Hari

AIADMK's G Hari secured victory in Tiruttani by a margin of 5793 votes, a shift from the 2021 polls where DMK's S Chandran won decisively. Voter turnout saw a significant increase to over 90% this year. This temple-centric, semi-rural constituency, known for pilgrimage and agriculture, is influenced by local leadership and welfare schemes.

Delhi Police have registered a case and arrested two individuals after a woman alleged gangrape in a private bus. The bus used in the incident has been seized, and authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the matter from all possible angles.

In a tragic turn of events, two young cousins, aged 12 and 7, were discovered lifeless in Muzaffarpur, prompting authorities to pivot from their initial drowning theory to a possible homicide. Missing since May 11, the girls were found with severe wounds, indicating strangulation and sexual assault.

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Piran Kaliyar Shrine mourns the loss of Mohammad Mobin, affectionately known as 'Mamu,' a dedicated volunteer who spearheaded a 15-year cleanliness campaign. His selfless service, cleaning drains and disposing of garbage, inspired a community movement. Mamu's son has pledged to continue his father's vital mission, ensuring the legacy of this social change agent endures.

Global oil prices surged as President Trump expressed impatience with Iran, fueling fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Brent and WTI crude saw significant weekly gains amid uncertainty over the Iran conflict and supply concerns. Despite claims of increased vessel crossings, the Strait remains a critical choke point, with maritime incidents further heightening market anxieties about tight supply.

Apara Ekadashi, a significant fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is observed on May 13, 2026. Devotees break the fast the following day, May 14, during the designated Parana time. Observing this fast with devotion is believed to grant devotees their desires and blessings from Lord Vishnu.