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Morning Digest: DMK rejects AIADMKs overtures for Tamil Nadu government formation; Suvendu Adhikaris close aide shot dead in West Bengal; and more

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'Pre-planned murder': Suvendu Adhikaris reaction to aides killing; Eyewitness recalls horror

Neymar Apologizes for Rift with Robinho's Son at Santos Training

Robinho Jr., the 18-year-old son of former Brazil star Robinho, had alleged this week that he was slapped by the 34-year-old Neymar during team t

Trump Says Iran Deal Very Possible After 44-Hour Talks

The reported framework includes a one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding designed to trigger an immediate ceasefire and open a 30-day neg

Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder: BJP leader says aide's killing 'pre-planned'

West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has called the killing of his personal assistant a cold-blooded and pre-planned murder. He urged party wo

Hantavirus outbreak, death rate, contagious, incubation period: Is Hantavirus the Next Covid? Expert raises 'serious' warning

Hantavirus cruise ship's itinerary included stops across the South Atlantic, including mainland Antarctica and the remote islands of South Georgi

Iran expresses 'full readiness' to provide 'maritime services, technical support' to commercial ships in Hormuz

Iran's maritime authority is ready to provide essential services to ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after US President Donald Trump ann

Three arrested for trying to sell pangolins scales

Four killed in different accidents in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts

Hantavirus outbreak: How is hantavirus spread?

How does hantavirus spread: Hantavirus usually spreads by inhaling contaminated rodent droppings and can spread person-to-person, though that is

Suvendu Adhikari's aide murdered: West Bengal Police seize vehicle, probe underway

West Bengal Police seized a vehicle linked to the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant near Madhyamgram. Live rounds and fired cartri

US Fires on Iranian Tanker as Trump Pushes War Deal

The attack occurred as Iran and the U.S. are officially in a ceasefire and as the two countries seemed to be approaching an agreement to end the

Slain Chandranath Rath: From air force serviceman to Suvendus trusted troubleshooter

There had even been speculation that Rath could be entrusted with a larger administrative responsibility if Adhikari assumed a bigger role in gov

Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris personal assistant shot dead

KOLKATA: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris personal assistant was shot dead by unidentified assailants in West Bengals North 24 Parganas district, par

Actors Pedro Pascal, left, and Sigourney Weaver attend the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu fan event, in Paris

Actors Pedro Pascal, left, and Sigourney Weaver attend the Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu fan event, in Paris, on Tuesday. (PTI)

Epstein note: Jeffrey Epstein files released by U.S court reveals shocking suicide note sealed for years, new info about financier's death

Epstein files: The letter had been sealed for years as part of the cellmate's criminal proceedings, but was released by Judge Kenneth Karas of th

Kajol shares handmade creation, seeks Manish Malhotras nod

Kajol shared a handmade thread-based creation on Instagram after the Met Gala 2026, highlighting craftsmanship and dedicating it to artisans. She

The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! each get 12 Tony nominations

The Lost Boys and Schmigadoon! led the 2026 Tony Awards nominations with 12 each, followed by Ragtime with 11 and Death of a Salesman with nine.

BCI, SCBA ask CJI to stop order to jail cub lawyer

Iran reviewing US proposal to end war, though key demands remain unaddressed

Iran is reviewing a U.S. peace proposal aimed at formally ending the ongoing war, though key demands regarding its nuclear program and the Strait

Morning Brief Podcast: India's Biggest Trade Partner Is China, Now what?

Hantavirus in U.S: People in 3 states are monitored for potential infections. Symptoms, treatment - all you need to know

Hantavirus usually spreads by inhaling contaminated rodent droppings and can spread person-to-person, though that is rare, according to the WHO.

Raveena Tandon Advocates for Environmental Protection at Jaipur Event

Mumbai, May 7: A grand event focused on environmental conservation took place in Jaipur on Wednesday, marking the 31st annual celebration of the

From Air Force Veteran To Suvendu Adhikari's Aide: Who Was Chandranath Rath?

Chandranath Rath, the close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari who was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, had travelled an u

Stock Market today: Why is Japan's Nikkei rising to all-time historic high? What US investors need to know about Yen's surge

Japan's markets are also responding to a stronger yen since the last trading day on Friday, following bouts of suspected intervention by Tokyo to

NC, PDP in war of wordsover Rajya Sabha polls, closure of seminary, sidelining Urdu

Those who aided the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls were exposed through Right To Information (RTI).No one in my party will act against the organisa

CVPPL organizes awareness programme on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: A Tuberculosis (TB) awareness programme organized by the CVPPL (A Joint Venture of NHPC Ltd and JKSPDC) in

PM Modi & Amit Shah to keep Bengal date, attend states first BJP CMs Brigade oath on Sat

Winter storm alert: Schools closed, commuters hit by Snowstorm, Colorado Rockies-New York Mets games postponed

Winter Storm alert: Weather service said parts of the region could continue to see light snow and rain on Thursday but that temperatures will tre

Kolkata cops crack the whip after bulldozer run

US President Trump's Renewed Trade War With China

US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May on his first visit to China in eight years.

Kash Patel bourbon: FBI starts investigation against journalist over Atlantic magazine story about Kash Patel's drinkinh habits

Atlantic story accused Patel of frequently drinking to excess and said he was in danger of losing his job as FBI director.

West Bengal: Bike-borne miscreants spread panic in Kolkata minority pockets

One year on, Poonch still haunted by night of shelling, loss, and unfulfilled promises

A year after the devastating cross-border shelling in Poonch that claimed 14 civilian lives, including four children, the scars of that tragic ni

Arrest those indulging in violence: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Clashes, firing, vandalism rock West Bengal, BJP calls for calm

Odisha CM Advocates Two-Coast Model for Indias Development Boost

Bhubaneswar, May 7: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi has called for a two-coast strategy to accelerate the next phase of industrial deve

West Bengal: 9 of 80 TMC MLAs give Mamatas 1st post-election meet a miss

From US-Iran Nuclear Deal to Enduring Geopolitical Conflicts

Prof. D. Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com Tensions over Irans nuclear ambitions arise from decades of geopolitical mistrust, technolog

The emergence of Indian Knowledge Systems

Prof K S Chandrasekar vc@clujammu.ac.in Indian Knowledge System is just not about merely knowing about some ancestral knowledge. It must be our e

Justice Yashwant Varma continues as HC judge despite resignation

J&K villages get 'parents brigade' to lead anti-drug fight; J&K LG launches new fight against narco terror

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has announced the formation of a parents brigade across Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen grassroots efforts agains

Much ado about women empowerment

Prof M K Bhat drmkb1963@ gmail.com The much ado about women empowerment has come to a halt with the failing of the bill in the parliament and bot

Producer R. B. Choudary dies in road accident; Vijay cries inconsolably, Rajinikanth, Pawan Kalyan, Chiranjeevi pay heartfelt tribute

Veteran film producer R. B. Choudary died in a tragic road accident near Udaipur on Tuesday, shocking the South film industry. The founder of Sup

Bhagwant Mann blames BJP for blasts, party threatens legal action to oust CM

When Numbers Protest: CFO Exit, Auditor Dissent, and New Grammar of Corporate Risk in India

The 70-crore lawsuit filed by former IndusInd Bank executive Gobind Jain against IndusInd Bank and the Reserve Bank of India highlights larger co

Should court spend so much time on religion cases: Supreme Court

CM inaugurates multi-purpose sports complex, PHC block at Tangmarg, Gulmarg

Excelsior Correspondent TANGMARG/GULMARG, May 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated a state-of-the-art multi-purpose indoor sports co

Punjab Kings pay for poor fielding as SRH OutKlaas them to top points table

HYDERABAD, May 6: A profligate Punjab Kings put down catches at the drop of a hat as Sunrisers Hyderabad buried them under a huge total, winning

Vietnam important part of Indias Act East policy: Murmu

NEW DELHI, May 6 : President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said Vietnam is an important part of Indias Act East policy and that New Delhi is keen t

On Op Sindoor anniversary, Joint Commanders Conference begins today; Rajnath to attend

Security challenges before country to come up for review Major focus on indigenization and Aatmanirbharta Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 6: On first a

India, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership; call for freedom of navigation in South China Sea

NEW DELHI, May 6 : India and Vietnam on Wednesday elevated their ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and set a USD 25 billion

Bangladesh hopes no pushback after BJPs win in elections

DHAKA, May 6: Bangladesh Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday expressed hope that people will not be pushed in his country after the BJPs

Those neglected now getting highest priority in new era of J&Ks progress: LG

Border villages backbone of India Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: Our border villages are the inheritors of a rich tradition of courage and

Bengals first BJP govt to take oath on May 9; Modi, Shah likely to attend

KOLKATA, May 6: The first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal will be sworn in at the Brigade Parade Ground here on May 9, her

Shanghai Archery WC: Compound teams flop, return empty-handed

SHANGHAI, May 6: Indian compound mens and womens teams, considered strong medal contenders, endured a disappointing outing in Stage 2 of the Arch

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant killed in point-blank shooting in Bengal days after BJP's poll victory

The personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in West Bengal days after the BJP

Defection claims in NC baseless, no MLA is leaving: Omar

Will provide 25, 000 govt jobs this year Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, May 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today put the defection claims in ruling Nat

Indias disappointing campaign at World TT ends

LONDON, May 6: Indias underwhelming campaign at the World Table Tennis Team Championships ended with womens 1-3 loss to USA in the round of 32 he

Akanksha exits, other Indian seeded players progress

TUMAKURU, May 6: The exit of eighth seed Akanksha Dileep Nitture in the womens singles was the lone jarring note in an otherwise impressive secon

Ban on bilateral sports with Pak to continue, multi-national events exempted: Ministry

NEW DELHI, May 6: The Sports Ministry on Wednesday said the blanket ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan that was imposed last year will

4 states account for 41% of NEET (UG) aspirants

Nora Fatehi Challenges Stereotypes of Good Girls in Society

Mumbai, May 7: Actress and dancer Nora Fatehi continues to make headlines with her stunning dance moves. On Wednesday, she shared her thoughts on

CBI Files Charges Against Builders and Officials in Home Buying Fraud Case

New Delhi, May 7: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed charges in a significant home buying fraud case involving large-scale decep

Hormuz appears set for reopening as US, Iran announce lifting blockades

The Strait of Hormuz appeared set to reopen after the US and Iran announced steps to lift blockades on the crucial global shipping route. US Pres

BJP Leaders Aide Shot Dead in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 7: A shocking incident has emerged from the Madhyagram area of North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, where Chandranath Rath, th

Sorkari baksa deficit skul aro college-rango kam kagiparangni toma chusokja

CPF scheme-ni bidingo dilsretna jotton kaa ine skigiparang matnanga SHILLONG: Meghalaya Non-Government Schools and Colleges Employees Centralised

Conquering Zojila Barrier

For most of the world, distance has become an abstraction. Motorways, high-speed rail, and modern logistics have compressed geography into irrele

Secretary, PWD Ladakh Reviews Progress of Leh and Kargil Bhawans in New Delhi

Excelsior correspondent NEW DELHI, May 06 : Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary, Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Union Territory of Ladakh, conduct

Rising Temperatures in Jammu: Ignored Climate Warning?

Sonia Kashyap soniakashyap928@gmail.com The mercury is rising and so is the alarm. Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu & Kashmir, is sweltering un

Around 10,000 devotees pay homage on 5th day of sacred exposition of holy relics of Tathagata

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, May 6 : Around 10,000 devotees visited Jivetsal on Thursday as the fifth day of the Buddha relics veneration brought

Japan Minister meets Dr Jitendra, discusses collaboration in health, medical devices

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 6: Japan Minister for Science & Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, ONODA Kimi, acco

Dr Darakhshan inaugurates beautification project at Sarbal

*Lays foundation for works at Aishmuqam Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 6: The Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board Chairperson, Dr Syed Darakhshan

WB-o amako manahaoba Mlaya TMC bilgrikuja: Pyngrope

SHILLONG: Bilsi 15-na sorkariko chalaiani jaman ia bilsini West Bengal Assembly election-o Trinamool Congress (TMC) amako manahaoba ia party, Meg

Sakeena reviews recruitment process of various departments, SKIMS

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 6: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a hi

U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

A fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the American blockade of Irans ports, U.S. Central Comm

Empowerment of Meghalaya Tourism Champions program-ko Umiam-o ongata

Tourism-ko chusokgipa ongatna pilakkon bakrime kam kachina CM didia SHILLONG: Empowerment of Tourism Champions of Meghalaya program-ko Budbar sal

Gaurav meets Tarun Chugh, discusses key political issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: J&K BJP spokesperson and convenor, International Affairs, Gaurav Gupta today called on National general sec

NDA Government in Assam Set to Take Oath on May 12 for Third Consecutive Term

Guwahati, May 7: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is poised to take oath on May 12 in Assam. This

Sethi reviews development initiatives in Ambphalla, Bajalta Mandals

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 6: Senior BJP leader and MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir Sethi, on Wednesday chaired separate organizational meetings

TB aro NCD-na Screening Drive-ko June jaona ongatgen

AMPATI: 100 Days Tuberculosis (TB) Campaign-ni ningo TB aro Non-Communicable Disease (NCD)-na Screening Drive dakani program-ko South West Garo H

Parmish Verma Praises Sonal Chauhan: Her Presence Eases Tension and Overthinking

Mumbai, May 7: Popular Punjabi actor and singer Parmish Verma is currently in the spotlight for his upcoming film Shera. In this project, he star

India and Vietnam Strengthen Economic Ties in Key Meeting

New Delhi, May 7: A significant meeting took place on Wednesday in the national capital, aimed at enhancing economic and strategic cooperation be

INDIA bloc cracks as Congress snaps 11-year-old DMK ties

'Lutnick misled Americans': Democrats drop BOMBSHELL on Commerce Secretary's Epstein testimony

India Exits Early from ITTF World Table Tennis Championship Round of 32

London, May 7: Indias journey in the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championship 2026 ended disappointingly. Both the mens and womens teams faced d

FIR Demanded Against Actor Vijay in Madras High Court Over Tax Irregularities

Chennai, May 7: A writ petition has been filed in the Madras High Court demanding the registration of an FIR against actor Vijay, who is also the

Vietnam President Honored at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Strengthening India-Vietnam Relations

New Delhi, May 7: A banquet was hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in honor of Vietnams President, To Lam. Vice President C

Naga Chaitanya Celebrates 15 Years of 100 Percent Love with Fond Memories

Mumbai, May 7: South Indian cinemas beloved actor Naga Chaitanya recently marked the 15th anniversary of his Telugu romantic comedy film, 100 Per

Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar Resigns from Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, May 7: Maharashtras Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has resigned from her Rajya Sabha seat. According to the Parliament bulletin,