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Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust U.S. government demand

The rising adoption of artificial intelligence tools in modern warfare has boosted demand for software platforms developed by companies such as P

In Focus podcast | Why are negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stalled?

Stanly Johny speaks to us about why U.S.Iran nuclear talks have stalled and what it means for the region.

Pinarayi Vijayan Dethroned: The Last Communist Fortress Crumbles

Vijayan lost his seat, his government & his bid for history. Can the Left survive what he built and what he didnt?

Weather Shift in NCR: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Today

Noida, May 5: The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) has taken another turn. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, rain ac

Zeenat Aman Shares Story of Losing a Precious Watch During Charity Cricket Match with Indira Gandhi

Mumbai, May 5: Veteran actress Zeenat Aman recently took to social media to share a nostalgic tale from her youth. She recounted how she lost a v

Samsung Biologics Strike Enters Fifth Day Amid Demands for Wage Increases

Seoul, May 5: Employees affiliated with the union at Samsung Biologics, the biotech arm of Samsung Group, continued their first general strike fo

Iran says 5 civilians killed in Strait of Hormuz strike, rejects US claims

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

Rameswaram Express augmented with two 3-tier AC coaches

Absconding murder accused arrested

The Health Benefits of Bael: Natures Solution for Common Ailments

New Delhi, May 5: Bael (Bilva) is a fruit that has been a part of traditional home remedies for centuries. It is frequently mentioned in the reme

TVK Emerges as a Strong Contender in Tamil Nadu Politics, But Needs More Seats to Form Government

Chennai, May 5: A significant shift has occurred in Tamil Nadus political landscape. C. Joseph Vijays party, TVK, has emerged as a major force in

Deadly Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Plant Claims 21 Lives, Injures 61

Changsha, May 5: A devastating explosion occurred at a fireworks plant in Hunan province, central China. According to Chinese authorities, the bl

Rajasthan: 9-year-old mauled to death by stray dogs in Bundi village

The victim, identified as Rinku Bheel, a Class 3 student from Alkodia village under the Talera police jurisdiction, had stepped out of her home e

Job Fraud: Man Duped of Rs 5.5 Lakh on Kuwait Job Promise

Udaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) A case of job fraud has been reported in the Surajpol police station area, where a man was allegedly cheate

Rupee hits record low as fading hopes of U.S.-Iran peace spotlight economic risks

The currency weakened to 95.39 per dollar, down 0.3% on the day

China: Explosion at Fireworks Plant Kills At Least 21 People

Nearly 500 rescuers were deployed to the scene and residents in danger zones were evacuated by authorities

Premier League title race: Manchester Citys last-gasp draw at Everton hands momentum to Arsenal

The draw ended a run of three consecutive wins for City and left it five points behind the London club

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Das Adam Smith Problem: rethinking Smiths moral and economic worlds

The Das Adam Smith Problem shows an apparent dichotomy between sympathy and self-interest in Adam Smiths works, but most scholars now view it as

WHO confirms second hantavirus case on Dutch cruise ship

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

Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican counterpart, calls for stronger economic ties

First Russian oil arrives in Japan since Iran war: media

Japan, which depends on West Asia for around 95% of its oil imports, has tried to diversify sources of energy procurement since the outbreak of w

Second Case of Hantavirus Confirmed on Dutch Cruise Ship

The Hague, May 5: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a second case of hantavirus infection aboard a ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Th

2 Killed as Car Rams into Lorry in Sangareddy

Minutes after reaching the bypass road at Zaheerabad in Sangareddy district, the car driver lost control and rammed into a stationary lorry

West Asia war: UAE says it intercepted large-scale Iranian missile, drone attack

The UAE Ministry of Defense said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 3 cruise missiles, and 4 unmanned aerial vehicles launche

No peepshow here, please: Mumbais historic precincts under siege

Last Saturdays Page 1 coverage in this newspaper about a sign calling for the ban on photography and modelling in Bandras Ranwar Village, highlig

May 6 Panchang: Important Auspicious and Inauspicious Times to Note

New Delhi, May 5: The Panchang holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma. It determines the start of the day and identifies auspicious and i

Ryan Rickelton Praises Rohit Sharma as One of Indias Greatest Batsmen

Mumbai, May 5: In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, the Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a 6-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhe

Trisha Krishnan wears Rs 12,000 suit on her 43rd birthday in Tirupati just before Vijay's TVK impressive win in Tamil Nadu

Actress Trisha Krishnan marked her birthday with a spiritual visit to Tirupati and her Rs 12,000 outfit gained attention. Later, she visited acto

US Secret Service confirms shooting near White House, armed man shot

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

People voted for stability, says PM Modi on Assembly poll outcome

Addressing party workers during victory celebrations at the BJP headquarters in Delhi on Monday, the Prime Minister highlighted the broader globa

China fireworks factory blast kills 21, injures 61 in Hunan

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

Safety before selfies: Do not endanger lives, MSRDC warns motorists

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

Rangasamy expresses happiness over NDAs performance

Mr Rangasamy said the victory was a reflection of the faith reposed by the people of Puducherry on his government

Trump Declares Tariffs as Key Tool in U.S. Trade Policy, Targets China

Washington, May 5: President Donald Trump stated that tariffs will remain a central tool in U.S. trade policy. He emphasized that these tariffs s

Surya Kumar Yadav Praises Rohit Sharma for Entertaining Performance in Mumbai Indians Victory

Mumbai, May 5: The Mumbai Indians (MI) secured a thrilling 6-wicket victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhede Stadium on Monday.

Sibsagar election results 2026: BJP's Kushal Dowari won against Rajjor Dal's Akhil Gogoi

EAM Jaishankar Meets Jamaican Counterpart Kamina Johnson Smith to Discuss Key Issues

New Delhi, May 5: Indias External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with his Jamaican counterpart, Kamina Johnson Smith, during his visit to

Fake polls: President Trump dismisses claims of declining support for Iran war

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

Not just Thalapathy Vijay! His drivers son also dethrones a DMK MLA. Who is he and how did he push Stalins party out?

In a stunning upset, R Sabarinathan, son of TVK chief Vijay's driver, secured a significant victory in Virugambakkam, defeating the sitting DMK M

US Apache attack helicopters deployed in operation against Iranian boats: CENTCOM

US CENTCOM used Sea Hawk and Apache helicopters on Monday to eliminate Iranian small boats threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormu

IMF chief Georgieva warns of 'much worse outcome' if conflict drags into 2027, oil hits $125

Global economy faces a grim future if the Middle East conflict continues until 2027. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns of significantly higher

NIUM calls on young innovators to reimagine Indias cities

The Urban X Challenge Ideathon aims to foster creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving among young minds by inviting ideas that can tran

Punjab CM to meet President Murmu today over seven AAP RS MPs defection to BJP

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

New AI model detects pancreatic cancer before visible diagnosis

The model identifies faint tissue changes linked to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Russia and Ukraine announce separate ceasefire windows ahead of May 9

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

Trump Claims U.S. Military Achievements Against Iran in Mini War

Washington, May 5: President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. militarys actions against Iran are progressing effectively. He emphasized that Ira

US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The United States said it reopened a shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz after engaging Iranian forces, sinking six boats that were targeting c

US intel says Iran nuclear timeline unchanged despite strikes, war

Iran's nuclear weapon timeline remains unchanged. U.S. intelligence assessments show it still takes up to a year to build a bomb. Recent U.S. and

Devotees Gather for Temple Festival, Hanuman Idol Consecrated

Udaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) A large number of devotees gathered at Shri Ram Park in A-Block, Chitrakoot Nagar, to witness the third ann

Ganjam special school students with disabilities achieve 100 per cent result

Disability has not deterred the visually and hearing impaired students from the path of success as all 25 students from the two special schools h

Green Saviours Meet Focuses on Environment, Sandalwood Plantation

Udaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) A key meeting of Green Saviours, a group of retired forest officials, was held at Aranya Kutir in Udaipur,

West Bengal polls: TMC claims BJP behind arson attack on Siliguri office, shares video

Donald Trump jokes about 8-9 more years in White House, sparks debate

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

Iran denies UAE strike role, blames US 'military adventurism'

Tensions flare in the Middle East as Iran denies responsibility for a drone strike on UAE oil facilities. Iran blames US military actions for the

Zelenskyy, EU Commission Prez hold talks on Ukraine loan

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

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to Meet President Murmu Amid Political Turmoil

New Delhi, May 5: Amid ongoing political developments in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu in New Delh

Gunfire Near the White House Leads to Temporary Lockdown

Washington, May 5: A lockdown was briefly imposed near the White House following the shooting of an armed individual. According to officials, the

Iran reviewing US counter-proposal to halt ongoing conflict

Baghaei noted that the US message was received through Pakistan. The spokesperson highlighted the difficulties in the negotiation process, sugges

Telangana Govt Sets Up ICC to Address Women Employees Grievances

The committee would receive complaints regarding sexual harassment of women employees in workplace and enquire in the matter and prepare a detail

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: CPI suffers major setback, seat count halved

The outcome marks a sharp decline from the performance in the Assembly polls of 2021, when the party had won 17 seats. Despite the overall declin

19 coins lead to major Viking Age hoard discovery in Norway

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

Morning Brief Podcast: Polls on my Pod: Bengal Flips, Vijay Disrupts, Kerala Resets

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Ceasefire on brink as UAE reports attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump launched Project Freedom seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out

G7 trade ministers set to meet but not discuss latest US tariff threat

G7 trade ministers gather in Paris to tackle critical minerals and small package trade issues. The ongoing Middle East conflict's economic impact

AAP Legislators to Meet President Murmu to Discuss Democracy

New Delhi, May 5: Amid ongoing political turmoil in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi alo

Quote of the day by Helen Keller: Your success and happiness lie in you. External conditions are the accidents of life. The great enduring realities are Life lesson on success and happiness: the power that was always yours

Helen Keller quote on success and happiness: The woman who could not see the world proved that the world you cannot see is the only one that trul

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to Discuss Alleged Defections with President Murmu

New Delhi, May 5: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday. The meeting will address the issue of s

IPL 2026: MI Secures Major Win but Remains Ninth; Who Holds the Orange and Purple Caps?

Mumbai, May 5: The 47th match of IPL 2026 took place on Monday evening at the Wankhede Stadium, featuring the Mumbai Indians (MI) against the Luc

Breakthroughs New Film, From Fields to Flight, Takes Off, Championing Womens Financial Independence

Premiered at AmDocs Film Festival, the film sparks powerful conversations on gender norms, aspiration, and womens financial independence

Iran War Live Updates: 'Theyll be blown off the face of the Earth,' Trump ups the ante against Iran

Met Gala Guests Take Artistic Liberties With Dress Code

Osaka stunned as she left The Mark Hotel for the Gala in a dramatic Robert Wun white sculptural fitted dress with exaggerated shoulders and adorn

12 Trapped After Central Colombia Mine Explosion

Twelve people were trapped after a mine explosion in central Colombia on Monday, the regional governor said...

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad weather alert: Rain likely in capital today? Here's what IMD has predicted for the whole week

Delhi is set for thunderstorms and rain on Tuesday, May 4. Overnight showers and gusty winds have already brought temperatures down across the ca

Trends Launches This Holiday, Trend It Campaign

Bengaluru, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Indias leading fashion retail chain Trends has launched its new consumer campaign, This Holiday, Trend It

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: Ceasefire On Brink As US, Iran Trade Fire, UAE Reports Attacks

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: The attacks shattered a period of relative calm in the Middle East since the ceasefire took effect on April 8.

5 SHOs Transferred in Jaipur Police Reshuffle

Jaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) The Jaipur Police Commissionerate has carried out an administrative reshuffle, transferring five Station Hou

LA Fire Suspect Had Grudge Against Wealthy, Admired Luigi Mangione

The man accused of deliberately setting a deadly fire that torched an upmarket swathe of Los Angeles last year harbored a grudge against the weal

Pilot Among 3 Dead, 2 Injured After Small Plane Crashes In Brazil

Three people died and two others were injured Monday after a small plane crashed into a residential building in the major...

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni Settle Legal Battle Over 'It Ends With Us' Dispute

We acknowledge the process presented challenges and recognise concerns raised by Ms Lively deserved to be heard. We remain firmly committed to wo

Assam Made Pawan Khera Eat Pera: Himanta Sarma On BJP's Election Win

Himanta Sarma calls BJP's Assam election victory a historic moment and credits PM Modi and Amit Shah.

Indian Americans Celebrate BJPs Victory in West Bengal

Washington, May 5: Indian American leaders in the United States have welcomed the Indian Peoples Partys (BJP) victory in West Bengal. They descri

Assembly Election 2026 results LIVE: TN, Kerala, West Bengal head into Govt formation mode

The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory

The fall in Bhabanipur: Mamata Banerjees loss signals TMCs wider collapse

Mamata Banerjee faced a significant defeat in the Bhabanipur constituency, losing by over 15,000 votes. This outcome mirrors the Nandigram battle

Tamil Nadu assembly election results: Amma's shoes just got bigger for EPS

AIADMK faces a significant electoral setback, its worst since 1996, with Edappadi K Palaniswami's leadership challenged. The party's traditional

21 Killed, 61 Injured In A Blast At Fireworks Factory In China's Hunan

A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 and injured 61, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday. The bl

Beyond the hat-trick: BJPs Assam win marks a shift to solo majority power

The Bharatiya Janata Party has secured a decisive victory in Assam, forming the government for a third consecutive term. The party achieved a maj

Tamil Nadu assembly results: Dravidian fort tough to breach for national parties

Tamil Nadu's regional identity and Dravidian legacy continue to challenge national parties. Congress struggles to regain its footing, seeing a si

Explosion at fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, state media says

Nearly 500 rescuers were deployed to the scene and evacuations were conducted in danger zones.

US and Iran Launch New Attacks as They Wrestle for Control of Gulf Waters

The fresh volleys of missiles and drones came after U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new effort to get stranded tankers and other ships thr