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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF retains Muvattupuzha, Perumbavoor with improved margins, wrests Kothamangalam

Front retains Muvattupuzha and Perumbavoor with sharply improved margins and wrests Kothamangalam from the Left, as Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Manoj Moo

CUET-UGCentre Allotment Sparks Nationwide Anxiety Among Aspirants

Prosenjit Bag Wins Jangipara Seat by Narrow Margin in West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, May 5: In a closely contested battle during the West Bengal Assembly elections of 2026, Prosenjit Bag of the BJP secured the Jangipara s

BJP Appoints Leaders for Puducherry Assembly Election Leadership Selection

New Delhi, May 5: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has regained a majority in the Puducherry Assembly elections. In light of this victory,

BJPs Sukra Munda Triumphs in Bengals Mal Assembly Election

Kolkata, May 5: In a significant victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Sukra Munda has won the Mal Assembly seat in West Bengal. He defea

T.N. Assembly election 2026: DMKs Periyakaruppan loses by one vote in Tirupattur

At the end of the penultimate round of counting, he was leading by 30 votes

IPL 2026: Rickelton, Rohit combine to power MI past LSG

The left-right pair stitches together a 143-run opening stand as the five-time champion chases down 229 with ease; the Mumbai outfit keeps its pl

BJP Secures Major Victory in Assam Elections, Major Upset for Congress Leaders

Guwahati, May 5: In the Assam Assembly elections, several prominent figures emerged as major winners and losers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sar

Congress Has No Existence Outside Kerala, Karnataka Will Face Defeat: Prahlad Joshi

New Delhi, May 5: Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs, Prahlad Joshi, stated on Monday that the Congress party has lost its significance

Indian Boxers Shine at Asian Boxing Championship Under-15 and Under-17 Categories

Tashkent, May 5: Indian youth boxers continue to impress at the Asian Boxing Under-15 and Under-17 Championship 2026 held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: No surprises in Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly

Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob) retains Piravom, defeats Kerala Congress(M)s Sabu K. Jacob; Jibi Abraham of Twenty20 trails third, while U

Musi Rejuvenation: Revenue Dept Summons Richmond Villa Owners for Land Acquisition Inquiry

This comes as part of the Gandhi Sarovar land acquisition linked to Musi rejuvenation process.

Parent Carry Sons Dead Body on Vegetable Cart in Karimnagar

Yakubs parents, Elkapelli Veeraiah and Rukkamma, are fruit vendors.

Dr. Pranot Tudu of BJP Wins Binpur Assembly Seat by 22,977 Votes

New Delhi, May 5: Dr. Pranot Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured victory in the Binpur Assembly constituency of West Bengal. He

ED Interrogates Prabhat Chakanakar for Eight Hours in Ashok Kharat Money Laundering Case

Mumbai, May 5: Prabhat Chakanakar, sister of former Maharashtra State Womens Commission chairperson and NCP leader Rupali Chakanakar, appeared be

TVK sweeps in four ACs in Sivaganga district

AP Grants rS369 Crore for Modernisation of Guntur Channel

Union minister of state for rural development Pemmasani Chandrasekhar has come up with a proposal for modernisation of Guntur Channel and said th

TG Students JAC Demands Withdrawal of GO 7

Ramakrishna alleged that there was no clarity regarding when the pending fee arrears would be deposited into the students' accounts.

Trinamool ousted as BJP sweeps West Bengal

BJP retains strongholds in north and southwest Bengal and makes inroads in Trinamool bastions of Kolkata and adjoining districts; partys vote sha

Digital display systems to be provided to health centres in Hunsur under Swasthya Swaraj programme

Journalists had a tough time getting access to counting centres in Madurai

Dedicated Commission Inquiries on Socio-Economic Status of BCs

He said reservations would be finalised after assessing the BC population ratio in each constituency and that the commissions objective was to en

Piyush Goyal Reviews Progress on Free Trade Agreements with Officials

New Delhi, May 5: Commerce and Trade Minister Piyush Goyal held a review meeting on May 4 to assess the progress of Indias Free Trade Agreements

TMCs Rathin Ghosh Wins Madhyamgram Seat with Record Voter Turnout

Kolkata, May 5: In the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has solidified its grip on the crucial Ma

BJP's Heavy Campaign Against Infiltration Amid SIR, Scams Caused TMC's Defeat

Till night, BJP topped the list with 207 seats among which it won 187 seats, crossing the magic figure which has come down to 147 from 148 since

S. Jaishankars Visit to Jamaica: India Gifts Mobile Hospital System for Disaster Relief

New Delhi, May 5: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness during his visit to Jamaica. The

Direct tax mop-up misses FY26 target; Collections rise 5%

India's direct tax collections saw a modest rise in FY26. However, the total mop-up missed the revised target by 81,000 crore. Both corporate and

R. Mohan | A Phenomenon Called Vijay Lives up to His Name

Actor-turned-leader leads Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to a landmark first victory

Works for Godavari Pushkaralu to Be Done With Funds From Centre, State

The works include laying of roads, construction of drainages, ghats, supply potable water and development of parks, all of which would be taken u

PMI rises to 54.7; Inflation pressures mount

India's manufacturing sector saw modest growth in April. New orders and production improved, boosting activity. However, rising costs due to the

Police Search for Missing TD Leader Manikanta

Police issued a notice under Section 41A and called him to the station twice.

EAPCET Agriculture, Pharmacy Papers Rated Moderate

The exam was held in two sessions. In the morning, 30,333 candidates registered and 28,046 appeared, while in the afternoon 30,253 registered and

State Cabinet Seeks CBI Inquiry into BRS's Power Irregularities

The Cabinet also decided to revise land prices across the state and to rationalise land values scientifically in certain regions, where significa

I want to be Indias fielding coach... I feel I am almost there: Yagnik

He hopes to become the best in the world in his area of expertise; says he is relishing his role at Knight Riders after making the switch from Ro

7 Exercises That Can Help To Reduce Inflammation In The Body

Performing the right exercises can help to effectively reduce inflammatory markers in the body and support your body's natural healing processes.

74 Mandals Reel Under Severe Heat Wave Across 16 Districts

He explained that while certain regions will face intense heat, others will experience rainfall accompanied by lightning.

Watch: Kerala elections 2026: key winners and losers

A look at the key candidates in the Kerala elections who returned victorious and those who failed to win seats.

2 Dead, Several Injured After Car Rams Crowd In Germany's Leipzig

Germany has been shaken by a series of car-ramming attacks in recent years, including one targeting a Christmas market in 2024 in Magdeburg.

Student loan forgiveness changes hit middle class hard: New bill counts jobless months, speeds up debt relief for laid-off workers

New student loan rules may help people who lose jobs. The plan could count no-payment months for loan forgiveness. This can help middle-class wor

Supreme Court asks Karnataka for report on Darshans prison amenities plea

BJPs Kaustav Bagchi Triumphs Over TMCs Raj Chakraborty in Barrackpur Seat

Kolkata, May 4: In an exciting contest for the Barrackpur assembly seat in North 24 Parganas district, BJP candidate Kaustav Bagchi secured a sig

IRS tax deadline extension for Washington disaster relief: New 2026 filing date, eligibility, process, refund insights and key updates

IRS tax deadline extension 2026: Washington residents hit by severe weather now have until August 15, 2026, to file taxes, thanks to an IRS exten

Major Relief for Electricity Consumers in Uttar Pradesh: Prepaid Smart Meters to Function Like Postpaid

Lucknow, May 4: The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a significant decision aimed at easing the burden on electricity consumers. Under the

Mercury plunges as snow, rains hit Kashmir, Himachal & Uttarakhand

VPA Expands Dust Suppression Systems Across Cargo Yards

The meeting was led by MLA Vamsikrishna Srinivasa Yadav and deputy chairperson Roshni Aparanji Korati.

Food safety inspection flags unsafe cooking oil at KFC outlet in Kondapur

Shikha Mukerjee | A Hindu Vote for Change Shakes Up West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee faces defeat amid strong anti-incumbency wave

Two Women Die As Tree Falls In Peda Bayalu Market, ASR district

The incident occurred near the old MPDO office during the market, which attracts vendors and shoppers from nearby villages: Reports

One meal a day with millets initiative launched

Gujarat woman found dead in Jammu hotel basement

Do you always try to impress others and seek validation? Psychology says this could be a sign of deeper insecurity quietly destroying your happiness and stopping you from having meaningful relationships

The psychology of people who constantly try to impress others reveals a complex mix of emotional needs, learned behaviours, and social pressures.

Prolonged AC, Rising Pollution, Lifestyle Changes Driving Asthma Surge

Asthma, a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, causes breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness and persistent coughing.

US stock market crashes today: Whats happening with Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq as $200 billion vanishes in minutes from US stocks - Dow plunges 565 points, all sectors sink while oil surges with WTI up 3.4% and Brent jumping 5%

US stock market crashes today. Investors are asking whats happening with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite. Nearly

Sonam Wangchuk, LAB oppose power JV in Ladakh

How BJP's well-oiled vote machine breached Mamata's Bengal fortress

The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a significant victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections. Their campaign focused on booth-level organizati

AP CM, Pawan, Lokesh Hail NDA, TVKs Vijay

He also congratulated Vijay for his victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections and wished him success in serving the people.

Russia declares May 8-9 truce, threatens attack if Ukraine breaks it

Russia on Monday declared a unilateral ceasefire with Ukraine between May 8-9, when Moscow marks its annual World War II Victory Day commemoratio

Thalapathy Vijay Emerges as a Political Force in Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, May 4: South Indian cinema superstar Thalapathy Vijay is making waves in the political arena. His party, the Tamilga Vetria Kazhagam (TV

Mumbai Indians Triumph Over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 Clash

Mumbai, May 4: In a thrilling encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) chased down a massive target to secure a

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Mohanan defeats Kadannapally by 18,551 votes in Kannur

Millet Campaign Launched, MLA Vows Assembly Push

The campaign, led by Millet Marvels along with the Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) and Nutrihub, calls on people to adopt at least on

Srivaikuntam election results 2026: TVK's G Saravanan wins by 1,186 votes

Srivaikuntam's 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections feature a close contest between INC, AIADMK, and TVK. Historically, the seat has evenly split b

'I'd be jailed if I released it': Marjorie Greene drops BOMBSHELL, alleges explosive Trump texts

DC Edit | Left Is Left Out in All States, UTs

LDF defeat ends a six-decade stretch of Left rule in Indian governments

SamanthaNaga Chaitanya avoid each other; SamRaj's cold chemistry draws flak, SobhitaChay look classy

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya were spotted attending the same wedding reception in Hyderabad years after their 2021 divorce. Both arriv

Watch: When Tamil Nadus giants fell at the ballot box

Tamil Nadu saw a major political upset on May 4, 2026, as Chief Minister M. K. Stalin lost his Kolathur seat to V. S. Babu. The result reflects a

AP BJP Celebrates Partys Win in Elections

State BJP chief P.V.N. Madhav said the results reflected public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership.

Quote of the Day by Carl Rogers: 'The only person who is educated is the one'Inspiring quotes by the famous American psychologist, esteemed as one of the founders of humanistic psychology

Quote of the Day: Carl Rogers, a pioneering psychologist, believed true education is the ability to learn and change. His words remain relevant t

Lost and found: on the five Assembly elections, 2026

The National Democractic Alliances success in Bengal and Assam is partly offset by its failure in Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Letters to The Editor May 5, 2027

Capitalising on changing Tamil voter mood

The leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam now occupies a space hollowed out by a politics whose rhetorical power has lost its resonance

Siddaramaiahs Push, AHINDA Consolidation Aid Congress In Bagalkot

The contest was initially seen as a close one between the Congress and the BJP, with expectations of a narrow result: Report

BJP Celebrates Win in WB, Puducherry, Assam

Senior leaders Duvvuri Subrahmanyam and Y Malakondaiah said the victories strengthened the NDAs prospects at the national level.

LG Manoj Sinha launches anti-drug drive; warns of narco-terror in J&K

Announcing a 100-day target to eradicate drug abuse, Manoj Sinha highlighted strict enforcement measures, including FIRs, arrests, property seizu

Congress Leaders Visit Fire-Hit Fields in Adilabad, Assure Aid

Separately, leaders of the BRS, including former Boath MPP Tula Srinivas, visited the site and demanded compensation of Rs 50,000 per acre for af

Telangana State Govt to Bear Additional Burden Faced by Haj Pilgrims

Due to the prevailing crisis in West Asia, the Haj Committee of India had mandated additional charges of Rs.10,000 per pilgrim for Haj airfare.

'Immoral, illegal': Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP 'looted' more than 100 seats; vows to 'bounce back'

A round of elections that signals structural dominance

The Assembly election results strengthen the argument for the BJPs structural political dominance

Bandwan (ST) election results 2026: BJPs Labsen Baskey defeats TMCs Rajib Lochan Saren

In south T.N., TVK makes inroads but fails to win in Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari

West Bengal elections: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur to Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a significant defeat in Bhabanipur, losing by 15,144 votes to Suvendu Adhikari. This marks Ad

Boundary Restricted Error Hits Bhadrachalam Self-Enumeration

The self-enumeration process, launched on April 26 through the official portal, was intended to enable residents to submit household data online:

Punjab BJP Leader Sohti Celebrates Historic Election Wins in Major States

Chandigarh, May 4: Rana Gurmeet Singh Sohti, a senior leader of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Mo

Bengal, Tamil Nadu results to impact 2029 polls, Says Omar Abdullah; BJP surge reshapes political landscape

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the results of the five-state Assembly elections, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Nad

Womens Congress Launches Postcard Campaign for Womens Reservation Bill

Bhopal, May 4: The Womens Congress has initiated a nationwide postcard campaign demanding the immediate implementation of the Womens Reservation

Jamia Millia Islamia Declares Class 12 Results, Girls Outshine Boys Again

New Delhi, May 4: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) announced the results for the Class 12 board examinations for the academic year 2025-26 on Monday. O

Elections 2026 round-up: Vijay's victory aligns with Trisha's birthday, Mamata Banerjee loses Bengal to Modi-Shah duo

The 2026 assembly election results across key states signal a major political shift, with actor-turned-politician Vijay making a powerful debut i

Thought of the day by Hugh Jackman: Because I believe actually the more you do something, the less powerful lesson on courage and managing your apprehensions by Wolverine

Thought of the day: Hugh Jackmans career reflects a willingness to embrace uncertainty. Early on, he declined steady television roles to focus on

Suvendu Adhikari calls toppling Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur 'crucial' in BJP's Bengal surge

Suvendu Adhikari called his Bhabanipur win over Mamata Banerjee very important. He secured the seat by over 15,000 votes. Adhikari stated this de

Watch | West Bengal election: Winners and losers who gained and lost big

In this video, we break down the key winners and losers, from major parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress to emerging pl