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The incident occurred on Friday near the strategic waterway, with authorities still trying to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. According to the source, the crew members were rescued by a passing vessel after the dhow caught fire and overturned

The Union minister further expressed confidence that the change in political leadership would help accelerate development and infrastructure growth in West Bengal

This marks his first public rally in Telangana following his 2024 re-election and historic BJP victories in the West Bengal and Assam assembly elections this month

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at Somnath Temple on May 11, marking 75 years of the temples restoration. During the visit, he will release a commemorative stamp and coin and later inaugurate the Sardardham Hostel complex in Vadodara

The company clarified that the move is not being implemented as a conventional cost-cutting exercise or a performance-based layoff programme, but rather as part of a broader operational transformation focused on AI-driven workflows

Officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic marijuana worth Rs 34.9 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The accused were arrested under provisions of the NDPS Act after Customs officers recovered over 34 kg of the contraband during baggage checks

Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a historic political shift in the state. Senior BJP leaders including Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul and Nisith Pramanik were also sworn in as ministers

Trump said he would love to see the Russia-Ukraine conflict come to an end and suggested that diplomatic efforts were moving in a positive direction

T. T. V. Dhinakaran has urged R. N. Ravi to invite the AIADMK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. Dhinakaran also alleged horse-trading by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a charge strongly denied by the Vijay-led party

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi is expected to formally announce support to actor-politician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Saturday, boosting the partys efforts to form the government in Tamil Nadu after its strong debut election performance

Vice Admiral Swaminathan is currently serving as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command

The Intracortical Visual Prosthesis (ICVP) device bypasses the eye entirely, directly stimulating the brains visual cortex to generate patterns of artificial sight.

Kim visited a munitions factory on Wednesday to inspect the production of 155-mm self-propelled gun-howitzers to be deployed in the southern border area within this year

The vessel is expected to arrive Sunday at the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, and passengers will be taken to a completely isolated, cordoned-off area, said the head of Spain`s emergency services, Virginia Barcones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Yuri Ushakov, Russian President Vladimir Putin`s foreign affairs adviser, both confirmed the agreement

Trump further claimed that the decision also followed what he described as significant military gains during the campaign against Iran and progress toward a potential agreement with Iranian representatives

Khamenei has not appeared publicly since he was reportedly injured during the attack that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with top Iranian military leaders at the start of the conflict

Justice Mini Pushkarna issued summons to social media platforms X and Meta Platforms as well as the Centre on the lawsuit, and indicated she would pass an interim order the MPs favour.

The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) system, developed to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons, is India`s first indigenous glide weapon system.

This funding, announced on May 7, elevates Skyroots valuation to USD 1.1 billion, a significant increase from its valuation of around USD 519 million in 2023

The CPI and CPI (M), each having two seats, extended their support to the actor-politician-led party after day-long deliberations

NASA estimates the rock measured 1.5 feet wide at its base, 6 inches thick, and weighed 13 kg. NASAs team tried vibrating the drill to shake the rock loose

Its not clear how close they two sides are to a deal on Irans nuclear programme, or the Strait of Hormuz

Their findings suggest that when abdominal muscles tighten, they squeeze blood vessels connected to the spinal cord and brain

The proposed hike in parking charges has become a talking point for Mumbaikars, as many feel the current system is centred on collecting funds, not transparency, accountability, and proper management

Reports said the mayor took to X(Twitter) to say she visited the fish market in Vakola, spoke to Kolis and assured them that there are no restrictions on fish cutting in any fish market across Mumbai

All families in the village reportedly took part in the self-enumeration campaign and submitted the required information accurately for the upcoming Census

Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused in a religious conversion and sexual harassment case at the companys Nashik unit, was arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police alleged that an AIMIM corporator sheltered her during her hideout. She has been remanded to police custody till May 11

Latur Police destroyed narcotics worth Rs 1.18 crore, including ganja, opium and MD drugs seized in NDPS cases. In a separate operation

Over the past four years, crimes against children have surged by more than 46 per cent from 1,28,531 cases in 2020 to 1,87,702 cases in 2024. In contrast, overall crimes in India dropped by nearly 10.8 per cent during the same period

According to police officials, preliminary investigations suggest that the rear axle of the bus may have broken, causing the driver to lose control before the vehicle overturned

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Suvendu Adhikari will become West Bengals first BJP Chief Minister after the partys landslide Assembly election victory

After internal deliberations, the Left party handed over an unconditional letter of support for government formation addressed to Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar, party sources said. The CPI and CPI (Marxist) have two legislators each in the 234-member assembly

The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, was carrying around 150 passengers and crew from nearly 28 nationalities when the outbreak unfolded. While most passengers are tourists, the presence of two Indian crew members has drawn attention back home as global tracking efforts continue

The Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that global sea surface temperatures are approaching record highs as El Nino conditions begin to emerge. Scientists say the weather phenomenon, combined with long-term climate change, could push global temperatures to new extremes in the coming years

Khan was arrested late on Thursday night after being on the run for over 40 days. Several news reports, quoting police sources, said that the 26-year-old former employee at the TCS Nashik BPO unit was hiding in a flat in the Kausar Park area of Naregaon for about five days

Samik Bhattacharya on Friday claimed that preparations for forming a new government in West Bengal were complete, calling the occasion a festival for the state. He said senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would attend the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Saturday

While processions, posters and patriotic speeches tried hard to sell the image of success, after Operation Sindoor, the ruins of damaged terror camps and growing unease within militant circles quietly told a less festive story in Pakistan

The Supreme Court bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan advised the counsel to approach the Allahabad High Court for bail pleas in the Noida protest case

Partial local election results in United Kingdom showed losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmers Labour Party, while Nigel Farages Reform UK made significant gains in several working-class areas. The results have intensified pressure on Starmer amid growing dissatisfaction with his leadership and government policies

Police in West Bengal have intensified surveillance and searches in border districts as investigators suspect professional shooters from neighbouring states may be involved in the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath. Authorities are also probing possible local criminal support in the attack carried out in Madhyamgram

The ship, carrying passengers from 28 countries, departed Argentina on April 1 and is heading toward Spains Canary Islands. Health authorities are tracing passengers who disembarked at St Helena, while WHO says the risk of a pandemic is low but confirmed rare human-to-human transmission of the virus

The WHO has confirmed an outbreak of hantavirus aboard the cruise ship Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean, with eight total cases including three deaths and five confirmed infections

Russia said it shot down 347 Ukrainian drones in a major overnight attack ahead of Victory Day celebrations, escalating tensions after Moscow rejected Kyivs ceasefire proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of continuing attacks despite Ukraines offer to suspend hostilities

When asked whether Americans should be worried about the virus spreading further, Trump said he hoped the outbreak would remain contained

Modi said Somnath temple represents Indias cultural continuity and announced special pujas for the next 1,000 days as a tribute to its legacy. He also urged citizens to visit, calling it a reflection of Indias unconquerable spirit

BJP president N Ramchander Rao took exception to Owaisi`s objections to the government`s decision and said the AIMIM leadership views any form of cultural integration as a threat to religious exclusivism

Iran has claimed its forces launched missile strikes on US naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after American forces attacked an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The US military said the tanker failed to comply with blockade warnings, while tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate in the region

A US federal court has ruled against President Donald Trumps new 10 per cent global tariffs, finding that he exceeded the authority granted by Congress under trade law. The decision comes months after the Supreme Court struck down broader tariffs imposed by the administration, marking another legal setback for Trumps trade policy agenda

Nashik Police has taken accused Nida Khan into custody from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in connection with the TCS Nashik case involving allegations of sexual harassment and hurting religious sentiments. Her anticipatory bail plea had earlier been rejected by the court