Watch: Kerala verdict: What powered UDFs comeback
The UDF stages a major comeback after 10 years, riding on bypoll wins, strong 2024 Lok Sabha performance, and local body gains
West Bengal Assembly results: TMC alleges post-poll violence as many party offices vandalised
BJP Leader Rahul Sinha, however, rejected the charge that any of his party's workers were involved in vandalism, saying it might be the handiwork of rival factions within the TMC
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 Palantir
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.
Nine killed in Colombia mine explosion: government
There was an explosion inside a coal mine in central Colombia caused by a buildup of gases
Rameswaram Express augmented with two 3-tier AC coaches
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
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
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 a misunderstanding, arguing that his philosophy forms a coherent whole uniting ethics and economics
Jaishankar holds talks with Jamaican counterpart, calls for stronger economic ties
White House weighs vetting AI models before public release, says NYT
The White House is discussing an executive order that would establish a working group of tech executives and government officials to examine potential review procedures for new AI models, the newspaper reported
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
Pixxel to launch Indias first orbital data centre satellite this year
Pixxel will design, build, launch, and operate the satellite, and Sarvam will provide the AI backbone
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 transform cities into more sustainable, inclusive and technologically advanced urban spaces.
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
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
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.
ThalapathyVijay: A commander leads the charge
C. Joseph Vijay, once known as IllayaThalapathyor young commander among his fans, transitioned a decade ago toThalapathy(commander), a moniker prescient enough, for he has led his people through one of the most historic debut political appearances in the history of elections in India
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Trump launches Project Freedom to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port
Mr. Trump announced his new Project Freedom mission on social media overnight to enable stuck ships to travel through the strait
Assembly elections: Results in four States, U.T. triumph of democracy and Constitution, says Modi
TheBJP-led NDA has now formed governments in all States located along the banks of the Ganga, says PM while addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters in the national capital
BJPs Bengal sweep fires up Punjab unit; AAP moves to deflate buzz
State BJP president says law and order situation in Punjab similar to West Bengal; CM cites crackdown on farmers agitation
Former Chief Minister Palaniswami wins for the sixth time in Edappadi
Governance is the ultimate currency in Kerala
The LDFs unprecedented decade long-run has come to an end with the UDF winning the mandate by offering change and speaking to concrete grievances
DMK will function as an efficient Opposition: M.K. Stalin
DMK retains core vote share with better seat conversion, but stalwarts lose
The party was eclipsed by TVK not only in Chennai long considered its stronghold but also in Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, and Kancheepuram districts. Ministers who lost include Duraimurugan, T.M. Anbarasan, T.R.B. Rajaa, and Ma. Subramanian
TVK takes 14 of 16 Chennai constituencies; CM Stalin loses
Marcelino leaving as Villarreal coach after reaching Champions League
Marcelinos second spell as coach at Villarreal began in 2023 and has now seen the team deliver one of its best-ever seasons, placing third in La Liga with four games remaining, on track for its best result in 18 years
Sanchez penalty rescues point as Odisha hold Bengaluru
Braian Sanchez was named the Man of the Match for his influential performance and well-taken equaliser
The significant erasure of democracy in Bengal
The Trinamool government, through its anti-democratic practices and failure to focus on economic development, has lost its connect with the people
Governor Arlekar likely to arrive in Chennai on Tuesday morning
Vijays party breaks AIADMKs hold over western T.N.
In a remarkable performance in the western region, the kongu belt, the TVK won 27 seats out of 57 seats.
India continues to fare poorly in shotgun World Cup; veteran Mairaj placed 26th
This is the second shotgun World Cup of the season, following the leg in Tangier last month, where Indian shooters failed to secure a medal in the crucial Asian Games year
Watch: Tamil Nadu elections 2026: key winners and losers
A look at the key candidates in the Tamil Nadu elections who returned victorious and those who failed to win seats.
Security tightened around TVK leader Vijays residence and party office in Panaiyur
What the winner must learn from the loser in Kerala: No leader is inevitable
The LDFs campaign, like its government, was strikingly at odds with Left tradition and revolved around Pinarayis personality; the UDF must now resist the temptation to imitate this model
TVK bags most seats in Chennais neighbouring districts
Assams mandate of assertion and polarisation
The BJPs strategy of conflating Hindu and Assamese identities, along with promoting welfare and development schemes, has led to its decisive victory in the State
CUET-UGCentre Allotment Sparks Nationwide Anxiety Among Aspirants
T.N. Assembly election 2026: DMKs Periyakaruppan loses by one vote in Tirupattur
At the end of the penultimate round of counting, he was leading by 30 votes
Working on long-term fix for water supply in Delhi: Rekha Gupta
IPL 2026: Rickelton, Rohit combine to power MI past LSG
The left-right pair stitches together a 143-run opening stand as the five-time champion chases down 229 with ease; the Mumbai outfit keeps its playoff hopes alive; Poorans blitz in vain
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: No surprises in Piravom, Aluva, and Angamaly
Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob) retains Piravom, defeats Kerala Congress(M)s Sabu K. Jacob; Jibi Abraham of Twenty20 trails third, while UDFs Anwar Sadath wins Aluva, defeating LDFs A.M. Ariff; BJPs M.A. Brahmaraj finishes third; UDFs Roji M. John retains Angamaly, beating LDFs Saju Paul as Twenty20s Promy Kuriakose ends third
TVK sweeps in four ACs in Sivaganga district
Trinamool ousted as BJP sweeps West Bengal
BJP retains strongholds in north and southwest Bengal and makes inroads in Trinamool bastions of Kolkata and adjoining districts; partys vote share touches 45.8%, the Trinamools drops to 40.8%
Digital display systems to be provided to health centres in Hunsur under Swasthya Swaraj programme
I want to be Indias fielding coach... I feel I am almost there: Yagnik
He hopes to become the best in the world in his area of expertise; says he is relishing his role at Knight Riders after making the switch from Royals; the 42-year-old describes Jammu & Kashmirs historic Ranji triumph as special, hails the group as one of the most gifted
Watch: Kerala elections 2026: key winners and losers
A look at the key candidates in the Kerala elections who returned victorious and those who failed to win seats.
Supreme Court asks Karnataka for report on Darshans prison amenities plea
Food safety inspection flags unsafe cooking oil at KFC outlet in Kondapur
Dasari Narayana Raos 80th birth anniversary marked with short film awards
One meal a day with millets initiative launched
In northern districts, the Dravidian majors fight the TVK wave
Ministers Duraimurugan, Gandhi, deputy speaker Pitchandi lose; E.V.Velu, MRK Panneerselvam, Premallatha win
Watch: When Tamil Nadus giants fell at the ballot box
Tamil Nadu saw a major political upset on May 4, 2026, as Chief Minister M. K. Stalin lost his Kolathur seat to V. S. Babu. The result reflects a long-standing pattern in the state, where even the most powerful leadersfrom K. Kamaraj to J. Jayalalithaahave faced electoral defeat. It underscores Tamil Nadus deeply rooted culture of voter accountability.
Letters to The Editor May 5, 2027
Capitalising on changing Tamil voter mood
The leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam now occupies a space hollowed out by a politics whose rhetorical power has lost its resonance
A round of elections that signals structural dominance
The Assembly election results strengthen the argument for the BJPs structural political dominance
In south T.N., TVK makes inroads but fails to win in Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari
Watch | West Bengal election: Winners and losers who gained and lost big
In this video, we break down the key winners and losers, from major parties like the Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress to emerging players and shifting vote bases.
Kerala Assembly poll: UDF sweeps central Kerala region
The LDF drew a blank in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki districts with Thrissur proving to be the only saving grace
Traditional players hold ground in Kanniyakumari amid TVK challenge
Dindigul campus connect: Drone technology inaugurated
Lord Kallazhagar begins His journey back to Alagarkoil
NDA set to return to power in Puducherry
The AINRC has improved its tally by two seats in the 2026 Assembly polls, while the BJPs seats in the Puducherry Assembly have come down by two from its present strength of six
Two killed after car hits bystanders in Leipzig driver arrested
A spokesperson for the citys mayor said that two people were seriously injured.
Watch: Major political shift in Chennai as TVK wins 14 seats
Chennai has delivered a clear and decisive verdict. Out of 16 Assembly constituencies in the city, actor Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has won 14 seats, leaving the DMK with just two. The only seats retained by the DMK are Harbour and ChepaukThiruvallikeni.
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF win was made massive by anti-Left voting
Senior leaders V.D. Satheesan, RameshChennithala, and K.C. Venugopal attribute the massive win to cohesive teamwork within the alliance, the guarantees and assurances given to the people, methodical electioneering, and the misgovernance and nepotism of the outgoing LDF government. The scale of the Lefts defeat has been amplified by the loss of face in some of its strongholds such asTaliparamba, Payyannur, andAmbalapuzha, whereCPI(M) rebelsbacked by the UDF posted decisive victories
Assam, Bengal clear cases of elections being stolen by BJP, claims Rahul Gandhi
The LoP in Lok Sabha claimed that we have seen this playbook before: Madhya Pradesh. Haryana. Maharashtra. Lok Sabha 2024 etc.
Kolkata streets turn saffron, Mamatas home deserted as BJP set for historic Bengal win
Chants of Jai Shri Ram replace Joy Bangla in State capital as TMC faces rout after 15 years
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: CPI(M)s Vypeen plan falls flat as Chammany breaches Left fort
Tony Chammany of theUDF secured a total of 66,112 votes, while LDFs M.B. Shiny trailed with 50,464 votes. NDAs Anitha Thomas secured 13,637 votes
Trinamools fumbles and BJPs promises drive change in West Bengal
The TMCs over-emphasis on the SIR cost it the election, while the BJP was successful in capturing the imagination of the electorate with promises of industries and jobs; BJP also leveraged the rising anger about crimes against women
Camaraderie in shared grief over defeat
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: AIADMK suffers major losses in its traditional stronghold
As of 9.30 p.m. on Monday, the Dravidian major has won in 42 constituencies and is ahead in five others. In terms of arithmetic strength, the party was not as strong as its traditional adversary, the DMK.
TVKdentsDMKsstrongholds in the central region
Party founder C. JosephVijayregisters a comfortable victory inTiruchiEast. The otherTVKcandidates either finished on top or ran a close second to the winners in several constituencies
NTK leader Seeman suffers massive loss in Karaikudi
NCLAT quashes insolvency proceedings against Embassy Developments
Upward revision of land values and registration charges tentatively from May 26
Cabinet decides to raise the charges scientifically based on noted economist Arvind Subramanians recommendations
New campaigning style wins ground for TVK
AIADMK loses impregnable fortress in Coimbatore district, reduced to one seat
In Theni, DMK and TVK share the honours
TVK sweeps four out of seven Assembly seats in Virudhunagar district
Chief Minister Stalin, several cabinet colleagues defeated
Kerala Assembly poll: Strategy intact but breakthrough elusive for BJP in central Travancore
Banking on a carefully crafted outreach to Christian voters, the BJP fielded a line up of prominent Christian faces but failed to make inroads
Celebrations galore in Coimbatore as TVK clinches victory in debut election
Saffron wave sweeps across Assam, West Bengal; bound to reach Telangana as well: Bandi Sanjay
DMK wins two of five constituencies in north Chennai
While Udhayanidhi Stalin defeated TVK candidate D. Selvam to win the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni Assembly Constituency, P.K. Sekarbabu established a lead in the later rounds of counting and defeated Sinora P.S. Ashok of the TVK in Harbour
Telangana reeling under audacious crimes under the Congress regime: KTR
TVK wins big in Madurai; sitting DMK, AIADMK MLAs face defeat
TVK wins six of nine seats in Tiruchi district
Party founder C. Joseph Vijay wins from Tiruchi East; K.N. Nehru wins Tiruchi West seat for the third time in a row while Leema Rose of AIADMK wins Lalgudi seat
UAE Defence Ministry says four cruise missiles fired from Iran
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates Fujairah said on May 4, that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following what they described as a drone attack originating from Iran.
