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IndiaMay 8, 2026

Lakhimpur Kheri case: Supreme Court expresses disappointment over non-production of witnesses

The Supreme Court on Friday (May 8, 2026) recorded disappointment at the non-production of witnesses in the trial of Ashish Mishra, son of former Union minister Ajay Mishra, and others in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The case deals with an incident on October 3, 2021 when an SUV, which was part of Mishra’s convoy, allegedly mowed down protestors, including four farmers, protesting the controversial agriculture laws in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.

BusinessMay 8, 2026

Quote of the Day: Brad Pitt on growth and perfection — 'Stop being perfect, because obsessing over being perfect…' | Today News

Brad Pitt’s quote is a powerful reminder that perfectionism often becomes the biggest obstacle to growth.

BusinessMay 8, 2026

Sir David Attenborough Turns 100: Celebrating a life dedicated to nature and global conservation | Today News

As Sir David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday, tributes are pouring in for the naturalist whose voice and vision changed the way the world understands nature. For generations, Attenborough has been the voice that introduced millions to the hidden worlds of forests, oceans, deserts and frozen wilderness, bringing the planet’s most remote ecosystems into homes with rare clarity and wonder. ” Attenborough’s later years have also seen him emerge as one of the world’s clearest voices on climate change and biodiversity loss.

BusinessMay 8, 2026

Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths

President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing in November 2017 during his first term to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. president to do so, nearly 30 CEOs accompanied him – signing 37 major deals worth more than $250 billion. China was the first major country to retaliate against tariffs announced by the Trump administration in April 2025.

TechnologyMay 7, 2026

Mira Murati’s deposition pulled back the curtain on Sam Altman’s ouster

The week leading up to Thanksgiving 2023 was the AI industry’s biggest soap opera moment. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was abruptly ousted from his role at the ChatGPT maker. The explanation? That Altman was “not.

IndiaMay 7, 2026

Quote of the Day: Emma Stone on authenticity — ‘It is more important to be funny or honest than to look a certain way’ | Today News

Emma Stone has carved a unique space for herself in Hollywood with unconventional film choices, sharp wit and an unapologetically authentic personality. ‘Eat The Red Velvet Cupcake’: A Lesson In Enjoying Life The first part of the quote — “You live once, so eat the red velvet cupcake” — speaks to something equally important: allowing yourself joy without guilt. Her first television role came in 2005 with The New Partridge Family, while her breakthrough film performance arrived two years later in the teen comedy Superbad.

IndiaMay 7, 2026

‘I didn’t get my exam city’: NTA chief explains how centres are finalised for nearly 55 lakh JEE, NEET, CUET aspirants

Among the three exams that the NTA has conducts, JEE Main 2026 saw over 16 lakh registrations, NEET UG around 22.7 lakh, and CUET UG 15.68 lakh, totaling nearly 54.

IndiaMay 7, 2026

‘I just count the days left in the US’: Job loss fears haunt Indian H-1B professionals

For Indian professionals on H-1B visas, a layoff is more than the loss of a job — it can trigger a 60-day countdown to find a new sponsor, sell homes, restart green card processes, or leave the US altogether.

IndiaMay 7, 2026

Watchman who murdered wife, walked with her head on Pune road, gets life imprisonment

3 min read Pune May 7, 2026 01:04 PM IST Pune man, Ramchandra Sheu Chavan. They said the accused killed his wife, suspecting her of having an affair with a family member. On January 1, 2026, the police filed a chargesheet against the accused, who had no prior criminal record, before the court in Pune.

WorldMay 7, 2026

'Dark patterns': Investigating online manipulation

As internet users, do we still control what content we see on Facebook or Instagram? Or are we being deliberately steered toward personalized feeds or algorithms that collect more data about us and keep us on.

ScienceMay 7, 2026

Scientists accidentally discover DNA that breaks the rules of life

A routine experiment with a new single-cell DNA sequencing method turned into a surprising scientific twist when researchers stumbled upon a bizarre genetic code in a microscopic pond organism.

IndiaMay 7, 2026

Viral ‘2026: Hantavirus’ tweet from 2022 leaves internet spooked as WHO probes rare outbreak | Today News

A cryptic social media post from 2022 has resurfaced online and sparked discussion after recent reports of a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship drew global attention. Among those posts was one short message that has now exploded across social media: “2023: Corona ended 2026: Hantavirus”. The online frenzy comes amid growing international attention to a hantavirus outbreak associated with the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was travelling between Argentina and Cape Verde.

IndiaMay 7, 2026

Come back with 118 signatures: Governor sends Vijay back for 2nd consecutive day

UPDATED: May 7, 2026 12:33 IST Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Thursday turned down TVK chief Vijay’s proposal to form the government for the second consecutive day. Vijay met the Governor again today at Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form the government, but the Governor asked him to return only after securing the support of 118 MLAs, sources said.

BusinessMay 7, 2026

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei soars past 63,000 to record high, JGB rallies

AP Technology-related shares led gains in Japan, with suppliers to the semiconductor sector posting sharp advances. Japan's Nikkei share average shot to a record high on Thursday and the nation's bonds rallied as financial markets reopened after holidays, catching up with optimism over strong technology earnings and signs of a potential peace deal in the Middle East.

TechnologyMay 6, 2026

Musk’s biggest loyalist became his biggest liability

I sat down in the Musk v. Altman trial courtroom today, painfully aware that no one was going to ask Shivon Zilis the question on everyone’s minds: Girl, what the fuck are you doing?Zilis, who testified under.

WorldMay 6, 2026

Three evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship as Spain says vessel can dock

Three people with suspected hantavirus have been medically evacuated from a cruise ship.They include a British man who was an expedition guide onboard the ship, the MV Hondius. He was named on Wednesday.

BusinessMay 6, 2026

How the petrodollar regime came to be, and what losing it would mean for the U.S.

WAILIN WONG, BYLINE: In 1973, Egypt and Syria launched an attack on Israel. WONG: Petrodollar flows started to wane in the 1980s as oil prices went down, but the broader petrodollar regime stayed in place. WONG: In fact, China wants to challenge the dollar as reserve currency, and it's taking aim at the all-important petrodollar regime, which, as we know, is a key part of the dollar's reserve status.

TechnologyMay 6, 2026

How David Sacks crashed and burned in the White House

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter exclusively for Verge subscribers about tech, politics, and Washington intrigue. (It’s basically House of Cards, but for nerds.) Not a subscriber yet? You really.

IndiaMay 6, 2026

‘BJP is getting ready for Punjab’: CM Mann alleges twin blasts part of party’s election strategy

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Wednesday alleged that the BJP was behind the twin blasts reported in the state within 24 hours, claiming the incidents were part of a pattern of creating unrest ahead of the state elections next year. On another question about Mamata Banerjee saying she will not resign, he said, “They (the TMC) are feeling their mandate has been robbed.

IndiaMay 6, 2026

Asian needle ant: Everything you need to know about the venomous species spreading in US

Experts have raised concern about the health risk and ecological impact of the venomous ‘Asian needle ant’ as it keeps spreading to more states in the US. The species, Brachyponera chinensisthat, originally from East Asia has already been in the United States since the 1930s, but the latest reports indicate that its presence is confirmed in more than 20 states, mainly in the Southeast and parts of the East Coast. The Asian needle ant stands out from most other ants since it can give a venomous sting capable of causing very serious allergic reactions in some people, even leading to anaphylaxis.

IndiaMay 6, 2026

Congress agrees to support Vijay’s TVK in TN: State in-charge Girish Chodankar

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee and the Congress Legislative Party have decided to extend their support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government, state’s All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge Girish Chodankar said on Wednesday. (@girishgoaINC) Chodankar said TVK president C Joseph Vijay has formally requested the Congress to extend its support for forming a government in Tamil Nadu.

IndiaMay 6, 2026

Watermelon theory falls flat, cops clueless on what killed Mumbai family of four

The mysterious deaths of four members of a south Mumbai-based family, initially linked to a watermelon they consumed hours before their deaths on April 26, have become more intriguing after poisoning due to the fruit was ruled out. The police have said that there have been instances where heads of families under stress have killed others and then died by suicide. “In fact, they said that the couple were fun-loving people and took the lead in planning family events,” a police officer said.

WorldMay 6, 2026

Iran war: Trump says 'Project Freedom' paused

US President Trump says the US effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz is on pause amid a push for an Iran deal. The US says it will now only operate defensively to enforce a naval blockade. DW has more.

BusinessMay 6, 2026

KPI Green Energy Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 46% YoY to Rs 155 crore; revenue up 40%

Renewable energy player KPI Green Energy on Wednesday reported a net profit of Rs 155 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26, marking a jump of 46% from Rs 104 crore posted in the year-ago period. The company’s revenue from operations came in at Rs 810 crore, an impressive 40% increase from Rs 578 crore recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

BusinessMay 6, 2026

Teesta Water Sharing Treaty in focus as Bangladesh hails BJP win in Bengal, calls Mamata Banerjee an ‘impediment’ | Today News

In what could indicate a shift in regional political dynamics, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday formally congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on its electoral win in West Bengal. I think this BJP victory under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari will ensure that the relationship between West Bengal and the Bangladesh government remains the same as before, in a positive manner. India and Bangladesh share 54 rivers, but only two formal treaties have been signed to date, including the Ganga Waters Treaty and the Kushiyara River Treaty, while key rivers like the Teesta and Feni remain under negotiation.

EntertainmentMay 6, 2026

Model Alex Consani Frees the Nipple in Sheer Met Gala 2026 Look

  “You feel as if it’s a piece of armor that changes you for the better,” she said. ” Indeed, she expressed herself not just as an attendee at the Costume Institute benefit, but also as a member of the night’s host committee, with Beyoncé , Nicole Kidman , Venus Williams and Anna Wintour on co-chair duty.

IndiaMay 5, 2026

15-yr-old rape survivor gives birth to baby boy, relinquishes parental rights

15-year-old pregnant rape survivor, who was recently granted permission by the Supreme Court to terminate her 7-month pregnancy delivered a baby boy at AIIMS, New Delhi on Saturday, officials confirmed. The pregnancy, as recorded in earlier proceedings, arose out of a relationship between the minor girl and another minor, though the law treated it as a case of rape given her age.

IndiaMay 5, 2026

JP Morgan sexual abuse case: Chirayu Rana files explosive new claim against Lorna Hajdini — ‘You better come join...’ | Today News

The ex-JPMorgan Chase banker who accused a female colleague of forcing him to become her “sex slave” has filed new evidence to support his allegations, including one anonymous friend who claimed he was invited for a threesome. Chirayu Rana has filed a lawsuit against executive Lorna Hajdini, which JPMorgan insists is entirely fabricated. He was reportedly allowed to work remotely from the fall of 2024, when he had first flagged to the bank’s top brass that his father was seriously ill.

BusinessMay 5, 2026

Smallcaps continue to draw domestic flows, stock selection key: Sandip Sabharwal

Indian equity markets show resilience post-election results. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal notes that governance and policy continuity are key. Banking stocks are consolidating, but asset quality remains strong.

WorldMay 5, 2026

British crew member in need of urgent medical care amid suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

A British crew member was in need of urgent medical care and a passenger from the UK remained in a critical but stable condition following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship in the.

WorldMay 4, 2026

Nigerian refinery accused of sacking union members is key to UK plan to tackle jet fuel shortage

A refinery in Nigeria accused of dismissing workers for joining a union has emerged as key to the UK government’s hopes of saving the summer holiday amid a jet fuel shortage.Heidi Alexander, the transport.

IndiaMay 4, 2026

Himachal Pradesh declares Class 12 results; pass percentage rises to 92.02%

(Representative Image) The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) Monday declared the results of the Class 10+2 examinations held in March. This year, the pass percentage has risen significantly to cross the 90 per cent-mark.

IndiaMay 4, 2026

For Gaurav Gogoi, father’s legacy, Upper Assam gambit fail to pay off

Congress Chief Gaurav Gogoi trails in his Jorhat debut as the party faces a third consecutive loss in the high-stakes Assam Assembly polls. (File) While the Congress is headed to its third consecutive loss in the high-stakes Assam polls, the outcome has especially dealt a body blow to the party’s face and its state unit chief Gaurav Gogoi.

IndiaMay 4, 2026

Dramatic twist in Ambedkar Nagar mass murder case: Accused identified, killed in encounter

(PTI) In a dramatic twist to the deaths of four children and their mother in Uttar Pradesh’s Ambedkar Nagar, police Monday shot dead their 19-year-old neighbour in an ‘encounter alleging he was behind their murders. Police initially suspected the mother, 35-year-old Ghasia Khatoon, had killed her children; her body was found in a drain on Sunday afternoon.

IndiaMay 4, 2026

HPBoSE Class 12th Results 2026 Out: 92.02% students pass, Anshit Kumar is state topper

A total of 81,417 students appeared for the examination, out of which 74,637 were declared successful, as per reports. org on a regular basis to get updates regarding the announcement of the datesheet for the compartment exam of class 12 and the application form for re-evaluation and re-checking.

BusinessMay 4, 2026

World Cup prize pool nears $900 million as FIFA boosts payouts. Here’s who gets what

VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 28: Gianni Infantino, FIFA President, presents Vittorio Montagliani, FIFA Vice-President and President of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association.

WorldMay 4, 2026

Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms driving up costs for the poorest

An AI system used to predict how much Kenyans can afford to pay for access to healthcare, has systemically driven up costs for the poor, an investigation has found.The healthcare system being rolled out.

WorldMay 3, 2026

Three passengers dead after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people – including an elderly married couple – and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and South Africa’s health department said on Sunday. The WHO said an investigation was under way but that at least one case of hantavirus had been confirmed. A British man, 69, who became ill on the ship was taken to a private health facility in Johannesburg, according to the South African health ministry, which said he tested positive for hantavirus.

TechnologyMay 3, 2026

These reusable digital Polaroids are a clever way to cover a fridge in memories

I love when my friends have their fridges covered in Polaroids. It’s often a visual crash course of what’s been going on in their lives chronicling recent adventures, get-togethers, and other fun moments. But.

TechnologyMay 3, 2026

How the internet’s favorite squirrel dad made the hottest camera app of 2026

It’s not hyperbole to call DualShot Recorder an overnight sensation.It took only 12 hours from the time it was released to hit number one on the App Store’s list of top paid apps. It was a surprise success —.

TechnologyMay 3, 2026

AI music is flooding streaming services — but who wants it?

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on how AI is changing music and the music industry, follow Terrence O’Brien. The Stepback arrives in.

ScienceMay 3, 2026

Why this tribe is buying up hundreds of acres of farmland — and flooding it

The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and removing levees. The goal is to turn farmland into wetlands with the hopes of restoring Chinook salmon.

IndiaMay 3, 2026

‘Infection spread to my eye’: Pawan Kalyan details urgent surgery, may have to get operated on again

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu visited Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad on Saturday evening to check on his recovery following a recent surgical procedure. He also noted that Pawan Kalyan had already been reviewing departmental matters and going through official files after the surgery, and advised that such work be limited to designated times rather than resumed in full before doctors cleared him to do so.

IndiaMay 3, 2026

Ageing with dignity: how Vriddha Mitra is revolutionising elder care with a companionship-first approach

Narayan Wanjare, a 64-year-old man, lives with his wife in Upper Bibwewadi, Pune. That insight became the emotional foundation for a new approach: rather than move elders away from their homes, the organisation would bring care to them,” said Dr Benazir Patil, CEO of Vriddha Mitra. Dr Benazir Patil added, “That companionship-first approach uncovered real needs.

IndiaMay 3, 2026

Mumbai’s iconic ‘Old Woman’s Shoe’ at Hanging Gardens to get a ₹7 lakh makeover

Mumbai Old Woman’s Shoe restoration: BMC has announced a Rs 7 lakh plan to repair and rust-proof the iconic structure at Kamala Nehru Park within 45 days. 29 lakh, the entire structure along with the main boot house, chimney block roof, doors and windows will undergo repairs with the objective of making the structure rust and corrosion proof.

IndiaMay 3, 2026

UPSC Key: Cell Broadcast system, SHANTI law, and Kihoto Hollohan case

How is the 100% foreign investment in the insurance sector important for your UPSC exam? What significance do topics such as SACHET, Kihoto Hollohan case, and fugitive economic offenders (FEOs) have for both the Preliminary and Main exams?

IndiaMay 3, 2026

Gujarat Board Class 12th Results 2026: GSEB HSC pass-percentage trends across Science, Commerce, Arts

(representative image/ express photo) GSEB HSC Results 2026: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) will announce the Class 12 HSC results tomorrow, May 4, 2026, at 10 am. In addition, results will be accessible through DigiLocker, which will provide digitally signed mark sheets with QR codes for authenticity.

IndiaMay 3, 2026

Tamil Nadu: Over a lakh security personnel to guard 62 counting centres

As votes for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections will be counted on Monday, the Election Commission (EC) said on Saturday that a three-tier security system will be in place at counting centres, with around 100,000 security personnel deployed for election security duties. “The counting of votes recorded in all 75,064 polling stations and postal ballots received will be conducted at 62 designated counting centres,” she said.

ScienceMay 3, 2026

Powerful AI finds 100+ hidden planets in NASA data including rare and extreme worlds

Astronomers have unleashed a powerful new AI tool called RAVEN to comb through data from NASA’s TESS mission—and it’s paying off in a big way.

TechnologyMay 2, 2026

Meta’s historic loss in court could cost a lot more than $375 million

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez won a historic sum of $375 million in a landmark child safety case against Meta earlier this year. But the next stage of the fight could be even more consequential for.

TechnologyMay 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines shuts down after Trump’s war on Iran doubled jet fuel prices

The ultra-low-cost air carrier Spirit Airlines shut down operations after 34 years in business and canceled all flights at 3AM ET on Saturday morning. com, instructing fliers not to go to airports, with air traffic control records capturing controllers and pilots signing off to each other as its last flights came in for landings after the shutdown was announced.

ScienceMay 2, 2026

18th-century mechanical volcano roars to life 250 years later

A mechanical artwork first imagined in 1775 to recreate the eruption of Italy's Mount Vesuvius has been brought to life for the first time, 250 years after it was conceived. Inspired by the 1771 watercolor 'Night view of a current of lava' by British-Italian artist Pietro Fabris, the device was designed to use light and movement to mimic flowing lava and explosive bursts from Vesuvius.

TechnologyMay 2, 2026

Playing Esoteric Ebb is like rolling the dice with a great DM

It took me a while to get into Esoteric Ebb , a new CRPG from developer Christoffer Bodegård. The first few days I played the game, I felt like I was slowly and aimlessly mucking through. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.

WorldMay 2, 2026

Zambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech summit days before start

The world’s largest conference on human rights and technology has been cancelled just days before it was due to start after the Zambian government told organisers it did not align with “national.

BusinessMay 2, 2026

Madhusudan Kela’s portfolio: 5 stocks rally up to 135%; 4 new Q4 bets revealed - Uneven Gains

As per the latest data for the March 2026 quarter, Kela publicly disclosed holdings in about 19 stocks, with a total estimated value of around Rs 2,290 crore as of April 30. (Data Source: ACE Equity, Trendlyne) Over the past one year, the stock surged 132%, rising from Rs 90 to Rs 210.

IndiaMay 2, 2026

War with US will likely resume: Iran claims Washington not committed to agreements

“The actions and statements of US officials are primarily media-driven, aimed first at preventing a drop in oil prices and second at extricating themselves from the mess they have created,” Asadi said. ” The resolution’s May 1 deadline is now set to pass without action, as lawmakers left town for a week on Thursday after the Senate rejected a Democratic attempt to halt the war for a sixth time.

IndiaMay 2, 2026

Commercial LPG price hiked by nearly ₹1,000 in setback for migrant workers, restaurants

Fuel costs for migrant workers, community kitchens, canteens, roadside dhabas and industrial users surged by over 47% on Friday as state-run oil companies raised prices of commercial liquefied petroleum gas.

OpinionMay 2, 2026

Britain pioneered the comfortable retirement – but that golden age is coming to an end | Helen McCarthy

When you think of retirement, what comes to mind? Perhaps it is images of older people enjoying a well-deserved period of leisure and comfort in the final stretch of their lives. Cruise ships, garden centres,.

IndiaMay 2, 2026

India tests nationwide emergency alert system, sending loud beep to millions of mobile phones | Today News

Emergency alert testing India has launched its Cell Broadcast messaging system using indigenous technology, for instant disaster alerting service for its citizens. ” As they checked their phones a message starting with the words ‘Extremely severe alert’ flashed with the following text: “India, launches Cell Broadcast using indigenous technology, for instant disaster alerting service for its citizens. During this period, members of the public may receive test messages in English, Hindi and regional languages on their mobile devices," the statement said, as reported by ANI on 29 April.

WorldMay 2, 2026

First malaria drug for babies is approved in ‘major public health milestone’

The first malaria treatment for babies has been approved by the World Health Organization, opening the door to widespread use around the globe. In parts of Africa, up to 18% of children under six months will be infected with malaria, but there has historically been no safe treatment for the smallest of them. Baby Wonder, now eight months old, was among the first patients to receive the drug, when he was 12 weeks old.

BusinessMay 2, 2026

Jane Street employees set to get $2.68 million payout after record revenue haul

6 billion in trading revenue last year — a haul that outranked Wall Street banks and market-making peers. recently warned that new regulatory proposals would force the bank to hold onto $20 billion more of capital “for no good reason,” according to Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon. The firm also urged a judge to throw out a separate lawsuit accusing it of trading on inside information ahead of the $40 billion crash of cryptocurrencies associated with Terraform Labs.

OpinionMay 2, 2026

The king went to Washington to save Britain’s bacon. He may also have shown the US how to save itself | Simon Tisdall

Of the many jokes cracked by King Charles during his visit to Washington, the one recalling the definitive 18th-century Anglo-French contest for dominion over the New World was the most pointed. Speaking at a.

ScienceMay 1, 2026

Why PEPFAR's top scientist stepped down

NPR's Juana Summers talk with Mike Reid, the former chief science officer of PEPFAR, about why he resigned over concerns about America's global health strategy. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Why should the.

TechnologyMay 1, 2026

All the evidence revealed so far in Musk v. Altman

The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, email exchanges, photos, and corporate documents are.

TechnologyMay 1, 2026

Birdfy’s smart bird feeder is down to its best-ever price for Mother’s Day

From crafting machines to smart calendars, a number of unique gifts are already on sale in the run-up to Mother’s Day, May 10th. 99 ($100 off) from Amazon or Birdfy, with the latter retailer throwing in a free botanical gift bag and greeting card.

WorldMay 1, 2026

Sabastian Sawe receives hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two hour marathon feat

Hugged, cheered and adorned with garlands, the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours has returned as a hero to his home village in Kenya.Sabastian Sawe, who stunned the world when he.

ScienceMay 1, 2026

This 275-million-year-old animal had a twisted jaw like nothing alive today

up riverbed in Brazil, scientists uncovered a bizarre prehistoric mystery—twisted jawbones from a strange, long-lost animal unlike anything seen before.

IndiaMay 1, 2026

Reach counting centres early, 'don't move an inch': Vijay's result day directions to TVK candidates

TVK candidate N Marie Wilson said that his party chief Vijay, during a meeting held here on Thursday, instructed candidates to be present at the counting centres early in the morning before the counting starts and "not move an inch". (PTI) Speaking to the media, R K Nagar candidate Wilson said, "Vijay asked us (TVK candidates) to be present at the counting centres by 6 am, advising us to stay at the front and closely monitor the proceedings, without moving an inch". Kumar also said further instructions for winning candidates would be issued following the announcement of the results.

IndiaMay 1, 2026

Remarks on Himanta Sarma's wife: SC grants anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in alleged defamation case | Today News

The Supreme Court has granted an anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in matter linked to alleged forgery and defamation case linked to the allegedly making false allegations against the wife of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma. This comes after earlier on Thursday, Supreme Court had reserved its verdict on a plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera challenging a Gauhati High Court order denying him anticipatory bail in a defamation and forgery case linked to allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. "Dr BR Ambedkar would turn over in his grave if he had imagined a constitutional functionary behaving like a 'constitutional cowboy' or a 'constitutional Rambo'," the senior lawyer said.

WorldMay 1, 2026

Brazil's Congress reduces ex-President Bolsonaro's coup jail sentence

Brazil’s Congress voted on Thursday to override a presidential veto and adopt a bill to reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup in 2023. “They want to release Bolsonaro, his jailed generals and stop federal police investigations that implicate them,” said Lindberg Farias, a lawmaker and Lula ally.

IndiaMay 1, 2026

Election Results 2026: When will counting begin in Kerala, Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry — Where to watch | Today News

The Election Commission of India will announce the results of the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry on May 4. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, however, asserted that her party would win more than 226 seats and alleged that the exit poll projections were aired at the "instruction of the BJP" to demoralise TMC workers. Shashi Tharoor says ‘confident’ we are going to win Kerala Shashi Tharoor on Thursday expressed confidence that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) will secure victory in Kerala, predicting the alliance will win more than 75 of the 140 assembly seats.

BusinessMay 1, 2026

PPFAS Mutual Fund among 15 AMCs to offer voluntary lock-in for folios. Here is how Sebi’s rule works

Mutual fund investors can now temporarily block withdrawals and debits from their folios, with 15 AMCs, including PPFAS Mutual Fund, rolling out a voluntary lock-in facility.

IndiaMay 1, 2026

'No strategic oil reserves like India': Pakistan minister admits vulnerability as fuel crisis deepens

Pakistan has admitted its vulnerability to the ongoing global oil shock saying the country lacks "strategic oil reserves like India" that have helped New Delhi cushion the impact of soaring crude prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East. The remark comes as oil prices surged to $126 per barrel, the highest since 2022, amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. We are not like India which has 60-70 days of reserves and can release it with just a single signature," he said.

ScienceMay 1, 2026

Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potential

Scientists at Stellenbosch University (SU) have uncovered the first evidence of a rare group of phenolic compounds known as flavoalkaloids in Cannabis leaves, adding a surprising new dimension to the plant's chemistry. In their study, researchers analyzed three commercially grown Cannabis strains from South Africa and identified 79 phenolic compounds. André de Villiers, who led the study and heads the analytical chemistry research group at SU, said the results were striking.

WorldMay 1, 2026

Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says

The Iran war could have “dramatic consequences”, causing food shortages and price rises in some of Africa’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, the head of the world’s largest fertiliser company has said. Svein Tore Holsether, the chief executive of Yara International, said world leaders needed to guard against soaring prices and shortages of fertiliser causing a de facto global auction that would leave the poorest countries, particularly in Africa, scrambling for supplies they could ill afford. ” Only this week the EU announced it was loosening state subsidy rules for industries along with grant aid of up to €50,000 (£43,200) for individual farmers for the extra cost of fuel or fertiliser caused by the Iran war.

IndiaMay 1, 2026

Blow-by-blow account: How TMC dharna over 'EVM manipulation' ended in anti-climax

A high-voltage second phase of polling in West Bengal ended with late-night drama on Thursday, with Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee marching down to an EVM holding centre over allegations of vote manipulation. However, the protest soon fizzled out in the North Kolkata constituency after State CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal’s midnight press conference, following which Mamata Banerjee also came out of the strongroom in the South Kolkata constituency, where she had been staying. The movement that was observed was inside the strongroom designated for postal ballots, both Pandey and Agarwal said.

ScienceApril 30, 2026

Trump gives the go-ahead for a major new Canada-U.S. oil pipeline

Trump in his first term approved the Keystone XL project in 2020 over the concern of Native American tribes about possible spills and environmental groups about fossil fuels' contribution to climate change. Biden's Keystone XL permit cancellation the following year frustrated Canadian officials, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, after Alberta invested more than $1 billion in the project. 5 million civil penalty to settle a government lawsuit over the North Dakota and Montana spills.

TechnologyApril 30, 2026

The craziest part of Musk v. Altman happened while the jury was out of the room

Okay, I am not a lawyer so I only understood about half of what just happened. But I am fairly sure, given the context, that Elon Musk’s lawyers may have just fucked up big.Jared “James Brickhouse” Birchall,.

TechnologyApril 30, 2026

Congress keeps kicking surveillance reform down the road

Congress has reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — but only for another 45 days. “Three weeks is more than enough time to negotiate a reform bill,” Thune said on the Senate floor on Thursday. Section 702, Cotton said, was essential to US Armed Forces’ raid on Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.

TechnologyApril 30, 2026

Rivian’s revenue is up as R2 production kicks into gear

We’ve already got Rivian’s production and delivery statement from the first three months of the year. But its automotive profits recorded a loss of $62 million, compared to $92 million in gross profits in the same quarter in 2025, due primarily to the $100 million decrease in sales of automotive regulatory credits and lower production volumes. The company announced its plans to design its own AI chips and add lidar sensors to future R2 models to help power fully autonomous driving.

IndiaApril 30, 2026

Breaking the language barrier: Bengaluru police launch India’s first AI-powered multilingual 112 helpline

In a city as linguistically diverse as Bengaluru, a distress call doesn’t always come in a language the listener understands. On Wednesday, the Bengaluru police rolled out a first-of-its-kind multilingual upgrade to the Namma 112 emergency response system, designed to ensure that cries for help are no longer lost in translation. Now, we are the first police force in the country to interact in more than 10 languages,” he said at a press conference Wednesday.

IndiaApril 30, 2026

'No one is answering': SpiceJet cancellations at Mumbai airport leave passengers stranded for hours | Videos

Multiple SpiceJet flights were faced with inordinate cancellations and delays on Wednesday, April 29, from Mumbai, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded, looking for answers on what to do. SpiceJet said that two flights, going from Mumbai to Ahemdabad, were delayed owing to weather conditions at previous stations.

IndiaApril 30, 2026

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Women in Parliament: Representation, reservation, and road ahead

What do trends in women’s representation, Constituent Assembly debates, and legislative developments reveal about women’s reservation in India? Lets decode the topic with key facts, insights, and context.

IndiaApril 30, 2026

Ambedkar University Delhi launches 5 new courses, introduces one-year PG programmes

Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD) will introduce five new courses for the 2026–27 academic session, along with one-year postgraduate (PG) courses in seven disciplines under the Post Graduate Curriculum Framework (PGCF). Speaking at a press conference held at the Kashmere Gate campus, officials said the upcoming admission cycle will mark a significant expansion in the university’s academic offerings.

ScienceApril 30, 2026

Scientists reveal the best exercise for knee arthritis pain relief

A large study published in The BMJ suggests that aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, and swimming are the most effective exercises for people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers note that while other types of exercise can still help, they should be used alongside aerobic activity rather than replacing it as the primary approach. Based on the results, the researchers recommend aerobic exercise "as a first line intervention for knee osteoarthritis management, particularly when the aim is to improve functional capacity and reduce pain."

BusinessApril 30, 2026

Waaree Energies shares crash 9% despite 75% increase in Q4 net profit, upbeat FY27 guidance

Shares of Waaree Energies tumbled as much as 9% to their day's low of Rs 3,184 on the BSE on Thursday. The board approved a capital expenditure of Rs 3,900 crore for a 2,500 TPD glass manufacturing facility.

WorldApril 29, 2026

South Africa deports Mugabe’s son for unrelated offences after employee shot at family home

Two months after an employee was shot in the back at the Mugabe family home in a wealthy suburb of Johannesburg, a South African court has fined and ordered the deportation of Robert Mugabe’s youngest son over two unrelated charges. Mugabe was ordered to pay a fine of 400,000 rand (£17,851) for pointing a toy gun in a way that was likely to be seen as real firearm, over a separate incident in 2023.

WorldApril 29, 2026

EU says Meta failed to stop under 13s accessing Facebook and Instagram

The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding against Meta for allegedly failing to prevent children under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook. If the Commission's conclusions are ultimately confirmed, it can issue a formal non-compliance decision and impose a fine of up to 6% of Meta's total worldwide annual turnover, which could run into the billions of euros.

IndiaApril 29, 2026

Akashdeep Saigal, 51, defends Kyunki 2 return as grandson of Smriti Irani, 50; fans say ‘beta dadi se bada’

Interestingly, Ansh was shot dead by his onscreen mother Tulsi (Smriti Irani) in the show’s first iteration. Speaking to Zoom, Akashdeep Saigal addressed playing Tulsi’s grandson in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, after portraying her son in the first season. Calling it a “full-circle moment”, Akashdeep revealed his first reaction to Ektaa Kapoor pitching him Riyansh’s role.

IndiaApril 29, 2026

No lawyer in excise case: AAP’s Durgesh Pathak joins Kejriwal and Sisodia

In a letter dated April 28 reportedly sent to Justice Sharma, Pathak referred to Kejriwal’s April 27 letter and said, “I too have resolved not to participate further in the present proceedings, either personally or through legal representation. ” Sisodia, too, in his letter on April 28, said that “there is no path left except Satyagraha,” while claiming that he does not “expect justice”.

IndiaApril 29, 2026

Pesticide residue behind watermelon deaths? What food safety watchdog said

The deaths of a couple and their two daughters in Mumbai’s Pydhonie area, reportedly after they ate a watermelon, have sparked panic surrounding the fruit, which is a favourite in Indian summers.   The Food Safety Commissioner of Maharashtra has, meanwhile, said pesticide residue cannot lead to such a tragedy.   Dube-Patil said the food safety watchdog has collected samples of the watermelon at the family’s Pydhonie home and sent it for testing.

IndiaApril 29, 2026

BSE Telangana TS SSC 10th Results 2026: Websites to download marks memo – bse.telangana.gov.in

TS SSC 2026 Results: Check list of official websites to download TS SSC Class 10th marks memo. (Image: Used for representational purpose) BSE Telangana TS SSC 10th Class Results 2026: T he TS SSC Class 10 board exam results will be announced on April 29 at 2 pm by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE). The alternate website to download the TS SSC 2026 result marks memo is the IE Education portal.

WorldApril 29, 2026

Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid

The volatility of global oil prices caused by the US and Israel’s war on Iran is taking a toll on the most vulnerable people, by slowing or blocking food and medical aid from reaching them.Now aid.

BusinessApril 29, 2026

Vedanta demerger explained: Record date, how much money can you make and should you invest in buy 1, get 4 offer?

Vedanta is preparing for a significant demerger. Four existing businesses will soon operate as independent listed companies. Shareholders must buy Vedanta shares by April 29 to be eligible for new shares.

WorldApril 29, 2026

‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards

L ast July, the Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave found herself caught up in a viral moment: an unauthorised version of a track featuring an AI choir had been released, quickly becoming an internet sensation. To get ahead of the situation, she recorded her own remix that integrated the AI-assisted song and added it to her discography. “In my view, [that] was smart and very business aware,” Oyinkansola Fawehinmi, a Lagos-based entertainment lawyer, observed a few months later.

BusinessApril 28, 2026

FCC orders early license renewal for ABC stations following Kimmel's first lady joke

The Federal Communications Commission has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns amid backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump.

TechnologyApril 28, 2026

Elon Musk tells the jury that all he wants to do is save humanity

In the high-profile trial between him and his fellow OpenAI co-founder, now CEO, Sam Altman, Musk opened by going through his background. It will become precedent and give precedent to looting every charity in America,” Musk said.

TechnologyApril 28, 2026

Taylor Swift is stepping up the legal war on AI copycats

Taylor Swift has been at the center of AI imitation controversies for years, and now, she’s become the latest celebrity who’s escalating attempts to protect herself from AI copycats. ” The trademark applications, filed by TAS Rights Management on behalf of Swift, include audio clips of Swift saying the two phrases as part of a promotion for her latest album. Though Swift’s team hasn’t said that the trademarks are meant to protect against AI misuse, it seems like a likely possibility given Swift’s history with AI.

WorldApril 28, 2026

Russia claims its Africa Corps group prevented coup in Mali after rebels seize towns

Russia’s defence ministry has claimed its Africa Corps – the successor to the former Wagner mercenary group – prevented a coup in Mali over the weekend, avoiding mass civilian casualties and inflicting “irreplaceable losses” on rebel insurgents. Rebel forces in Mali over the weekend drove the Africa Corps from Kidal, launched an attack near the capital, Bamako, and killed defence minister Sadio Camara – a key Moscow ally – in an apparent suicide bombing. About 2,000 Russian troops are deployed in landlocked Mali under the Africa Corps banner, the successor to the Wagner group across much of the continent.

WorldApril 28, 2026

Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week

Three vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising fears of a resurgence in piracy around the Horn of Africa, and adding to the woes of the global shipping industry. The merchant vessel Sward was taken over on 26 April, a day after a dhow was seized. “All incidents remain ongoing …,” the MSCIO said in a statement on Monday.

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