Month: May 2026

Indonesia’s new(ish) aircraft carrier: defence boost or expensive gamble?

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Indonesia’s new(ish) aircraft carrier: defence boost or expensive gamble?

On April 28, the Italian Parliament backed the Georgia Meloni-led government’s plan to donate a decommissioned aircraft carrier, Giuseppe Garibaldi, to Indonesia. If things go as planned, the Indonesian Navy may welcome its first-ever aircraft carrier as early as October 5 this year, as per the Naval Chief, Admiral Muhammad Ali. With this, Indonesia will…

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Policemen assaulted during night patrol in Amrutahalli

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Policemen assaulted during night patrol in Amrutahalli

The complainant stated that the four men suddenly attacked both officers, physically assaulting them, dragging them, and tearing their uniforms. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Two police personnel attached to Amrutahalli Police Station were allegedly assaulted by a gang of four while on night patrol duty, prompting a manhunt by the police. The police have…

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Iran is now a superpower; ties with India are flourishing: Esmail Baghaei

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Iran is now a superpower; ties with India are flourishing: Esmail Baghaei

Iran, which defended its sovereignty against two nuclear armed countries, is now a superpower, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has said. In an interview at the Ministry in Tehran, he said the country is currently reviewing United States’ response to its peace proposal. Mr. Baghaei added that Iran’s ties with India are “flourishing”. At a…

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Youth assaulted over TVK party song ringtone in Chennai’s government hospital

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Youth assaulted over TVK party song ringtone in Chennai’s government hospital

Representational image. File | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam A youth was assaulted by a group of persons at the Kilpauk Government Medical College Hospital in Chennai on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) night.  City police said the victim, identified as Solomon, is a resident of Otteri and had visited the Kilpauk Government Hospital to enquire…

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Iron Mirage, Scent Of Rain, Shutterfly, Siege Courageous and Sunshine catch the eye

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Iron Mirage, Scent Of Rain, Shutterfly, Siege Courageous and Sunshine catch the eye

Riaz Babu BENGALURU: Iron Mirage, Scent Of Rain, Shutterfly, Siege Courageous and Sunshine caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (April 6). Outer sand: 600m: Emergent (R. Pradeep) 45. Easy. Fine Silver (R. Pradeep) 42. Strode out well. N R I Victory (Jagadeesh) 42.5. Pleased. Badshaah (Anish) 43. Moved well….

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Donald Trump threatens Iran with ‘higher level’ bombing if it doesn’t reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Donald Trump threatens Iran with ‘higher level’ bombing if it doesn’t reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social platform that the war with Iran could soon end. File | Photo Credit: AP U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with more bombing on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a report that an agreement is emerging to end war….

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Seven panchaloha idols recovered from temple well in Palnadu; ASI to examine antiquity

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Seven panchaloha idols recovered from temple well in Palnadu; ASI to examine antiquity

Seven panchaloha idols recovered from a well at the Sri Bhavannarayana Swamy temple in Inumella village of Epur mandal in Palnadu district on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Seven metal idols suspected to be of significant antiquity have been recovered from a well inside the premises of the Sri Bhavannarayana Swamy temple at Inumella…

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Crude oil futures slump over 11% to ₹8,588/barrel; Brent slips below $100

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Crude oil futures slump over 11% to ₹8,588/barrel; Brent slips below 0

In the international market, crude prices fell sharply, with Brent oil for the July contract plummeting $11.57, or 10.53%, to $98.30 per barrel. | Photo Credit: Reuters Crude oil price slumped over 11% to ₹8,588 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday (May 6, 2026), tracking sharp losses in global benchmarks amid signs of a…

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Vijay’s blockbuster opening: How cinema powered the TVK chief’s rise in Tamil Nadu politics

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Vijay’s blockbuster opening: How cinema powered the TVK chief’s rise in Tamil Nadu politics

At Tirupattur in Sivaganga district, the counting of votes for the Assembly elections played out like a Vijay film. During the final round of counting, election officials declared that the candidate belonging to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won by a single vote over his rival. Now, take that in: a mere single vote. This…

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