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The Hindu Morning Digest: May 4, 2026

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on May 3, 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly election results 2026 LIVE: All eyes on Vijay's TVK as DMK seeks second consecutive term

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Track DMK, AIADMK, TVK & NTK leads, winners, seat count, vote share and constituency-wise results.

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026 LIVE: As AINRC-led NDA eyes second term, people's mandate to be out

Puducherry Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Get real-time updates on AINRC, Congress & BJP leads, winners, vote-counting and seat count.

Assam election results LIVE: Will it be a BJP hat-trick or Congress-led comeback?

Assam Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Get real-time updates on BJP, Congress & AGP leads, winners, vote counting and seat count.

Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE: Prior to vote counting, State poll turnout hits 79.7% after inclusion of service voters’ postal ballots

Kerala Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Track the LDF vs UDF battle, BJP performance, and real-time updates on leads, winners, seat tally and vote share.

Suspected Outbreak Of Rare Hantavirus On Cruise Ship In Atlantic Ocean Kills 3 People

The World Health Organization says that a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has killed three people.

Fetterman: The Democratic Party Is Turning Into 'An Orgy Of Socialism'

The Pennsylvania Democrat lamented what he sees as a socialist shift taking root in the party while making one of his regular appearances on Fox News.

Trump Official Criticizes Spirit Airlines For Saying Iran War Drove Up Fuel Prices

The White House's top economic adviser also found a way to blame the Biden administration for the airline's closure.

UK to enter talks on joining EU’s £78bn loan for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will push for closer ties with the bloc at the European Political Community summit in Armenia.

Man and woman dead and three others, including a child, injured after explosion

Avon and Somerset Police have declared a major incident after the explosion at an address in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, on Sunday morning.

Man and woman dead and three others, including a child, injured after explosion

Avon and Somerset Police have declared a major incident after the explosion at an address in Sterncourt Road, Bristol, on Sunday morning.

UK to enter talks on joining EU’s £78bn loan for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will push for closer ties with the bloc at the European Political Community summit in Armenia.

Banshees Of Inisherin actor Gary Lydon dies aged 61

The Irish actor was known for starring in the 2022 drama alongside Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan.

Banshees Of Inisherin actor Gary Lydon dies aged 61

The Irish actor was known for starring in the 2022 drama alongside Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan.

Harrison Ford launches signature Scotch whisky on Star Wars Day

The Hollywood star featured in an advertising campaign for Glenmorangie which was released last year.

Packham criticises world leaders for ‘ignoring’ Attenborough’s climate warnings

Environmentalist Chris Packham also paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir David Attenborough ahead of his 100th birthday.

Put mental health on same footing as physical health, say psychiatrists

The Royal College of Psychiatry in Scotland said the country is ‘failing some of its most unwell citizens’.

Harrison Ford launches signature Scotch whisky on Star Wars Day

The Hollywood star featured in an advertising campaign for Glenmorangie which was released last year.

Packham criticises world leaders for ‘ignoring’ Attenborough’s climate warnings

Environmentalist Chris Packham also paid a heartfelt tribute to Sir David Attenborough ahead of his 100th birthday.

Put mental health on same footing as physical health, say psychiatrists

The Royal College of Psychiatry in Scotland said the country is ‘failing some of its most unwell citizens’.

Tens of thousands could benefit from one-minute cancer jab on the NHS

Until now, patients have had to spend hours on a drip to get the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to treat their cancer.

Scottish Labour could drop to just 13 MSPs, poll suggests

If the poll’s findings come to pass, Scottish Labour will not win a single constituency seat and rely only on the regional list for MSPs.

Candidates vying to replace PM like ‘auditions for Labour Celebrity Traitors’

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn hit out at the ‘squabbling’ and ‘political infighting’ in Sir Keir Starmer’s party.

Tens of thousands could benefit from one-minute cancer jab on the NHS

Until now, patients have had to spend hours on a drip to get the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to treat their cancer.

Scottish Labour could drop to just 13 MSPs, poll suggests

If the poll’s findings come to pass, Scottish Labour will not win a single constituency seat and rely only on the regional list for MSPs.

Candidates vying to replace PM like ‘auditions for Labour Celebrity Traitors’

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn hit out at the ‘squabbling’ and ‘political infighting’ in Sir Keir Starmer’s party.

Scottish Greens propose railcard for all

The Scottish Greens have announced plans to introduce a new green commuter railcard.

Scottish soldiers tackle urban combat drills ahead of Estonia deployment

Troops from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, are set to travel to Estonia on Exercise Spring Storm.

UK to enter talks on joining EU’s £78 billion loan for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will push for closer ties with the bloc at the European Political Community summit in Armenia.

Scottish soldiers tackle urban combat drills ahead of Estonia deployment

Troops from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, are set to travel to Estonia on Exercise Spring Storm.

UK to enter talks on joining EU’s £78 billion loan for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will push for closer ties with the bloc at the European Political Community summit in Armenia.

Scottish Greens propose railcard for all

The Scottish Greens have announced plans to introduce a new green commuter railcard.

Silver Price Today [04 May, 2026]: Silver Surges to $76 as US-Iran Talks Collapse, Dollar Rises; Domestic Rates Climbs Near ₹2.69 Lakh/kg | Check City-Wise Rates

Silver Price Today, 04 May 2026: International spot silver rises 2.13% to $75.7421/oz as US-Iran peace talks fail. Domestic silver roses ₹5,000 to ₹2.65lakh/...

LeBron James: JJ Reddick weighs in on GOAT debate after stellar Game 6 show vs Rockets; ‘I don't care…’

LeBron James scored 28 points in the Lakers' 98–78 victory over the Rockets, advancing them to the Western Conference semifinals.

Before rains come, silt already choking Lucknow’s thoroughfares

The civic body launched the annual desilting exercise to prevent monsoon waterlogging, but weak coordination between cleaning and disposal teams has stalled ...

Numerology Horoscope Today, May 4, 2026: Don’t try to win every discussion

Numerology Daily Prediction: Find out what the numbers say about May 4, 2026. | Horoscope

BJP chief Nitin Nabin meets Japan’s LDP delegation

BJP chief Nitin Nabin met Japan's LDP delegation, emphasizing strong ties and initiatives like "Make in India" to enhance bilateral cooperation and youth emp...

Punjab: Fresh showers pour trouble for procured wheat

Wheat procurement began on April 1 when the state food and civil supplies department opened all 1,872 mandis across the state

Raghav Chadha to meet President before Bhagwant Mann

While Chadha is expected to meet President Murmu at 10.40 am on May 5, the Punjab CM will have an audience with her around noon

Divya Dutta feels Shah Rukh Khan has seen lots of ups and downs: ‘His mantra in life is to spread joy around him’

Divya Dutta was all praise for Shah Rukh Khan's kindness and charm, and recalled a special memory of travelling together after an award ceremony. | Bollywood

LDF, UDF confident of poll win, verdict on Monday

Kerala votes are counted today, determining if the CPI(M)-led LDF continues, the Congress-led UDF makes a comeback, or if the BJP gains ground.| India News

Over 15,000 to be engaged for counting day duties in Kerala

Kerala's vote counting for assembly elections begins May 4, with 79.70% turnout. Security measures include 32,301 police and QR code IDs for entry.| India News

At 67, Mukesh Khanna is still open to marrying the woman destined for him; shares thoughts on love and relationships

Mukesh Khanna shared his candid views on marriage and relationships, admitting to why he remains unmarried at 67. | Bollywood

Nearly 100k cops in TN deployed for result day

Security is heightened with 100,000 personnel for Tamil Nadu's assembly vote counting on Monday, ensuring integrity and smooth proceedings at 62 centers.| In...

38 IAS officers shifted, 8 districts, including Sambhal, get new DMs

Rinku Singh Rahi, an IAS officer who was in the news after resigning in March on the ground that he had been denied postings and duty for a long period and l...

One of Mumbai’s oldest night schools faces closure

The move was triggered by a recent Aadhaar-based verification drive, which showed enrolment numbers lower than the school’s actual headcount | Mumbai news

Verdict day for high stakes elections: Counting from 8am for four states, one UT

Counting will begin at 8am in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry in the single biggest day of election results since the 2024 polls. ...

Joel Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse gives positive news on center's health ahead of semis

Following an intense Game 7, 76ers coach Nick Nurse reassured fans about Joel Embiid's condition, emphasizing his effort and team support despite physical toll.