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Delhi records minimum temperature of 24.6C, thunderstorms with rain likely

The IMD on Saturday (May 2, 2026) issued a 'yellow' alert for the national capital for the next two days, warning of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. The cloudy skies and intermittent rain are expected to persist till May 6

3 May 2026 11:03 am
Nepals Army in spotlight as new government takes assertive turn

Since the new government was formed a month ago, concerns have grown about Nepals civic space shrinking and democratic norms being undermined, as Mr. Shah focuses on delivery and speed

3 May 2026 10:57 am
Opposing campaigns in Kerala map out the best- and worst-case scenarios for their respective alliances

Exit polls favouring UDF leave the Opposition feeling bullish. LDF feels voters will stay the course as in the past Assembly elections, preferring stability over volatility. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is hoping to shrink the UDF and LDFs margins by positioning itself as a Central government-backed development alternative to the traditional fronts in Kerala.

3 May 2026 10:43 am
Election Commission orders repoll across Falta Assembly after malpractice allegations

The Election Commission has ordered a full repoll in West Bengals Falta Assembly constituency after serious complaints during voting on April 29. Fresh polling in all 285 booths will be held on May 21, with counting on May 24. Allegations included EVM button tampering using adhesive tape and perfume, voter intimidation, obstruction and illegal presence of party cadres inside polling stations. The Commission also noted instances of companions voting on behalf of electors and missing video footage

3 May 2026 10:38 am
Kimi Antonelli storms to Miami Grand Prix pole as Mercedes rebounds after sprint race stumble

Verstappen earned his best starting spot of the season as Red Bull has seemingly improved with its car upgrades.

3 May 2026 10:36 am
How to see election results of Assembly polls 2026? A step-by-step guide

Approximately 15.93 crore people have voted across the places going to polls, with West Bengal recording a voter turnout of 92.47%, its highest since Indias independence.

3 May 2026 10:17 am
Ojeda gets hat trick, Messi and Inter Miami squander 3-0 lead and fall 4-3 to Orlando City

Inter Miami has four matches left before MLS' seven-week stoppage for the FIFA World Cup begins

3 May 2026 9:43 am
Fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi, nine killed

The incident was reported around 3.48 a.m. at a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar Phase-I, following which police, fire and disaster management teams rushed to the spot

3 May 2026 9:25 am
High speed mechanised boats proposed for Nellore fishermen

The absence of such larger boats along the States coastline is widely felt as the reason for poaching from the neighbouring States

3 May 2026 9:18 am
OPEC | Cracks in the oil crown

The cartel, already grappling with changes in the global energy landscape, geopolitical tensions, and declining influence, faces a litmus test with the exit of the UAE, one of its top oil producers with capacity to influence the market

3 May 2026 9:07 am
Tribals, Scheduled Castes preserved India's identity and soul despite foreign invasions: Bhagwat

This is the society's enduring ethos, which has survived for thousands of years. For various reasons, partly because of our indifference and partly because of foreign invasion, those who preserved this ethos paid a heavy price, says Mohan Bhagwat

3 May 2026 8:46 am
Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Repolling in Falta seat in Bengal on May 21; TMC, BJP continue targeting each other ahead of counting

The repolling across the 15 polling booths in the South 24 Paraganas district concluded with a voter turnout of nearly 90%

3 May 2026 8:27 am
Donald Trump says U.S. not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal

The dour outlook came after Irans Tasnim and Fars news agencies said Tehran had submitted a 14-point proposal to mediator Pakistan

3 May 2026 8:24 am
Nalini Malanis Venice inquiry into power and violence

In her new work at the Venice Biennale, artist Nalini Malini examines the patriarchal order in which violence against women is legitimised

3 May 2026 8:03 am
Israel-Iran war highlights: Trump casts doubt on new peace proposal

Trump said he will review the plan that Iran has sent

3 May 2026 7:46 am
Germany focuses on shared interests after U.S. announces troop drawdown

Germanys Defence Minister called the move foreseeable, apparently alluding to President Donald Trump's recent threat of a drawdown the country

3 May 2026 7:41 am
Social security measures for construction workers soon, says A.P. Minister

Proposals have been submitted for a 500-bed secondary hospital and a 150-bed superspecialty ESIC medical college in Amaravati, says Subhash

3 May 2026 7:22 am
Raghav Chadha | The prodigy who walked away

The Rajya Sabha MP, who was one of the close confidants of Kejriwal, now says the toxic work culture of AAP forced him to quit the party and join the BJP

3 May 2026 7:20 am
Sringeri seat recount: Raje Gowdas vote tally reduced by 255; BJP supporters celebrate

The Returning Officer has stated that he submitted the report about verification and recount to the Election Commission

3 May 2026 6:44 am
Garbage dumpfire chokes residential zone in Perumbakkam

Initially believed to be a temporary arrangement, a garbage transit point in Perumbakkam close to a residential zone witnesses disproportionate dumping, minimal clearance and recurrent fires

3 May 2026 5:54 am
Trump says U.S. could restart Iran strikes if they misbehave

When asked about Irans proposal, Mr. Trump replied: They told me about the concept of the deal. Theyre going to give me the exact wording now

3 May 2026 5:47 am
Stuck for over an hour, no response from police, says woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister for traffic jam

Teena Choudhry, the woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan over a traffic jam, has released an account of the incident, saying said she was stuck near Mahindra Taaz for more than an hour and received no response from police officers

3 May 2026 5:35 am
12.38 lakh tonnes paddy purchased from 1.54 lakh ryots so far, 1,129 crore paid

According to Commissioner of Civil Supplies M. Stephen Ravindra, the department is operating at full capacity across the State to handle the inflow of paddy

3 May 2026 4:37 am
Court denies bail to woman accused in TCS Nashik case

The accused is now likely to appeal against the decision in the Bombay High Court. Four others arrested in the case have been remanded to police custody till May 5

3 May 2026 3:10 am
Rahul Gandhi cites Gujarat BJP chiefs indecent remarks against Geniben Thakor

Mr. Gandhi says the controversy exposes the BJPs anti-women and Manuwadi mindset and questions the partys commitment to empowering women

3 May 2026 3:08 am
India go down 0-3 to France in the Thomas Cup semifinals, settle for bronze

The absence of Lakshya Sen proved costly as HS Prannoy joined Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth in defeat, losing 19-21, 16-21 to world No. 17 Toma Junior Popov, as India failed to win a single game in a completely one-sided contest

3 May 2026 3:00 am
Delhi court rejects bail plea of Al Falah University chairman in money laundering case

The ED opposed the bail, citing the gravity of allegations and the ongoing probe

3 May 2026 2:44 am
Why did the UAE quit OPEC and OPEC+?

What explains the years of simmering competition between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi? How will the UAEs decision impact oil prices? How has its decision to leave impacted OPEC and OPEC+? Will this move benefit India and if so, how?

3 May 2026 1:39 am
All five Indian quartets fail to make it to final round in World Athletics Relays

They will still compete on the second day of the event on Sunday in an additional round for four slots for the 2027 World Athletics Championships

3 May 2026 1:24 am
BFI tweaks assessment framework for selection

The BFI has switched from round robin to knockout format in sparring bouts, to select boxers for important events.

3 May 2026 1:22 am
83.96% men, 86.2% women voted at polling stations in Assembly poll across Tamil Nadu: EC

A total of 4,87,98,833 voters out of 5,73,43,291 turned up to exercise their franchise on April 23 in T.N. Assembly polls; total votes polled may go up as the current figures do not include postal ballots or senior citizens who voted through Form 12D

3 May 2026 12:56 am