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China: Explosion at Fireworks Plant Kills At Least 21 People

Nearly 500 rescuers were deployed to the scene and residents in danger zones were evacuated by authorities

Premier League title race: Manchester Citys last-gasp draw at Everton hands momentum to Arsenal

The draw ended a run of three consecutive wins for City and left it five points behind the London club

Das Adam Smith Problem: rethinking Smiths moral and economic worlds

The Das Adam Smith Problem shows an apparent dichotomy between sympathy and self-interest in Adam Smiths works, but most scholars now view it as

Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican counterpart, calls for stronger economic ties

First Russian oil arrives in Japan since Iran war: media

Japan, which depends on West Asia for around 95% of its oil imports, has tried to diversify sources of energy procurement since the outbreak of w

White House weighs vetting AI models before public release, says NYT

The White House is discussing an executive order that would establish a working group of tech executives and government officials to examine pote

2 Killed as Car Rams into Lorry in Sangareddy

Minutes after reaching the bypass road at Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district, the car driver lost control and rammed into a stationary lorry

May 6 Panchang: Important Auspicious and Inauspicious Times to Note

New Delhi, May 5: The Panchang holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma. It determines the start of the day and identifies auspicious and i

Ryan Rickelton Praises Rohit Sharma as One of Indias Greatest Batsmen

Mumbai, May 5: In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, the Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a 6-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhe

Trisha Krishnan wears Rs 12,000 suit on her 43rd birthday in Tirupati just before Vijay's TVK impressive win in Tamil Nadu

Actress Trisha Krishnan marked her birthday with a spiritual visit to Tirupati and her Rs 12,000 outfit gained attention. Later, she visited acto

MOMENT: Trump jokes he'll leave office in 'eight or nine years'

Rangasamy expresses happiness over NDAs performance

Mr Rangasamy said the victory was a reflection of the faith reposed by the people of Puducherry on his government

Trump Declares Tariffs as Key Tool in U.S. Trade Policy, Targets China

Washington, May 5: President Donald Trump stated that tariffs will remain a central tool in U.S. trade policy. He emphasized that these tariffs s

Surya Kumar Yadav Praises Rohit Sharma for Entertaining Performance in Mumbai Indians Victory

Mumbai, May 5: The Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a thrilling 6-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

EAM Jaishankar Meets Jamaican Counterpart Kamina Johnson Smith to Discuss Key Issues

New Delhi, May 5: Indias External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his Jamaican counterpart, Kamina Johnson Smith, during his visit to

Pixxel to launch Indias first orbital data centre satellite this year

Pixxel will design, build, launch, and operate the satellite, and Sarvam will provide the AI backbone

Not just Thalapathy Vijay! His drivers son also dethrones a DMK MLA. Who is he and how did he push Stalins party out?

In a stunning upset, R Sabarinathan, son of TVK chief Vijay's driver, secured a significant victory in Virugambakkam, defeating the sitting DMK M

US Apache attack helicopters deployed in operation against Iranian boats: CENTCOM

US CENTCOM used Sea Hawk and Apache helicopters on Monday to eliminate Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormu

IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if conflict drags into 2027, oil hits $125

Global economy faces a grim future if the Middle East conflict continues until 2027. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns of significantly higher

NIUM calls on young innovators to reimagine Indias cities

The Urban X Challenge Ideathon aims to foster creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving among young minds by inviting ideas that can tran

Trump Highlights Small Businesses as Backbone of American Economy

Washington, May 5: President Donald Trump emphasized that small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, attributing their growth to

Trump Claims U.S. Military Achievements Against Iran in Mini War

Washington, May 5: President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. militarys actions against Iran are progressing effectively. He emphasized that Ira

US intel says Iran nuclear timeline unchanged despite strikes, war

Iran's nuclear weapon timeline remains unchanged. U.S. intelligence assessments show it still takes up to a year to build a bomb. Recent U.S. and

Devotees Gather for Temple Festival, Hanuman Idol Consecrated

Udaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) A large number of devotees gathered at Shri Ram Park in A-Block, Chitrakoot Nagar, to witness the third ann

Green Saviours Meet Focuses on Environment, Sandalwood Plantation

Udaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) A key meeting of Green Saviours, a group of retired forest officials, was held at Aranya Kutir in Udaipur,

West Bengal polls: TMC claims BJP behind arson attack on Siliguri office, shares video

Iran denies UAE strike role, blames US 'military adventurism'

Tensions flare in the Middle East as Iran denies responsibility for a drone strike on UAE oil facilities. Iran blames US military actions for the

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

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

G7 trade ministers set to meet but not discuss latest US tariff threat

G7 trade ministers gather in Paris to tackle critical minerals and small package trade issues. The ongoing Middle East conflict's economic impact

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

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

12 Trapped After Central Colombia Mine Explosion

Twelve people were trapped after a mine explosion in central Colombia on Monday, the regional governor said...

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

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

Assam Made Pawan Khera Eat Pera: Himanta Sarma On BJP's Election Win

Himanta Sarma calls BJP's Assam election victory a historic moment and credits PM Modi and Amit Shah.

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

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

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

Tamil Nadu assembly results: Dravidian fort tough to breach for national parties

Tamil Nadu's regional identity and Dravidian legacy continue to challenge national parties. Congress struggles to regain its footing, seeing a si

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'

Himantas Miya label stuck on Cong, weaned away voters

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.

Under shadow of the lotus, regional outfits keep shrinking

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

Armed Man Shot By US Secret Service, White House Briefly Shut

An armed man was shot by US Secret Service (USSS) agents in downtown Washington on Monday, officials said, prompting a brief lockdown...

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

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

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

US Destroys 6 Iranian Small Boats, Shoots Down Missiles And Drones

US Admiral Brad Cooper said he strongly advised Iranian forces to remain clear of US military assets as it launches the operation.

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