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.

Read the article 👉 https://www.livemint.com/science/what-is-hantavirus-symptoms-spread-treatment-and-prevention-explained-11778160494631.html

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.

Read to know more ✍️ https://www.livemint.com/news/india/shashi-tharoor-moves-delhi-hc-seeking-protection-of-his-personality-rights-hearing-tomorrow-11778170952619.html

#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.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stocks-to-watch-sbi-titan-lenskart-bse-among-10-shares-in-focus-today-11778172350261.html

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 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-govt-formation-tvk-wrests-nearly-half-of-dmk-aiadmk-seats-but-why-is-vijay-cm-dream-so-near-yet-so-far-11778168721521.html

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.

Check the expected launch date 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/epfo-3-0-update-pf-withdrawal-via-atm-upi-soon-check-the-expected-launch-date-11778207895226.html

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"

TVK crosses magic number 118 as VCK, CPM and CPI extend support, says leader

TVK leader Kamaraj said, "At present, TVK is going to gain the full majority. Vijay is going to meet the Governor at 4.30 pm to stake claim to form Govt. We are very happy to see that CPI, CPI(M) and VCK have accepted the people's mandate to form the Govt and make Vijay the CM of Tamil Nadu."

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/tamil-nadu-tvk-vijay-government-formation-news-live-updates-will-vijay-form-government-dmk-aiadmk-alliance-tn-new-cm-11778230251955.html

West Bengal CM announcement LIVE: Suvendu Adhikari to be Bengal chief minister, announces Amit Shah


Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/west-bengal-new-cm-announcement-live-updates-bengal-bjp-government-formation-suvendu-adhikari-who-will-be-next-cm-8-may-11778230452351.html

Suvendu Adhikari’s net worth: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendhu Adhikari was elected on 8 May as the saffron party's Legislative Party Leader in West Bengal. The development paves the way for him to become the BJP’s first chief minister of West Bengal since independence.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/shubhendu-adhikari-net-worth-no-car-no-gold-just-12-000-cash-for-bjp-s-first-bengal-cm-tmc-mamata-banerjee-amit-shah-11778241176940.html

A rare hantavirus outbreak has struck the cruise ship MV Hondius, leaving 3 people dead and several others infected as the vessel heads to Spain’s Canary Islands. The confirmed strain is the Andes virus — the only hantavirus known to spread between humans, though rarely and through close contact.


WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znlrWIZDpu4

For the first time, China has confirmed that it assisted Pakistan by providing on-site technical support during its war with India last year, the South China Morning Post reported Friday.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/india-pakistan-operation-sindoor-china-military-weapons-11778253486783.html