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Trump signals possible Iran deal after diplomat...
US President Donald Trump has said that a deal with Iran is “very poss...
Scooter blast near BSF HQ in Jalandhar
A scooter exploded outside the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar, causing ...
Martin family’s triple win across TN, Pud...
Lottery baron Santiago Martin’s family made a unique political debut, ...
Passenger jumps from taxiing Air Arabia flight
A passenger opened an emergency exit and jumped from an Air Arabia fli...
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India posts record $863 bn exports in FY26
India’s exports touched a record $863 billion in FY26, marking the country’s strongest annual export performance so far and offering a positive signal for the economy at a time of global uncertainty. The growth was largely powered by the services...
Reliance Jamnagar refinery units shut for upk...
Reliance Industries is set to shut down select units at its 660,000 barrels-per-day refinery for scheduled maintenance, a senior petroleum minist...
Rupee nears ₹95.40 as oil surge
The Indian rupee remained under pressure on May 5, 2026, trading close to its all-time low in the ₹95.30–₹95.40 range against the US dollar. The ...
Centre plans ₹37,500 cr coal-to-gas drive
The government is preparing a major ₹37,500 crore policy push to accelerate coal gasification projects, aiming to unlock better value from India’...
GST jumps 8.7% to ₹2.43 lakh cr in April
India marked the new financial year with GST collections rising 8.7% year-on-year to a record ₹2.43 lakh crore in April 2026. The strong numbers ...
technology
Google releases Pixel update for May
Google has started rolling out its May 2026 software update for Pixel smartphones, bringing bug fixes, security improvements and perfor...
Update WhatsApp now to fix security flaws
WhatsApp users are being asked to update their app immediately after security flaws were found that could allow harmful files to reach ...
Biohub funds AI human cell models
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub has announced a major $500 million initiative to develop artificial intelligence models ...
‘Drishti’ set for private space miss...
India’s private space sector has taken a big step forward with the successful launch of Mission ‘Drishti’, an advan...
ChatGPT image tool sees surge in India
The latest image tool from OpenAI is seeing strong uptake, particularly in India, where users are quickly adopting ...
Netflix Clips boosts content discovery
Netflix has introduced a new feature called “Clips” to make it easier for users to discover content on its mobile a...
health
Hantavirus scare strikes cruise ship in Atlantic
A cruise meant for exploration turned into a health emergency after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on board left three passengers dead and sever...
Eli Lilly flags fake Mounjaro sales in India
Eli Lilly has raised an alert in India after fake versions of its diabetes and weight-loss drug Mounjaro were found being sold illegally.
The wa...
Canada approves first generic Ozempic by Dr Reddy’s
In a move that could make diabetes treatment more affordable, Canada has approved the first generic version of the widely used drug Ozempic. The ...
lifestyle
Film industry pays tribute to R.B. Choudary
Veteran film producer R.B. Choudary’s death has triggered an outpouring of grief across the South Indian film industry, ...
Indian journalists win Pulitzer cybercrime award
Two Indian journalists have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for their investigative reporting on ...
Michael becomes No. 2 music biopic
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael has crossed a major milestone at the global box office, earning a...
Beyoncé, Rihanna, Isha Ambani dazzle at Met Gala 2026
The 2026 Met Gala in New York was once again a night of high fashion and global glamour, with celebr...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens big globally
The sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 has opened to a strong global box office performance, marking one...
national
Himanta Biswa Sarma steps down as Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday resigned from his post following the BJP-led NDA’s massive victory in the Assembly election...
NDA marks Operation Sindoor anniversary
Leaders across the NDA paid tribute to the armed forces by updating their social media profile pictures on the first anniversary of Operation Sin...
Suvendu Adhikari’s PA shot dead near Kolkata
Chandranath Rath, personal assistant of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead late Wednesday night near Kolkata in an attack that pol...
Kerala CM race intensifies within Congress
After a strong win in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, the Congress party is now focused on choosing its next Chief Minister. The Congress-led...
Mamata refuses to quit after Bengal poll loss
West Bengal is facing a constitutional and political standoff after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign despite her party’s defeat i...
Four killed as post-poll violence erupts in Bengal
West Bengal has seen fresh violence after the Assembly election results, with at least four people killed in clashes between rival political work...
opinion
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
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Scooter blast near BSF HQ in Jalandhar
A scooter exploded outside the BSF headquarters in Jalandhar, causing panic. No confirmed casualties. Police and bomb squads are investigating, w...
Martin family’s triple win across TN, Puducherry
Lottery baron Santiago Martin’s family made a unique political debut, with his wife, son and son-in-law winning seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherr...
Passenger jumps from taxiing Air Arabia flight
A passenger opened an emergency exit and jumped from an Air Arabia flight while it was taxiing at Chennai airport. He was quickly detained by sec...
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Trump signals possible Iran deal after diplomatic talks
US President Donald Trump has said that a deal with Iran is “very possible” following recent rounds of talks, indicating cautious optimism about ...
Canada speeds up PR for 33,000 temporary workers
Canada has announced a major step to make it easier for thousands of temporary workers to become permanent residents. Under a one-time initiative...
US ends ‘Operation Epic Fury’ against Iran after 66 days
The United States has announced the end of its bombing campaign against Iran, called “Operation Epic Fury,” after 66 days of military action.
US...