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Election Results 2026: How to check results on mobile, apps and live dashboards?

Election Results How to check results on mobile apps and live dashboards

UAE Armed Forces at 50: Strength, unity and regional role

Dubai: The UAE will celebrate its 50th Armed Forces Unification Day on Wednesday, commemorating the country's strong military force and its significant role in ensuring regional and international security and stability. This year, the occasion takes on added significance, unfolding at a time that highlights the vital role of the UAE Armed Forces in protecting the nation, safeguarding its people and achievements, and ensuring stability in the face of evolving regional challenges.Get updated...

Nitin Gadkari slams caste politics over fuel prices, says they are same for all

Nitin Gadkari slams caste politics over fuel prices says they are same for all

Assembly Election Results 2026: How to download full result PDF and seat-wise list?

Assembly Election Results How to download full result PDF and seatwise list

बंगाल: नाम कटने के बावजूद मुस्लिम बहुल 85 सीटों पर जमकर वोटिंग, 2% से 20% तक बढ़ा मतदान

Iran hangs two on charges of spying for Israel as executions continue amid war

Iran hangs two on charges of spying for Israel as executions continue amid war

Kerala polls 2026: 20 key constituencies that will shape LDF vs UDF vs NDA battle

Kerala's 2026 Assembly elections are shaping into a multi-cornered battle, with 20 key constituencies defining the real contest. These seats, marked by urban change, coastal pressures, and high-profile candidates, will be decisive in determining the state's political direction.

'अमेरिका की किसी भी मूर्खता का जवाब देने को हमारी सेना तैयार', ईरान का ट्रंप को जवाब

BJP-dominant India or ... ? Decoding layers of saffron supremacy across country

The BJP's political dominance across India is undeniable, governing most states and the Centre. However, this influence varies significantly, with strongholds like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat contrasting with regions where alliances are crucial. The party continues to expand its footprint, but challenges remain in the South and West Bengal, making upcoming elections a key test of its growth trajectory.

Tight Security Around EVM Strong Rooms In Assam: Chief Electoral Officer

Assam Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel underlined the strict security measures in place at the strong rooms, saying that central observers and security personnel are carrying out their duties diligently

How close is the Duterte case to trial? ICC schedules first status conference

Dubai: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has moved a step closer to organising the trial of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, setting a first status conference for May 27.The hearing is not the trial itself, but a planning session where judges and lawyers discuss how the case will move forward, what evidence will be used, and when the trial could begin. The court has ordered all parties to submit their views by May 15.“To facilitate the preparation of the first status conference...

Steve Hilton: could this British former Fox News host be California’s next governor?

The race to succeed Gavin Newsom has teetered wildly, and with Democrats in disarray, the Republican ex-Downing Street adviser is leading in the polls. Can he really pull it off?Few political aspirations have proved more futile over the past two decades than running as a Republican for statewide office in California. Yet Steve Hilton – transplanted Brit, erstwhile business entrepreneur, a former Downing Street adviser to David Cameron and a former Fox News host who says he is friends with half o...

The White House power play post-dinner shooting: do what we say or else

After correspondents’ dinner shooting, administration has rushed to capitalize in pursuit of its political goalsLess than 72 hours after a man was arrested for trying to assassinate Donald Trump at the White House, the justice department rushed to court to make an extraordinary filing.The subject of the emergency was a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation seeking to halt the construction of a new White House ballroom. A federal judge ruled earlier this month that construction...

Putin henchman's chilling threat to attack King and raise 'victory banner' over UK

Vladimir Putin allies have hit out at King Charles speech to the US Congress this week - in which he called for the defence of Ukraine - calling it a demand for war

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says 11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJamie WhiteheadReutersA man looks on following an air strike on Haboush in southern Lebanon on 1 May At least 13 people, including four women and a child, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry said. Two women and a child were among eight killed in Haboush in Nabatieh district, where the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had is...

Trump says US Navy acting like ‘pirates’ during Iran blockade

At a rally in Florida, the US president tells a cheering crowd ‘we took over the ship’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has said the US navy acted “like pirates” as he described an operation seizing a ship amid the tit-for-tat American blockade of Iranian ports.“We … land on top of it and we took over the ship. We took over the cargo, took over the oil. It’s a very profitable business,” said Trump at a rally in Florida on Friday. Continue reading...

Dar discusses Middle East situation, economic implications with Kuwaiti FM: FO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday discussed the regional situation in the Middle East with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Foreign Office (FO) said. In a statement, the FO said that the two leaders “discussed the evolving regional situation and exchanged views on its wider economic implications”. Dar underscored Pakistan’s “continued efforts to promote constructive engagement and diplomacy in support of peace and stability in th...

Starmer says some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews

PM worried about ‘cumulative’ effect of marches, as Met chief says Jewish communities facing biggest threatSome pro-Palestinian demonstrations could be stopped, the prime minister has warned, as the UK’s most senior police officer said the threat to the Jewish ­community was greater than it has ever been.Keir Starmer indicated he wanted the language expressed on some protest marches to be subjected to “tougher action” as he sought to allay the fears of British Jews after a series of attacks on t...

More and more Europeans flee EU over disagreement with Western policies — Duma speaker

He added that as of the end of October 2025, Europeans submitted 2,275 applications for temporary residence permits in Russia, and today this figure stands at about 3,400

US threatens sanctions if shipping firms pay Iran fees for Strait of Hormuz passage

The US has warned shipping companies against making payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing sanctions risks. This alert comes amid rising tensions and disruptions to global oil trade, with Iran rerouting vessels and charging fees. The US has also imposed a naval blockade, further straining energy markets and complicating diplomatic efforts.