Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on 6 May -- two days after the saffron party emerged victorious in West Bengal Elections.

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Apple Inc. has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a U.S. class action lawsuit over its promoted AI features for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16. The case centres on claims that the company marketed advanced “Apple Intelligence” capabilities, including upgrades to Siri, that were not available at the time of sale. Under the proposed settlement, eligible buyers who purchased devices within a specified period may receive payouts ranging from $25 to $95.

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Skyroot Aerospace has secured $60 million in capital at a pre-money valuation of $1.1 billion, pushing the Hyderabad-based launch vehicle startup into unicorn area and displaying the investor confidence in India's privately-owned space sector.

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Jaipur, Rajasthan: Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti says, "We struck and decimated their 9 terrorist camps on 7th May. The proof is there for everybody to see. We struck 11 of their airfields. We destroyed 13 of their aircraft either on the ground or in the air, including one high-value airborne asset at a record distance of 300 kilometers plus."

The Supreme Court has sent the high-profile dispute between Priya Sachdev Kapur and Rani Kapur over Sunjay Kapur's personal assets for mediation by former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

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#MintMarkets | Sensex falls 114 points, Nifty 50 ends above 24,300; mid, small-cap indices jump 1%

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-today-sensex-falls-114-points-nifty-50-ends-above-24-300-mid-small-cap-indices-jump-1-11778147756038.html

Bihar cabinet expansion: Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant, other BJP, JD(U) leaders take oath as ministers

https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/untbihar-cabinet-expansion-nitish-kumar-s-son-nishant-and-several-other-bjp-jd-u-leaders-take-oath-as-ministersitled-11778146958402.html

A couple from Bengaluru achieved a rare feat by crossing a challenging sea route between Sri Lanka and India in 10 hours and 45 minutes. The couple, Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade, created history by swimming nearly 32 kilometres through the Indian Ocean.

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BJP leader Shankar Ghosh was on call with Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath's reportedly just before the shootout in Madhyamgram, has revealed that he heard “2-3 voices” before the call got disconnected.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/bjps-shankar-ghosh-who-was-on-call-with-chandranath-rath-says-heard-2-3-voices-then-call-got-disconnected-11778161120098.html

Hantavirus is a rare viral illness transmitted through infected rodents. While India has no confirmed outbreaks, health experts emphasize vigilance due to global cases. Symptoms resemble flu, but severe respiratory complications can arise.

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The Delhi High Court will hear Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's suit seeking protection of his personality right on Friday, May 8.

Tharoor alleged the misuse of his name, likeness and personality.

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#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/breakout-stocks-to-buy-or-sell-sumeet-bagadia-recommends-five-shares-to-buy-today-8-may-2026-11778170926117.html

#MintMarkets | Amid this backdrop, these are the top 10 stocks that will remain in focus today.

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Who will be BJP's first-ever Bengal CM? Amit Shah in Kolkata today for crucial meeting with new MLAs

https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/who-will-be-bjps-first-ever-bengal-cm-amit-shah-in-kolkata-today-for-crucial-meeting-with-mlas-tmc-suvendu-adhikari-11778206225455.html

Vijay's TVK, which made a historic debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, captured nearly half of the seats won by the DMK and AIADMK in the last state elections. But this isn't enough.

Here's what Vijay is lacking 👇
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The BCCI has issued a detailed advisory to IPL franchises warning players and support staff about “honey-trap” risks and potential security breaches during the tournament.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-teams-told-to-beware-of-honey-traps-as-bcci-issues-strict-new-protocols-11778208953435.html

#MintMarkets | Indian benchmark indices opened lower, with the Sensex falling 212.58 points to 77,631.94 and the Nifty declining 93 points to 24,233.65 in early trade.

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Good news for EPFO subscribers! PF money withdrawals through ATMs likely to go live by the end of_____, making fund access faster and more convenient.

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The U.S. State Department will start revoking the passports of thousands of parents who have substantial unpaid child support debts.

Here's what the US State Department said 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/us-will-start-revoking-passports-for-thousands-of-parents-who-owe-child-support-11778214062648.html

Hantavirus case update: 2 confirmed in UK, 3rd Briton suspected

How are different countries tackling the disease 👇
https://www.livemint.com/science/health/hantavirus-case-update-2-confirmed-in-uk-3rd-briton-suspected-how-are-different-countries-tackling-the-disease-11778220506903.html

#WATCH | Lucknow | BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla says, "The BCCI is setting up new rules...The access that the players have will be controlled; unauthorised people will not be allowed to meet the players, neither in hotels nor on buses, to ensure the transparency of the IPL"