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No question of resigning, says Mamata Banerjee after facing defeat in Bengal polls; speaks of strengthening INDIA Bloc

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) A day after Trinamool Congress witnessed a major defeat in West Bengal Assembly elections after 15 years of uninterrupted rule in the state, the outgoing Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, o

India / 5th May 2026
SC grants bail in murder case, says prolonged custody without trial violates Article 21

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Reiterating that the right to a speedy trial is a fundamental guarantee under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has granted bail to an accused in a murder case who had re

India / 5th May 2026
Put petty politics aside: Rahul Gandhi to Cong leaders 'gloating' over Trinamool's loss

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday criticised his own party leaders for "gloating" about the loss faced by the Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal As

India / 5th May 2026
Storms, lightning devastate Bihar: Over 20 dead in 24 hours

Patna, May 5 (IANS) Severe weather conditions have wreaked havoc across Bihar over the past 24 hours, leaving more than 20 people dead and several others injured due to storms, heavy rainfall, and lightning str

India / 5th May 2026
Assam’s historic mandate is for developed, secure, self-reliant nation: Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati, May 5 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal welcomed the spectacular performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assam Assembly elections and descr

North-East / 5th May 2026
India among countries with comprehensive national framework for rare diseases: Govt

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the la

Health / 5th May 2026
Even Jhalmuri has symbolic significance in Bengal win, says BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Tuesday hailed the partys sweeping victory in West Bengal, linking it to Prime Minister Narendra Modis outreach to common citizens and local traditions.Speak

India / 5th May 2026
Yami Gautam wishes 'wisdom, talent & kindness' for younger brother Ojas as he turns a year older

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam wished "wisdom, talent, and kindness" for her younger brother Ojas Gautam as he turned a year older on Tuesday.The 'Haq' actress took to her official Instagram handle an

Entertainment / 5th May 2026
India, Japan commit to stronger healthcare systems, resilient supply chains

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was held here on Tuesday, with both sides committing to deepen cooperation for stronger healthcare systems,

India / 5th May 2026
Press freedom group raises alarm over deteriorating health of imprisoned journalist in China

Paris, May 5 (IANS) A leading international press freedom organisation expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating health condition of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, citing his family, who said that he was r

World / 5th May 2026
A day after hat-trick win, Himanta Biswa Sarma vows to continue fight against illegal infiltration in Assam

Guwahati, May 5 (IANS) After the BJP-led NDA alliance's third consecutive win in Assam, this time with a greater margin, the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday asserted that his government will conti

North-East / 5th May 2026
TVK stakes claim to form government in Tamil Nadu, seeks two weeks to prove majority

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elect

India / 5th May 2026
Apple's iPhone 17 tops global smartphone sales in Q1: Report

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Apples iPhone 17 emerged as the worlds best-selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2026, capturing 6 per cent of global unit sales, according to a report released on Tuesday.Accordin

Business / 5th May 2026
India and Myanmar discuss enhancing maritime security in Bay of Bengal

Naypyitaw, May 5 (IANS) Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi held a meeting with Myanmar Navy's Commander-in-Chief Admiral Htein Win in Naypyitaw, discussing aspects related to growing bilateral

India / 5th May 2026
Amrita Rao says motherhood teaches time management

Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Amrita Rao, who was recently seen in Jolly LLB 3, has shared that motherhood teaches a person how to manage time.The actress spoke with IANS at a lifestyle event, and shared her tho

Entertainment / 5th May 2026
Several countries condemn Iran’s 'unprovoked' missile strikes on UAE

Abu Dhabi, May 5 (IANS) Several countries around the world, including Japan, Ireland, Austria, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, on Tuesday condemned the recent attack carried out by Iran on the United Arab Emirates (U

World / 5th May 2026
India's steel exports surge 29.1 per cent amid rising self-reliance

New Delhi (IANS) Indias exports of steel rose by 29.1 per cent in March 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year, while imports declined sharply by 9.5 per cent, reflecting the increasing self-relia

Disable / 5th May 2026
21 killed, 61 injured in China fireworks plant explosion

Changsha, May 5 (IANS) The fireworks plant explosion in central China's Hunan Province has left 21 people dead and 61 others injured, authorities said Tuesday.The explosion occurred at around 4:43 p.m. Monday a

World / 5th May 2026
Trump says Iran fired at South Korean vessel, urges Seoul to join Strait of Hormuz mission

Seoul/Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has taken shots at a South Korean cargo ship and other targets, noting that it is time for Seoul to participate in a mission to reo

World / 5th May 2026
Sevilla beat Real Sociedad to escape La Liga relegation zone

Seville, May 5 (IANS) Real Sociedad suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Sevilla FC. An early second-half strike from Alexis proved decisive, leaving the txuri urdin with only the slimmest of chances of securin

Sports / 5th May 2026