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Transperson dies by suicide in Nagpur hospital after losing both legs in mishap

According to officers, she earned a livelihood by begging on trains. Last month, she reportedly fell from a moving train and sustained severe injuries, following which both her legs had to be amputated

7 May 2026 5:03 pm
PM Modi presents various cultural treasures to Vietnamese President To Lam

PM Modi presents various cultural treasures as a gift to the Vietnamese President To Lam, each carrying its own cultural and spiritual significance

7 May 2026 4:56 pm
Ex-Maharashtra Minister Anil Parab acquitted in Dapoli resort case

Apart from Anil Parab, four others village sarpanch Suresh Shankar Tupe, gramsevak Anant Dnyandev Koli, circle officer Sudhir Shantaram Pardule and sub-divisional officer Jayram Vinayak Deshpande were also acquitted of all charges

7 May 2026 4:56 pm
Fire breaks out in Greater Noida home after air conditioner blast

Preliminary information suggested that the fire started on the first floor of the house before rapidly spreading through the building, leaving the occupants with very little time to respond

7 May 2026 3:28 pm
West Asia war: Indian Embassy in Lebanon facilitates 5 nationals return home

The Indian Embassy in Beirut facilitated the return of five Indian nationals to India and thanked Lebanese authorities for supporting their smooth exit

7 May 2026 3:06 pm
Around 40 passengers leave hantavirus-hit cruise ship at St. Helena

Those who left the ship included the wife of a Dutch passenger who died and a Swiss man currently receiving treatment. Authorities have not confirmed the current locations of all passengers who disembarked

7 May 2026 2:56 pm
TMCs Saugata Roy condemns killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide, seeks CBI probe

TMC MP Saugata Roy condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath in Madhyamgram and demanded a court-monitored CBI probe, even as BJP leaders alleged political vendetta and a breakdown of law and order in West Bengal

7 May 2026 2:52 pm
India showcases Bihar, Maharashtra delicacies during Vietnam President To Lams

India presented a curated spread of traditional delicacies and premium produce from Bihar and Maharashtra, including Silao Khaja, Mithila Makhana and Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes, during Vietnamese President To Lams state visit

7 May 2026 2:46 pm
Maharashtra revamps panel to tighten checks on illegal sex determination tests

The Maharashtra government has reconstituted its inspection and monitoring committee to strengthen enforcement of the PCPNDT Act and crack down on illegal sex determination and related violations, officials said.

7 May 2026 2:40 pm
Pakistan requested us to stop: Former DGMO recalls Operation Sindoor

Speaking on the operations first anniversary, he said India carried out precise strikes, achieved its objectives and avoided a prolonged conflict

7 May 2026 2:38 pm
Tamil Nadu Governor asks Vijay to submit list of supporting MLAs, prove majority

Vijay, who met the Governor for the second consecutive day, is not inclined to seek support from BJP. After the meeting, he held consultations with senior TVK leaders and legal advisors at his residence in Neelankarai

7 May 2026 2:26 pm
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones at Russia amid ceasefire tensions

Russia claimed it intercepted nearly 350 Ukrainian drones overnight as tensions escalated ahead of Moscows World War II Victory Day celebrations, with both sides accusing each other of ignoring ceasefire proposals

7 May 2026 2:19 pm
One year after Operation Sindoor, Simari villagers seek return to normalcy

Residents of Simari village in Kashmirs Tangdhar sector continue to live with memories of artillery fire and drone activity one year after Operation Sindoor, even as they try to restore a sense of normalcy along the Line of Control

7 May 2026 2:13 pm
Anil Ambani files defamation suit against NDTV in Delhi HC over CBI-ED reports

As per the petition filed through advocate Hasan Murtaza, Ambani has claimed that NDTV published around 72 pointed articles against him in recent months. Ambanis counsel told the court that the Adani Group, which holds the majority stake in NDTV, has shown interest in his companies

7 May 2026 2:09 pm
Nishant Kumar among NDA leaders sworn in during Bihar cabinet expansion

Several leaders from the BJP, JD(U) and NDA allies, including Nitish Kumars son Nishant Kumar, were sworn in as ministers during a major cabinet expansion led by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna

7 May 2026 2:05 pm
BJP alleges political motive in killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide

Chandranath Rath, who served as the executive assistant to Adhikari, was allegedly shot dead by bike-borne assailants on Wednesday night, barely two days after the Assembly election results were declared

7 May 2026 1:37 pm
BJP alleges complete law and order collapse after murder of Adhikari aide

Adhikari`s executive assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead by bike-borne assailants on Wednesday night, barely 48 hours after the Assembly poll results were declared

7 May 2026 1:10 pm
Pakistan cannot escape terrorism say Kejriwal on Operation Sindoor anniversary

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Indian armed forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, praising the militarys response to the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirming Indias stand against terrorism

7 May 2026 12:17 pm
BJP leaders condemn killing of Suvendu Adhikaris PA Chandranath Rath in Bengal

BJP leaders across states condemned the killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath in West Bengal, vowing strict action against the attackers, while the TMC demanded a court-monitored CBI investigation into the shooting

7 May 2026 12:16 pm
US Navy fires on Iranian-flagged vessel during Gulf of Oman blockade operation

According to CENTCOM, the vessel, identified as M/T Hasna, was heading towards an Iranian port through international waters when US forces intervened

7 May 2026 11:47 am
Cong targets Centre on Operation Sindoor anniversary, says Pakistan not isolated

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Congress criticised the Centre, alleging Pakistan was not diplomatically isolated after the operation and questioning the government over repeated US claims of brokering the ceasefire

7 May 2026 11:33 am
Iran slams US-backed UNSC resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Irans mission to the United Nations argued that the proposed resolution would not contribute to resolving the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

7 May 2026 11:27 am
Uttar Pradesh: 2 drown, 4 missing after boat overturns in Yamuna river

According to police, the boat lost balance in the middle of the river and capsized around 7 pm; District Magistrate Abhishek Goyal said a search for the missing is being conducted by teams of the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force

7 May 2026 11:06 am
PM Modi marks one year of Operation Sindoor, praises armed forces

On the first anniversary of the military offensive against military and terror Infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the prime minister said a year later, India remains as steadfast as ever in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem

7 May 2026 11:03 am
West Bengal police scan CCTV footage, form teams to trace Suvendu`s aide killer

West Bengal Police have launched a multi-team investigation, scanning CCTV footage and forensic evidence, after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in North 24 Parganas

7 May 2026 10:47 am
Three dead as rare hantavirus outbreak hits Antarctic cruise ship

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, with the investigation ongoing

7 May 2026 10:31 am
Trinidad and Tobago PM congratulates PM Modi on BJPs West Bengal victory

TMC only managed to secure just 80 seats in the polls, dropping from a whopping 215 seats after their win in the 2021 assembly polls

7 May 2026 10:26 am
Tension in West Bengal after Suvendu Adhikari`s close aide shot dead

Tension gripped parts of North 24 Parganas after a close aide of Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead by unidentified assailants. Police intensified security and launched raids as political tensions escalated following the Assembly election results

7 May 2026 9:46 am
Woman dies, five critical after C-section at Kota hospital

One woman died and five others remain in critical condition after developing complications following caesarean deliveries at a government medical college hospital in Kota. The affected women were shifted to the nephrology ward for treatment

7 May 2026 9:21 am
Four farmers killed in Telangana rain-related incidents

Four farmers died and three others were injured in separate rain-related incidents in Mancherial district after sheds and weak structures collapsed while they were protecting paddy crops during heavy rainfall

7 May 2026 9:18 am
Suvendu Adhikari aide murder: TMC calls for strict action, CBI probe

In a shocking incident late on Wednesday night, Rath was shot dead while returning home from a party programme in the Madhyamgram area of the North 24 Parganas district

7 May 2026 9:16 am
Suspected Pakistani boat found near Kutch coast

An abandoned boat suspected to be from Pakistan was found near the India-Pakistan maritime border in Kutch. The BSF has intensified security in the area and launched an investigation into the vessel

7 May 2026 9:14 am
Researchers develop wireless charging for electric ships

Researchers have developed a wireless inductive charging system for electric ships that can transfer power directly at sea. The technology is initially aimed at offshore service vessels and could eventually support a larger charging network along the Norwegian coast

7 May 2026 9:10 am
Coloured microplastics linked to global warming

Researchers have found that coloured microplastics may contribute to global warming at levels equivalent to 16.2 per cent of black carbons impact. The findings challenge earlier studies that underestimated the climate effects of plastics by focusing mainly on clear materials

7 May 2026 9:05 am
Delhi logs highest number of dengue cases in 5 years

Delhi recorded 52 dengue cases in April, the highest for the month in the last five years, according to MCD data. The capital has reported 107 dengue infections so far this year, signalling a rise in early-season cases

7 May 2026 9:02 am
Chattisgarh: Man shoots dead wifes two sisters in Raipur

A man allegedly shot dead his wifes two sisters during a domestic dispute in Raipur. The accused later surrendered to police and was arrested

7 May 2026 8:57 am
Suvendu Adhikaris aide shot dead in West Bengal, BJP alleges political murder

According to preliminary information, Rath was intercepted near Doltala in Madhyamgram around 10.30 pm by motorcycle-borne assailants who tailed his vehicle, forced it to stop and opened fire before fleeing

7 May 2026 8:56 am
Russia launches drone strikes despite Ukraine ceasefire

Russia launched dozens of overnight drone attacks on Ukraine despite Kyiv announcing a unilateral ceasefire, Ukrainian officials said. Moscow, meanwhile, accused Ukraine of violating the truce and claimed its air defences intercepted multiple drones over Russian territory and Crimea

7 May 2026 8:50 am
UK local polls may deepen pressure on Starmer

British voters are heading to local polls that could intensify pressure on Keir Starmer and his Labour government. The elections are being seen as a key test of public support amid growing political fragmentation and the rise of smaller parties like Reform UK

7 May 2026 8:46 am
NASA shuts Voyager 1 instrument to save power

NASA has switched off one of Voyager 1s scientific instruments to conserve its declining nuclear power supply and extend the mission. The LECP instrument had been operating almost continuously since the spacecrafts launch in 1977

7 May 2026 8:43 am
New drug prevents obesity even on high-fat diet

Researchers have developed a new drug approach that prevented mice from becoming obese even after prolonged exposure to a high-fat, sugar-rich diet. The study focused on blocking the MRS2 gene linked to magnesium movement inside mitochondria, helping cells burn fat and sugar more efficiently

7 May 2026 8:41 am
Sunnys bash is not just cricket

Sunil Gavaskar hosted not only cricketers but also personalities across spheres at his annual bash last Sunday; impressive gathering included CT Patankar, 95, the oldest living Indian Test player

7 May 2026 8:37 am
We must be mindful of our water consumption

As infrastructure needs to be upgraded, and pipes, etc, are replaced, there are bound to be disruptions in water supply and shortages

7 May 2026 8:29 am
Oil prices plunge up to 10 per cent as US-Iran deal hopes ease Gulf tensions

Oil prices plunged up to 10 per cent as reports suggested the US and Iran are close to a deal to ease Gulf tensions, reducing fears of supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. While crude declined sharply, gold prices surged nearly 2 per cent as investors reacted to ongoing geopolitical uncertainty

6 May 2026 10:19 pm
CM Fadnavis promises tech-driven Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nahsik

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik will be the most digitally advanced and environmentally responsible yet. The government plans to use technology for crowd management while ensuring sustainability, river cleaning and a seamless spiritual experience for devotees

6 May 2026 9:35 pm
Bengal post-poll violence: 433 arrested, TMC leader held for BJP workers murder

In addition to the 433 arrests made for direct involvement in cases of post-poll violence, the DGP said that 1,100 persons have so far been placed under preventive detention. Meanwhile, police have arrested four persons, including a TMC leader, in connection with the murder of BJP worker

6 May 2026 8:49 pm
Himanta Biswa Sarma likely to take oath as Assam CM on May 12

Himanta Biswa Sarma is likely to be sworn in again on May 12 as the BJP-led NDA prepares to form government after its Assembly poll win. The Legislature Party will meet on May 10 in Guwahati to elect its leader and begin the formal process

6 May 2026 8:26 pm
CNN founder and media maverick Ted Turner passes away at 87

Ted Turner, the visionary founder of CNN who revolutionised 24-hour news broadcasting, passed away at the age of 87. The brash media mogul who built a global television empire also owned major sports teams, married Jane Fonda, and donated billions to environmental and humanitarian causes

6 May 2026 8:16 pm
Trump`s fresh threat to bomb Iran amid reports of deal to end war

Donald Trump warned Iran of intensified bombing if it fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as reports suggest both sides are close to a preliminary deal to end the conflict and resume negotiations

6 May 2026 7:49 pm
INS Sudarshini reaches Cape Verde on final African stop of its global voyage

The ship will be open to visitors during its stay, allowing the local community to explore the vessel and interact with its crew. The initiative is expected to promote cultural exchange and awareness about Indias naval traditions

6 May 2026 7:44 pm