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Update WhatsApp now to fix security flaws
Canada speeds up PR for 33,000 temporary workers
Four killed as post-poll violence erupts in Bengal
Rupee nears ₹95.40 as oil surge
Beyoncé, Rihanna, Isha Ambani dazzle at Met Gala 2026
Biohub funds AI human cell models
Japan, Australia deepen ties in energy, defence, critical minerals
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...
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
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 that can simulate ho...
‘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...
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...
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
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 celebrities arriving in ou...
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...
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...
national
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...
Alliance talks boost Vijay’s bid for power
Tamil Nadu is seeing fast-moving political developments after actor-turned-politician Vijay began efforts to form the next government following a...
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...
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...
world news
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...
Japan, Australia deepen ties in energy, defence, critical minerals
Japan and Australia have agreed to further strengthen their strategic partnership, signing a series of new agreements focused on energy security,...
Russia, Ukraine announce rival ceasefires ahead of Victory Day
Russia and Ukraine have announced rival unilateral ceasefires in their ongoing war, timed around Russia’s annual Victory Day commemorations on Ma...