NRIU publishes rankings for recent PhD entrance examinations
The National Research Institute of Universities (NRIU) released the merit list for its latest PhD entrance exam, detailing the ranks of successful candidates across various disciplines. The announcement was made on May 4...
Summer crochet workshop kicks off at Jaipur's historic Hawa Mahal
A week‑long crochet workshop for enthusiasts began on May 4, 2026, within the iconic Hawa Mahal premises in Jaipur. Organized by local artisans, the program aims to promote traditional handcrafts among both locals and to...
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Independent wins, incumbents retain seats, KC(M) wiped out
Multiple reports detail the outcomes of Kerala's 2026 state elections. The Hindu's article on Sudhakaran (ID 27133) notes his independent victory over CPI(M) incumbent H. Salam by about 28,000 votes, while another piece ...
State minister distributes pattadar land‑ownership passbooks in Banaganapalle
During a ceremony in Banaganapalle, Minister Janardhan Reddy handed out pattadar passbooks bearing the State Emblem to local farmers. He emphasized the coalition government's goal of freeing farmers from land‑related dis...
Executive Engineer of irrigation department found dead in Nalgonda canal
Authorities discovered the body of an Executive Engineer from the irrigation department in a canal near Nalgonda on May 4, 2026. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of death, with police questioning collea...
TDP reviews 2025 Kadapa conclave success to shape upcoming Nellore Mahanadu
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is analysing lessons from its 2025 Kadapa Mahanadu as it prepares for its inaugural event in SPSR Nellore. Party leaders Naidu and Lokesh are steering the strategy, aiming to replicate past o...
Telangana BJP says voters rejected divisive politics, gave lesson to Congress allies
In a statement on May 4, 2026, the Telangana branch of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed that the electorate rebuffed polarising tactics, delivering a setback to the Congress party and its regional partners. The p...
Ragi‑based nutrition programme extended for three more years in state schools
The Ragi Java Seva scheme, which provides millet‑based meals to students, has been extended for an additional three years, covering over 30 lakh pupils across 44,000 government schools. Launched three years ago, the prog...
UDF sweeps Kerala Assembly polls 2026 as RSP makes comeback
The United Democratic Front (UDF) won decisively across all regions of Kerala in the 2026 state elections, securing a majority and marking a comeback for the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), which captured several se...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges high‑tech edge for future warfare at symposium
At a recent defence symposium, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that rapid technological transformation and the element of surprise will shape future warfare, warning of unconventional threats such as we...
Actor Vijay’s TVK tops Tamil Nadu poll, draws star reactions
Actor Vijay’s political outfit, TVK, led in over 108 constituencies in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, prompting congratulatory posts from film personalities such as Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu and others. The Hindu’s “To...
Srinagar reinstated as full‑fledged capital of Jammu & Kashmir after six‑year hiatus
After a six‑year pause, the civil secretariat in Srinagar has reopened, marking the revival of the ‘Darbar Move’ and restoring the city’s status as the full‑fledged capital of Jammu & Kashmir. Omar Abdullah chaired the i...
NGO alleges North Korea escalates executions for consuming foreign media
An unnamed non‑governmental organization reports that North Korean authorities have increased death sentences for individuals, including children of elites, who watch smuggled South Korean pop culture and American movies...
Washington think tank urges US tech firms to stay in China as ‘listening post’ for innovation
A U.S. policy think tank argues that American technology companies should maintain operations in China despite political pressure, contending that the market offers revenue to fund U.S. R&D and serves as a strategic “lis...
Actor Pawan Kalyan rescues stranded woman worker in Muscat
Telugu film star Pawan Kalyan intervened to assist a woman worker who was stranded in Muscat, Oman, arranging her safe return. The Hindu reports the incident as a humanitarian gesture by the actor....
Sunrisers Hyderabad fall short as Vettori laments missed wickets in IPL 2026
In an IPL 2026 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad could not chase a formidable total, with key wickets falling at crucial moments. New Zealand all‑rounder Ravindra Vettori said the loss of wickets hindered momentum and a steady ...
Hong Kong sees 4.8% rise in mainland visitors during Labour Day ‘Golden Week’
Hong Kong recorded 714,765 mainland Chinese visits between May 1‑3, a 4.8% increase from the previous year’s 682,114. Hotel occupancy could reach around 90% during the holiday, but industry officials warn that uneven spe...
BJP wrests West Bengal from Mamata Banerjee in 2026 assembly elections
The 2026 West Bengal assembly election saw the Bharatiya Janata Party secure a majority, ending the long‑standing rule of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress. The Hindu’s results list provides the full roster of winners...
Elderly Hong Kong couple found dead in To Kwa Wan flat, police open investigation
An 89‑year‑old man and his 87‑year‑old wife were discovered unresponsive in a flat at Lok Seen Lau, Lok Man Sun Chuen estate, after a security guard reported a strange smell. Firefighters forced entry and found the coupl...
BJP surges in West Bengal as anti-incumbency drives 2026 election results
The 2026 West Bengal assembly election saw the Bharatiya Janata Party taking a commanding lead, prompting celebrations among its workers across the state. Analysis attributes the shift from the Trinamool Congress to fact...