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Pharma professional loses Rs.7 lakh in 9-day 'digital arrest' scam

LUCKNOW, May 1 -- A pharma professional from Lucknow was allegedly duped of Rs.7.2 lakh after cyber fraudsters kept him under a fake "digital arrest" for nine days, posing as courier executives and of... Read More


Iran defies Trump's blockade as oil prices soar xxx

India, May 1 -- Tehran, April 30, 2026 (AFP) - Iran warned the United States on Thursday that its naval blockade was doomed to fail, after President Donald Trump signalled it could be enforced for mon... Read More


Australia's 'most beautiful' street fed up with viral fame

Gerringong, Australia, May 1 -- Viral posts of an Australian street dubbed the country's "most beautiful" have enticed coachloads of visitors to a picturesque seaside town - and locals have had enough... Read More


Iran will protect its nuclear, missile capabilities: Mojtaba

DUBAI/tehran, May 1 -- Iran's supreme leader said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic will protect its "nuclear and missile capabilities" as a national asset, likely seeking to draw a hard line as U... Read More


Myanmar govt reduces Suu Kyi's prison term

BANGKOK, May 1 -- Myanmar's military-backed government shortened the prison sentence of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday, a move that came as part of a prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist rel... Read More


287 nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

OSLO, May 1 -- Some 287 candidates will be considered for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump likely to be among... Read More


Iran row: US may cut troops in Germany

Washington, May 1 -- President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over ... Read More


Rare disease fails to weaken Aarushi's resolve

LUCKNOW, May 1 -- Showing indefatigable spirit despite suffering from a rare disease, a Class 12 (ISC) student scored 91.5%. Aarushi Kapoor from Seth MR Jaipuria School is in the grip of idiopathic in... Read More


Soil cave-in at under-construction hospital leaves worker dead

LUCKNOW, May 1 -- A 36-year-old construction worker died while another sustained injuries after a portion of soil caved in during basement excavation at an under-construction hospital building in Vibh... Read More


Monkey on runway forcesflight to abort takeoff

LUCKNOW, May 1 -- A potential accident was averted at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport here on Thursday morning when a monkey sprinted across the active runway, forcing a departing passeng... Read More