Israel’s military reportedly seized 22 vessels sailing among the Global Sumud Flotilla.
A Chinese boycott of the “World Cup of mathematics” this year could be decisive, according to a co-organiser of a petition calling for the event to be moved out of the United States this year. Ila Varma, a University of Toronto mathematician and boycott co-organiser, said the country was “uniquely situated” to act – both as a target of US restrictions and as a major scientific powerhouse. “The Chinese government does not apply sanctions to US universities the way the US government does to...
Stating that round-the-clock CCTV monitoring of strong rooms was in place, Manoj Agarwal termed the allegations baseless
Covering roughly 2.5 hectares, the land parcel in Varor village comprises 41 subdivisions. This corridor is highly strategic for the port's infrastructure and had previously been stalled due to complex survey disputes, the district administration said in a release
Describing the surge as ‘abnormal and alarming’, the Mysuru Hotel Owners’ Association said the sharp rise over just two months is placing mounting pressure on the hospitality industry and small businesses
According to party sources, Mr. Amin was assaulted at a tea stall by a group of local leaders allegedly led by a TMC regional functionary. Family members alleged that he had stepped out of his house at night when the incident took place
The US defence secretary says the timer for the president to report to Congress "pauses or stops" in a ceasefire.
Telangana Civil Supplies Minister demanded prices to be rolled back
In a social media post, Himanta Sarma last week said 20 foreign nationals were apprehended in Assam and pushed back to Bangladesh
According to the police, the structure had been put up with coconut fronds and displayed party banners, serving as a local election office for the Srirangam Assembly constituency
Defence secretary claims hostilities have ceased, but lawmakers say US forces remain active despite halted air raids.
On March 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the National Capital Region’s second airport, the Noida International Airport
Hong Kong authorities uncovered 23 cross-boundary and transshipment counterfeiting cases in a joint operation with mainland China and Macau in April, seizing about 46,000 items worth an estimated HK$16 million (US$2 million). The Customs and Excise Department said on Friday that the operation found that 21 cases involved local express couriers and logistics companies. The remaining two cases involved batches of counterfeit goods discovered on two inbound lorries at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau...
A 45-year-old man was charged on Friday with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain’s Jewish community. Essa Suleiman was remanded into custody after appearing in Westminster Magistrates’ Court to face two counts of the charge related to the attack in Golders Green. He also faces a third count of attempted murder over an incident elsewhere in the city earlier the same day that left a man with...
Australian authorities appeal for calm after riots over killing of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
He said the ED's name is "respected" not only in India but also at various global forums including the FATF which praised its investigative skills
M. Ravichandran said El Niño conditions appeared to be developing earlier than expected, with potential impacts likely by July-August
As US-UK relations nosedive, questions are mounting over whether Trump might shift Washington's position on the islands.
Mr. Stalin said on Labour Day that workers’ dignity, rights, and fair compensation remain central to the government’s approach
The Supreme Court has granted Congress leader Pawan Khera anticipatory bail in a criminal case instituted on a complaint filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa’s wife, saying the case appears to be motivated by political rivalry and does not warrant custodial interrogation
A horrific train crash that killed 16 passengers on the outskirts of Jakarta has prompted Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto to pledge 4 trillion rupiah (US$230 million) to overhaul level crossings across Java after officials identified one such intersection as a key point in the chain collision. The pledge targets one of the key weaknesses in Indonesia’s rail network: crossings that are unguarded, poorly maintained or haphazardly created by local communities. Transport analysts said the...
Who profits big from the war on Iran?
The Global Sumud Flotilla denounced the interception as "piracy", while Israel's foreign ministry called the flotilla a "PR stunt".
Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday - a 5 percent rise for the week.
Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.
African eels, frozen meat and rare earths now have one thing in common – at least in China. The commodities are among a wide variety of products that can enter the country tariff-free as part of a policy to help redress the continent’s massive trade imbalance with China. The zero-tariff policy has applied to 33 “least-developed” African countries since 2024 and, from May 1, has been expanded to include 20 “middle-income” African nations. The schedule will remain in effect for two years, covering...
An elephant flipped over a car several times, destroying it, and also damaged a few two-wheelers present there, even as an Elephant Squad of the Forest Department tried to capture the jumbo before it moved out from the temple premises to a more populated area, says police
As one of the most frequently portrayed Chinese emperors in modern costume dramas, Qing dynasty Emperor Qianlong is also renowned for his obsessive habit of impressing seals onto his art collections. The Qianlong Emperor (reigned 1735–1796, died 1799) was exceptionally long-lived even among rulers, and he is celebrated for ushering in a prosperous era alongside his father, Yongzheng, and grandfather, Kangxi. Additionally, he is famous for his enthusiasm for art and literature. Not only did he...
As companies pour billions into AI, the fight for workers’ rights is being rewritten as a fight for the right to work.
Egypt international Mohamed Salah set to return for Liverpool before the season ends as Anfield exit looms.
The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said he had warned that the heat of inflation would strike after the elections
The Iranian Merchant Mariners Syndicate blamed US and Israeli attacks on Iran's ports and commercial fleet for deaths.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly trafficking more than HK$800,000 (US$102,110) of suspected heroin. The force said on Friday that officers from the Tuen Mun district anti-triad unit were conducting an operation at around 9.50am the day before, when they found a man acting suspiciously outside a flat on Yan Po Road. After stopping the man for questioning, officers found around 300g (10.6oz) of suspected heroin in a reusable bag he was carrying. They also found an...
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE acts as a gateway to Africa, other GCC and West Asian countries, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries and some European countries
The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.
Asia’s gold rush is starting to lose some of its lustre, as surging oil prices due to the Iran war dampen rate-cut hopes that recently helped fuel one of the metal’s strongest rallies in years. A surge in energy costs has revived inflation concerns and made central banks less likely to cut rates, and this has made interest-bearing assets more attractive, according to analysts. Gold prices fell by 12 per cent from US$5,247.90 per troy ounce on February 27 to US$4,620 on Friday morning. The metal...
The high court had dismissed a petition by Brinda Karat and K M Tiwari challenging the trial court's refusal to direct registration of an FIR against Mr. Thakur and Mr. Verma for their alleged hate speeches over the anti-CAA protest at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.
Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.
Sales of vaping products persist on some online platforms delivering to Hong Kong despite a ban on the import, sale and public use of alternative tobacco products, prompting authorities to step up monitoring and enforcement. The South China Morning Post on Friday found several online platforms selling e-cigarette products, with some websites displaying contact details using country codes from Malaysia and the United Kingdom. One platform advertised delivery and after-sales service in Hong Kong,...
Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 isset for June–August, with applications open till May 19 and yatris to be selected via a fair, computerised draw
The Chief Minister said the State government was spending more than ₹33,000 crore a year on pensions for 62.47 lakh beneficiaries, and another ₹615 crore on welfare for around 88 lakh unorganised workers
An elephant flipped over a car several times, destroying it, and also damaged a few two-wheelers present there, even as an Elephant Squad of the Forest Department tried to capture the jumbo before it moved out from the temple premises to a more populated area, says police
In a statement, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, said, "During May 2026, minimum temperatures are expected to be above normal across many parts of the country."
American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.
China’s latest electric vehicle (EV) innovations – from ultra-fast battery charging to headlights capable of projecting films – have drawn strong attention at Beijing’s Auto China show, underscoring how the country’s automotive technology is pulling ahead of global rivals. As domestic carmakers and key suppliers recast vehicles as “mobile living spaces” powered by artificial intelligence and digital systems, they are increasingly looking beyond the mainland to drive export growth. “We are...
The MANSAS Trust founder and last king of the Vizianagaram princely State was remembered on Friday (May 1, 2026) for his contribution to the city’s education sector
Thousands of visitors have flocked to Hong Kong’s East Dam to view its rare volcanic rock columns at the start of the five-day Labour Day “golden week” holiday, prompting a lawmaker to suggest charging an entrance fee to maintain the Unesco global geopark. Drawn by the city’s natural scenery and well-established hiking trails heavily promoted on mainland Chinese social media, many tourists are increasingly trading traditional shopping sprees for ecotourism at East Dam of the High Island...
Flights are gradually back in the air, but uncertainty on the ground still lingers.
CITU State secretary P. Tejeswara Rao said minimum wages had not been revised in 15 years, even as workers were being forced to put in 12-hour days for meagre pay
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that even as neoliberal policies that undermine workers’ rights sweep across India, the voices of protest are emerging from the labour sector, which is very hopeful.
The petitioner said the remark hurt public sentiments and amounted to a seditious and anti-national statement allegedly intended to destabilise the country
Mr. Bose is seeking re-election from the Bidhannagar seat, where polling happened in the final phase of the Assembly elections on April 29
According to the weather bulletin issued by the IMD, a trough runs from South interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar across Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level
The world’s eyes have been fixed on the oil tankers clogging the Strait of Hormuz. But the US-Israel war on Iran has exposed a quieter vulnerability: the undersea cables that form the digital backbone of the Middle East. Last week, a media outlet affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps highlighted that the strait functioned not only as a crucial chokepoint for oil and gas shipments but also as an essential corridor for internet communications. The outlet warned that damage to...
If the “China shock” of the early 2000s was about China catching up, then “China shock 2.0” is about the country redefining the boundaries of what is economically possible across manufacturing sectors, according to Columbia University professor Adam Tooze. Amid complaints about the trade and industrial policies accelerating China’s rise in many sectors – including aviation, space, artificial intelligence (AI), telecoms, microprocessors, robotics, nuclear and fusion power, quantum computing,...
The price of a commercial LPG cylinder has seen an unprecedented hike of over 70% in just 60 days in Bengaluru, with three hikes and a withdrawal of ₹150 discount during this period
A viral video of three elephants sent from Malaysia to a zoo in Japan has sparked public anger after online users said the animals appeared distressed when visitors called their names in Malay – which many viewers interpreted as a sign of homesickness. The footage showed the three pachyderms – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – responding to the Malaysian visitors, while another widely shared clip led social media users to claim one of the elephants appeared to be “weeping”. Other clips and images...
Hundreds of protesters clashed with Australian emergency services workers in a remote town following the arrest of a man suspected of murdering a five-year-old indigenous girl, police said on Friday. Australia’s prime minister, the Northern Territory’s police commissioner and a spokesperson for the victim’s family all appealed for calm after an angry crowd of roughly 400 indigenous people gathered on Thursday night at the hospital where the suspect was taken after being beaten unconscious by...
Adopting multi-cropping pattern, the 7-acre plot has 70 variety of plantations, was once wasteland
SC says the cherished fundamental right of personal liberty cannot be jeopardised lightly, especially in the name of political rivalry
Russian officials cast Ukrainian attacks as 'terrorism' as they urge 'vigilance'.
British officials have raised the national terrorism threat to its second-highest level.
Gujarat Police ranks third nationally in mobile recovery, returns over 53,000 phones in FY 2025–26
The government health facility, spread over 22 acres, is scheduled for inauguration on June 2
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
The process for "Census 2027" was formally launched in the State by Governor Haribhau Bagde at Lok Bhavan through self-enumeration
The Union Home Minister inaugurated the sacred holy relics exposition of Tathagata Buddha and the 2569th Buddha Purnima celebrations in Leh during his two-day visit to Ladakh
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah urged the alliance to move beyond being a mere electoral pact, calling for more frequent meetings to address the "ignored" future of the nation.
Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8.
The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April, an interpretation that would allow the White House to avoid the need to seek congressional approval. The statement furthers an argument laid out by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth during testimony in the Senate earlier Thursday, when he said the ceasefire effectively paused the war. Under that rationale, the administration has not yet met the requirement mandated by a...
Hong Kong residents flocked to Shenzhen on Friday, drawn by ‘better service’ at restaurants and family-friendly attractions as the Labour Day “golden week” holiday began. Affordability has also lured droves of Hongkongers across the border, with families budgeting about HK$1,000 (US$128) for a full day in the tech hub, covering restaurants, dental clinics, indoor amusement parks and ice-skating rinks. Labour Day is a statutory public holiday in Hong Kong and marks the start of mainland China’s...
Five students and one security guard were taken to hospital following the attack at Foss High School.
A member of the Edamattam Kappil family of Pala, Kappan was active in student politics as a leader of the Kerala Student Congress, the campus wing of the Kerala Congress
“The HM is in Ladakh today basking in the glory of the Piprahwa relics, while remaining silent on the demands of the people there for Statehood, Sixth Schedule status, and protection of land and employment," Jairam Ramesh said on X.
States and think-tanks are innovating to fund, implement, and track climate and heat action plans
The mechanism — a first of its kind in India — has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers’ Board in collaboration with the Department of e-Governance
The Pakistan Navy has received the first of its Chinese-built Hangor-class attack submarine fleet, as Beijing and Islamabad step up defence cooperation. A commissioning ceremony was held for the advanced submarine – named the PNS/M Hangor – in the Chinese city of Sanya on Hainan Island on Thursday, according to a statement from Pakistan’s military. Asif Ali Zardari, the country’s president, and naval chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended the event along with senior officials from both the...
Mr. Anand began his policing career as Assistant Superintendent of Police in Warangal. Police officials said he spent the first nine years of his service in Naxal-affected districts.
The seizure comes days after Salim Dola, a drug trafficker and aide of international terrorist Dawood Ibrahim, was brought to India from Turkiye
However, he added, media reports that the high command had issued an “extraordinary fiat” to stop the work on the documentary directed by Vinod Mankara had no factual basis. However, the AICC has issued a “general direction” requesting that the rank-and-file desist from promoting individual party leaders on social and conventional media.
Sanjeevi had been playing with other children in the neighbourhood when he got into a car parked near his house. The boy was believed to have accidentally shut the door from the inside, leaving himself trapped
After taking a dip in the tank, they were about to climb the hills for darshan, when heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, forced them to take shelter under a makeshift roof. However, the tin sheet abruptly collapsed due to the winds, injuring them
Attacks on towns on the Black Sea and in central Ukraine kill one, injure several.
Japanese police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials and local media said on Friday, following the discovery of human remains. Police arrested Tatsuya Suzuki on Thursday evening on suspicion that he “transported the victim’s body to a tourist facility” in the northern island of Hokkaido and “destroyed it through incineration there”, a local police official said. The victim, 33-year-old Yui Suzuki, was identified by local media as his wife....
Dijo Kappan met with an accident last year and was undergoing treatment. He died on Friday (May 1, 2026)
The State BJP chief urged petrol outlet owners to ensure uninterrupted supply and warned that shortages would hit agriculture, transport and emergency services
Remote-controlled weapons have been used for some time, but AI is now on the cusp of making battlefield decisions.
Gaza's economic collapse leaves workers in perilous jobs, with unemployment soaring amid ongoing devastation.
At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.
His art is noted for its engagement with social and political themes, often reflecting concerns of justice, identity, and human values
According to legend, the decline of the Poonjar dynasty began after the original temple, which was once under the kingdom’s jurisdiction, fell into ruin
Mr. Das had been suspended from service in September 2024 when he was serving as the District Police Chief (Pathanamthitta), shortly after Mr. Anvar publicly released audio clips and made disclosures alleging misconduct by the officer