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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

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

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

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

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

West Bengal assembly election results: A low five for Trinamool as Kolkata fortress falls

Trinamool Congress faced a significant setback in Kolkata, losing its stronghold and several key seats to the BJP. High-profile defeats included

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?

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

Met Gala 2026 protests: Why is Amazon founder Jeff Bezos facing criticism even as wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos attends Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute event?

Met Gala 2026: Outside the museum, protesters in colorful outfits held letters spelling out ax the rich and banners reading esistance red carpe

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

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

NaMoshkar: Bengal debut for BJP sarkar

Anjali Shekhawat Shines at KSS Memorial Shooting Championship with Gold, Kanak Dominates in Multiple Events

New Delhi, May 5: The 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship showcased remarkable talent, with Rajasthans Anjali Shekhawat clin

Karti Chidambaram Congratulates TVK Leader Vijay on Impressive Election Debut

KaraiKudi, May 5: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram congratulated Vijay and his newly formed party, Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), on their remarkable

Puducherry election results: N Rangasamys charisma delivers fifth term

White House mulls order directing government executives to review AI models before public review. What does it mean for Aritificial Intelligence?

Donald Trump had positioned himself as a champion of unfettered AI development, rolling back Biden-era safety evaluation requirements and casting

Manohar Lal Khattar: A Journey from Education to Haryanas Chief Minister

New Delhi, May 5: Manohar Lal Khattar, born on May 5, 1954, in a modest family, has emerged as a significant leader in Haryana and Indian politic

MK Stalin Accepts Election Results, Vows DMK Will Set an Example as Opposition

Chennai, May 5: After the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) faced defeat in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, party president and Chief Minister M

Mamata Faces Challenge in TMC Stronghold as Ratna Debnath Wins Panihati by 28,000 Votes

Kolkata, May 5: The results of the West Bengal Assembly elections, announced on Monday, revealed a significant upset. The Bharatiya Janata Party

Tibets New Energy Product Exports Surge by 23.9% in Q1

Beijing, May 5: According to the Lhasa Customs Department, Tibets exports of new energy vehicles, photovoltaic products, and lithium batteries re

Kerala elections result: Gods own country red-cards Comrades

Assembly election results 2026: Beyond headlines, behind numbers

Recent state election results reveal a resurgence of anti-incumbency, Hindu vote consolidation, and the enduring appeal of Narendra Modi. Factors

Bengal is salvaged

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it , tyranny is a habit , it has

Smart, Sustainable, Seamless How Technical Textiles are Stitching Indias Footwear Future

Giriraj Singh When we speak of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat we are not just speaking of self reliance in production but of leadership in global value c

TMCs Stronghold Falls in Shyampukur as BJP Secures Victory

Kolkata, May 5: The results for the highly anticipated Shyampukur seat in the West Bengal Assembly elections have been announced, marking a signi

Japans Child Population Hits Record Low, Decline Continues for 45 Years

Tokyo, May 5: Japans declining child population has become a significant concern. According to a report released by local media, as of April 1, t

BJPs Krishnendu Mukherjee Triumphs in Asansol North Assembly Seat

New Delhi, May 5: The election results for the Asansol North Assembly seat in the Paschim Bardhaman district have been announced. BJP candidate K

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Did India leave space for Pakistan in global diplomacy?

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com The second term of United States President Donald Trump marked a shift in how Washington approached its external engage

South India Rejects BJPs Ideology and Modis Leadership, Claims Harshvardhan Sapkal

Mumbai, May 5: Harshvardhan Sapkal, the president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, stated on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party

Chinas Marine Product Value Reaches 26 Trillion Yuan in Q1

Beijing, May 5: According to Chinas Ministry of Natural Resources, the total marine product value in China surged to 26 trillion yuan in the firs

Vijay's victory script: Star power, strategy, social base

BJPs Sumant Mandal Triumphs in Sagar Assembly Election

New Delhi, May 5: In a closely contested election for the Sagar Assembly seat in West Bengal, BJPs Sumant Mandal emerged victorious. He defeated

Caution, silence greet BJPs victory in minority pockets

LG inaugurates All India Inter-University Wushu Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha called upon the athletes to act as ambassadors of the Nasha Mukt

BJPs decisive victory in Bengal, bags Assam, gets Puducherry with allies

Vijays TVK stars in TN blockbuster, UDF bags Kerala * People have shown faith in BJP, our party synonymous with good governance: PM KOLKATA/CHENN

CS calls for scaling up interactions, AI-driven interventions

Over 13,000 MSMEs assessed by JKMHC Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review me

From tourism to pilgrimage management, we must put our best foot forward: CM

Darbar Move offices reopen in Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a warm reception at the Civ

BJP celebrates party victory in Bengal, Assam, Puducherry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Jammu & Kashmir BJP celebrated the partys massive gains and victories in the Assembly elections held across

Rakesh wins two gold medals in National Powerlifting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Rakesh Kumar of Jammu and Kashmir UT excelled at the National Powerlifting and Deadlift National Cha

NIA Court frames charges against LeT/ TRF handler, harbourers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: In a major legal development in the Pahalgam terror attack case, the court of Special Judge under Section 1

Kargil Hill Council chief refuses to quit for rotation of power

NC-Cong alliance runs into rough weather *Both parties confident on finding solution Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 4: The NC-Congress alliance in Lad

JP World School hosts Inter-School Tennis Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: JP World School, Channi, Jammu, hosted a three-day inter-school tennis ball cricket tournament organ

Bank of Baroda delegation, MLAs call on CM

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: A deputation from Bank of Baroda, led by its Executive Director Beena Vaheed, today called on Chief Mini

TMCs Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani Wins Golpokhar Assembly Seat by Over 83,000 Votes

New Delhi, May 5: In a closely contested election for the Golpokhar Assembly seat in West Bengal, TMC candidate Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani has emerg

TMCs Pulak Roy Secures Victory in Uluberia South by Over 17,000 Votes

New Delhi, May 5: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has achieved a significant victory in the Uluberia South Assembly constituency of West Bengal. Pul

BJP stole Bengal, Assam polls with EC's help, claims Rahul Gandhi

Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship: Symptoms, treatment, infections in north America

Hantavirus, which can cause fatal respiratory illness, can be spread when particles from rodent droppings or urine become airborne. It does not t

Indian Boxers Shine at Asian Boxing Championships

Tashkent, May 5: Indian young boxers continued their impressive performance at the Asian Boxing Under-15 and Under-17 Championships 2026 held in

BJP Candidate Samaren Dutta Ghosh Triumphs Over TMCs Soham by 10,185 Votes in Karimipur Assembly Seat

Kolkata, May 5: In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP candidate Samaren Dutta Ghosh emerged victorious from the Karimipur Assembly seat

BJPs Chandrashekhar Banerjee Secures Victory in Durgapur East with Over 30,000 Votes

New Delhi, May 5: The Durgapur East assembly seat in Bardhaman district witnessed a thrilling contest. Historically dominated by the Trinamool Co

Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC Battle to a 1-1 Draw in ISL Clash

Bengaluru, May 5: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC ended their match in a 1-1 draw o

BJPs broken promises left border people in lurch: NC

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Provincial president of the National Conference for Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta today launched a sharp attack o

MSCBMC Trust, 11 RR organise Art Workshop Jashan-e-Bahar

Excelsior Correspondent KISHTWAR, May 4: A vibrant National Art Workshop titled Jashan-e-Bahar is being organized at TRC Chatroo from May 4 to 8,

BJP crosses majority mark in West Bengal assembly

KOLKATA, May 4 : The BJP stormed past the majority mark in the West Bengal assembly on Monday, winning 156 seats and leading in 52 others, taking

Silver futures plunge Rs 3,917 to Rs 2.47 lakh/kg on weak global trends

NEW DELHI, May 4: Silver prices plunged Rs 3,917 to Rs 2.47 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Monday as elevated crude oil rates amid inflati

Gadkari reviews key highway corridor projects, BOT road plans in Maharashtra

NEW DELHI, May 4 : Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday reviewed the proposed high-speed corridors, high-density

Dilapidated wooden bridge at Thajwas risky

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Safety concerns are mounting over a dilapidated wooden bridge at the Thajwas Glacier tourist site in Son

Public Lecture on Integral Yoga and Psychological Transformation held

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: The Department of Philosophy, University of Jammu, in collaboration with Shri Aurobindo Gyan Kendra, organi

White House attack foiled? Man with gun shot by security agents near Washington Monument at a time when President Donald Trump was holding business event

Secret Service encouraged people to avoid the area as emergency crews responded to the shooting not far from the White House, where President Don

Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC Draw 1-1 in Thrilling ISL Match

Bengaluru, May 5: In an exciting encounter on Monday, Bengaluru FC and Odisha FC ended their match in a 1-1 draw during the Indian Super League (

BJPs Arijit Bakshi Triumphs Over TMCs Braty Basu in Dum Dum Assembly Election

Kolkata, May 5: In a significant victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Arijit Bakshi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 99

Siddaramaiah Praises Karnataka By-Election Victory, Questions Bengal Results

Bengaluru, May 5: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reacted to the results of the by-elections in the state and the assembly elections ac

All India Secular Fronts Naushad Siddiqui Wins Bhangar Assembly Seat by Over 32,000 Votes

Kolkata, May 5: In a surprising turn of events during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Naushad Siddiqui of the All India Secular Front tr

Establishment of Government Nursing College Paved in Kushinagar

Lucknow, May 5: The path for establishing a government nursing college in Kushinagar, the site of Lord Buddhas Mahaparinirvana, has been cleared.