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Politics·2026-05-05T23:02:12+00:00

‘Vote dacoity’, says Siddaramaiah as recount reverses Sringeri result

Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday alleged a “criminal conspiracy” by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Sringeri assembly poll recounting, adding that the outcome was manipulated after valid postal ballot votes in favour of Congress leader TD Rajegowda were tampered with during the recounting process. He further alleged that during the recounting of postal ballots, 255 votes were initially accepted as valid by all agents but were later tampered with by subordinate officials. Of the 569 postal ballots reviewed, 255 that had originally been counted in favour of the Congress.

Hindustan Times - Bengaluru

Local·2026-05-06T15:24:44+00:00

Reflective roof coating planned at 10 PHCs to reduce heat stress in North Corporation

Temperatures will be recorded using a digital psychrometer for five consecutive days before the roofs are painted and for another five days after the coating has cured.

The Hindu - Bengaluru

Local·2026-05-06T09:42:21+00:00

Peenya elevated flyover closure in Bengaluru: Take these routes to avoid early-morning traffic snarls

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Politics·2026-05-06T02:43:26+00:00

Punjab on alert after blasts hit sensitive military zones in Amritsar & Jalandhar; SAD says ‘just connect the dots’

Punjab on Alert: Security agencies were placed on heightened alert across Punjab after a suspected blast rocked the Khasa area near the Amritsar cantonment at approximately 10:50 pm on Tuesday, with no casualties reported. The incident, which drew an immediate response from police, army personnel and forensic teams, occurred within hours of a scooter catching fire near BSF Chowk in Jalandhar, prompting sharp condemnation from the Shiromani Akali Dal, the BJP and the Congress. Blast near BSF HQ in Jalandhar is a chilling reminder of the collapsing law and order in Punjab.

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World·2026-05-06T00:00:37+00:00

World News Today Live Updates on May 6, 2026 : Hegseth denies Iran has 'Kamikaze Dolphins' — But does US Navy use them? What are these trained war dolphins?

Dolphins "possess the most sophisticated sonar known to science," and that underwater drones remain "no match for the animals." Both species, the Navy states, have “excellent low light vision and underwater directional hearing that allow them to detect and track undersea targets, even in dark or murky waters.” These are not, however, weapons in any conventional sense. You're not trying to fight your way in with dolphins." During the Vietnam War, the Navy also trained dolphins to detect swimmers and divers attempting to breach military.

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National·2026-05-06T15:36:07+00:00

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live: VCK Wants More Time, Oath-Taking Set To Be Delayed: Sources

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live Updates: The TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, falling short of the majority mark of 118.

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Politics·2026-05-06T13:13:47+00:00

US cancels visas for board of Costa Rica newspaper critical of Trump ally

Leading newspaper La Nación calls US’s barring of board members ‘indirect attack on press freedom’ The US state department has cancelled tourist visas for more than half of the board members of Costa Rica’s leading national newspaper, La Nación, which has been a critical voice against the country’s president, Rodrigo Chaves, an ally of Donald Trump. The visa restrictions began not long after the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, visited Costa Rica last year and praised Chaves for a decree that in effect barred Chinese companies from Costa Rica’s 5G network rollout. To impose costs on those.

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World·2026-05-06T15:46:06+00:00

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced. In 1980, Turner launched Cable News Network as the first dedicated rolling news channel, which soon became a central part of the media landscape. President Trump has been a fierce critic of the current CNN, but said of Turner: "Whenever I needed him, he was there, always willing to fight for a good cause!" CNN initially faced scepticism and struggles - being mocked as the "Chicken Noodle Network" in its early years by those who thought Ted Turner, the brash.

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World·2026-05-05T18:57:58+00:00

Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador after strikes on Khartoum

Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador after strikes on Khartoum | Sudan war | Al Jazeera Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador after strikes on Khartoum Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum’s airport. Published On 5 May 2026 5 May 2026 Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google. International Crisis Group’s Alan Boswell says the escalation risks making the countries’ internal challenges worse.

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Sports·2026-05-06T15:52:58+00:00

Shashank Singh drops catch in SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 clash; social media erupts after costly miss vs Heinrich Klaasen

Aachal Maniyar is a Senior Content Producer at LiveMint, where she covers US sports with a focus on major leagues, marquee events, and athlete-driven stories, while also reporting extensively on cricket and global sports. Shashank Singh found himself at the centre of unwanted attention in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). <br><br> Her reporting journey spans leading newsrooms including Thomson Reuters, India TV, BTVI, ET NOW, and CNBC TV18, where she has worked across breaking news, live match coverage, feature.

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Sports·2026-05-06T14:40:51+00:00

LSG vs RCB, IPL 2026: Lucknow fighting for survival as it hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Pant, who scored an unbeaten ton in that match, has 204 runs at a strike-rate of 128.30 this year, and is symptomatic of a wider malaise in an LSG batting group that has struggled to find any consistent rhythm. Jitesh Sharma, who starred in this encounter last year with an unbeaten 85 from 33 balls, is particularly under the scanner having looked woefully short of rhythm for his 63 runs in seven outings at 112.50.

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Sports·2026-05-06T07:10:45+00:00

IPL 2026 Playoffs Venues Announced: Full list of matches and schedule

The final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. The same venue will also host the second qualifier, on May 29, where the loser of Qualifier 1 will face the winner of the Eliminator.

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‘Vote dacoity’, says Siddaramaiah as recount reverses Sringeri result

Reflective roof coating planned at 10 PHCs to reduce heat stress in North Corporation

Peenya elevated flyover closure in Bengaluru: Take these routes to avoid early-morning traffic snarls

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Punjab on alert after blasts hit sensitive military zones in Amritsar & Jalandhar; SAD says ‘just connect the dots’

World News Today Live Updates on May 6, 2026 : Hegseth denies Iran has 'Kamikaze Dolphins' — But does US Navy use them? What are these trained war dolphins?

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live: VCK Wants More Time, Oath-Taking Set To Be Delayed: Sources

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US cancels visas for board of Costa Rica newspaper critical of Trump ally

Ted Turner, media mogul who revolutionised TV news by launching CNN, dies at 87

Sudan recalls Ethiopia ambassador after strikes on Khartoum

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Shashank Singh drops catch in SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 clash; social media erupts after costly miss vs Heinrich Klaasen

LSG vs RCB, IPL 2026: Lucknow fighting for survival as it hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru

IPL 2026 Playoffs Venues Announced: Full list of matches and schedule