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Modi’s BJP set for big win in key state elections as support for his fiercest rivals collapses

Modi finally unseats Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, while popular actor Vijay’s party takes the largest number of votes in Tamil Nadu

The Independent UK

This Indian Electric Motorcycle Is Dirt Cheap, And It Might Be A Game Changer

The Oben Rorr Evo delivers real motorcycle performance at just north of $1,000, making it one of the most accessible EV bikes yet.

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Why BJP’s Bengal Breakthrough Is Bigger Than It Looks

What if an election result is not really about numbers? Seats can be counted. Votes can be measured. But influence that’s harder to see. The recent breakthrough of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal may look like just another political win. But the real story runs deeper than headlines…

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Ranveer Announces ‘India’s Got Latent’ Documentary After Kapil Show Reunion

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia has revealed that he is working on a documentary based on the controversy surrounding India’s Got Latent, shortly after his recent appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show alongside comedian Samay Raina.

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“Living alone isn’t easy”: Indian student in US shares reality of studying abroad

The idea of studying abroad continues to inspire many Indian students, symbolizing opportunity, growth, and global exposure. However, beyond the excitement and social media highlights, there is a quieter, more honest conversation emerging about what life truly looks like after moving away from home.

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BCCI Plans Crackdown on ‘Girlfriend Culture’ in IPL Amid Rising Concerns

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is reportedly considering strict new measures to regulate what officials describe as the growing “girlfriend culture” around players in the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to a report by Dainik Jagran, the board is increasingly concerned about the potential long-term implications of…

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Why Lord Vishnu Chose a Banana Tree Hidden Truth

What if something you see in every puja carries a story no one ever tells? Banana leaves simple, familiar, present in almost every ritual. But what if they were once more than just a plant? What if they symbolized a life, a mistake, and a moment that changed everything? This…

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Eight dead after speeding car ploughs into good samaritans helping motorcycle crash victims

A manhunt is underway to trace the driver of the car, who fled after the incident

The Independent UK

NFO Alert: Axis Mutual Fund launches Axis Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund

Axis Mutual Fund has launched the Axis Nifty Capital Markets Index Fund, an open-ended scheme tracking the Nifty Capital Markets Total Return Index (TRI). The NFO is open till May 15 and aims to mirror index performance, before expenses, subject to tracking error. The fund offers investors exposure to India’s…

The Economic Times

The ‘missing’ insect that is raising alarm bells about one of world’s best biodiversity hotspots

Research points to alarming species decline, habitat degradation, and deeper ecological stress in India’s Western Ghats

The Independent UK

A Viral Sensation: The “Mini Kohli” Phenomenon Captivating the Internet

In the ever-evolving world of social media, where trends rise and fall in a matter of hours, a young boy from India has managed to capture widespread attention for a rather unexpected reason—not for a dance, prank, or comedic act, but simply for his striking resemblance to one of cricket’s…

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7 Temples Where Shiva Is Said to Still Be Present Today

There are certain sacred spaces in India where devotion does not feel like a ritual performed at a distance, but like an experience that is alive, immediate, and deeply personal. Among the countless temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, a few stand apart because devotees across generations have believed that Shiva’s…

Times Life

“Expected Chaos, Found Kindness”: Austrian Traveller’s Indian Railways Story Wins Hearts

What was expected to be a risky journey turned into a deeply memorable cultural experience for an Austrian traveller aboard India’s bustling railway network. Chiara, a backpacker from Austria, recently shared her story of travelling on Indian Railways—and her experience is now capturing widespread attention online. Like many first-time visitors,…

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Oil refineries are catching fire in war or by accident. How does this worsen the energy crunch?

Over the last two months, refineries and fuel storage facilities around the world have caught fire due to war (Russia) or accident (Australia, the United States, India and Mexico), adding more pressure to stressed oil and gas supply chains.

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India’s Drishti Satellite Is a Silent Game Changer

What if clouds were no longer a barrier, and darkness could no longer hide anything? For decades, satellites had a critical weakness they depended on clear skies to capture useful images. The moment clouds appeared or night fell, visibility dropped, leaving gaps in crucial data. But now, that limitation is…

Newslaundry

Piping hot: India’s delivery economy runs on worker heat stress

“No matter if it is hot or raining, we have to work," says 30-year-old Rakesh Sahu (name changed), from Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur, who works as a delivery agent for Swiggy in Delhi. When IndiaSpend met him in early April in Saket, he had a cloth wrapped around his head, and a cap…

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Chandrababu Naidu’s delimitation pivot: What it means for southern states

“I see no threat to south India.”

The Conversation

NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?

Depending on which side of the argument you listen to, the recently signed New Zealand-India free trade agreement represents either a huge economic opportunity for New Zealand or a risk to its economic sovereignty.

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The Economic Times

Why Mamata Banerjee will win West Bengal: Swaminathan Aiyar

Exit polls predict a BJP victory in West Bengal, but this analysis suggests otherwise. Mamata Banerjee is expected to return as Chief Minister. Factors like demography and language are seen as crucial. The author argues that exit polls in India are often inaccurate. Voters' fears and outright lies can skew…

The Times of India

Nepal stirs row with India, objects to Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh; MEA replies

Nepal has objected to India and China's plan to conduct the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass, asserting the territory belongs to Nepal based on the 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. Kathmandu stated it was not consulted and has conveyed its position to both nations, urging them to cease activities in…

The Conversation

India’s Horn of Africa strategy has shifted: what it’s trying to do and how it could work

India’s engagement in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea basin was, until recently, largely limited to UN peacekeeping operations and anti-piracy patrols.

The Times of India

Indian-origin doctor shares experience of UK driving test, says system is ‘strict but necessary’

An Indian-origin doctor has shared her experience of obtaining a driving licence in the UK, describing the process as significantly more rigorous compared to India.

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One Night Marriage, Next Day Mourning Why?

In a quiet village of Koovagam, something extraordinary unfolds every year. Thousands arrive from across the country. Music echoes through the streets Brides dress in silk, gold, and flowers. For one night, it feels like a celebration of love and belonging. But by morning everything changes. Bangles are broken. Sindoor…

Newslaundry

TN and Kerala exit polls: Believable or not?

In the first part of this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the Kerala and Tamil Nadu exit polls and the recent political developments in both states. They are joined by TNM’s Tamil Nadu bureau chief Shabbir Ahmed, Kerala bureau chief Haritha John, and senior reporter…

The Economic Times

Kiwi mate, you butter chicken apologise

Shane Jones, New Zealand’s oceans and fisheries minister, has sparked controversy after saying a proposed FTA with India could bring migrants and a “tsunami of butter chicken,” drawing criticism from the Indian community and lawmakers who called the remark racist.

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