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Millions given £441 payouts they weren't entitled to as claims increase

The number of claims is expected to increase by almost a quarter and just 18 per cent are rejected

Why was the West Bengal verdict set in stone?

What began in 2011 as a movement against the Left Front’s stagnation had, by 2026, come full circle. Mamata Banerjee had once represented disruption and hope. Over time, her regime became associated with a different vocabulary. Words like “cut money”, “syndicate control”, and “tolabazi” became shorthand for everyday governance failures. This was not merely opposition rhetoric, it was a lived experience. From construction projects to small household repairs, local syndicates were perceived to con...

Incidents involving Ukrainian UAVs over Finland unacceptable, defense minister says

"The Ukrainian side must plan its operations so as to minimize the risk of drones accidentally entering Finnish territory," Antti Hakkanen said

US president believes NATO won’t help Washington in case of global conflict

Donald Trump added that he personally and the US in general took note of NATO allies’ reaction to the operation in Iran and their unwillingness to aid Washington

Buk-M3 SAM intercepts HIMARS rocket at range of over 30 km — Russian Defense Ministry

Previously, the ministry repeatedly emphasized the effectiveness of the Buk-M3 air defense system

Why Iran is striking UAE amid ceasefire

Why Iran is striking UAE amid ceasefire

Beat Report: क्या क्षेत्रीय दलों की करारी हार में कांग्रेस को कोई उम्मीद की किरण नजर आ रही है?

Beat Report

'असमान पिच, अकल्पनीय मुश्किल...', बंगाल में BJP की सुनामी पर क्या बोलीं महुआ और सयानी

BJP

Just stay out of the way, Keir! Unpopular Starmer keeps a low profile in local elections battlegrounds... as Scots Labour leader begs voters not to punish him for PM's dismal performance

Just stay out of the way, Keir! Unpopular Starmer keeps a low profile in local elections battlegrounds... as Scots Labour leader begs voters not to punish him for PM's dismal performanceBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 10:31, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 10:31, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

तमिलनाडु के किंग बने विजय, अब किंगमेकर कौन बनेगा? गठबंधन पर चले जा रहे ये दांव

सरकारी अस्पताल के ऑपरेशन थिएटर से मिला सोना और कैश, TMC से जुड़े नेताओं पर गंभीर आरोप, उलझी पहेली

TMC

Iran’s attempts to stir up violence in UK ‘will not be tolerated’, PM says

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'If Mamata had listened to Rahul Gandhi...': Sanjay Raut on what went wrong with TMC in Bengal

Raut feels Mamata should have listened to Rahul and held discussions with him on how to prevent the BJP from gaining power in the state.| India News

'Can't do as they please': Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hits out at Raghav Chadha, ex-AAP MPs for BJP switch

Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met President Droupadi Murmu, demanding the termination of the membership of six Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who defected to the BJP.| India News

Russian air attacks kill five at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities

Three workers and two emergency service rescuers ​killed and 37 others wounded, Naftogaz CEO Serhiy ​Koretskyi says.

Minneapolis immigrants still feeling the sting of Trump's largest crackdown yet

The impact of Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities can still be felt, even three months after it ended. For immigrants, the impact has been devastating — many are at risk of losing their homes and business, and some are dealing with mental health challenges.(Image credit: Tim Evans for NPR)

Claims about US sabotage at Russian spaceports justify US military spending — expert

Alexander Stepanov questioned the plausibility of US plans to infiltrate Russian space facilities, noting that such operations would be highly risky and likely fatal for any special forces involved

बंगाल में CM पर फैसला कराने खुद जाएंगे अमित शाह, असम की जिम्मेदारी जेपी नड्डा को

CM

President Trump Seeks Retribution in Republican Primaries

President Trump is endorsing candidates in a series of primary elections this month, trying to defeat incumbents in his own party who have crossed him. Our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains.

Tamil Nadu verdict shows Vijay’s controversial personal life had no impact on voters

Dubai: The Tamil Nadu election results didn’t just surprise, they upended every exit poll that had confidently written off Vijay before he’d even properly begun. For weeks, the narrative seemed locked in: a superstar with a fractured personal life, dogged by allegations of an alleged affair with co-star Trisha, a reported marital breakdown, and, to top it off, his much-hyped film Jana Nayagan leaking online just as he was stepping into the political arena.In any other part of the world and even...