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According to Iranian state media reports, the vessels hit during the operation were not linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as claimed by Washington

The victim, identified as Rinku Bheel, a Class 3 student from Alkodia village under the Talera police jurisdiction, had stepped out of her home early in the morning when the attack occurred

The newly confirmed case involved a Dutch female passenger who died on April 27, according to the cruise operator. This marks the second confirmed hantavirus infection on board the vessel

The UAE Ministry of Defense said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The ministry reported that the attack resulted in three moderate injuries

Last Saturdays Page 1 coverage in this newspaper about a sign calling for the ban on photography and modelling in Bandras Ranwar Village, highlights our lack of respect for privacy

Citing a federal source, Fox News reported that Secret Service Uniformed Division officers engaged the suspect after the individual pulled a gun

Addressing party workers during victory celebrations at the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Monday, the Prime Minister highlighted the broader global context during the voting period

The blast occurred at a plant operated by a local fireworks company in Liuyang, a region widely known as the global hub of fireworks production

Stopping for pictures and selfies puts other commuters at risk on this high-speed stretch

Amid growing indications of public unease over the conflict, Trump criticised polling data that suggested low approval for the military action

Ahead of the meeting, Mann stated that the issue strikes at the core of democratic values, describing the alleged defections as a betrayal of the peoples mandate

The model identifies faint tissue changes linked to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

According to the statement, the decision was taken by President Vladimir Putin, declaring that a ceasefire is declared on 8-9 May 2026 in honour of the celebration of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. Moscow added, We expect the Ukrainian side to follow this example

Disability has not deterred the visually and hearing impaired students from the path of success as all 25 students from the two special schools here in Odishas Ganjam district cleared the annual Std X state board examination this year, officials said on Monday

Speaking at the White House Small Business Summit, Trump made a light-hearted comment suggesting he could continue as president beyond the usual tenure

The body of farmer Govind Gurjar was found on April 27 near a railroad at Peepal Wali Puliya, Vidisha City Superintendent of Police Atul Singh said

We also agreed to move forward on a Drone Deal and reviewed details for security cooperation

Baghaei noted that the US message was received through Pakistan. The spokesperson highlighted the difficulties in the negotiation process, suggesting that the American approach of making excessive and unreasonable demands ensures the proposal is not easy to review

The number of coins grew exponentially initially to 70, then to 500, and eventually to over 1000

Trump emphasised that the primary objective of the military action was to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which he described as an unacceptable global risk

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