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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

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

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

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

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

Kerala polls: Brand Pinarayis centralised model past its expiry date

The story of global pharma giant Lupin; FarMart turns EBITDA profitable

Hello,Desh Bandhu Gupta, who grew up in a house without electricity or water, founded Lupin, a leading pharma company that sends 20 billion pills

Falguni Shane Peacock Spotlight Bhoomika Yadav in a Couture Campaign that Celebrates Indias New Global Voice

Bhoomika represents a new generation of Indians making a confident mark globally.

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Red As Brent Crude Surges To $115

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates:

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 pr

Met Gala 2026: Isha Ambani Brings Touch of Art in Sculpted Gaurav Gupta Sari, Carries Mango in Hand

The piece was handcrafted over 150 hours using paper, copper and brass.

Bengals M math misfire: How muslim fragmentation and mohila drift tilted the field for BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured victories in Malda and Murshidabad districts. This success stemmed from a divided Muslim vote and public disco

Iran's Project Deadlock Threat After Trump's Blow Off Warning

Araghchi's remarks came as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering, with two countries trading fire over the vital waterwa

Congress Faces Decline, Claims Union Minister Joshi

New Delhi, May 5: Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, stated on Monday that the Congress party has little to no existenc

Apno Se Apni Baat Programme Begins in Udaipur

Udaipur, May 5, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) A five-day special interaction programme titled Apno Se Apni Baat commenced on Monday at the Seva Mahatirth

Wanted Criminal Successfully Extradited From UAE: CBI

The CBI has successfully secured the extradition of a fugitive and Interpol Red Notice subject Mohammad Navas Kakkat Ismail from the United Arab

From Beaten Protester To People's Voice: Kerala Youth Congress Leader Wins

On Monday, A.D. Thomas walks into the Assembly as Alappuzha's new MLA, carrying with him a story that blends grit, memory and a measure of justic

Hantavirus scare: Evacuations planned as suspected outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Medics are working to evacuate two individuals with hantavirus symptoms from a luxury cruise ship off West Africa after an outbreak claimed three

Armed Man Shot By US Secret Service, White House Briefly Shut

An armed man was shot by US Secret Service (USSS) agents in downtown Washington on Monday, officials said, prompting a brief lockdown...

Saudi Arabia Calls to 'De-Escalate' as US-Iran Ceasefire on Brink

The ministry said it supported diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution in the war

West Bengal elections: Bhabanipur hands Mamata her most personal loss

Mamata Banerjee suffered a significant personal defeat in Bhabanipur, losing her long-held bastion to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes

Officers engaged the suspect: Armed man shot by US Secret Service agents near White House

DMK Analyses Stalins Kolathur Defeat: TKS Elangovan

DMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (74,202) was defeated by TVK candidate VS Babu (82,997) in the Kolathur constituency by a mar

U.S. Stock market prediction for Tuesday: Will S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq trade in green? These factors will decide

U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in

Morning Digest: Vijays stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, as BJP sweeps Bengal; UDF returns in Kerala; NDA wins Assam, Puducherry; and more

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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

US Destroys 6 Iranian Small Boats, Shoots Down Missiles And Drones

US Admiral Brad Cooper said he strongly advised Iranian forces to remain clear of US military assets as it launches the operation.

West Bengal polls: BJP retains Matua support despite SIR

Trump warns Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if Tehran attacks US vessels in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has intensified warnings against Iran, stating that the United States can't let Iran have a nuclear weapon and threaten

Zero gravity: TMC loses it all in 8 districts

SIR Effect: 'Ineligible' voters exceed win margins in 25 BJP seats in West Bengal

A large number of assembly seats in West Bengal have reported that electors marked ineligible under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), along w

Will continue to work towards strengthening Tamil culture, pride: Amit Shah thanks Tamil Nadu voters, reaffirms NDA's commitment to development

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Tamil Nadu voters for supporting the BJP and NDA. They reaffirmed the cent

West Bengal outcome may realign New Delhi-Kolkata-Dhaka ties

A BJP victory in Bengal could streamline India-Bangladesh ties, boosting cooperation on water, trade, and security. This alignment offers a chanc

South Korean-operated vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at ship

A South Korean ship experienced an explosion and fire in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Trump stated Iran was responsible for the attack. N

West Bengal assembly election results: A low five for Trinamool as Kolkata fortress falls

Trinamool Congress faced a significant setback in Kolkata, losing its stronghold and several key seats to the BJP. High-profile defeats included

CPI(M) Admits Major Poll Setback, Vows to Keep Fighting for Peoples Rights

The party thanked the people and its cadres for their support and added that it respects the people's verdict

Welfare vs welfare: How BJP trumped Mamatas pro-woman appeal

Mamatata: Routed Mamata Banerjee fumes at SIRprise in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign in Bengal has concluded dramatically with a surprising electoral defeat, shattering her hopes for a historic four

West Bengal verdict: Why Mamata tasted defeat when she put fish on plate?

Kerala assembly election results: Sickle gets hammered, Left homeless

Kerala's election results mark a significant shift, leaving India without a Communist government for the first time since 1977. The Left faces a

BJPs Dr. Pranath Tudu Wins Binpur Assembly Seat by 22,977 Votes

New Delhi, May 5: Dr. Pranath Tudu of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious in the Binpur Assembly constituency of West Bengal,

PM Narendra Modi hails BJP victory in West Bengal calls it vote for stability and development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP's West Bengal election win. He stated the victory signifies a vote for stability and development amid

Met Gala 2026 protests: Why is Amazon founder Jeff Bezos facing criticism even as wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos attends Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute event?

Met Gala 2026: Outside the museum, protesters in colorful outfits held letters spelling out ax the rich and banners reading esistance red carpe

BJPs big bang: Bengal breached, Assam secured; Vijay, Congress flip the south

India has a brand new political map. A massive topple in Bengal, a twist in the Tamil Nadu potboiler, power grip in Assam and Puducherry, and ant

Severe Weather Alert: Storms, Lightning, and Hail Expected in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, May 5: Madhya Pradesh is bracing for a spell of severe weather. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for severa

BJP Candidate Sanat Sardar Triumphs Over TMCs Jharna Sardar in Sandeshkhali

Kolkata, May 5: In a closely watched electoral battle in West Bengals Sandeshkhali assembly constituency, BJP candidate Sanat Sardar has emerged

Assam election results: Masterful mama delivers magic majority

Blake Lively Justin Baldoni settlement: It Ends With Us stars ends controversial litigation saga. All you may want to know

Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni settlement ends more than a year of acrimonious litigation that drew intense publicity as details of Lively's allegat

Tamil Nadu assembly elections: How Joseph beat Stalin - five factors that spelt doom for DMK this time

M.K. Stalin faced a significant political shock with his party's defeat and his personal drubbing in Kolathur. Superstar C. Joseph Vijay's entry,

Himesh Reshammiya Teams Up with Manushi Chhillar for New Song Sharab

Mumbai, May 5: Renowned singer and composer Himesh Reshammiya is set to thrill his fans with a new song titled Sharab. This high-energy tracks fi

DK Shivakumar Accuses BJP of Systematic Abuse of Power in Recent Elections

Bengaluru, May 5: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC President DK Shivakumar has accused the BJP of systematically abusing power during th

BJP Secures Major Victory in Siliguri, West Bengal with Over 73,000 Votes

Kolkata, May 5: The results for the highly contested Siliguri seat in West Bengals assembly elections have been announced. BJP candidate Shankar

No World Cup 2026 telecast in India, China? Here's why FIFA faces broadcast crisis in world's two most populous countries

FIFA has concluded agreements with broadcasters in over 175 territories globally, it said in a statement to Reuters.

NaMoshkar: Bengal debut for BJP sarkar

Anjali Shekhawat Shines at KSS Memorial Shooting Championship with Gold, Kanak Dominates in Multiple Events

New Delhi, May 5: The 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship showcased remarkable talent, with Rajasthans Anjali Shekhawat clin

Major Upset in Tollygunge: BJPs Papiya Adhikari Defeats Arup Biswas

Kolkata, May 5: The results for the Tollygunge assembly seat in West Bengal have revealed a significant upset. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) h

Karti Chidambaram Congratulates TVK Leader Vijay on Impressive Election Debut

KaraiKudi, May 5: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram congratulated Vijay and his newly formed party, Tamilga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), on their remarkable

Puducherry election results: N Rangasamys charisma delivers fifth term

White House mulls order directing government executives to review AI models before public review. What does it mean for Aritificial Intelligence?

Donald Trump had positioned himself as a champion of unfettered AI development, rolling back Biden-era safety evaluation requirements and casting

Manohar Lal Khattar: A Journey from Education to Haryanas Chief Minister

New Delhi, May 5: Manohar Lal Khattar, born on May 5, 1954, in a modest family, has emerged as a significant leader in Haryana and Indian politic

MK Stalin Accepts Election Results, Vows DMK Will Set an Example as Opposition

Chennai, May 5: After the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) faced defeat in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, party president and Chief Minister M

Tibets New Energy Product Exports Surge by 23.9% in Q1

Beijing, May 5: According to the Lhasa Customs Department, Tibets exports of new energy vehicles, photovoltaic products, and lithium batteries re

Kerala elections result: Gods own country red-cards Comrades

Inter-School tournament begins in Zone Jib

Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR, May 4: The Department of Youth Services and Sports, Zone Jib, today launched an inter-school zonal-level

Assembly election results 2026: Beyond headlines, behind numbers

Recent state election results reveal a resurgence of anti-incumbency, Hindu vote consolidation, and the enduring appeal of Narendra Modi. Factors

Bengal is salvaged

Shiban Khaibri shibankhaibri@gmail.com We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it , tyranny is a habit , it has

Smart, Sustainable, Seamless How Technical Textiles are Stitching Indias Footwear Future

Giriraj Singh When we speak of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat we are not just speaking of self reliance in production but of leadership in global value c

TMCs Stronghold Falls in Shyampukur as BJP Secures Victory

Kolkata, May 5: The results for the highly anticipated Shyampukur seat in the West Bengal Assembly elections have been announced, marking a signi

Japans Child Population Hits Record Low, Decline Continues for 45 Years

Tokyo, May 5: Japans declining child population has become a significant concern. According to a report released by local media, as of April 1, t

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Did India leave space for Pakistan in global diplomacy?

B S Dara bsdara@gmail.com The second term of United States President Donald Trump marked a shift in how Washington approached its external engage

Bengal triumph promises BJP delayed Rajya Sabha dividend

South India Rejects BJPs Ideology and Modis Leadership, Claims Harshvardhan Sapkal

Mumbai, May 5: Harshvardhan Sapkal, the president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee, stated on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party

Chinas Marine Product Value Reaches 26 Trillion Yuan in Q1

Beijing, May 5: According to Chinas Ministry of Natural Resources, the total marine product value in China surged to 26 trillion yuan in the firs

Vijay's victory script: Star power, strategy, social base

BJPs Sumant Mandal Triumphs in Sagar Assembly Election

New Delhi, May 5: In a closely contested election for the Sagar Assembly seat in West Bengal, BJPs Sumant Mandal emerged victorious. He defeated

Caution, silence greet BJPs victory in minority pockets

BJPs decisive victory in Bengal, bags Assam, gets Puducherry with allies

Vijays TVK stars in TN blockbuster, UDF bags Kerala * People have shown faith in BJP, our party synonymous with good governance: PM KOLKATA/CHENN

CS calls for scaling up interactions, AI-driven interventions

Over 13,000 MSMEs assessed by JKMHC Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review me

PK Badminton Premier League Season 1 concludes

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: The Panun Kashmir Badminton Premier League Season 1 concluded today at Badminton Park, Lane 12, Jagt

From tourism to pilgrimage management, we must put our best foot forward: CM

Darbar Move offices reopen in Srinagar Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a warm reception at the Civ

BJP celebrates party victory in Bengal, Assam, Puducherry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Jammu & Kashmir BJP celebrated the partys massive gains and victories in the Assembly elections held across

Rakesh wins two gold medals in National Powerlifting Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: Rakesh Kumar of Jammu and Kashmir UT excelled at the National Powerlifting and Deadlift National Cha

NIA Court frames charges against LeT/ TRF handler, harbourers

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: In a major legal development in the Pahalgam terror attack case, the court of Special Judge under Section 1

Kargil Hill Council chief refuses to quit for rotation of power

NC-Cong alliance runs into rough weather *Both parties confident on finding solution Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 4: The NC-Congress alliance in Lad

JP World School hosts Inter-School Tennis Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, May 4: JP World School, Channi, Jammu, hosted a three-day inter-school tennis ball cricket tournament organ

Bank of Baroda delegation, MLAs call on CM

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 4: A deputation from Bank of Baroda, led by its Executive Director Beena Vaheed, today called on Chief Mini

TMCs Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani Wins Golpokhar Assembly Seat by Over 83,000 Votes

New Delhi, May 5: In a closely contested election for the Golpokhar Assembly seat in West Bengal, TMC candidate Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani has emerg

TMCs Senior Leader Defeated in Sabang Assembly Elections by BJPs Amal Kumar Panda

New Delhi, May 5: In a significant political shift, BJP candidate Amal Kumar Panda has emerged victorious in the Sabang Assembly constituency of