May 5, 2025 10:43 AM

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China: 9 dead, 1 missing after tourist boats capsize in Guizhou province

In China, nine people lost their lives after sudden strong winds capsized four tourist boats and plunged 84 people into the water in Guizhou province yesterday. State media reported that the search was ongoing for one person who was still missing, while 74 others have been rescued. Nearly 500 worker...

May 5, 2025 10:38 AM

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President Trump imposes 100% tariff on films produced outside US

US President Donald Trump will impose a 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside the United States. Taking to Truth Social, Trump announced that he has authorised the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to begin the procedure of imposing a 100 per cent ...

May 5, 2025 10:04 AM

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SriLankan Airlines flight from Chennai searched in Colombo after security alert

A SriLankan Airlines flight from Chennai was subjected to a full security check upon arrival in Colombo on Saturday after authorities were alerted about a suspect believed to be on board. The airline said Flight UL122, operated by aircraft 4R-ALS, landed at 11:59 am on Saturday and was immediately s...

May 5, 2025 9:58 AM

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Telangana to host 72nd Miss World Pageant from May 10–31

Contestants from across the globe have begun arriving in Hyderabad for the Miss World pageant set to take place in Telangana this month. Emma Deanna Cathryn Morrison from Canada and Jessica Scandiuzzi Pedroso from Brazil were greeted with a traditional welcome by officials at the international airpo...

May 5, 2025 8:58 AM

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FM Sitharaman leads Indian delegation at ADB’s 58th Annual Meeting

The 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) began in Milan, Italy, yesterday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is leading the Indian delegation at the four-day event. The finance ministry in a statement said that the meeting will be attended by official d...

May 5, 2025 8:46 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy rain in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha today. The Met Department predicted moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in Bihar, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Assam, ...

May 5, 2025 8:42 AM

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Indian duo wins U-19 boys doubles title at WTT Youth Star Contender

In Table Tennis, Indian players Ankur Bhattacharjee and Abhinandh Pradhavadhi won the U-19 boys doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Bangkok yesterday, defeating Korea’s Lee Jungmok and Choi Jiwook 3-1 in the final.   Their journey included a 3-1 win over Australia’s Won Bae and Ind...

May 5, 2025 8:39 AM

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J&K: Indian Army responds to unprovoked firing by Pakistan along LoC

The Indian Army effectively responded to firing by Pakistan military along Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir last night. Defence sources said the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small‑arms fire across the Line of Control opposite the Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajauri, Mendhar, Naushera, Su...

May 5, 2025 8:08 AM

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Govt committed to make India sporting superpower ahead of Olympics 2036: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said his government is committed to making India a sporting superpower ahead of the Olympics 2036. In a video address to launch the ‘Khelo India Youth Games 2025’, Mr Modi said his government has increased the sports budget by three times over the past decade and all...