Video of Congress' Cherian Philip forcefully trying to hug female MLA In Kerala sparks outrage

A video of 71-year-old Congress leader Cherian Philip purportedly forcefully trying to hug his female colleague, Kollam MLA designate Bindu Krishna, went viral. Bindu Krishna pushed him away and moved forward to greet others on the premises. The incident sparked outrage on social media, with an X user saying, "What this guy is doing, is he really sick?"
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04:59 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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China sentences 2 former Defence Ministers to death

Former Chinese Defence ministers ​Wei Fenghe and ‌Li Shangfu were sentenced to ​death with two-year reprieve, Xinhua reported. They were expelled from Communist Party ​in 2024 for "serious violations ‌of ⁠discipline", a euphemism for corruption. A death sentence with ​reprieve ​in ⁠China is typically commuted ​to life imprisonment ​if offender commits no crimes ⁠during ​the period ​of reprieve.
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04:54 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Apple to invest ₹100 cr in India to develop 150-MW of clean energy

Apple has announced an investment of ₹100 crore in India to develop over 150 MW of clean energy capacity in partnership with CleanMax. The project will generate enough electricity to power over 1.5 lakh Indian households annually, Apple said. Both firms had earlier partnered for rooftop solar projects to supply renewable energy to Apple's offices and retail stores in India.
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04:52 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Had I not won Bhabanipur, my assistant wouldn't have been killed: Adhikari

After BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in West Bengal's Madhyamgram two days after BJP defeated TMC in Assembly polls, Adhikari said, "This is a personal loss of mine." "Had I not won in Bhabanipur...he would not have been targeted," he added. Adhikari defeated TMC chief Mamata Banerjee from the Bhabanipur seat by 15,105 votes.
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04:48 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Supporters reach stadium for Vijay’s cancelled swearing-in ceremony, woman seen crying

Unaware of the cancellation, supporters of actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK reached Nehru Stadium for his swearing-in ceremony on Thursday. One of the women supporters expressed her disappointment and was seen crying. TVK has emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in elections, but fell short of the majority mark of 118 seats.
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05:14 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Elon Musk's Neuralink builds robot that can reach any brain region

Elon Musk’s brain chip venture, Neuralink, revealed a surgical robot designed to reach any region of the brain. The surgical robot operates like a micro-sewing machine designed to insert ultrathin threads containing electrodes into the brain tissue to detect and transmit electrical signals from neurons. It navigates around blood vessels using advanced cameras and sensors to prevent scarring.
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05:07 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Woman jailer falls in love with murder convict, marries him after he completes life imprisonment

Firoza Khatoon, an assistant superintendent at Satna Central Jail in MP, married Dharmendra alias Abhilash on May 5 in a Hindu ceremony held in Lavkush Nagar. Firoza had fallen in love with Dharmendra while he was serving life imprisonment for murder. Rajbahadur Mishra, district vice-president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad in Satna, performed the 'kanyadaan' as Firoza's family boycotted the wedding.
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05:05 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Which states reported the most economic offences in India in 2024?

Telangana reported 39,127 economic offences in 2024, which is the highest in the country, according to data released by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). This was followed by Rajasthan and Maharashtra, which recorded 27,637 and 20,083 respectively. Lakshadweep recorded 12 economic offence cases, which is the lowest in the country, followed by 13 in Ladakh.
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05:01 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Chennai is too hot: AIADMK leader on moving 30 pro-Vijay MLAs to Puducherry

Around 30 MLA-elects of AIADMK, which are reportedly inclining towards forming an alliance with Vijay's TVK, have been kept in a Puducherry resort. When asked about moving to Puducherry, AIADMK leader A Anbalagan said, "Chennai is too hot right now...We're here for fun." After a reporter pointed that Chennai and Puducherry have same temperature, he said, "But it's cooler here."
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
05:28 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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New Delhi–Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat train approved with 11 halts en route

Railway Board approved the introduction of a weekly Amrit Bharat Express train between Delhi and Gorakhpur. The train will halt at 11 stations, including Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur, Burhwal, Gonda, Balrampur, Barhni, Siddarth Nagar and Anand Nagar. Amrit Bharat Express is a non-AC, long-distance sleeper-class train with fares set at approximately ₹500 per 1,000 km.
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05:25 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Beer, wine may get costlier as industry seeks price hike amid West Asia war

India's alcohol industry has urged state governments to allow a 15-20% price hike across IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor), wine and beer products amid rising input costs driven by the West Asia conflict. Brewers Association of India said glass bottle prices have risen 20%, while paper carton costs have nearly doubled. BAI represents firms such as United Breweries and Carlsberg.
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05:24 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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What are the rules about carrying vape on flights in India?

Vapes and e-cigarettes are banned across India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. Whether a person is flying within India or leaving for another country, vapes aren't allowed on a flight in any form. They are prohibited in both cabin and checked baggage. Carrying one could lead to confiscation, while carrying multiple devices may invite fines.
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05:16 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Female student forced to 'strip' for frisking during exam at Pune college, hundreds protest

Hundreds of students at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune protested after a female student alleged she was forced to "strip" for frisking during an exam. It happened after notes were found written on her hand. After students objected to the Internal Committee's inquiry, the administration agreed to include student representatives in a separate fact-finding panel.
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05:44 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Mob pelts stones at Raj police station after Bullet bike seized

Around 100 people allegedly pelted stones at the Govindgarh Police Station in Rajasthan's Alwar, injuring several police personnel, including the SHO. The violence reportedly erupted after police seized a Bullet motorcycle from two men accused of performing stunts and bursting firecrackers from the silencer. Following the incident, Alwar Police said around 18 people were taken into custody.
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05:56 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Regular eye tests are important after 40: Experts

Eyes are vital, but increasing screen use and neglect can harm vision, especially after 40. Experts and NHM recommend regular eye tests to detect early signs of diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Timely check-ups, along with a healthy diet and reduced screen time, can help protect eyesight and prevent serious complications.
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05:28 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Royal Enfield to invest ₹2,200 crore to build Andhra Pradesh plant

The Eicher Motors, which makes Royal Enfield bikes, has announced plans to invest ₹2,200 crore to set up a manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh. The project marks the company's first major manufacturing expansion outside Tamil Nadu. Planned to be completed in two phases, the plant is expected to generate around 5,000 direct and indirect jobs.
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06:06 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Noida airport ticket bookings to begin this evening, first flight from June 15

Ticket bookings for Noida International Airport are set to begin from Thursday evening, with the first flight from Lucknow to land at the airport on June 15, reports said. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport in Jewar in March. It has been built at a cost of ₹11,200 crore and is one of the largest greenfield airport projects in India.
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06:05 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Australia players to continue playing IPL despite Pakistan ODI series

Cricket Australia will reportedly allow players to complete their IPL 2026 commitments, despite the IPL playoffs week clashing with an ODI series between Australia and Pakistan. Australia will tour Pakistan for three ODIs between May 30 and June 4. A total of fifteen Australia players are participating in the ongoing IPL, with five representing PBKS, the most in any team.
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06:03 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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US stabbed us from behind during peace talks: Iran Prez to Macron

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of "stabbing from behind" during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz. "We entered into dialogue with US twice...and on both occasions...military aggression against Iran took place concurrently with the negotiations," he said. Macron expressed concern and urged all parties to lift blockade of the strait.
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06:25 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026

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Suvendu's former PA, bodyguard were found dead in mysterious circumstances in 2013 & 2018

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, whose personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead on Wednesday, lost two close aides in 2013 and 2018 in mysterious circumstances. Pradip Jha, Adhikari's ex-personal assistant, was found dead on Kolkata's Strand Road in 2013. In 2018, his bodyguard Subhabrata Chakraborty was found with a gunshot wound to head inside police barracks located opposite Adhikari's home.
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