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With its victory in West Bengal, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will now have a total of twenty-two Chief Ministers across the country

The toddlers body was found stuffed inside a bag in a room next to where the accused was staying. Following the discovery, the police launched an intensive manhunt. By reviewing CCTV footage from the area and utilising technical surveillance, investigators tracked the suspect`s movements

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar accepted the resignation and requested Vijayan to continue as caretaker chief minister until alternative arrangements are made, according to a Raj Bhavan statement

BJP`s Suvendu Adhikari also won the Nandigram constituency, securing 1,27,301 votes at the end of the final round of counting. The seat has been politically significant in West Bengals electoral landscape

Debnath, a political newcomer, defeated the Trinamool Congress Tirthankar Ghosh by 28,836 votes, securing 87,977 votes in the Panihati Assembly segment. The TMC candidate is the son of incumbent MLA Nirmal Ghosh, who had been accused of attempting to hastily cremate the body of the young RG Kar medic

The case was registered following a complaint by farmer Raosaheb Nanasaheb Gondkar (55), a resident of Pimpalwadi in Shirdi, Ahilyanagar district

In a post on X, PM Modi described the results as a reflection of peoples faith in development and good governance. He acknowledged their hard work on the ground, saying they had overcome challenges and consistently promoted the partys development agenda

The civic body stated that the patient was brought to the casualty department of Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, also known as Sion Hospital, in the early hours of May 2 after being attacked with a coconut-cutting sickle

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, while speaking to reporters on Monday, questioned the role of central agencies and security forces during the election process

The approval came at PMRDA`s 14th meeting chaired by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai. A key decision taken at the meeting was to delegate powers related to land disposal directly to the metropolitan commissioner to ensure faster delivery of citizen services

Calling the Assam verdict historic, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said voters backed development, governance and protection of state identity, giving the BJP-led NDA a third straight term under Narendra Modi

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) logged 22.35 billion transactions in April 2026, continuing its strong growth momentum and highlighting rising adoption of digital payments across urban and rural India

The Islamabad High Court rejected petitions by former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi seeking suspension of their sentences in the USD 190 million corruption case, stating their main appeals are already scheduled for hearing on May 7

World Health Organization is monitoring a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean after three people died and one remains critical. Investigations, medical support and evacuation efforts are underway as health officials assess the risk to passengers and crew

Iran`s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has confirmed that officials are currently assessing a counter-proposal from the United States aimed at halting the ongoing conflict

Public hearings have begun in Sydney as part of the inquiry into the Bondi Beach terror attack, examining antisemitism and social cohesion in Australia. The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will hear testimonies and assess broader issues, with a final report expected later this year

In a post on X, she said the trust shown by voters would guide the UDF in working towards a better future and that the party would strive to fulfil its commitments with honesty and humility over the next five years

With victories in Nemom, Chathanoor and Kazhakootam, the BJP appears to be moving beyond a symbolic presence towards a more stable electoral footing, which could influence future Assembly elections in the state

Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party gathered outside Mamata Banerjees residence in Kolkata, raising slogans as early counting trends showed the party leading significantly over the Trinamool Congress. Police later dispersed the crowd to maintain order amid rising political tensions

Speaking to the media, she said the people, through their votes, had expressed faith in late Deputy CM and her husband Ajit Pawar, who died in a tragic plane crash in Baramati in January. The public has shown their trust, love, and sympathy for Dada (Ajit Pawar) through this voting, she said

Iran has warned it will target any United States military presence entering the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Washington launches an operation to secure commercial shipping routes. The standoff raises concerns over global oil supply and regional stability

A worsening measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed 294 lives, mostly children, with thousands of confirmed and suspected cases reported. Health experts have linked the crisis to vaccine shortages, weak healthcare access, and rising malnutrition, urging the government to declare a public health emergency

The Russian Air Defence ministry has confirmed that it has intercepted two Ukrainian Drones headed towards the Russian Capital, reporting no casualties

Actor-politician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has taken a surprising lead in early counting trends of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, ahead in 109 of 234 seats. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and several senior DMK leaders are reportedly trailing in their constituencies, while TVK is leading even in traditional DMK strongholds

Mamata Banerjee has urged Trinamool Congress candidates and workers to remain at counting centres, expressing confidence the party will prevail despite early leads by the Bharatiya Janata Party. She also alleged irregularities in counting and accused authorities of misinformation

Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar, heading for a decisive Baramati bypoll win, urged supporters to avoid victory rallies and dedicate the mandate to Ajit Pawars memory, calling it the beginning of a New Baramati

Trends in West Bengal Assembly election results show BJP leading in 183 seats against TMCs 101, indicating a potential political shift. Mamata Banerjee leads in Bhabanipur, while Suvendu Adhikari gains in Nandigram

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that America is currently suffocating Iran through intense financial and economic constraints, predicting that the leadership in Tehran is nearing a point of collapse

Photographs accompanying the report showed the Poinsur river choked to the point of suffocation. Waste has carpeted the water, primarily garbage bags and plastic

Iran says it is reviewing the US response to its 14-point proposal aimed at ending the war, stressing the plan excludes nuclear issues. Tehran insists on resolving the conflict within 30 days and rejects negotiations under pressure or deadlines

A Reservation Bill seems almost superfluous given all the other positive things that are improving prospects for women of India

The US will begin Project Freedom to guide stranded ships out of the Iran-controlled Strait of Hormuz as tensions persist. The move aims to assist hundreds of vessels and 20,000 seafarers amid attacks, a fragile ceasefire and ongoing US-Iran talks

A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by small craft amid rising tensions in the Iran war. Crew members were safe. Iran denied the attack while reviewing a US response to its proposal, even as the fragile ceasefire holds

A probe was launched after poison turned up in a baby food jar purchased at a supermarket in the city of Eisenstadt on April 18

Weighing in at around 32 kg, Bebop was set to travel for work with its human team. However, this only prompted further questions and delays

The opposition party`s demand came after the Haj Committee of India raised the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim this year due to a sharp global rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices

The Department for Transport issued a series of temporary plans amid ongoing jet fuel supply issues caused by the US-Iran conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

However, paleontologists continue to uncover information about them, such as when they first came into existence

The blaze engulfed flats on the second, third and fourth floors of the building, prompting frantic rescue efforts

Her family, including her husband who is a serving Indian Army officer, consented to donation, enabling a medical team from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital to retrieve and transplant the organ, giving the teenager a new lease of life

The incident occurred on Saturday when the children had climbed the structure. Two others who fell remain in critical condition

She warned that the government would be responsible if anything untoward happens to her or her team members during the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, citing safety

Designed for home use, the factory can produce up to 10,000 units annually, with plans to scale output beyond 1 lakh robots by 2027 as the company moves toward commercialisation of general-purpose humanoid robots

Early trends in the West Bengal Assembly election show a neck-and-neck battle between BJP and TMC, with both parties crossing 100 seats. Counting is underway across 293 constituencies, while results in Assam, Kerala and Tamil Nadu also indicate intense contests

The vessels safe passage is being seen as a significant development, as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had sharply declined following recent geopolitical tensions and restrictions targeting vessels linked to Iran

According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, LPG deliveries have remained stable even as concerns grew over the Strait of Hormuz situation

Trump, who earlier rejected a similar Iranian proposal this week, said he is reviewing the latest offer but questioned whether it could lead to a breakthrough

Special provisions, including extra time, have been made for candidates with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities (PwD/PwBD) eligible for compensatory time will be allowed to write the exam until 6:00 PM

A 65-year-old man with a criminal record has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and murdering the minor in a village in Bhor tehsil

A 65-year-old man with a criminal record has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting and murdering a four-year-old child in Bhor tehsil of Pune district on May 1