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Puducherry Assembly Election Results 2026 at a glance: Vote share, seats tally and more

The NDA alliance won the Puducherry Assembly elections on May 4, with the incumbent AINRC coming back to power with the help of its allies. Here are graphics giving an overview of the results.

7 May 2026 2:21 pm
HC asks TTD to decide on darshan quota for autoimmune, rare disease patients in 4 months

The petitioner has sought the inclusion of severe autoimmune disorders, rare diseases and serious haematological conditions in the TTDs special darshan quota for medical cases; the High Court passed the order on April 28

7 May 2026 2:21 pm
Questioning religious practices will break religion and civilisation: Supreme Court in Dawoodi Bohras case

The nine-judge Constitution Bench is hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, and on the ambit and scope of the religious freedom practised by multiple faiths, including Dawoodi Bohras.

7 May 2026 2:18 pm
Anticipatory bail of Mahesh Shetty Thimarody rejected by Mangaluru court in case filed by Yakshagana artiste

He is named in a compliant alleging abuse of and threats to family members of a Yakshagana artiste

7 May 2026 2:04 pm
Motorola Edge 70 Pro Review | Sensible option for a well-rounded yet refined experience

After the sleek and style-focused Motorola Edge 70 and the more balanced Moto Edge 70 Fusion, this Pro variant shifts its attention towards performance and overall refinement

7 May 2026 1:55 pm
Demographic imbalance in India needs more attention than population control, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

With to Common Civil Code, Mr. Bhagwat referred to the introduction of the law in a few States in India, including Uttarakhand, and expressed optimism that the Uniform Civil Code will gradually be implemented across India

7 May 2026 1:50 pm
Census 2027 data fully protected under Census Act, 1948, says A.P. Director of Census Operations

Andhra Pradesh Director of Census Operations and Director of Citizen Registrations, J. Nivas, says individual data cannot be shared under the RTI Act, used as evidence in courts, or disclosed to any institution

7 May 2026 1:48 pm
Rangasamy resigns as Puducherry Chief Minister; set for new term after winning Assembly polls

Shortly after submitting the resignation, Mr. Rangasamy told that the letter staking claim to form the next government will be submitted to the Lt. Governor very soon.

7 May 2026 1:45 pm
No-confidence vote topples Solomon Islands Prime Minister

Ahead of the vote, which he lost 22 to 26, Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele heavily criticised the Nation's court for setting a dangerous precedent by ruling lawmakers must meet for the no-confidence motion

7 May 2026 1:32 pm
OnePlus Nord CE 6 and OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite launched in India

OnePlus Nord CE 6 runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor. It operates on OxygenOS 16 based on Android 16 out of the box

7 May 2026 1:32 pm
M.K. Stalin convenes meeting with allies as DMK second-line leaders press for AIADMK coalition

CPI(M) State secretary P. Shanmugam, CPI State secretary M. Veerapandian, and VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan were among those who rushed to Mr. Stalins Cenotaph Road residence to attend the meeting on Thursday

7 May 2026 1:22 pm
J.P. Nadda to inaugurate 600 crore medical infrastructure in AP government hospitals on May 14

Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav says Union Minister J.P. Nadda will open 24 critical-care blocks across Andhra Pradesh, with 1,275 additional beds; 35 crore action plan prepared for the Government General Hospital, Kakinada; 46 Assistant and Associate Professors appointed in Rangaraya Medical College

7 May 2026 1:22 pm
TDP whip cites YouTube documentary on red sanders smuggler to allege YSRCP-criminal links

Government Chief Whip Panchumarthi Anuradha cites YouTube documentary Planet Killers: The Forest Destroyer on red sanders smuggler Kollam Gangi Reddy, who she says was a YSRCP loyalist and an accused in the Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy murder

7 May 2026 1:10 pm
Nitish Kumars son Nishant among 32 to take oath as Bihar Ministers

The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar and other senior leaders of the ruling NDA in the State

7 May 2026 1:09 pm
Rubio to visit India for bilateral talks, Quad Foreign Ministers meeting later this month

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit India later this month for key bilateral talks and the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi.

7 May 2026 1:03 pm
Killing as revenge for Mamatas loss in Bhabanipur: Mother of slain aide of Suvendu

As a mother, I cannot seek death for anyone. But I will demand life imprisonment for the culprits, she told TV channels

7 May 2026 1:02 pm
2005 'fake' encounter of gangster Sohrabuddin Shaikh: HC upholds acquittal of 22 persons

Among the 22 accused acquitted, 21 were junior-level officers from Gujarat and Rajasthan police

7 May 2026 12:59 pm
Polls open in U.K. local elections seen as a verdict on Keir Starmer's leadership

Starmer's center-left Labour Party is bracing for big losses in voting that will choose about 5,000 local councilors and a handful of mayors across England, as well as semi-autonomous parliaments in Scotland and Wales

7 May 2026 12:58 pm
Naidu directs officials to develop economic model for seaweed cultivation along Andhra Pradesh coast

Naidu wants seaweed promoted as a livelihood for Self-Help Group women and fishermen along the States coast; asks officials to work with Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham on a detailed report and to tap pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets

7 May 2026 12:56 pm
Kerala Governor dissolves 15th Legislative Assembly

Move follows declaration of results of April 9 Kerala Assembly polls in which Congress-led UDF emerged victorious by winning 102 of 140 seats

7 May 2026 12:55 pm
China says ties with U.S. remain stable ahead of Trump visit despite disruptions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with members of a U.S. bipartisan congressional delegation in Beijing ahead of Donald Trumps visit to China

7 May 2026 12:47 pm
Centre likely to sanction 14,000 crore to Andhra Pradesh under Urban Challenge Fund, says Narayana

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister says works worth 14,000 crore are under way to ensure safe drinking water supply to every household in the State; requests State government to allocate 700 crore for Nellores development

7 May 2026 12:45 pm
7 May 2026 12:44 pm
Holyoke Medical Center and IKS Health Announce Strategic Partnership to Reduce Administrative Burden and Support Sustainable Growth

Collaboration combines AI-driven and human-led expertise to enhance efficiency and improve clinician and patient experience

7 May 2026 12:43 pm
UST Increases SAP Transformation Portfolio with Acquisition of Taciti

Addition of prominent SAP Silver Partner brings global enterprise relationships as well as enhanced expertise and innovation to USTs SAP offerings

7 May 2026 12:43 pm
SED Wins VA Tech Wabag Contract for Solar Manufacturing Wastewater Recovery Project

Water-Tech Push: Spray Engineering Devices to Build High-Recovery ZLD Plant for RenewSys Hyderabad Facility

7 May 2026 12:41 pm
7 May 2026 12:41 pm
South Korean court reduces prison sentence for former Prime Minister in martial law case

An appeals court has reduced the prison sentence of a former Prime Minister to 15 years, over his involvement in then President Yoon Suk Yeols imposition of martial law in late 2024

7 May 2026 12:39 pm
Super Rapid & Blitz Poland 2026: Gukesh stays in hunt after Javokhir Sindarov win, Wesley So draw in Grand Chess Tour

After defeating Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov, Gukesh played out a quick draw with Wesley So to move to six points with three rounds still to go in the Super Rapid & Blitz event of the Grand Chess Tour

7 May 2026 12:38 pm
Onward Technologies delivers its strongest annual performance in FY26, with record revenue, record EBITDA of INR 71.9 crore, up 60.9% YoY, and record PAT of INR 46.7 crore, up 72.3% YoY

The Board recommends a dividend of INR 8 per share, continuing its 11-year track record and increasing it from INR 5 last year.

7 May 2026 12:33 pm
Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict

The jury in March found that Meta and YouTube parent Google had been negligent in the design of their platforms and had failed to warn users of their dangers

7 May 2026 12:28 pm
TVK leader Vijay calls VCKs Thol. Thirumavalavan, seeks support to form government

Mr. Vijay called me and sought our partys support for forming the government, said VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan, adding the actor-politician had also sent a formal letter

7 May 2026 12:26 pm
Iran denies ship attack as Trump warns of renewed bombing, eyes deal

Tehrans embassy in Seoul said it firmly rejects and categorically denies allegations that its armed forces were behind a blast aboard the Panama-flagged HMM Namu, which caught fire on May 4

7 May 2026 12:25 pm
Between Tamil beats and themed nights, this collective is building the party scene Chennai missed

Wheeza Collective wants Chennai to step out and party. Its Their May 16 event promises pomp, themes, and a space to meet several new faces

7 May 2026 12:23 pm
Samsung Electronics market value tops $1 trillion on chip boom

Samsung logged record first-quarter profit last week, with the announcement coming as the South Korean government pushes to break into the worlds top three AI powers

7 May 2026 12:22 pm
Yogi Adityanath lauds indigenous defence innovations at symposium

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised Indias burgeoning indigenous defence capabilities at the North Tech Symposium-2026 in Prayagraj, where a three-day exhibition showcased cutting-edge military technologies and equipment tailored for modern warfare.

7 May 2026 12:21 pm
Naidu orders officials to ensure speedy seed supply to farmers

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu allocates 200 crore for seed distribution; reviews paddy, banana, tobacco and oil palm procurement; says Indian School of Agriculture to be set up at Madanapalle

7 May 2026 12:15 pm