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PM praises BJP's massive mandate in Bengal, says people's power has prevailed

PM praises BJPs massive mandate in Bengal says peoples power has prevailed

Lib Dem housing policy a ‘win-win’, says party leader

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Nandni Sharma trades lawyer, astronaut dreams for maiden India call-up

Nandni Sharma trades lawyer astronaut dreams for maiden India callup

बंगाल में बीजेपी के 5 'धुरंधर', जिनकी रणनीति से ढह गया ममता का अभेद्य किला

All the ways Trump wants to change D.C., from buildings to statues to parks

Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.(Image credit: Tom Brenner, Rahmat Gul, Mark Schiefelbein, Jon Elswick)

Michael Carrick expected to be offered head coach deal by Manchester United

Carrick has taken side into Champions League as interimMatheus Cunha feels Carrick has Ferguson-era ‘magic’Michael Carrick is expected to be offered the chance to continue as Manchester United’s head coach after qualifying for the Champions League.Carrick has not held talks regarding turning his interim role into a permanent one because the executive were intent on waiting to see whether he could lead United into Europe’s top club competition. Continue reading...

Sunetra Pawar wins Baramati bypoll by over 2 lakh votes

Sunetra Pawar wins Baramati bypoll by over lakh votes

In Bengal elections, 'Jai Shri Ram' faded on stage but not on the streets

In Bengal elections Jai Shri Ram faded on stage but not on the streets

Kamala Harris' deluded comeback dream and why some former aides want to stop her

Kamala Harris' deluded comeback dream and why some former aides want to stop herBy CHARLIE SPIERING, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:34, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 13:34, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments

PM says benefit of joining EU’s Ukraine loan scheme outweighs cost

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Italy probes detention by Israel of Gaza flotilla activists aboard Italian-flagged vessel

Italian prosecutors have opened an unlawful detention investigation following a raid by Israeli forces on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, Italian media reported on Monday. The probe was opened following complaints received over the detention last week of Spanish citizen Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila, who were on an Italian-flagged vessel. An Israeli court on Sunday extended for two days the detention of the two activists who were taken to Israel for questioning. The two were on a flotill...

RG Kar the silent factor in Bengal women turning away from their Didi

RG Kar the silent factor in Bengal women turning away from their Didi

Congress sweeps Kerala, but headache for party begins now

Congress sweeps Kerala but headache for party begins now

France’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon announces 2027 presidential bid

The radical left leader will seek presidency for the fourth time – despite previously vowing to stand aside Jean-Luc Mélenchon, France’s radical left leader, has confirmed he will run again for president next spring, saying it was urgent for the country to stand up against war being waged by the US and Israel in the Middle East.The 74-year-old veteran leader of La France Insoumise (LFI), announced in an interview with the French broadcaster TF1 that he would run for the presidency for the fourth...

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas

Reform pledges to open migrant detention centres in Green-voting areas8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJack FenwickPolitics correspondentGetty ImagesReform UK wants to build centres - like this one at Manston - in areas that vote GreenReform UK has said it would open migrant detention centres for people awaiting deportation in areas that vote for the Green Party.The party had previously said it would build removal centres in remote areas of the country if elected, as part of plans...

Kristi Noem’s replacement grilled about why she is ‘still living rent-free’ in waterfront Coast Guard home

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsKristi Noem’s replacement grilled about why she is ‘still living rent-free’ in waterfront Coast Guard homeRepresentative Robert Garcia wrote that ‘Noem must pack her bags and go,’ in a fiery statementOwen Scott Monday 04 May 2026 13:24 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComme...

TVK के VS बाबू कौन हैं? अपनी ही पार्टी के बागी से हारे मुख्यमंत्री MK स्टालिन, 8500 से ज्यादा वोटों से खाई शिकस्त

TVK VS MK

BJP sweeps Bengal. But who will be its Chief Minister

BJP sweeps Bengal But who will be its Chief Minister

Trump says U.S. will guide trapped ships through Strait of Hormuz, as gas prices surge

President Trump said on Sunday the U.S. "will guide" trapped ships from countries not involved in the war with Iran through the Strait of Hormuz while maintaining the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. It comes as the key waterway continues to impact gas prices in the U.S. with costs up 35 cents in just the past week.

Finland sets up permanent positions, fortifications near Russian border — Security Council

According to the statement, the Finnish Defense Ministry announced plans to conduct exercises in the waters of the Gulf of Finland and the coastal zone between the Virolahti, Hamina and Kotka settlements in the Kymenlaakso region