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Country needs time to build up domestic capacities, till then reduce dependence on those ‘perfect’ imports

Kicking off with a self-enumeration initiative, Maharashtra's Census 2027 promises to embrace the digital age while ensuring personal privacy and data integrity. Officials highlight the use of cutting-edge encryption and a detailed three-layer security system to safeguard information. The census will focus on vital demographic and economic statistics, with particular attention to marginalized communities and mobile populations.

And today, one of the starkest outliers in the early trends is the performance of Vijay’s TVK. But who is Vijay, who, if trends hold, could become the new Thalapathy of Tamil Nadu politics?

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In a chilling incident that has rattled the high-security Mandir Marg area of Delhi, the lifeless body of 63-year-old former RBI employee Madho Ram was discovered at his home, brutally stabbed. The grim find was made by an electrician, who promptly notified nearby residents. Early assessments point towards a familiar face from the neighborhood as the potential attacker.

Following the massive success of 'Mahavatar Narsimha', which grossed over Rs 320 crore, makers have unveiled 'Mahavatar Parshuraam', the second installment in their planned seven-part cinematic universe. The film, set to release in December 2027, will explore the life of Parshuraam, Vishnu's sixth avatar, as he combats cruel kings who have strayed from dharma.

Koderma's sole government blood bank is operating as a storage center after its license was revoked in November 2025, causing a severe blood shortage. The facility, now unable to collect directly from donors, has seen its blood supply drop by half, impacting thalassaemia patients and dialysis recipients.

BJP has mounted an all-out campaign to unseat Mamata in Bengal, but despite anti-incumbency, Suvendu Adhikari’s rise and Modi’s campaign blitz, cultural missteps, voter alienation and Didi’s enduring appeal complicate its path

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In Hyderabad, a driver attempted a James Bond-style escape during a drunk driving check by using a remote to flip his license plate from Telangana to a fake Delhi one. The advanced gadget, suspected to be installed by a decor shop, was quickly exposed. The driver now faces charges for drunk driving, cheating, and impersonation.

A doctor in Hyderabad was caught drunk driving with a BMW equipped with a hidden flip number plate. The device allowed him to switch between Delhi and Telangana registration plates, raising suspicions of road tax evasion. Police discovered the manipulation after the doctor refused to provide details, leading to his arrest for drunk driving, cheating, and impersonation.

The Thally assembly seat, a Left stronghold, sees a heated contest. Incumbent CPI's Ramachandran faces challenges from BJP's Nagesh Kumar, who highlights a past murder case, and TVK's G Suresh, targeting young voters. Ramachandran, acquitted in the case, relies on his rural connect, while opponents focus on his legal history and promises of development.

A fruit vendor was tragically killed in Bengaluru after a marketing executive, heavily intoxicated, reversed a car at high speed, crushing him against a parked bus. The incident occurred near Satellite Bus Stand as the victim and his wife waited to cross the road. The accused fled the scene but was later arrested and charged with culpable homicide.

Bihar's political landscape is evolving, as the cabinet expansion on May 6 indicates a mandate for new blood. The JD(U) and BJP are strategically putting younger leaders in the spotlight, with an eye towards the future.

Jeypore's District Headquarters Hospital faces a severe blood shortage, with only 22 units available against a capacity of 1,000. Patients like Lingaeswar Naik are being asked to find donors for transfusions due to dwindling voluntary donations. Officials are planning donation camps to replenish stocks and address the critical situation for emergency care.