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By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has choked off major flows of oil, gas and fertiliser to the world economy, while the United States has imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran warned on Monday (May 4, 2026) that it would consider any U.S. attempt to interfere in…
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Mayon volcano spews ash while vehicles pass by in Daraga, Albay province, Philippines on Saturday, May 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP “More than 300 families have been evacuated in Philippines after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits from its slopes,” officials…
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At least 10 people have been taken to hospitals following a shooting at party at a lake near Oklahoma City, police say. Edmond, Oklahoma police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received multiple reports of shots being fired at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake at about 9 p.m. Published – May 04, 2026…
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The rupee depreciated 11 paise against the U.S. dollar on May 4, 2026. The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 94.95 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (May 4, 2026) as the ongoing tensions in West Asia continue to keep markets on edge. Forex traders said Brent oil is hovering near $108, maintaining pressure…
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Wastewater monitoring can became a dependable indicator of community transmission. File photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: The Hindu Wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru closely tracked COVID-19 trends during the first Omicron wave, but later emerged as an important tool in identifying hidden surges that were not fully captured through routine clinical testing,…
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Hindustan Unilever, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Ports, Asian Paints and Mahindra & Mahindra were also among the biggest gainers. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday (May 4, 2026) amid easing oil prices and improving global sentiment, with Asian markets also trading higher. The 30-share BSE…
The umbrella North America’s Building Trades Unions said it hit a record number of members and apprentices in 2025 [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Building trades unions — long fashioned as the voice of the American worker — are now intertwined with the richest companies in the world as they create America’s artificial intelligence economy….
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The ruling NDA was leading in 93 seats in Assam while the Congress was ahead in 23 constituencies, according to the Election Commission. The EC has released trends for 121 of the 126 constituencies in the State, with the BJP leading in 74 while its alliance partners, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland…
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Prominent candidates in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai districts The counting of votes polled in the 21 Assembly constituencies in Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai districts began at 8 a.m. in five centres in these districts. Strong rooms were opened in the presence of candidates or their authorised representatives. Postal ballots are being counted first,…