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Martin family scores triple win across TN, Pudu...
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Hantavirus scare strikes cruise ship in Atlantic
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Passenger jumps from taxiing Air Arabia flight
A passenger opened an emergency exit and jumped from an Air Arabia fli...
India dismisses Nepal objection to Lipulekh route
India has rejected Nepal’s objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra t...
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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 continued weakness reflects a combination of global headwinds and domestic challenges that are weighing heavily...
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 ...
Government eases rules for war-hit contracts
The government has stepped in to provide relief to companies working on government contracts that have been delayed due to disruptions caused by ...
India plans 62 ships in ₹51,383 cr push
India is set to add 62 new vessels this financial year as part of a major effort to strengthen its shipping sector and become more self-reliant.
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technology
‘Drishti’ set for private space missions
India’s private space sector has taken a big step forward with the successful launch of Mission ‘Drishti’, an advanced Earth observatio...
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 it for both personal...
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...
Smart TVs may be tracking your viewing h...
Many smart TVs today come with a feature that can track what you are watching, often without you realising it. This...
Apple Inc. plans ‘Ultra’ iPhone, Mac...
Apple Inc. could soon introduce a new “Ultra” category for its devices, signalling a bigger push into the premium s...
WhatsApp scraps 9,400 accounts for scam ...
WhatsApp has banned 9,400 accounts linked to “digital arrest” scams in India since January 2026, the Central govern...
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
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 of the biggest film...
Raghu Rai leaves behind a timeless visual legacy
India continues to remember Raghu Rai, with tributes pouring in from photographers, artists, and pub...
Gautam Adani marks anniversary with Kedarnath visit
Gautam Adani marked a personal milestone by visiting the sacred Kedarnath Temple with his wife Priti...
Diljit Dosanjh teaches Bhangra on Fallon show
Diljit Dosanjh gave fans a memorable moment during his latest appearance on The Tonight Show Starrin...
Prada launches Kolhapuri sandals, supports artisans
Italian luxury brand Prada has introduced a new sandal collection inspired by India’s traditional Ko...
national
BJP wins West Bengal for the first time
After a historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party is now preparing to form its first-ever governmen...
TVK victory shifts focus on government formation
After a landmark performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay and his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam...
UDF leads Kerala as LDF faces setback
United Democratic Front (UDF) taking the lead across the state, the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) slipping behind, and the Bharatiya Janata ...
BJP leads in Bengal, Assam delivers close mandate
The 2026 Assembly election results are taking shape with clear but contrasting political trends emerging from West Bengal and Assam as counting p...
Vijay wave reshapes Tamil Nadu election 2026
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has delivered a major political shock, with early counting trends showing a dramatic three-way contest betw...
NDA retains lead in Puducherry
Puducherry has delivered a clear verdict in favour of political continuity, with early results showing the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) fir...
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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Martin family scores 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...
India dismisses Nepal objection to Lipulekh route
India has rejected Nepal’s objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, calling the claims unjustified. It said the route has...
world news
Iran offers 14-point peace plan, Trump doubtful
Iran has come forward with a 14-point plan in an effort to ease tensions with the United States, offering a possible path to end the ongoing conf...
Donald Trump warns of 25% tariffs on EU cars
U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled a sharp escalation in trade tensions with the European Union, warning that tariffs on European cars and...
Pakistan opens six land routes to Iran
Pakistan has opened six land routes to Iran to keep trade moving as tensions in the Gulf disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The deci...