BJP leader Shubhendu Adhikari’s PSO Chandranath Rath was shot dead in Madhyagram in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Wednesday night. The attackers followed his car and opened fire in Dohariya area. According to local sources, four rounds of bullets were fired, out of which three bullets hit Chandranath’s head.
He was taken to the hospital in a seriously injured condition, where he later died. After this incident, there is an atmosphere of panic in the entire area. A large number of police forces have been deployed at the spot and investigation has been started. It is noteworthy that many incidents of violence have come to light after the elections in West Bengal.
The attackers fired bullets at Chandranath.
BJP has accused Trinamool Congress of the murder of Chandranath Rath. It is being told that another person has also been injured in the attack. His treatment is continuing.
VIDEO | BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot at from close range by unidentified assailants in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday night, sources said.
Nearly 200 cases of violence were registered
Two more people were killed in the violence that broke out after the election results in West Bengal. The police have registered around 200 cases related to violence, arson, vandalism and assault, while arresting 433 people. More than 1,100 people have been detained as a precautionary measure. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has given instructions to take strict action against those instigating violence.
Those who commit violence should be arrested immediately
CEC Gyanesh Kumar has ordered to immediately arrest those indulging in violence and vandalism. The CEC ordered the state Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Kolkata Police Commissioner and DG of Central Security Forces, all District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police to remain on constant patrol.
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Sports Desk, Amar Ujala, Hyderabad
Published by: Mayank Tripathi
Updated Wed, 06 May 2026 11:30 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs. Hyderabad scored 235 runs in the match played on Wednesday. In reply, Punjab team could score only 202 runs. Cooper Connolly played a century innings for them. However, he could not lead the team to victory.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad regained the top position in the points table with their ninth consecutive win against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Hyderabad, who came to bat first after losing the toss in the match played on Wednesday, scored 235 runs for four wickets in 20 overs with the help of half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. In reply, Punjab team could score only 202 runs for seven wickets in the stipulated overs and lost the match. Cooper Connolly played a brilliant century in this match, but could not lead the team to victory.
Good morning. Uncertainty once again reigns in the Middle East. The uneasy ceasefire between the US and Iran threatened to disintegrate after Donald Trump launched an initiative – dubbed “Project Freedom” – to help thousands of sailors stranded in the Gulf by the war to pass through the strait of Hormuz.
To Iran, the announcement was a cynical provocation. Flurries of fighting restarted as Iran sought to maintain its grip on the critical passageway out of the region.
However overnight, the US president declared via social media that his project had been “paused for a short period of time” to see if an agreement with Iran could be finalised, but added that the blockade of ports would remain in place.
For today’s First Edition, I spoke with Julian Borger, the Guardian’s senior international correspondent, about Trump’s strategy and the likelihood of a return to war. But first, this morning’s headlines.
Five big stories
UK politics | Zack Polanski falsely claimed to be a spokesperson for the British Red Cross while campaigning for the Green party leadership, the charity has said.
Fuel shortages| Two million airline seats have been cut from this month’s schedules as airlines redraw their operations because of soaring jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict.
UK news| A British crew member who became ill after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on luxury cruise ship the MV Hondius is to be medically evacuated, officials have said.
Tax | An increased windfall tax should be imposed on the UK’s largest banks, say trade union leaders, after the big four lenders reported almost £14bn in first-quarter profits, partly fuelled by market turbulence amid the Iran war.
Society | People from black backgrounds in England are twice as likely to experience strokes as their white counterparts, while also being less likely to receive timely care, according to the largest study of its kind.
In depth: ‘Iran’s strength is its ability to keep the strait closed’
About 850 vessels are stranded in the strait. Photograph: Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/WANA/Reuters
Since the conflict began in late February, an estimated 20,000 sailors have been trapped in the Gulf, unable to pass through the strait of Hormuz into the open ocean. Concerns about their physical and mental health are growing as they face the prospect of enduring a blistering Middle Eastern summer while at anchor waiting for peace. Food and essential supplies are feared to be running low on some trapped vessels.
On Sunday, Trump announced the launch of Project Freedom, a presidential initiative, which would see the stranded 850 vessels pass through the southern section of the strait of Hormuz under the protection of the US military. Trump presented the plan as a humanitarian endeavour “meant to free people, companies, and countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong – they are victims of circumstance” in a post on Truth Social.
But Iran did not buy it. They have imposed a blockade on foreign shipping since US-Israeli attacks on 28 February – and maintaining the closure is a key part of their negotiating position. Iran fired missiles at the UAE – a reminder to the world that a return to war is close. In a spate of claims and counterclaims, the US military said that they had destroyed six Iranian small boats carrying missiles and drones.
Both sides appear keen to avoid a return to fighting. On Tuesday, the US’s top general Dan Caine clarified that Iran had not broken the ceasefire despite clashes over the strait.
Now the US has backed down on the effort to guide stranded ships out – for now. Posting on Truth Social late on Tuesday, Trump said he had made the decision based “on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of Iran and, additionally, the fact that Great Progress has been made toward a Complete and Final Agreement with Representatives of Iran”.
But unease remains, with no direct response yet from Iran and a lack of clarity over whether Trump could reinstate his latest mission. And observers fear another round of violence is not far away.
A desperate situation
Trump’s Project Freedom was aimed at undermining Iran’s capacity to maintain its blockade of the strait, says Julian Borger.
“ Iran’s strength is its ability to keep the strait closed – and if that gets challenged then that’s an important card that Iran would have lost. That’s why it’s so important for them to keep it closed,” he says. “Even though Iran is being careful not to engage with the US navy directly, it is keen to keep up a sense of threat around going through the strait.”
Just two vessels passed through the strait during Trump’s short-lived project. The US route passes through Emirati and Omani waters, which are more difficult to navigate through than the Iranian side of the passage due to coral reefs and other hazards. But the sheer length of time that ships have been stranded in the Gulf means that some will probably risk the route, says Julian.
“For shipowners and crews, you’ve got to remember how desperate they are. They have been stuck there for weeks and weeks with no end in sight, so it is tempting for some to at least try to get out,” he says. “The owners will be watching to see what happens with the first trickle of ships.”
Military v government
After the initiative was announced, a South Korean flagged vessel was struck by what President Trump said was an Iranian attack, and missiles were fired at the UAE by Iran. The Iranians later apologised – but the volley highlights the challenge of convincing shipowners that it is safe to pass through the strait, especially with Iran’s decentralised military doctrine, which permits its military commanders significant freedom to operate independently of its country’s rulers.
“Before the war, part of Iran’s defence doctrine was based on the expectation that their leadership would get decapitated. So, local commanders were given a lot of leeway in how they chose to carry out their operations and could inflict as much damage on the enemy as possible,” says Julian. “In a delicate situation like this, it’s difficult for the decentralised Iranian system to collaborate as much as they might want. This might be the reason you had those strikes on the UAE and then an expression of regret.”
Markets were unconvinced by the move from Trump, with oil hovering about $115 a barrel. The Taco trade (“Trump always chickens out”) has been replaced by the Nacho trade (Not a chance Hormuz opens), according to Bloomberg columnist Javier Blas – and right now it appears both may be true.
An alternative to war
Despite the signalling from both Iran and the US that neither are keen to return to fighting, the game of chicken around the strait could easily lead to the end of the ceasefire, says Julian. The US has been resupplying its forces in the region, which includes guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 land and sea based aircraft, drones and about 15,000 troops. On Monday, Trump said Iran would be “blown off the face of the Earth” if vessels taking part in Project Freedom were attacked.
“It definitely brings us closer to a return to fighting. Iran is in a difficult situation. It wants to keep the air of threat to dissuade shipping, but it does not want to go back to war. On the other hand, nor does Trump. Last week, he was given options by American military commanders which included a return to full-scale war or naval escorts. He chose the most cautious option, which is Project Freedom. But they are prepared to go back to war,” he says.
What else we’ve been reading
A good whistle can earn a sticker with a parakeet and the phrase ‘absolute assobio’, the Portuguese word for whistling. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images
Brazil has been caught up in a whirlwind of whistling WhatsApp groups, where you aren’t allowed to communicate in any other form. Tiago Rogero reports. Martin
The Guardian’s editor-in-chief Kath Viner has written an essay on how to survive the information crisis in the modern world – and how our journalism is responding to it. Patrick
Francesc Planes interviews members of Gen Z in Peckham and finds out what gives them confidence in their looks. Martin
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Sport
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka raises his hands in delight Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian
Football | Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal edged Arsenal past Atlético Madrid to reach the Champions League final with a 2-1 aggregate victory.
Tennis | Emma Raducanu has pulled out of the Italian Open with a post-viral illness, minutes after holding a positive pre-tournament press conference.
Golf | Jon Rahm has reached a deal with the DP World Tour that will see him retain his membership and remain eligible for the 2027 Ryder Cup.
The front pages
The Guardian front page 6 May 2026 Photograph: The Guardian
“Labour under pressure after UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high,” is the splash on the Guardian today. “Long-term borrowing costs highest in decades as prolonged inflation looms,” says the FT. The i paper leads with “Millions face flight cancellations as jet fuel shortage deepens and Iran ceasefire falters”, while the Sun focuses on the same issue, opting for the headline: “Come cry with me”.
“New powers to treat Iran proxies as foreign spies” says the Times, while the Metro has “A target on the back of UK Iran critics”. “Thirty Green candidates probed over antisemitism,” says the Mail.
The Telegraph has “Starmer could cost us the election, says Welsh leader,” while the Mirror carries a plea to voters from the prime minister: “We’re still only ones on your side.” Finally the Star with “Tale of the vape”, on Angela Rayner kicking the habit.
Today in Focus
Trump announced the withdrawal of US troops after the German Chancellor criticised the war in Iran. Photograph: Bernd Hartung/The Guardian
Is Europe ready for a future without the US? – podcast
Trump has threatened to pull 5,000 troops from Germany – while European leaders worry this is just the start of a US withdrawal from the continent. Deborah Cole discusses whether Europe is really ready to defend itself alone.
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The Upside
A bit of good news to remind you that the world’s not all bad
The €1 rate was previously only available to those receiving financial aid or with low incomes. Photograph: Christophe Archambault/AFP/Getty Images
France is offering €1 meals to all university students – a move described by higher education minister Philippe Baptiste as “a small internal revolution” in tackling hardship. The subsidised three-course lunches, previously limited to those on low incomes, are now available to everyone. For one student, the impact is immediate: “I come here 20 times a month. That’s about €60. Whereas now, I’ll pay €20,” freeing up money for “going out or eating at a restaurant”. With nearly half of students reporting having skipped meals for financial reasons, the policy aims to ensure fewer go hungry.
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Angel One reported a mixed operating performance for April, with a decline in client additions and trading activity on a month-on-month basis even as overall scale and market share continued to improve.
Shares were up over 1 per cent, hitting a high of ₹318.60 in early trade before trading flat at ₹317.10 from the previous close of ₹314.40.
Gross client acquisition stood at 0.46 million during the month, down 9.1 per cent mom from 0.51 million and 6.2 per cent yoy from 0.49 million, indicating a moderation in onboarding momentum. However, the total client base rose to 37.79 million, up 1.1 per cent from 37.39 million in March and 20 per cent higher than 31.49 million a year ago.
Trading activity showed a similar trend, with the number of orders falling 3 per cent mom but rising 27.3 per cent yoy to 135.75 million. Average daily orders came in at 6.79 million, down 7.9 per cent from the previous month but up 21 per cent compared with 5.61 million in the year-ago period.
On the turnover front, average daily turnover on a notional basis rose 16.6 per cent mom and surged 130.5 per cent yoy to ₹2.45 lakh crore. In the futures and options segment, ADTO declined 9.8 per cent sequentially but increased 24 per cent yoy to ₹16,600 crore.
Market share metrics remained strong, with retail turnover market share improving to 20.5 per cent, up 75 basis points mom and 89 basis points yoy. Retail F&O market share rose to 22.3 per cent, gaining 63 basis points sequentially and 169 basis points from a year ago.
In the cash segment, market share increased to 17.9 per cent, up 193 basis points mom but largely flat yoy. Commodity market share, however, declined 46 basis points from the previous month, though it remained higher by 61 basis points on an annual basis at 56.7 per cent.
Male school students who bully others, including through cyberbullying, will face caning as a “last resort” under new guidelines introduced in Singapore.
Male students can face up to three strokes of the cane under the new rules, which were discussed in parliament on Tuesday.
International groups such as Unicef, the UN’s agency for children, oppose the use of corporal punishment for children, saying it harms their physical and mental health, and increases behavioural problems over time.
The education minister, Desmond Lee, told lawmakers that caning would only be applied “if all the other measures are inadequate, given the gravity of the misconduct”.
“They follow strict protocols to ensure safety for the student. For instance, caning must be approved by the principal and administered only by authorised teachers,” he said.
“Schools will consider factors such as the maturity of the student and if caning will help the student learn from his mistake and understand the gravity of what he has done.”
The measures follow a year-long review that focused on bullying, and come after several high-profile school bullying incidents drew public attention last year.
Caning will only be used as a punishment for male students in upper primary levels (age 9-12 years) and above, said Lee, who pointed to the country’s criminal procedure code, which prohibits the caning of women.
After the caning is imposed, the school would “monitor the student’s wellbeing and progress”, including providing counselling, Lee said.
Female students, he said, would receive punishments “such as detention and/or suspension, adjustment of their conduct grade and other school-based consequences”.
Judicial caning, first introduced by British colonialists in the 19th century, continues to be used in Singapore for male offenders under 50. This includes crimes such as robbery, scamming or overstaying a visa by 90 days.
A report released by the World Health Organization last year said that corporal punishment remained “alarmingly widespread” globally, adding that it caused significant harm to children’s health and development.
Globally, an estimated 1.2 billion children aged 0-18 years are subjected to corporal punishment at home each year, according to WHO.
Amazon Web Services has let AI agents loose in its cloudy WorkSpaces virtual PCs.
The new service, currently in preview, allows users to assign agents an identity using Amazon’s Identity and Access Management service. Using those credentials, agents can access a WorkSpace at a unique pre-signed URL and drive any apps running there on the cloudy PC.
An AWS spokesperson told us the cloudy colossus recommends developers give each agent a unique identity, because doing so makes it easier to track their activities and to distinguish agentic actions from activity conducted by humans.
We’re also told that agents “connect through a managed MCP endpoint that provides governed access to desktop tools such as screenshots, mouse control, and text input.” This apparently “gives developers a controlled interface for agents to interact with the desktop while maintaining guardrails around what actions they can take.”
The main reason to give an agent its own PC is so it can automatically use software to perform various tasks. Cloudy or virtual PCs are well-suited to this scenario because they can be ephemeral – you can run them long enough for an agent to accomplish a chore, then shut them down. Keeping agents in an isolated virtual private cloud may also be preferable to letting them loose on the LAN or in the datacenter. Organizations that rely entirely on physical PCs, or don’t fancy letting agents drive VMs on a local machine, may also prefer cloudy PCs to the complexity of setting up on-prem virtual PCs.
AWS will allow agentic access to any of the many instance types its WorkSpaces service offers – and they run from small instances that offer a single virtual CPU and 2GB of RAM all the way up to big boppers that pack a GPU, 32 vCPUs, and 256GB of RAM. Amazon rents all its WorkSpaces for either a monthly flat fee that allows non-stop access, or a smaller fee plus hourly access charges.
Amazon is not alone in letting agents drive cloudy PCs: Microsoft has created a version of its Windows 365 service just for agents.
Agents drive PCs using computer vision – they typically take screenshots or video of a desktop, interpret what they “see” and then take action, assuming they’ve been given permission to click, type, and scroll.
AI coding outfit Reflex thinks the work required to do so is non-trivial. The company recently published research that claims a browser-use vision agent needed half a million tokens to click on a dropdown menu and concluded that using an agent can be 45 times more expensive than using an API.
The company has published its benchmark tools on GitHub so you can test its approach to see if you get the same results.
In its blog, Reflex’s head of growth Palash Awasthi allows that better AI models will eventually lower costs. But he insists that using agents will always require more steps to complete a job than APIs.
So maybe check that out before rushing to rent a cloudy desktop? ®
US President Donald Trump has reignited his public attacks on Pope Leo, accusing him of “endangering” Catholics and claiming he supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, days before Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit the Vatican. The pope pushed back in a message calling for peace.
