May 2026

NEW DELHI: Streets of Kolkata witnessed a showdown between the Election Commission and Trinamool Congress days after the West Bengal assembly polls, as the latter staged a sit-in protest alleging irregularities inside strongrooms housing EVMs.Alleging procedural lapses, TMC leaders claimed party workers stationed outside the strongroom were asked to leave in the afternoon and later…

The Trump administration asserts the U.S. is not at war with Iran, despite approaching the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day deadline. House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed this, stating no congressional authorization is needed as active hostilities have ceased. This stance, however, faces challenges from Democrats who argue the deadline remains binding. US President Donald Trump‘s administration…

May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on every listed date, customers may need to track local holidays before planning cheque deposits, document work, cash transactions or in-person banking visits.Apart from weekly offs…

‘Tumbbad 2’ has been making headlines since its announcement. As per the latest development, the production team behind the film is actively exploring a major female addition to the sequel’s cast. Reportedly, the makers want to get an A-list actress on board. ‘Tumbbad 2′ makers want to rope in A-list actress for the film According…

Each sign of the zodiac has its own set of traits that help define their personalities and set them apart from one another. Wouldn’t it be nice to know what the universe has planned for you at the beginning of the day? Keep reading to find out if today will be lucky for you. ARIES…

Buddha Purnima 2026 on May 1: Full school holiday list and summer vacation updates in India School Holiday May 2026: As of April 30, 2026, schools across India are following a mix of gazetted holidays, weekend offs and state-specific summer vacation schedules. Buddha Purnima, a gazetted holiday, falls on Friday, May 1, 2026, marking the…

Phrases such as “You are overreacting,” “That is nothing,” or “Do not be silly” may seem harmless in the moment, but they leave a mark. Children are still learning how to realise and understand their own emotions, and they often depend on parents to help make sense of them. When feelings are brushed aside too…

Can Starc stop Sooryavanshi’s rampage? (Image Credit: IPL/BCCI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to clash against Delhi Capitals tonight, and one of the most aggressive battles of the night could be the mighty face-off between Mitchell Starc and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Delhi Capitals, still searching for consistency this season, received a timely boost with the return of Mitchell…

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday reserved verdict on the anticipatory bail of Congress neta Pawan Khera in a criminal case against him by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife for alleging she possessed multiple passports and undisclosed offshore properties.A bench of justices J K Maheshwari and A S Chandurkar concluded the hearing on plea…

An 11th-century seal once owned by Edward the Confessor has been found again in the French National Archives in Paris. Historians hadn’t seen it for over 40 years. Dr Guilhem Dorandeu, a researcher at the University of Exeter, came across this artefact while examining medieval documents. Dating back to the 1050s, this seal was originally…