US stocks today: Wall Street slides as Donald Trump’s Iran deadline rattles markets; oil surges

File photo (Picture credit: AP) US stocks fell on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with markets on edge over whether the conflict in Middle East could intensify further.Wall Street’s three main indexes were in the red in early trade, dragged lower…

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Roadshow, garlands, rousing welcome for rape accused after bail in Ghaziabad; Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP government

NEW DELHI: A shocking video emerged from UP’s Ghaziabad where an allaged rape accused received a rousing welcome from his supporters after being granted bail. Videos from the scene showed supporters lifting him onto their shoulders, chanting slogans and accompanying him in a procession resembling a victory parade, complete with handshakes, cheers and smiling crowds.Samajwadi…

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White House shooting scare latest updates: US secret service shoots person near scene, bystander too shot at

A major security scare unfolded near the White House on Saturday evening after multiple gunshots were heard close to the presidential complex, prompting an immediate lockdown response from law enforcement agencies and forcing journalists covering the White House to run for shelter. The US Secret Service shot down a person, reportedly the suspect, near the…

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‘Unnecessary mental stress’: Annamalai opposes mid-session implementation of Centre’s 3-language rule | India News

NEW DELHI: BJP leader K Annamalai on Tuesday urged the Centre to withdraw its decision to implement the three-language policy in the current academic year and asked CBSE to make the policy compulsory after three years, as originally announced.In a post on X, Annamalai said that the sudden announcement by CBSE has caused great shock…

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SRH IPL 2026 autopsy: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi storm ends Sunrisers Hyderabad’s title dream after dramatic revival | Cricket News

Pat Cummins (R) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: For nearly half of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad looked far from a championship contender. They won just one of their first four league matches and appeared headed for another inconsistent campaign.But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the season.SRH transformed into…

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UPSSSC recruitment 2026: Registration ends today for 402 Assistant Boring Technician posts; direct link to apply here

The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will close the registration process today, May 5, 2026, for the recruitment of Assistant Boring Technician posts. Candidates who have not yet applied should complete their application as soon as possible through the official online portal. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 402 vacancies…

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LPG rumours: Centre urges remaining states to prevent panic buying after only 17 conduct briefings

Centre has urged states and Union territories to step up efforts to counter rumours around LPG supply, warning that inadequate public communication is contributing to unnecessary concern and panic buying in some areas. In a letter addressed to chief secretaries, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said that at present, only 17 states and…

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Centre tightens fire safety norms for hospitals, mandates audits and evacuation plans | India News

New Delhi: In a move aimed at preventing deadly hospital fires, the Union health ministry has issued revised national guidelines mandating stricter safety checks, regular audits and clear evacuation protocols across healthcare facilities.The National Guidelines on Fire and Life Safety in Healthcare Facilities (2026) lay out a comprehensive framework for how hospitals must prevent, detect…

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‘Remember standing on those grounds’: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla recalls Moon journey, hails Artemis II launch | India News

NEW DELHI: Shubhanshu Shukla hailed the Artemis II launch on Thursday which sent 4 astronauts around the Moon, while recalling his humbling experience of “standing on those very grounds for the first time”.“I remember standing on those very grounds for the first time, feeling humbled by what it represents. It is the same ground from…

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