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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to Meet President Murmu Amid Political Turmoil

New Delhi, May 5: Amid ongoing political developments in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu in New Delh

Gunfire Near the White House Leads to Temporary Lockdown

Washington, May 5: A lockdown was briefly imposed near the White House following the shooting of an armed individual. According to officials, the

Telangana Govt Sets Up ICC to Address Women Employees Grievances

The committee would receive complaints regarding sexual harassment of women employees in workplace and enquire in the matter and prepare a detail

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: CPI suffers major setback, seat count halved

The outcome marks a sharp decline from the performance in the Assembly polls of 2021, when the party had won 17 seats. Despite the overall declin

Morning Brief Podcast: Polls on my Pod: Bengal Flips, Vijay Disrupts, Kerala Resets

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump launched Project Freedom seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out

AAP Legislators to Meet President Murmu to Discuss Democracy

New Delhi, May 5: Amid ongoing political turmoil in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi alo

Quote of the day by Helen Keller: Your success and happiness lie in you. External conditions are the accidents of life. The great enduring realities are Life lesson on success and happiness: the power that was always yours

Helen Keller quote on success and happiness: The woman who could not see the world proved that the world you cannot see is the only one that trul

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to Discuss Alleged Defections with President Murmu

New Delhi, May 5: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. The meeting will address the issue of s

IPL 2026: MI Secures Major Win but Remains Ninth; Who Holds the Orange and Purple Caps?

Mumbai, May 5: The 47th match of IPL 2026 took place on Monday evening at the Wankhede Stadium, featuring the Mumbai Indians (MI) against the Luc

Breakthroughs New Film, From Fields to Flight, Takes Off, Championing Womens Financial Independence

Premiered at AmDocs Film Festival, the film sparks powerful conversations on gender norms, aspiration, and womens financial independence

Major Drug, Arms Seizure in Sriganganagar; Two Arrested

Jaipur/Sriganganagar, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Acting on the directions of Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma, Sriganganagar Poli

Iran War Live Updates: 'Theyll be blown off the face of the Earth,' Trump ups the ante against Iran

Met Gala Guests Take Artistic Liberties With Dress Code

Osaka stunned as she left The Mark Hotel for the Gala in a dramatic Robert Wun white sculptural fitted dress with exaggerated shoulders and adorn

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad weather alert: Rain likely in capital today? Here's what IMD has predicted for the whole week

Delhi is set for thunderstorms and rain on Tuesday, May 4. Overnight showers and gusty winds have already brought temperatures down across the ca

Trends Launches This Holiday, Trend It Campaign

Bengaluru, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Indias leading fashion retail chain Trends has launched its new consumer campaign, This Holiday, Trend It

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Ceasefire On Brink As US, Iran Trade Fire, UAE Reports Attacks

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: The attacks shattered a period of relative calm in the Middle East since the ceasefire took effect on April 8.

5 SHOs Transferred in Jaipur Police Reshuffle

Jaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) The Jaipur Police Commissionerate has carried out an administrative reshuffle, transferring five Station Hou

LA Fire Suspect Had Grudge Against Wealthy, Admired Luigi Mangione

The man accused of deliberately setting a deadly fire that torched an upmarket swathe of Los Angeles last year harbored a grudge against the weal

Embraer eyes new Middle East defense deals after UAE order

Brazil's Embraer anticipates further defense aircraft deals in the Middle East following a significant order for C-390 military cargo planes from

Pilot Among 3 Dead, 2 Injured After Small Plane Crashes In Brazil

Three people died and two others were injured Monday after a small plane crashed into a residential building in the major...

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Settle Legal Battle Over 'It Ends With Us' Dispute

We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognise concerns raised by Ms Lively deserved to be heard. We remain firmly committed to wo

Indian Americans Celebrate BJPs Victory in West Bengal

Washington, May 5: Indian American leaders in the United States have welcomed the Indian Peoples Partys (BJP) victory in West Bengal. They descri

Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode

The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory

The fall in Bhabanipur: Mamata Banerjees loss signals TMCs wider collapse

Mamata Banerjee faced a significant defeat in the Bhabanipur constituency, losing by over 15,000 votes. This outcome mirrors the Nandigram battle

'TMC will be finished within 24 hours,' BJP's Suvendu Adhikari says after winning Bhabanipur seat

Tamil Nadu assembly election results: Amma's shoes just got bigger for EPS

AIADMK faces a significant electoral setback, its worst since 1996, with Edappadi K Palaniswami's leadership challenged. The party's traditional

Assembly Elections 2026: INDIA bloc's foundational pillars jolted

The INDIA bloc faces significant electoral defeats in recent assembly polls. Major parties like Congress, TMC, DMK, and Left experienced setbacks

21 Killed, 61 Injured In A Blast At Fireworks Factory In China's Hunan

A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 and injured 61, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday. The bl

Beyond the hat-trick: BJPs Assam win marks a shift to solo majority power

The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a decisive victory in Assam, forming the government for a third consecutive term. The party achieved a maj

Explosion at fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says

Nearly 500 rescuers were deployed to the scene and evacuations were conducted in danger zones.

US and Iran Launch New Attacks as They Wrestle for Control of Gulf Waters

The fresh volleys of missiles and drones came after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new effort to get stranded tankers and other ships thr

Kerala polls: Brand Pinarayis centralised model past its expiry date

Vijay Makes Superhit Debut. But Can TVK Stitch Numbers To Form Government?

As the single largest party, Vijay's TVK is likely to be invited by the governor to form the government, even if it begins as a minority administ

Breaking the eastern barrier: Bengal triumph redraws BJPs political map

The Bharatiya Janata Party's win in West Bengal signifies a major political achievement. This victory completes the party's expansion into easter

The story of global pharma giant Lupin; FarMart turns EBITDA profitable

Hello,Desh Bandhu Gupta, who grew up in a house without electricity or water, founded Lupin, a leading pharma company that sends 20 billion pills

BJP's Bengal victory revives Gorkha hopes for 'permanent political solution' within Constitution

The Gorkha community is hopeful for a permanent political solution to their Gorkhaland demand after the BJP's victory. This issue was key to BJP'

Falguni Shane Peacock Spotlight Bhoomika Yadav in a Couture Campaign that Celebrates Indias New Global Voice

Bhoomika represents a new generation of Indians making a confident mark globally.

Petrol, Diesel Prices Today (May 5): Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and other cities after election results

Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: Fuel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on Tuesday, May 5, despite a global oil price surge. Gover

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Red As Brent Crude Surges To $115

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates:

Vikravandi election results 2026: PMK's Sivakumar C wins against TVK's Vijai Vadivel A

Armed man shot by US Secret Service near White House

US Secret Service agents shot an armed man in downtown Washington on Monday. The incident occurred near the National Mall shortly after Vice Pres

Tirukkoyilur election results 2026: AIADMK's Palanisamy S wins against TVK's Vijay R Baranibalaaji

ThalapathyVijay: A commander leads the charge

C. Joseph Vijay, once known as IllayaThalapathyor young commander among his fans, transitioned a decade ago toThalapathy(commander), a moniker pr

Met Gala 2026: Isha Ambani Brings Touch of Art in Sculpted Gaurav Gupta Sari, Carries Mango in Hand

The piece was handcrafted over 150 hours using paper, copper and brass.

Bengals M math misfire: How muslim fragmentation and mohila drift tilted the field for BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured victories in Malda and Murshidabad districts. This success stemmed from a divided Muslim vote and public disco

Iran's Project Deadlock Threat After Trump's Blow Off Warning

Araghchi's remarks came as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering, with two countries trading fire over the vital waterwa

Madhya Pradesh Man Kills Wife, Abandons 2-Year-Old Son In Forest

Bhopal, May 5 (IANS) A brutal crime took place in the forests of Madhya Pradesh's Raisen and Vidisha districts, where a man murdered his wife and

Congress Faces Decline, Claims Union Minister Joshi

New Delhi, May 5: Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, stated on Monday that the Congress party has little to no existenc

Apno Se Apni Baat Programme Begins in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) A five-day special interaction programme titled Apno Se Apni Baat commenced on Monday at the Seva Mahatirth

Ulundurpettai election results 2026: DMK's Vasanthavel G R wins against AIADMK's Kumaraguru R

Wanted Criminal Successfully Extradited From UAE: CBI

The CBI has successfully secured the extradition of a fugitive and Interpol Red Notice subject Mohammad Navas Kakkat Ismail from the United Arab

From Beaten Protester To People's Voice: Kerala Youth Congress Leader Wins

On Monday, A.D. Thomas walks into the Assembly as Alappuzha's new MLA, carrying with him a story that blends grit, memory and a measure of justic

Hantavirus scare: Evacuations planned as suspected outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Medics are working to evacuate two individuals with hantavirus symptoms from a luxury cruise ship off West Africa after an outbreak claimed three

Saudi Arabia Calls to 'De-Escalate' as US-Iran Ceasefire on Brink

The ministry said it supported diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution in the war

West Bengal elections: Bhabanipur hands Mamata her most personal loss

Mamata Banerjee suffered a significant personal defeat in Bhabanipur, losing her long-held bastion to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes

Man with message, machinery, and the mandate

Officers engaged the suspect: Armed man shot by US Secret Service agents near White House

DMK Analyses Stalins Kolathur Defeat: TKS Elangovan

DMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (74,202) was defeated by TVK candidate VS Babu (82,997) in the Kolathur constituency by a mar

U.S. Stock market prediction for Tuesday: Will S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq trade in green? These factors will decide

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in

Morning Digest: Vijays stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, as BJP sweeps Bengal; UDF returns in Kerala; NDA wins Assam, Puducherry; and more

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Trump launches Project Freedom to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

Mr. Trump announced his new Project Freedom mission on social media overnight to enable stuck ships to travel through the strait

West Bengal polls: BJP retains Matua support despite SIR

Trump warns Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if Tehran attacks US vessels in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has intensified warnings against Iran, stating that the United States can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon and threaten

Financial Planning Mistakes The Rich Never Make, And You Should Avoid

Most people think wealth creation starts with investing. It doesn't. It starts with control. Wealthy individuals track cash flows closely.

Zero gravity: TMC loses it all in 8 districts

SIR Effect: 'Ineligible' voters exceed win margins in 25 BJP seats in West Bengal

A large number of assembly seats in West Bengal have reported that electors marked ineligible under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), along w

Will continue to work towards strengthening Tamil culture, pride: Amit Shah thanks Tamil Nadu voters, reaffirms NDA's commitment to development

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Tamil Nadu voters for supporting the BJP and NDA. They reaffirmed the cent

West Bengal outcome may realign New Delhi-Kolkata-Dhaka ties

A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chanc

South Korean-operated vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at ship

A South Korean ship experienced an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Trump stated Iran was responsible for the attack. N

CPI(M) Admits Major Poll Setback, Vows to Keep Fighting for Peoples Rights

The party thanked the people and its cadres for their support and added that it respects the people's verdict

Welfare vs welfare: How BJP trumped Mamatas pro-woman appeal

West Bengal elections: Lieutenant to conqueror - the rise and rise of Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari, a former Mamata Banerjee aide, emerged as a key figure in BJP's West Bengal victory, defeating the CM in Nandigram. His politic

Mamatata: Routed Mamata Banerjee fumes at SIRprise in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign in Bengal has concluded dramatically with a surprising electoral defeat, shattering her hopes for a historic four

West Bengal verdict: Why Mamata tasted defeat when she put fish on plate?

Kerala assembly election results: Sickle gets hammered, Left homeless

Kerala's election results mark a significant shift, leaving India without a Communist government for the first time since 1977. The Left faces a

BJPs Dr. Pranath Tudu Wins Binpur Assembly Seat by 22,977 Votes

New Delhi, May 5: Dr. Pranath Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the Binpur Assembly constituency of West Bengal,

PM Narendra Modi hails BJP victory in West Bengal calls it vote for stability and development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP's West Bengal election win. He stated the victory signifies a vote for stability and development amid

BJPs big bang: Bengal breached, Assam secured; Vijay, Congress flip the south

India has a brand new political map. A massive topple in Bengal, a twist in the Tamil Nadu potboiler, power grip in Assam and Puducherry, and ant

Severe Weather Alert: Storms, Lightning, and Hail Expected in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, May 5: Madhya Pradesh is bracing for a spell of severe weather. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for severa

Assam Chief Minister Claims Comments by Congress Leader Boosted BJPs Election Victory

Guwahati, May 5: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Monday that comments made by Congress leader Pawan Khera about his family hav

BJP Candidate Sanat Sardar Triumphs Over TMCs Jharna Sardar in Sandeshkhali

Kolkata, May 5: In a closely watched electoral battle in West Bengals Sandeshkhali assembly constituency, BJP candidate Sanat Sardar has emerged

Assam election results: Masterful mama delivers magic majority

Blake Lively Justin Baldoni settlement: It Ends With Us stars ends controversial litigation saga. All you may want to know

Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni settlement ends more than a year of acrimonious litigation that drew intense publicity as details of Lively's allegat

Tamil Nadu assembly elections: How Joseph beat Stalin - five factors that spelt doom for DMK this time

M.K. Stalin faced a significant political shock with his party's defeat and his personal drubbing in Kolathur. Superstar C. Joseph Vijay's entry,

Himesh Reshammiya Teams Up with Manushi Chhillar for New Song Sharab

Mumbai, May 5: Renowned singer and composer Himesh Reshammiya is set to thrill his fans with a new song titled Sharab. This high-energy tracks fi

DK Shivakumar Accuses BJP of Systematic Abuse of Power in Recent Elections

Bengaluru, May 5: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar has accused the BJP of systematically abusing power during th

BJP Secures Major Victory in Siliguri, West Bengal with Over 73,000 Votes

Kolkata, May 5: The results for the highly contested Siliguri seat in West Bengals assembly elections have been announced. BJP candidate Shankar

No World Cup 2026 telecast in India, China? Here's why FIFA faces broadcast crisis in world's two most populous countries

FIFA has concluded agreements with broadcasters in over 175 territories globally, it said in a statement to Reuters.

The whistle blew, DMK fell: How TVK's Vijay did what decades of politics could not

Actor Vijay's new political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has achieved a stunning victory in Tamil Nadu. The party has become the largest in t