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Explosive materials seized at Thannada in Kannur; case registered

Police recovers five crude bombs and over three kilograms of explosive substances during a raid at a house in Meppoyi in Kannur

3 May 2026 5:23 pm
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2 review: MonsterVerse melodrama buries the Big G

Apple TVs MonsterVerse entry rations Godzilla and Kong to blink-and-miss bursts, forcing its contrived human conflict to do the heavy lifting and leaving the kaiju spectacle frustratingly underdelivered

3 May 2026 5:18 pm
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas without mentioning UAE pull-out

But raising the quota on paper may not have much impact on actual production, which is already short of the limit

3 May 2026 5:17 pm
Congress demands withdrawal of Haj circular seeking additional payment from pilgrims

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Nasser Hussain seeks full refund of all amounts collected under the circular and structural reforms of Ministry of Minority Affairs management of pilgrimage.

3 May 2026 5:11 pm
Mittal family buys 75% stake in Rajasthan Royals for about 15,600 crore; Somani deal falls through

The restructured Rajasthan Royals board will comprise Lakshmi N. Mittal, Aditya Mittal, Vanisha Mittal-Bhatia, Adar Poonawalla and Manoj Badale

3 May 2026 4:56 pm
Watch: IAF chopper rescues two children, boy dies in UP tank collapse

A 10-year-old boy died after the staircase of a defunct water tank collapsed in Uttar Pradeshs Siddharthnagar district. Officials said five children had climbed the old water tank on Saturday. While they were coming down, the staircase suddenly gave way, causing three of them to fall from the structure.

3 May 2026 4:46 pm
Syphilis cases in expectant mothers have dramatically risen since the pandemic heres whats driving the trend

The most effective prevention method for congenital syphilis is universal screening of all pregnanciesat three points: during the first trimester, the third trimester and at delivery

3 May 2026 4:22 pm
Vinesh flags fear of bias, says government to be responsible for any incident in Gonda

If any untoward incident happens to me, my team or supporters during the competition, the Indian government will be responsible, says Vinesh Phogat

3 May 2026 4:15 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls: Official declaration of results likely by 5 p.m. on May 4

Trends and final results can be accessed on results.eci.gov.in.

3 May 2026 4:11 pm
Navodayam: SP asks residents of Chenchu Colony to stay away from Illicit liquor

The district police chief suggested that the residents turn towards alternate avenues for livelihood

3 May 2026 4:04 pm
3 May 2026 3:55 pm
Telangana scorches as Mendora in Nizamabad hits 46; most districts record temperatures above 43

As many as a total of 10 districts in Telangana recorded maximum temperature of above 45

3 May 2026 3:54 pm
Two killed and 16 injured in attempted channel crossing from France to U.K.

A French maritime gendarmerie vessel rescued 17 people and brought them to Boulogne-sur-Mer, while the makeshift boat ran aground with 65 others still on board

3 May 2026 3:53 pm
Above-normal heat likely in Telangana in May; rainfall may offer partial relief: IMD

The IMD has indicated that many parts of southern peninsular India, which includes Telangana, are expected to record higher-than-normal daytime temperatures during the month

3 May 2026 3:49 pm
Only general medical services to be provided at Srisailam temple hospital on Monday

The two Apollo doctors currently serving at the Devasthanam Hospital are on leave on Monday (May 4) to appear for FEM examination, regular services to be resumed from Tuesday

3 May 2026 3:36 pm
Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from U.S.

The purchase includes a squadron of F-35 multi-role stealth fighters from Lockheed Martin and another of F-15IA warplanes from Boeing, the Defence Ministry said.

3 May 2026 3:19 pm
Pawan Khera hails Constitution after Supreme Court relief

Pawan Khera said the Constitution protected him after Supreme Court relief in his case. He also said the Election Commission must answer questions raised by the Opposition.

3 May 2026 3:01 pm
GalaxEye launches Mission Drishti, Indias largest privately developed Earth observation satellite

Following its successful deployment and commissioning initial imagery is expected to be delivered to customers in the coming weeks

3 May 2026 3:00 pm
Ninth class student plays kidnap drama to skip tuition

The boy, a resident of Housing Board Colony, failed in the ninth class examinations. Parents shifted him to other school and arranged tuition during summer vacations

3 May 2026 2:57 pm
Watch: GT playing at home might have a slight advantage over PBKS

In this analysis, we look at why Gujarat Titans could have a slight edge at home against Punjab Kings.

3 May 2026 2:48 pm
Chettinads revival fuels both restoration and dismantling of historic mansions

The aesthetic of the Chettiars is travelling across the world. But as interest expands from food to design and architecture, the question is whether this revival will help sustain what remains

3 May 2026 2:40 pm
Sleepless in Tehran as crowds rally behind the flag

A slogan on a wall nearby in Farsi read, Meydan bashuma, khayabane ba ma. The battlefield is yours. The streets are ours. Addressed to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), it was a message to the soldiers to focus on the battlefield with ordinary Iranians in control of their homes.

3 May 2026 2:30 pm
Why Moondram Pirai still tugs at our heartstrings more than 40 years on

One of the greatest-ever Tamil films,Moondram Piraipaired Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, both at their histrionic best, and was splendidly directed by Balu Mahendra

3 May 2026 2:19 pm
TTD board member demands action on the accused named by one-man panel

The committee headed by retired bureaucrat Dinesh Kumar submitted its report to the State government recently after probing the issue in depth to identify the anomalies and loopholes that led to the irregularities

3 May 2026 2:19 pm
Tamizh Amudhan Sukumar Azhikode centenary award for Medha Patkar and Perumal Murugan

The selection committee was headed by K. T. Thomas, and included M. N. Karasseri, Ravi Dece, and Paul Manalil

3 May 2026 2:06 pm
DMK writes to ECI to ensure peaceful counting of votes

The DMK has called on the ECI to take immediate preventive steps, including deploying adequate security personnel and coordinating closely with law enforcement agencies

3 May 2026 1:58 pm
Nexus between narcotic dealers, terrorists challenge for country's internal security: J&K L-G

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said the administration has announced a war against drugs in Jammu and Kashmir, and it will rescue and save the youth from drug abuse

3 May 2026 1:58 pm
Parliamentary forum discussion needed for Great Nicobar projects, says Congress

The Opposition party claimed that the Modi government is attled and in damage control mode after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's visit to Great Nicobar last week

3 May 2026 1:38 pm
NMDCs iron ore output rose 16% in April, sales up marginally

The production is the highest ever achieved in April thus far and came on the back of best-ever mining performance at the Bailadila iron ore projects

3 May 2026 1:26 pm
West Bengal Assembly polls: Ruckus outside counting centre in Mamatas constituency

Trinamool Congress workers alleged two cars bearing the BJP's flag were allowed entry to the compound where EVMs are kept in Bhabanipur

3 May 2026 1:20 pm
Watch: Fire engulfs east Delhi residential building, 9 dead

At least nine people were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in Vivek Vihar, east Delhi in the early hours of Sunday, May 3, 2026. The blaze spread across multiple flats, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Around 10 to 15 people were rescued, with the injured shifted to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.

3 May 2026 1:15 pm
Israel issues new evacuation warnings in south Lebanon beyond occupied area

The warning covers more than 10 villages and towns including several in the district of Nabatieh, which lies north of the Litani River, south of which Israel has stationed troops

3 May 2026 1:00 pm
Iran executes man convicted over killing of security officer in 2022 unrest

The defendant reportedly confessed to assaulting the security officer

3 May 2026 12:56 pm
Honey trap case: SP warns action against spreading rumours on social media

Mr. Jagadeesh warned of initiating legal action against anyone found circulating unverified news or rumours regarding the case on social media

3 May 2026 12:53 pm
Watch: King George Hospital and Andhra Medical College featured in The Lancet for child health research

King George Hospital and Andhra Medical College have earned global recognition after their contribution to a major child health study was published in The Lancet.

3 May 2026 12:42 pm
Memorial for tusker Arjuna to be inaugurated on May 6

Arjuna had won the hearts of many as he carried the golden howdah during the Mysuru Dasara procession eight times.

3 May 2026 12:35 pm
Man suspected of plotting attack on Dutch princesses to appear in court

The suspect was allegedly in possession of two axes in early February with the words 'Alexia', 'Mossad', and 'Sieg Heil' carved into them, and he allegedly had a handwritten sheet with the words 'Amalia', 'Alexia', and 'Bloodbath,' says scheduling order

3 May 2026 12:28 pm
Missing: Chennais new master plan

The Third Master Plan for Chennai is meant to create a city that would be future-ready and in sync with all the requirements of a modern metropolis. The CMDA was expected to release the plan with the governments approval during Pongal 2026. However, there is no sign of the plan yet, as the city awaits creative reimagining

3 May 2026 12:24 pm
Passenger arriving from Sharjah opens emergency door; held

The incident led to diversion of another flight in Chennai airport

3 May 2026 12:22 pm
Taiwan President defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'

Lai Ching-tes despicable conduct like a rat scurrying across the street will inevitably be met with ridicule by the international community, says Chinas Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson

3 May 2026 12:20 pm
TNEA 2026 process kicks off with release of tentative schedule

The certificate verification process will be held between June 8 and June 20 following which, the rank list will be released on June 29

3 May 2026 12:17 pm