Stunning Indian Art and Craft Dazzles at the Met Gala
At the Met Gala 2026 in New York, Indian art, craft and heritage dominated the red carpet as celebrities and designers presented elaborate looks under the Costume Institute’s theme “Costume Art” and the dress code “Fashion is Art.” The night saw a…
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Trump Pauses Hormuz Operation Amid Iran-Israel War Push for Deal
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Tuesday to “do the smart thing” and strike a deal, saying in the Oval Office that he did not want to kill more Iranians as a West Asia ceasefire teetered. He framed negotiation as the safer option and suggested…
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Ceasefire Near Collapse: US-Iran Clash Spreads as UAE Reports Attacks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by telephone Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the State Department said, in a call requested by Lavrov that came as Russian attacks across Ukrainian cities killed 21 people. According to a brief…
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Road Reconstruction Begins After MLA Intervention: Relief at Last
According to a report published May 6, 2026 (last updated May 5, 2026), reconstruction work has begun on a half-kilometre stretch of the Geyzing–Sakyong road near Geyzing Bazaar after intervention by area MLA Loknath Sharma. The repair is intended to…
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Microplastics Accelerate Global Warming: An Alarming Climate Threat
A new study published in Nature Climate Change finds that airborne microplastics absorb more sunlight than they reflect, producing a net warming effect in the atmosphere. Led by researchers at Fudan University, the team tested microplastics of different…
Read MoreGovt Challenges Sonam’s Bail in High Court Over Honeymoon Murder
The Meghalaya government has moved the Meghalaya High Court challenging a lower court order that granted bail to prime accused Sonam Raghuvanshi in the high-profile murder case of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, in Sohra last year. The petition, filed…
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Himanta Biswa Sarma: ‘My Prediction Came True’ After Saikia Defeat
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 5 repeated an earlier prediction about senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia after Saikia suffered a crushing defeat in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections from the Nazira…
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Himanta Biswa Sarma to NDTV: Explosive Statement Sparks Debate
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on May 5, 2026 that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to resign after her party’s defeat can only be resolved by dismissal. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NDTV’s CEO and…
Read MoreIndian Army’s Drone Warriors: Ashni Platoons in Every Formation
New Delhi, May 5: The Indian Army has accelerated its shift to next‑generation warfare, turning soldiers into “drone warriors” within a year of Operation Sindoor by establishing dedicated drone units and scaling training and equipment across formations.…
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Deadly Airstrike in Chin State: Six Children Among Seven Victims
At least seven civilians, including six children, were killed when a Myanmar military airstrike hit Khaupuichiip village in western Chin State on Friday, local media and resistance groups said. The victims ranged in age from five months to ten years,…
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