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UAE Emirate Says Iranian Drone Sparked Fire At Oil Facility

The U.S. military said Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new initiative to restore traffic. Iran has effectively controlled the critical waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched the war in late February

4 May 2026 9:16 pm
Intimacy, Consent & Clarity

Advice highlights communication, comfort, and science in marital intimacy

4 May 2026 9:16 pm
16th Kerala Assembly to Have 11 Women MLAs

The Indian Union Muslim League will have a woman MLA this time after Fathima Thahiliya won from Perambra by 5,087 votes

4 May 2026 9:15 pm
Sai Pallavi To Do Her Own Vocals for MS Subbulakshmi Biopic

The actress is taking lessons in Carnatic singing

4 May 2026 9:06 pm
Impostors Rs 10 Lakh Demand Delays Repatriation of Jagtial Workers Body

Social worker facilitated return of migrant workers mortal remains from Bahrain

4 May 2026 9:04 pm
SIR Deletions Hit TMC in Murshidabad Polls

In 2021, TMC had bagged 20 seats in Murshidabad while the BJP won just two.

4 May 2026 8:59 pm
Bridges, Yerrakalva, Havelock Proposals to be Tabled to CM

Durgesh said efforts were under way to prepare a vision plan for the constituency in line with Swarnandhra Vision 2047

4 May 2026 8:59 pm
Five Killed, Eight Injured As SUV Crashes Into Truck In Odisha

The accident occurred near Barada Behera Tanki Chhak under Jenapur police limits when the Mahindra Bolero vehicle, carrying a group returning from a wedding, collided with the truck from behind. The impact of the crash was severe, leaving the SUV mangled and trapping several occupants inside

4 May 2026 8:58 pm
Gale Winds Flatten Banana Crop; Kadapa Farmers Seek Relief

Many said the destruction came at a crucial stage, leaving them with debts and no returns after months of investment

4 May 2026 8:46 pm
BJP's Big Bengal Win in Landmark Political Shift

Bengal's shattered resistance to the BJP's expansion plans also carries immense symbolic and strategic weight, reflecting deep political polarisation and effectively completes the saffron sweep across the region.

4 May 2026 8:42 pm
Young Couple Dies by Suicide in Kadapa District

The bodies were shifted to RIMS hospital in Kadapa for post-mortem examination

4 May 2026 8:37 pm
Satheeshan Emerges as Front-Runner for Kerala CM Post

Leadership talks to begin soon, high command to discuss issue with leaders

4 May 2026 8:30 pm
What Caused the DMKs Crushing Defeat?

The government was lavish in rewarding those who sang the praises of the establishment in mainstream television.

4 May 2026 8:30 pm
Bagalkot Bypoll: Congress, BJP Dominate As Others Trail Far Behind

Siddappa Godi of the All India Janaraksha Party polled 131 votes, Talawar Shivakumar of the Blue India Party received 112 votes, and Thejoramashetty Devanga of Janatha Chaluvali Bharatha secured 62 votes.

4 May 2026 8:28 pm
8 Held For Counterfeit Currency, Black Money Scam In Warangal

Police seized Rs 1.48 lakh in cash, counterfeit notes, printers, 13 mobile phones and two cars, with total assets estimated at Rs 28 lakh: Reports

4 May 2026 8:18 pm
CM Naidu Says State Committed To Protect Migrant Workers Abroad

Her husband Abubakar lodged a complaint with APNRTS, following which the state government and the organisation intervened. APNRTS wrote to the embassy and police held talks with the travel agents.

4 May 2026 8:16 pm
India Looks To Boost LNG Tank Capacity As Qatar Supplies Stall

India imports about half of its natural gas requirement, which is used to generate electricity, make fertiliser, convert into CNG to run automobiles, piped to household kitchens for cooking and used as feedstock in a variety of industries.

4 May 2026 8:15 pm
Singles Add 5-Min Test to Lemon Dating Zest

Many youngsters are judging in the first 5 minutes of a date whether the person across is worthy or not; experts call it a flawed approach

4 May 2026 8:14 pm
BJP Breaks New Ground In Kerala

Three-seat win signals BJPs rising clout in Kerala: Reports

4 May 2026 8:10 pm
Vijayvargiya Recalls West Bengal Victimisation, 36 Cases Haunt

Poll wins in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal make BJP leader emotional

4 May 2026 8:09 pm
India and Canada Resume Second Round of FTA Negotiations in New Delhi

This round is important as commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada by the end of this month to give an impetus to the negotiations: Officials

4 May 2026 8:00 pm
Couples Call ChatGPT To Clear the Air

Couples are asking AI to play as a mediator during arguments, experts warn of the positives and negatives

4 May 2026 8:00 pm
Vijay Emulates NTR

Movie stars entering politics is not uncommon

4 May 2026 7:49 pm
BJP breaks through Bengal and Bags Assam, Vijay's TVK Stars in TN Blockbuster

Election 2026 trends show BJP set to win West Bengal and retain Assam, while Vijays TVK emerges dominant in Tamil Nadu; Congress-led UDF surges in Kerala.

4 May 2026 7:45 pm
Ex-IPAC Poll Strategist in Focus after TVK Win in Tamil Nadu

The campaign, managed by the young strategist has come in help for Vijay in overcoming his early setbacks

4 May 2026 7:43 pm
Govt Rules Out Financial Aid for Oil Retailers Amid Mounting Fuel Losses

Sharma said there is no increase in retail prices of petrol and diesel, as well as domestic LPG, even though supplies have been disrupted due to the war in West Asia

4 May 2026 7:42 pm
For First Time, Didi Loses Grip on Muslim Votes; BJP, AJUP, Congress, CPI(M), ISF Win Seats in Minority Belt

The party had won only two seats in the district in the last Assembly polls. Banerjee suffered further blows in Murshidabad.

4 May 2026 7:42 pm
Varanasi Makers Have a Pre-Release Scheme

They are offering behind-the-scenes footage for Rs 199!

4 May 2026 7:41 pm
Recipes As Memory, Food As Legacy

Born into a family known for building institutions and communities, Sri Bodanapu, known to many as Vyshanvi, is now shaping a quieter, more intimate legacy through food, memory, and storytelling

4 May 2026 7:33 pm
Election Results Reject North-South Divide: Bandi

On West Bengal, the minister said the outcome reflected the efforts of party workers against the Trinamul Congress government.

4 May 2026 7:26 pm
Modi Hails BJP Wins in Bengal, Assam

Credits workers, praises Nitin Nabin, says Bengal reaffirmed faith in democracy

4 May 2026 7:25 pm
BJP Registers Landslide Victory in Assam

He said that the governments continuous push in areas of governance, infrastructure and socio-economic upliftment has earned public trust across regions and communities.

4 May 2026 7:22 pm
BMW Brings M440i Convertible to the Indian Market at Rs 1.09 Crore

The convertible top is made from fabric and can be raised or lowered in 18 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

4 May 2026 7:17 pm
Tomorrow, You Too Will Be the Chief Minister

Shoba Chandrasekhar sings the iconic Sivakasi track as trends favour TVK

4 May 2026 7:17 pm
Why Riafys Google Cloud Win Signals a Shift in Enterprise AI

As most AI pilots struggle to reach production, India-built platforms like Riafys R10 are emerging as execution layers for real-world workflows

4 May 2026 7:13 pm
From Reel Hero to Real Power: Vijays Political Entry Turns Blockbuster

As early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections pointed to a stunning debut for actor-turned-politician Vijay, celebrations erupted at his Chennai residence complete with music, memories, and a line from an old film song that suddenly felt prophetic

4 May 2026 7:10 pm
Fears About Chinese Investments Unfounded

Outright rejection of Chinese investment may not be optimal

4 May 2026 7:10 pm
Kerala Turns Page as Vijayan Era Ends With LDF Defeat

Vijayan rose from a modest, working-class background to lead Kerala at a time when his party, the CPI(M), was itself transitioning away from its older leadership mould, marking a generational and social shift within the organisation

4 May 2026 7:10 pm
Serial Temple and House Burglar Arrested in Markapuram

He also targeted locked houses in Shirdi Sai Nagar and Nadimpalli and a wine shop near the RTC bus stand in Cumbum.

4 May 2026 7:07 pm
Recent Relaxation Of Chinese Investments Ineffective

Imports have more than doubled, but exports are even less than what they were five years back

4 May 2026 7:04 pm
Nearly 200,000 People Affected From Philippine Volcano

Collapse of lava deposits from the slopes after the eruption of Mayon volcano has affected the villagers health.

4 May 2026 6:52 pm
Malladi Krishna Rao Wins Yanam Assembly Seat for Sixth Time

He said his priority was employment generation and dedicated the victory to the youth, women and party workers, promising to compensate for the development deficit of the past five years

4 May 2026 6:49 pm
Summer Campaign Launched to Empower Adolescents in Nellore

Women and child welfare project director B. Henasujan, district child protection officer B. Suresh and officials from line departments attended the launch

4 May 2026 6:32 pm
Keralas Left Bastion Falls: LDF Faces Historic Defeat

Left parties no longer hold power in any state

4 May 2026 6:32 pm
Govt Assures Aid to Lightning Victims Family in Mahbubabad

He said the government remained committed to farmer welfare and was working to ensure that farmers do not face difficulties during the current season

4 May 2026 6:26 pm
Thirteen of 21 Ministers Defeated as LDF Faces Major Setback

In a surprise result, Devaswom Minister V N Vasavan, considered among the more popular cabinet members, lost to Congress candidate Nattakom Suresh by 19,752 votes in Ettumanoor, Kottayam

4 May 2026 6:20 pm
Khammam MP Sanctions 34.4 Lakh MPLADS Funds for Hand Pumps

The works will be executed through the rural water supply department using the allocated funds.

4 May 2026 6:19 pm
Astroguide for Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tithi: Vaishakha Bahula Chavithi full day

4 May 2026 5:24 pm
Kerala Voters' Trust in Us will Guide UDF: Priyanka Gandhi Hails Cong Win

I sincerely hope that our gratitude to you will be evident each day of the next five years as we strive to fulfil our commitments to you with honesty and humility, she said

4 May 2026 5:19 pm