Lucknow: Akhilesh Yadav, the chief of the Samajwadi Party, has called on the Supreme Court of India to step in and examine the electoral process followed in West Bengal. He expressed apprehension over the credibility of the recently concluded Assembly elections and demanded greater transparency in vote counting. Addressing the media in Lucknow on Wednesday,…
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New Delhi, May 6, 2026: India’s total exports have reached a record level of $863 billion in the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant milestone in the country’s external trade performance, according to official data. The sharp rise in exports has been largely driven by the strong growth in the services sector, which continues to…
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Ahmedabad, May 6, 2026: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has officially confirmed the schedule for the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs, bringing clarity to the final phase of the tournament as excitement builds among fans across the country. The announcement lays out the roadmap for the decisive stage of the season where…
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New Delhi, May 6, 2026: Aam Aadmi Party Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj has strongly criticised the Delhi government over its handling of the Vivek Vihar fire tragedy, accusing it of shifting blame onto victims instead of addressing administrative failures in emergency response. Addressing the incident in which nine people, including a young child, lost…
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Atlantic Ocean, May 6, 2026: A suspected hantavirus outbreak has been reported aboard an Atlantic cruise ship, resulting in the death of three passengers and leaving two crew members in critical condition, according to initial reports. Health authorities and the ship’s medical team have launched an emergency response to contain the situation and prevent further…
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New Delhi, May 6, 2026: MathsSimplified, a free web application designed to make mathematics more accessible and less intimidating for students, is gaining attention for its simple learning approach aimed especially at board exam aspirants. Developed out of a father’s concern over his child’s difficulty in understanding maths, the platform focuses on breaking down complex…
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Chennai, May 6, 2026: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay has reached out to the Communist Party of India (CPI), a key constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, seeking support to form the government in Tamil Nadu after the party emerged as the single largest force in the recently concluded Assembly elections.…
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Malappuram, May 6, 2026: A sharp increase in cooking gas prices has severely impacted the food and hospitality sector in Kerala’s Malappuram district, forcing several small restaurants, street food vendors, and catering units to reduce operations or temporarily shut down. The sudden rise in LPG costs has significantly increased daily operating expenses for food businesses,…
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Guwahati, May 6, 2026: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has submitted his resignation to the Governor, marking a formal step toward the formation of a new state government following the completion of the current administrative term. The Governor has accepted the resignation and requested Sarma to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until a new…
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Paramaribo, May 6, 2026: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during his first official visit to Suriname, underscored the enduring cultural and historical relationship between India and Suriname, declaring that India views Suriname not merely as a diplomatic partner but as part of its extended global family. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora and Surinamese leadership,…
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