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International Labour Day 2026: Date, History, Theme & Global Significance-Why The Day Dedicated To Workers is Celebrated Across The World

India, May 1 -- Labour Day 2026, also known as International Workers' Day or May Day, will be observed on Friday, May 1, 2026 across many countries around the world. The day is dedicated to honouring ... Read More


MHADA lottery 2026: Prices cut by 7.5% on 1,221 of 2,640 affordable homes on sale in Mumbai

India, May 1 -- The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has reduced prices by 7.5% for 1,221 apartments under its MHADA Lottery 2026, out of 2,640 homes on offer in the Mumbai r... Read More


Amazon Now to expand to 100 cities in India: Here's what it means

India, May 1 -- Amazon is gearing up to expand its fast delivery service, Amazon Now, with plans to roll it out across 100 cities in India. To support this push, Amazon is investing heavily in specia... Read More


"Homage to state and culture that have shaped our nation and society,": PM Modi writes to Devendra Fadnvais on Maharashtra Day

New Delhi, May 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on the occasion of Maharashtra Statehood Day, expressed his deep admiration for the state,... Read More


No beds, patchy oxygen: Rising measles cases stretch Cumilla unit beyond capacity

Dhaka, May 1 -- A dedicated measles isolation unit has been launched in a separate building at Cumilla Medical College Hospital (CMCH) to manage the influx of young patients. Meah Monjur Ahmed, head ... Read More


Uttarakhand CM Dhami calls commencement of Adi Kailash Yatra "auspicious", says "state is fully prepared"

Almora, May 1 -- As the sacred Adi Kailash Yatra has started on Friday, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state is fully prepared and all arrangements are in place for a smo... Read More


International Labour Day 2026: Why This Day Means For Workers? History, Meaning and Importance Explained

India, May 1 -- International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is observed every year on May 1 across the world. The day is dedicated to recognising the efforts, struggles, and rights of workers. It... Read More


EC moves to verify 'abnormal' voter registrations at ex-councillor's houses in Narayanganj

Dhaka, May 1 -- The Election Commission has described as "abnormal" the registration of unusually high numbers of voters at several houses on a single road in Narayanganj, including two properties own... Read More


Step inside Smriti Mandhana's dreamy Sangli farmhouse with a 'Karan Johar-style' grand entry

India, May 1 -- Smriti Mandhana, Vice Captain of the Indian women's cricket team, in a conversation with Jatin Sapru, gave a tour of her farmhouse. Nestled in Sangli, Maharashtra, her farmhouse blends... Read More


Price of petrol, diesel go up again; fuel subsidy extended for a monthPublished on: May 1, 2026 10:53 AM

Pakistan, May 1 -- The government raised on Thursday the price of petrol by Rs 6.51 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 19.39. Following the increase, the price of petrol stands at Rs... Read More