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Priyanka Chopra and Orlando Bloom will star in survival thriller Reset, directed by Matt Smukler. The film follows a woman with amnesia stranded in the wilderness who must trust a mysterious stranger, blending suspense, romance, and psychological deception
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US forces disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings, escalating maritime tensions amid the Iran conflict. President Donald Trump claimed Iran’s military capabilities were heavily degraded and reiterated demands to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons
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Indian equity markets traded higher as hopes of a US-Iran peace deal boosted investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained in early trade despite volatility in crude oil prices, while analysts warned about elevated AI-sector valuations and continued uncertainty surrounding the West Asia geopolitical crisis
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers changed their social media profile pictures to commemorate Operation Sindoor’s anniversary. The military operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, highlighting India’s firm stance against terrorism
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Former Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the alleged Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Investigators accused him of abusing official position and facilitating fraudulent tenders, while the probe widened to officials and contractors involved
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Congressional Democrats accused President Donald Trump of dragging the US into an “illegal war” with Iran, blaming the conflict for rising fuel, food and energy prices. Lawmakers demanded White House documents, while new legislation sought to block funding for unauthorised military operations
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Three youngsters from Medak district drowned in Haldi Vagu near Nacharam in Siddipet after venturing deep into the stream despite not knowing swimming
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commemorated Operation Sindoor’s anniversary, praising the armed forces’ precision and sacrifice. The operation, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, reinforcing India’s zero-tolerance stance against terrorism and commitment to national security
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Tension gripped North 24 Parganas after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead. Police intensified security and launched raids as BJP supporters protested, alleging political violence and demanding arrests, while investigators examined CCTV footage to identify motorcycle-borne assailants
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Six people, including children, went missing after a boat carrying nine passengers capsized in the Yamuna river in Hamirpur. Three people were rescued by the boatman, while NDRF and SDRF teams launched search operations to trace the missing passengers after the accident
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West Bengal Police formed multiple teams and examined CCTV footage after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. Investigators suspect professional shooters used sophisticated firearms, while forensic teams recovered cartridges, ammunition, and a fake-number-plated vehicle
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Political circles in Tamil Nadu are abuzz over reported talks between rivals DMK and AIADMK to prevent TVK from forming its first government. The buzz follows Congress backing Vijay’s party, though both Dravidian parties have remained silent on the claims
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The Election Commission reported over 68 lakh cyberattack attempts on its election platforms during the May 4 counting of five Assembly elections. Its ECINET system successfully countered the attacks while facilitating real-time monitoring, faster reporting, and transparency
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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot at close range in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas, on Wednesday night. He sustained bullet injuries and was hospitalised.
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Hyderabad move to the top of points table with 14 points from 11 games, inch closer to a play-offs berth
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Farmers in Narsapur (G) mandal of Nirmal district staged a rasta-roko demanding timely procurement of grains. The protest disrupted traffic on the Nirmal–Bhainsa road before being withdrawn after officials assured action.
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Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) won first prize in the Underground Mines Rescue Category at the International Mines Rescue Competition in Zambia, outperforming global teams with exceptional skill, discipline, and speed.
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Karimnagar police have yet to make a breakthrough in tracing the PMJ jewellery showroom burglars, despite deploying special teams and sending units to Bihar and Maharashtra.
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BRS leaders Gangula Kamalakar and K P Vivekananda lashed out at Congress and BJP governments, accusing them of governance failures, abusive rhetoric, and diversionary tactics.
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Recurring accidents expose structural weaknesses in India’s boiler safety regime and its fragmented enforcement framework
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy after a midnight decoy operation in Hyderabad exposed lapses in law and order, alleging rising crimes against women, misuse of surveillance systems, and political interference in policing.
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The problem with communist parties has been their dogmatic refusal to shed ideological rigidity, embrace change, and groom new regional leaders
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The Telangana High Court issued contempt notices to HMDA Commissioner and other officials after a petition alleged illegal demolitions in Ameenpur mandal despite prior court orders restraining interference.
