Following completion, the Mittal Family will own approximately 75 per cent of Rajasthan Royals, with Adar Poonawalla holding approximately 18 per cent. The remaining approximately 7 per cent will be held by approved existing investors, including Manoj Badale.
The police on Sunday arrested two persons in connection with firing at the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party leader in Noapara in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. On Saturday night, two rounds of shots were fired at the house of BJP leader Kundan Singh in Noapara. The BJP alleged that Trinamool-affiliated miscreants were involved in the incident.
Meryl Streep delivered a hilarious and touching tribute to Stanley Tucci during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on May 3, 2026. Celebrating their long friendship and work on 'The Devil Wears Prada', Streep praised Tucci’s 'formidable elegance' as he received a joint star with Emily Blunt while their new sequel continues to dominate theaters.
Swara Bhasker has slammed netizens for body-shaming her post-pregnancy weight, stating it is 'nobody’s business' how her body changes after childbirth. Sharing a collage of herself from 2018 versus now with her daughter Raabiya, the actor argued that women's bodies shouldn't be forced to 'bounce back' on a stranger’s timeline.
The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, Sarv Shakti, carrying around 45,000 tonnes of LPG commonly used as cooking fuel, was tracked moving into the Gulf of Oman after passing near Iran’s Larak and Qeshm islands on Saturday, according to ship-tracking data. The vessel is believed to be en route to India.
Tamil Nadu is under a heavy three-tier security blanket for the May 4 assembly election counting. Over 18,000 police personnel and 40 paramilitary companies are guarding 62 centres. Counting begins at 8 AM for 234 seats. The entry of Vijay’s TVK has made the DMK-AIADMK contest a complex four-way battle.
The Jabalpur administration in Madhya Pradesh has confirmed that the search and rescue operation at Bargi Dam has concluded following the recovery of the body of the last missing person. The recovery of Kamaraj's body on Sunday marked the end of a multi-day search effort following the capsizing of a tourist cruise boat during a severe storm on the evening of April 30.
In a significant verdict, the Central Bureau of Investigation Court in Lucknow has convicted accused Jishan Khan and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 9,000 in connection with the culpable homicide of Inspector Anil Kumar, SHO, Kotwali Police Station, Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.
In a horrific accident, two young men were burnt alive when a motorbike they were riding caught fire after being hit by a car in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district. The accident occurred late on Saturday night on the national highway at Aravakuru Cheruvu Cross in Kuderu mandal. According to police, a Bolero car hit the bike coming from the opposite direction
The IMD has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms for Tamil Nadu over the next three days, offering potential relief from a severe heatwave. Currently, temperatures have crossed 40 degrees Celsius in districts like Vellore and Madurai. High humidity is increasing discomfort, and residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid peak sun exposure.
Students and working professionals staying in hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations across Tamil Nadu are set to face higher living expenses, as operators have increased rents by around 10 per cent following a sharp rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices and overall cooking costs.
The NTA is conducting the NEET UG 2026 exam today, May 3, for 22.79 lakh candidates across 551 cities. The pen-and-paper exam runs from 2:00 PM to 5:20 PM. Strict security is in place with 6,000 observers deployed. Candidates must report by 1:30 PM with their admit cards and valid ID. High-tech surveillance aims to ensure a fair process.
A massive fire at a four-storey building in Vivek Vihar, Delhi, killed nine people and injured several others early Sunday morning, May 3. The blaze started around 4:00 AM, requiring 14 fire engines to control it. While over 10 people were rescued, seven remain hospitalised. Police and rescue teams are currently investigating the cause.
Actor-politician Vijay's TVK is preparing for 'resort politics' ahead of the May 4 Tamil Nadu election results. Amid exit poll predictions of a fractured mandate, the party has secured a resort in Mahabalipuram to prevent candidate poaching. Vijay has also activated legal teams and sought extra security at counting centres.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will perform Bhoomi Pujan on Sunday, for the first phase of the Indore-Pithampur Economic Corridor project, at Sector A, Village Nainod, Indore. The first phase, with an estimated cost of Rs 326.51 crore, will mark the beginning of infrastructure development works, according to a press note issued earlier.
US President Donald Trump is reviewing a potential Iran deal involving a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, transmitted via Pakistan. While open to dialogue, Trump cautioned that military strikes remain an option, noting Iran hasn't yet 'paid a big enough price'. Tehran warns it is ready for escalation if the US chooses confrontation.
Four members of a family drowned in Aji Dam in Rajkot on Saturday after a visit to a riverside temple ended in a fatal sequence of rescue attempts, police said. The deceased have been identified as rickshaw driver Bharat Jadav (42), his sons Dhaval (18) and Rohit (26), and his wife’s nephew Dhruv Makwana (15).
West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday instructed party counting agents to promptly seek a recount in booths where the BJP is ahead by a margin of 500 to 700 votes. She also advised counting agents to stay overnight near counting centres on Sunday so that they can reach early on Monday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, citing a low-pressure trough extending from western Rajasthan to the Comorin region at an altitude of around 0.9 km.
Tension gripped Munger after the death of a newborn in the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of Sadar Hospital triggered protests by grieving family members, who alleged medical negligence and misconduct by hospital staff.
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