TVK chief Vijay calls on T.N. Governor, stakes claim to form government

In a series of swift developments in Tamil Nadu politics, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay called on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan in Chennai on Wednesday (May, 6, 2026), staking claim to form the government.

IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

The IPL 2026 final has been moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad “owing to certain requirements from the local association and authorities”, it was announced on Wednesday (May 6, 2026). Dharamshala will host Qualifier 1, and New Chandigarh will host the Eliminator and Qualifier 2, leaving Bengaluru completely out of the mix in the playoff schedule.

Trump threatens Iran with ‘higher level’ bombing if it doesn’t reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with more bombing on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a report that an agreement is emerging to end war. Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social platform that the war with Iran could soon end and oil, and natural gas shipments could restart. But that all depends on Iran accepting a reported agreement that the U.S. President did not detail.

Tensions escalate as bulldozer razes structures in Kolkata’s iconic New Market

Tensions escalated in Kolkata as bulldozers razed multiple structures in the city’s iconic New Market on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) evening. Similar visuals were seen in Murshidabad’s Jiaganj as a Lenin statue was vandalised by a mob. The Trinamool Congress leaders alleged targeted attack by Bharatiya Janta Party workers. 

India, Vietnam elevate ties; set $25 billion trade target

India and Vietnam on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) elevated their ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and set a $25 billion annual trade target by 2030 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam held talks focusing on expanding bilateral ties in areas of trade, defence and critical minerals in the face of increasing geopolitical upheavals.

What’s the issue if like-minded parties forming govt. in Tamil Nadu: Congress

The Congress on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) rejected allegations that it had “backstabbed” its long-time ally DMK for power by supporting the TVK, saying it never sought any post when their alliance was ruling Tamil Nadu and even the DMK had parted ways with it in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. “This cannot be called backstabbing,” the Congress’ media and publicity chairperson Pawan Khera said.

Supreme Court refuses to adjourn hearing on pleas against ECI law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) refused to accede to the Centre’s request to adjourn the hearing on pleas challenging the constitutional validity of a 2023 law that removed the CJI from a committee responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and the deputies, saying the matter is “more important” than the Sabarimala case.

Electric passenger vehicle sales increased by 75.14% at 23,506 units in April, affirms FADA

Electric passenger vehicle sales in India grew by 75.14% at 23,506 units in April 2026 as compared to 13,421 units in the same month last year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said on Wednesday (May 6, 2026). Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. led the market with 8,543 units in April as compared to 4,822 units in the same month last year, at a growth of 77.17% , as per FADA data.

Hantavirus strain capable of human transmission found in 2 cruise ship passengers

South African health authorities have identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can be transmitted from person to person, in two passengers who were on a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak of the rare infection, officials said Wednesday (May 6, 2026). Three passengers have died in the outbreak of the rodent-borne virus on a cruise ship that is now sitting off the coast of Cape Verde in West Africa.

IPL 2026 | DC grapples with wide variance in home pitches

Comfort has eluded Delhi Capitals at home in IPL’s 19th edition. The Axar Patel-led franchise has won just one out of five matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. On its visits to other venues, it has fared much better, notching up three wins in five games. Contributing to the travails at home has been the large deviation in the nature of surfaces, hindering DC from cultivating a consistent style of play in its backyard.