Congress facing internal rift in choosing Kerala CM as 3 contenders emerge: Report
The Congress-led UDF is reportedly facing an internal rift over choosing Kerala's CM, as three leaders emerged as contenders. While KC Venugopal enjoys the backing of 63 MLA-elects, VD Satheesan has support from around 35. Ramesh Chennithala is also in the fray. Congress high command reportedly proposed Venugopal, but Satheesan warned he wouldn't accept any position other than the CM.
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The Congress-led UDF is reportedly facing an internal rift over choosing Kerala's CM, as three leaders emerged as contenders. While KC Venugopal enjoys the backing of 63 MLA-elects, VD Satheesan has support from around 35. Ramesh Chennithala is also in the fray. Congress high command reportedly proposed Venugopal, but Satheesan warned he wouldn't accept any position other than the CM.
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All 107 TVK MLAs threaten to resign if DMK, AIADMK try to form govt: Report
Actor Vijay's TVK warned that all 107 MLAs of the party will resign if DMK or AIADMK tries to stake claim to form government in Tamil Nadu, NDTV reported citing sources. TVK won 108 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Earlier, a DMK spokesperson denied reports claiming DMK and AIADMK have opened backchannel talks to keep TVK out of power.
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11:02 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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Actor Vijay's TVK warned that all 107 MLAs of the party will resign if DMK or AIADMK tries to stake claim to form government in Tamil Nadu, NDTV reported citing sources. TVK won 108 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Earlier, a DMK spokesperson denied reports claiming DMK and AIADMK have opened backchannel talks to keep TVK out of power.
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Car used in killing of Adhikari’s assistant purchased through OLX: Report
Police investigating the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, said the car allegedly used in the crime has been seized. They added that the number plate was fake and tampered with to avoid identification. The probe also revealed that the vehicle had reportedly been purchased through OLX before being used by the accused.
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11:27 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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Police investigating the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, said the car allegedly used in the crime has been seized. They added that the number plate was fake and tampered with to avoid identification. The probe also revealed that the vehicle had reportedly been purchased through OLX before being used by the accused.
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11:27 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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Virat Kohli gets out for duck in IPL after 1,110 days
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli got out for a two-ball duck against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday. With this, Kohli got out for a duck in IPL after 1,110 days. He was dismissed by LSG fast bowler Prince Yadav. Kohli has now been dismissed for a duck 11 times in IPL.
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11:26 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Virat Kohli got out for a two-ball duck against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday. With this, Kohli got out for a duck in IPL after 1,110 days. He was dismissed by LSG fast bowler Prince Yadav. Kohli has now been dismissed for a duck 11 times in IPL.
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India responds to B'desh's warning over pushback of illegal immigrants after BJP's WB win
India has asked Bangladesh to cooperate and expedite nationality checks of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants for their smooth repatriation from India. This comes after Bangladesh's warning over alleged border pushback incidents after BJP's win in West Bengal. "Over 2,862 cases of nationality verification are pending with Bangladesh, some for over five years," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
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11:22 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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India has asked Bangladesh to cooperate and expedite nationality checks of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants for their smooth repatriation from India. This comes after Bangladesh's warning over alleged border pushback incidents after BJP's win in West Bengal. "Over 2,862 cases of nationality verification are pending with Bangladesh, some for over five years," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
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11:22 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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Which countries have the highest average daily screen time?
Nearly 10 hours a day are spent staring at screens per user in South Africa, the highest of any recorded nation, according to data by telecommunications company Ooma. It's followed by Brazil, Philippines, Colombia, Argentina and Chile in the top 5. Chile, Russia, Malaysia, UAE, Thailand, Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Portugal, Bulgaria and Israel are some other countries on the list.
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11:20 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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Nearly 10 hours a day are spent staring at screens per user in South Africa, the highest of any recorded nation, according to data by telecommunications company Ooma. It's followed by Brazil, Philippines, Colombia, Argentina and Chile in the top 5. Chile, Russia, Malaysia, UAE, Thailand, Egypt, Indonesia, Mexico, Portugal, Bulgaria and Israel are some other countries on the list.
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11:20 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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Visuals show Antarctica's Hektoria Glacier retreating at record pace
NASA has shared visuals of Antarctica's Hektoria Glacier retreating at record-setting pace. Between January 2022-March 2023, the glacier lost about 25 km in length. That included a two-month period in which the terminus retreated more than 8 km, the highest rate of grounded glacial ice loss observed in modern history. Scientists found its particular geometry enabled the rapid change.
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11:16 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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NASA has shared visuals of Antarctica's Hektoria Glacier retreating at record-setting pace. Between January 2022-March 2023, the glacier lost about 25 km in length. That included a two-month period in which the terminus retreated more than 8 km, the highest rate of grounded glacial ice loss observed in modern history. Scientists found its particular geometry enabled the rapid change.
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Brazil's Prez Lula meets Trump seeking to avert new US trade tariffs
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the White House for talks with US President Donald Trump on Thursday. The talks between the two leaders are expected to focus on trade, security, and critical minerals. This comes after Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, accusing it of a witch-hunt against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
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11:46 pm Thursday, 07 May 2026
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited the White House for talks with US President Donald Trump on Thursday. The talks between the two leaders are expected to focus on trade, security, and critical minerals. This comes after Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil, accusing it of a witch-hunt against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Why were non-veg dishes left out of 'One District One Cuisine' list in UP?
UP Minister Rakesh Sachan, when asked about no non-veg dishes in 'One District, One Cuisine' list, said it wasn't intentional. He added list is flexible and can be changed based on local recommendations. The idea isn't to promote individual popular items but dishes benefitting larger population through packaging, sales/promotion, he said. Lucknow’s biryani & galouti kebab didn't make the list.
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12:18 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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UP Minister Rakesh Sachan, when asked about no non-veg dishes in 'One District, One Cuisine' list, said it wasn't intentional. He added list is flexible and can be changed based on local recommendations. The idea isn't to promote individual popular items but dishes benefitting larger population through packaging, sales/promotion, he said. Lucknow’s biryani & galouti kebab didn't make the list.
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2 Indian crew members aboard cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus outbreak
Two Indian crew members were among the 149 people aboard MV Hondius, the luxury cruise ship where a deadly hantavirus outbreak took place, the data provided by the operator Oceanwide Expeditions revealed. The status of their condition remains unknown. WHO has confirmed five out of eight suspected cases of hantavirus. At least three people on the ship died after outbreak.
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07:00 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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Two Indian crew members were among the 149 people aboard MV Hondius, the luxury cruise ship where a deadly hantavirus outbreak took place, the data provided by the operator Oceanwide Expeditions revealed. The status of their condition remains unknown. WHO has confirmed five out of eight suspected cases of hantavirus. At least three people on the ship died after outbreak.
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Championing ‘Built Different’ GenZ with Ahaan Panday: Philips OneBlade
Gen Z's most loved grooming brand, Philips OneBlade, has appointed Ahaan Panday as Brand Ambassador, launching the 'Built Different' campaign. Celebrating individuality over rigid rituals, the partnership highlights a versatile tool designed to trim, edge, and shave. OneBlade mirrors a generation rewriting the rules - proving they aren't just following a script; they're simply 'Built Different.
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08:00 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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Gen Z's most loved grooming brand, Philips OneBlade, has appointed Ahaan Panday as Brand Ambassador, launching the 'Built Different' campaign. Celebrating individuality over rigid rituals, the partnership highlights a versatile tool designed to trim, edge, and shave. OneBlade mirrors a generation rewriting the rules - proving they aren't just following a script; they're simply 'Built Different.
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Nida Khan, key accused in TCS conversion racket, arrested after a month
Nida Khan, a key accused in the TCS sexual abuse and religious conversion racket, has been arrested in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Khan had been on the run for over a month and had earlier sought anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy, which was rejected. She'd been staying for the past four days at a flat with her parents, brother and aunt.
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08:28 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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Nida Khan, a key accused in the TCS sexual abuse and religious conversion racket, has been arrested in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Khan had been on the run for over a month and had earlier sought anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy, which was rejected. She'd been staying for the past four days at a flat with her parents, brother and aunt.
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US, Iran fire at each other's ships in Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, with Iranian military saying that US targeted two ships entering the strait and carried out strikes on Iranian territory. Meanwhile, US military said it fired in response to Iranian attacks. Later, Iran said the situation returned to normal while Trump said the ceasefire is still in place.
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08:21 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, with Iranian military saying that US targeted two ships entering the strait and carried out strikes on Iranian territory. Meanwhile, US military said it fired in response to Iranian attacks. Later, Iran said the situation returned to normal while Trump said the ceasefire is still in place.
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08:21 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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AIADMK-DMK pact could happen in TN with nudge from BJP: Reports
AIADMK-DMK alliance could happen in Tamil Nadu to form government with nudge from BJP, as per reports. BJP reportedly wants to keep Congress, which is supporting TVK, out of power. Top DMK sources said that the plan is very much being considered, under which E Palaniswami will become Chief Minister with the outside support of DMK.
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08:41 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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AIADMK-DMK alliance could happen in Tamil Nadu to form government with nudge from BJP, as per reports. BJP reportedly wants to keep Congress, which is supporting TVK, out of power. Top DMK sources said that the plan is very much being considered, under which E Palaniswami will become Chief Minister with the outside support of DMK.
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08:41 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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BCCI issues 7-page dos and don'ts to IPL teams after recent incidents; warns of honey trap risk
BCCI has issued a seven-page advisory to all 10 IPL franchises on Thursday, outlining dos and don'ts following recent incidents. The directive warns of honey trap risks, bans unauthorised hotel room access and vaping at tournament venues. Franchise owners have been barred from accessing dugouts during matches, while team managers have been directed to hold mandatory briefings.
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08:38 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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BCCI has issued a seven-page advisory to all 10 IPL franchises on Thursday, outlining dos and don'ts following recent incidents. The directive warns of honey trap risks, bans unauthorised hotel room access and vaping at tournament venues. Franchise owners have been barred from accessing dugouts during matches, while team managers have been directed to hold mandatory briefings.
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08:38 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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What is DC and KKR's head-to-head record in IPL?
Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday. The two teams have faced each other 35 times in the IPL, with DC winning 15 matches and KKR emerging victorious in 19, while one game ended in a no-result. KKR defeated DC by 14 runs last year.
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08:58 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday. The two teams have faced each other 35 times in the IPL, with DC winning 15 matches and KKR emerging victorious in 19, while one game ended in a no-result. KKR defeated DC by 14 runs last year.
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TMC's Raj Chakraborty quits politics after defeat in WB polls
Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty, who contested the West Bengal elections on a TMC ticket, has announced his decision to quit politics after losing from the Barrackpore constituency. "I...tried to do my work with complete loyalty and truthfulness," he said. Earlier, a video had surfaced showing people throwing mud at him over allegations of discriminating against pro-BJP actors.
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08:53 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty, who contested the West Bengal elections on a TMC ticket, has announced his decision to quit politics after losing from the Barrackpore constituency. "I...tried to do my work with complete loyalty and truthfulness," he said. Earlier, a video had surfaced showing people throwing mud at him over allegations of discriminating against pro-BJP actors.
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US court rules against Trump's new 10% global tariffs
A US trade court ruled against the new 10% global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after the US Supreme Court's verdict against his previous tariffs. After small businesses challenged the tariffs, the court ruled 2-1 that tariffs are "invalid" and "unauthorised by law". The ruling directly blocked tariff collection from three plaintiffs- the State of Washington and two businesses.
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08:47 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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A US trade court ruled against the new 10% global tariffs that President Donald Trump imposed after the US Supreme Court's verdict against his previous tariffs. After small businesses challenged the tariffs, the court ruled 2-1 that tariffs are "invalid" and "unauthorised by law". The ruling directly blocked tariff collection from three plaintiffs- the State of Washington and two businesses.
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Iran launches missiles, drones on UAE
Iran has launched strikes on UAE, hours after US and Iran fired at each other's ships in the Strait of Hormuz. "The UAE's air defences are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran," UAE said, urging citizens to stay at a safe location. Iran launched strikes on UAE a few days ago as well, injuring three Indians.
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09:03 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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Iran has launched strikes on UAE, hours after US and Iran fired at each other's ships in the Strait of Hormuz. "The UAE's air defences are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran," UAE said, urging citizens to stay at a safe location. Iran launched strikes on UAE a few days ago as well, injuring three Indians.
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09:03 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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Guv bound to seek clarity on numbers, Congress can't help TVK cross 118-mark: AIADMK
AIADMK said Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar is bound to seek clarity on numbers. It stated that Congress, which won five seats in Assembly polls, can't help TVK cross 118-mark and called alliance of TVK and Congress a "sinking ship". Notably, Governor Arlekar has asked Vijay to show support of 118 MLAs to form government.
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09:03 am Friday, 08 May 2026
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AIADMK said Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar is bound to seek clarity on numbers. It stated that Congress, which won five seats in Assembly polls, can't help TVK cross 118-mark and called alliance of TVK and Congress a "sinking ship". Notably, Governor Arlekar has asked Vijay to show support of 118 MLAs to form government.
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