Bhaskar English brings you the biggest news from India and around the world. Here are the top news headlines of the day… 1. 86.9% voter turnout till 5 pm in Bengal re-polling In West Bengal, re-polling took place on Saturday at 15 booths. By 5 pm, Magrahat West recorded 86.11% voter turnout, while Diamond Harbour registered 87.60%.Read More 2. Iran’s new proposal puts Hormuz 1st, defers nuclear talks An Iranian proposal, so far rejected by Donald Trump, seeks to reopen shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade while postponing nuclear talks. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran views the move as a significant shift to ease tensions. Read More 3. Govt tests nationwide emergency alert system At 11.45 am on Saturday, an emergency alert appeared on the screens of phones with the sound of beeps. This alert was also read out after the beep stopped. Many people were upset by this, and many were confused. Read More 4. US to pull back 5,000 troops from Germany The United States has decided to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany, with the process expected to be completed within the next 6 to 12 months, according to the US Department of Defense. Read More 5. Over 120 nations hike petrol, diesel prices since Iran war As global energy markets face their most volatile period in decades, a unique economic miracle is playing out at Indian petrol pumps – and this has won citizens’ heart. Read More 6. Silver price decreased by ₹3,389 to ₹2.40 lakh per kg, gold became cheaper by ₹1,216 This week saw a decline in gold and silver prices. Gold fell by ₹1,216 during the week to ₹1,50,263 per 10 grams. Earlier, it was at ₹1,51,479 on April 25 last week. Read More 7. Pakistan captain breaks silence on Asia Cup ‘handshake’ controversy The long-standing rivalry between India and Pakistan once again made headlines, not because of a match result, but due to a controversial moment from the past. Read More 8. Kyle Jamieson penalised for fiery send-off to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi The IPL 2026 season continues to deliver high drama, both on and off the field. The match between Delhi and Rajasthan at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, turned out to be a memorable one for Delhi Capitals as they chased down a huge target in style. Read More 9. Sonu Sood slams system after Jabalpur tragedy After the cruise accident that occurred on Thursday evening at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, where 9 people lost their lives, actor Sonu Sood questioned the system’s accountability. Read More 10. Fraud complaint over ‘Hera Pheri’ copyrights, Producer Nadiadwallah claims he bought rights for ₹4.5 lakh Film producer Firoz Nadiadwallah has filed a fraud complaint at Mumbai’s Amboli police station regarding the copyright and remake rights of the film Hera Pheri, released in year 2000. Read More
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