected rising hostility towards the Purvanchal community in the national capital.

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Crime Branch arrests key associate of Nandu gang in Rs 2 Cr extortion case

03 May 2026 | 8:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested an absconding accused Kaptan alias Tanna, identified as a key associate of the Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang, in connection with a high-value extortion case registered in the Chhawla area, officials said today.

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FIR registered after judicial officer’s suicide in Safdarjung, family alleges harassment

03 May 2026 | 8:26 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) Police have registered a case following the death of a 30-year-old judicial officer, Aman Kumar Sharma, who died allegedly by suicide at his residence in the Safdarjung area of Delhi, officials said.

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Akhilesh Yadav questions Falta re-poll

03 May 2026 | 7:40 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav today intensified his attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Election Commission’s decision to order a re-poll in West Bengal’s Falta Assembly constituency, alleging that the move was aimed at concealing “an embarrassing defeat” and raising concerns about the grounds for such action.

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LPG carrier crosses Hormuz safely as Centre assures adequate fuel supply amid West Asia tensions

03 May 2026 | 7:30 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) Marshall Islands-flagged LPG carrier MT Sarv Shakti, carrying 46,313 metric tonnes of LPG meant for India, safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz on May 2 and is expected to reach Visakhapatnam on May 13. The vessel has 20 crew members onboard, including 18 Indians.

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‎ UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900 HRS ON MAY 3

03 May 2026 | 6:52 PM

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India’s Slide in Press Freedom Index Sparks Concern at IWPC World Press Freedom Day Event

03 May 2026 | 5:35 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) The Indian Women’s Press Corps on Sunday marked World Press Freedom Day with a panel discussion titled “Safeguarding Press Freedom Amidst Global Upheaval,” bringing together senior media professionals and journalists to examine the growing challenges confronting the press in India and globally.

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Srinagar man arrested for receiving funds from Pakistan & foreign sources, quizzed by Special Cell, IB & RAW

03 May 2026 | 5:19 PM

By Atul Krishan
New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a resident of Srinagar who allegedly received a sum of Rs 18 crore from Pakistan and foreign based individuals.

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Cong slams last-minute Haj Surcharge, demands immediate rollback

03 May 2026 | 4:51 PM

‎ New Delhi, May 3 (UNI) Congress leader Nasir Hussain on Sunday criticised the Centre over a recent circular issued by the Ministry of Minority Affairs seeking additional payment from Haj pilgrims, terming it “arbitrary, unjustified and a reflection of administrative failure,” and called for its immediate withdrawal along with a full refund to affected pilgrims.

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