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Kerala verdict: Pinarayi Vijayan's welfare rule - will it fare well or get a farewell?

Kerala's upcoming election sees the LDF government banking on its development model and welfare gains for a third consecutive term, a feat rarely achieved due to anti-incumbency. Despite high SDG rankings, the state faces challenges in gender equality and economic growth, while migration and wage gaps emerge as key voter concerns.

Putin finally loses his iron grip on Russia: Dissenters dare to speak out and even staunch allies turn on him as war effort falters, economy tanks and dictator's approval rating plummets

Putin finally loses his iron grip on Russia: Dissenters dare to speak out and even staunch allies turn on him as war effort falters, economy tanks and dictator's approval rating plummetsBy IMOGEN GARFINKEL - SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:12, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 14:13, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Hours after SC's backing, Election Commission appoints more observers for Bengal

Hours after SCs backing Election Commission appoints more observers for Bengal

I don’t blame my political opponents for my attack, Reform candidate says

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राहुल गांधी को मानहानि केस में राहत, 'वॉयस सैंपल' की जांच कराने की याचिका खारिज

US approves $8.6 bn arms sales to Middle East allies even as Iran war 'terminated'

The US has approved over $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE amidst escalating regional tensions with Iran. Qatar will receive Patriot missile defense replenishment and precision weapon systems. President Trump defended the US military's campaign against Iran's nuclear program, asserting it has weakened Tehran's capabilities and that the US will not rush negotiations.

Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea

Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.

Assam election results: Key fights to watch from Jalukbari to Jorhat

The high-stakes Assam assembly elections are set for results on May 4, with the BJP aiming for a third consecutive term under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Exit polls suggest an edge for the BJP, while the Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi, seeks a comeback. Key constituencies like Jalukbari and Jorhat witnessed closely watched contests.

Kemi Badenoch apologises for Bloody Sunday clips in social media video

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US warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of Hormuz

NewsWorldAmericasUS warns shipping firms over paying Iran to transit the Strait of HormuzThe United States is warning shipping companies about potential sanctions for paying Iran to pass through the Strait of HormuzSarah El Deeb & Adam SchreckSaturday 02 May 2026 13:26 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"show...

‘Stock market manipulation attempt’: Mamata rejects exit polls, predicts over 200 seats for TMC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence in the Trinamool Congress securing over 200 seats, dismissing exit polls as stock market manipulation. She vowed to reward TMC workers who faced alleged brutality from Central Armed Police Forces. Repolling in South 24 Parganas district saw significant voter turnout amidst tight security.

Pentagon says withdrawal of troops from Germany punishment for its position on Iran — NYT

According to the newspaper, Germany's reluctance to help the United States in military operations against Iran has caused discontent in Washington

2 Gaza aid flotilla activists brought to Israel for questioning, its foreign ministry says

Two activists who participated in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla were brought to Israel for questioning, the foreign ministry said on Saturday, after the vessels were intercepted by Israeli forces this week. Saif Abu Keshek, from Spain, and Thiago Avila, a Brazilian, were in Israel and would “be transferred for questioning by law enforcement authorities”, the ministry said on X, adding that the two activists were affiliated with an organisation sanctioned by the US Treasury....

European NATO countries obsessed with ‘inevitability of war in Europe’ — Ulyanov

In this context, the Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna mentioned the Northern Strike exercises that have begun in Finland, which are taking place 70 kilometers from the Russian border

Bundestag calls US troops withdrawal from Germany ‘wake-up call,’ but no reason for panic

The possible withdrawal of American troops from Germany on the announced scale is not a reason for panic, but another wake-up call, said chairman of the Bundestag Defense Committee Thomas Rowekamp

Starmer urges action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks

World U.K. prime minister urges tougher action at some Gaza protests after antisemitic attacks May 2, 2026 / 8:19 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Britain's prime minister warned Saturday that tougher action was needed against people chanting certain phrases at pro-Palestinian protests, as concerns grew over the safety of British Jews after the stabbings of two Jewish men in London.Keir Starmer said he would always defend the right to protest, but said there may be instances where some mar...

'दो स्टूलों को मिलाने से कुर्सी नहीं बनती', डिप्टी CM बृजेश पाठक और केशव मौर्य के वीडियो पर अखिलेश का तंज

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Beware of cheaters: Akhilesh's jibe at UP's Deputy CMs triggers verbal clash on X

Beware of cheaters Akhileshs jibe at UPs Deputy CMs triggers verbal clash on X

Douglas Alexander may be ‘reshuffled out of existence’ after election – Swinney

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Football practice was leaving a teen fatigued. A rare cancer was to blame.

HealthWatch Football practice was leaving a teen athlete out of breath. A rare cancer was to blame. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bi...