Month: May 2026

65% of newly elected Bengal MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are ‘crorepatis’: ADR

May 7, 2026 admin

Among major parties, the TMC MLAs have average assets of ₹5.36 crore, followed by BJP legislators at ₹2.97 crore. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Manvender Vashist Lav As many as 65% of newly elected legislators in the West Bengal Assembly have declared criminal cases against themselves, marking a sharp rise from the previous election,…

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T.N. Governor asks TVK chief Vijay to produce proof of support of majority MLAs; Congress says ‘yes’ but AIADMK ‘no’

May 7, 2026 admin

TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar to stake claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu, at Lok Bhavan, in Chennai on Wednesday | Photo Credit: ANI Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is learnt to have asked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay, who on Wednesday evening (May…

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NC, PDP in war of words over Rajya Sabha polls, closure of seminary, ‘sidelining’ Urdu

May 7, 2026 admin

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the inauguration of the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex at Government Degree College, Tangmarg, in Baramulla on May 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI Ruling National Conference (NC) and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) engaged in a war of words over the Rajya Sabha…

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PSG hold Bayern to reach second straight Champions League final

May 6, 2026 admin

PSG players celebrate after the Champions League semifinal second leg soccer match against Bayern Munich in Munich, Germany, on May 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Holders Paris St Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich on Wednesday to reach the Champions League final, earning a ‌6-5 aggregate victory after a compelling second leg that was…

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U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war

May 6, 2026 admin

The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker Wednesday (May 6, 2026) as U.S. President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war. The Islamic Republic said it was reviewing the latest American proposals. A fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in the Gulf of…

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Rise in cybercrime but overall crime rate dropped in 2024, says latest NCRB report

May 6, 2026 admin

A total of 1,01,928 cases were registered under cybercrimes in 2024 over 86,420 such cases in the previous year. | Photo Credit: Reuters The overall crime rate in India declined in 2024 compared with 2023 but there was an increase of over 17% in cybercrime cases, according to the Crime in India 2024 report released…

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IPL 2026 | Youngsters may get chances going forward: Klusener

May 6, 2026 admin

Lance Klusener, Assistant coach of LSG during press conference at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap Lucknow Super Giants assistant coach Lance Klusener said his side still had “a lot of pride to play for” in the remainder of the IPL 2026 season. “It’s tough, but…

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India’s disappointing campaign at World TT ends with women’s round of 32 loss to U.S.

May 6, 2026 admin

Manika Batra in action. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India’s underwhelming campaign at the World Table Tennis Team Championships ended with women’s 1-3 loss to USA in the round of 32 here. The men too lost in a round of 32 clash against Austria on Tuesday. Manika Batra was the only one who made…

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Rubio to visit India for bilateral talks; Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting May-end

May 6, 2026 admin

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, on May 5, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP In a visit expected to shore up India-U.S. ties, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to India for bilateral…

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Rubio to visit India for bilateral talks; Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting May-end

May 6, 2026 admin

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