US stock markets today (May 7, 2026): Wall Street holds near record highs as oil prices tumble on Iran deal hopes

    US stock markets hovered near record highs on Thursday as oil prices extended losses amid rising optimism over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, AP reported.The S&P 500 added 0.1 per cent, extending gains after hitting an…

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    ‘Greatest day in India’s domestic cricket history’: Vengsarkar revisits the 1991 Ranji Trophy final | Cricket News

    1991 Ranji Final (Image – X (Twitter) Mumbai: May 7, 2026, marked exactly 35 years since one of the greatest Ranji Trophy finals ever played. On this day in the 1990-91 Ranji Trophy season, Haryana, led by India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev, stunned heavyweight Mumbai by just two runs at the Wankhede Stadium…

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    ‘Uri’ actor Riva Arora alleges verbal abuse from Blinkit delivery guy, contacts Mumbai police: ‘They took immediate action’ |

    Actor Riva Arora has opened up about a distressing incident involving a delivery agent that allegedly took place at her Mumbai residence on April 26. What started as a regular grocery delivery through a quick-commerce app reportedly escalated into a tense situation that eventually led the actor and her family to contact the Mumbai Police.Riva…

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      US jobless claims rise to 200,000, layoffs remain near historic lows despite economic pressures

      Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States rose last week but continued to remain at historically low levels despite inflationary pressures and broader economic headwinds, AP reported. The US Labor Department said on Thursday that initial jobless claims increased by 10,000 to 200,000 for the week ending May 2. The figure was lower than…

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      Man shoots illegal immigrant 10 times while protecting family of eight during attempted carjacking in Texas

      A man identified by investigators as an undocumented immigrant from Mexico was shot dead in Texas after attempting to hijack a car carrying a father’s family, including several children.The suspect was named as 30-year-old Jose Ramirez and was killed on Sunday afternoon in Dallas, according to Fox 4 Dallas.Ramirez had caused a crash involving two…

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      Jake Hall Death News: ‘TOWIE’ star Jake Hall passes away at 35 at Majorca villa party; netizens pay their respects – Report |

      TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of death. Reader discretion is advisedJake Hall, best known for being one of the faces on ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ reality TV show, passed away after an accident at a villa party. The star was 35 years old at the time of his death. He was attending a…

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        Piyush Goyal reviews plan to expand global access for Indian farm, fisheries exports

        Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday chaired a meeting to prepare a roadmap for securing Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) approvals for Indian agricultural and fisheries products in global markets, aimed at boosting exports and improving incomes of farmers and fisherfolk, ANI reported.Sharing details of the meeting on X, Goyal said he “chaired a…

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        KSCA sought ‘10,000 extra tickets’, including for MLAs: BCCI reveals why Bengaluru lost IPL final hosting rights | Cricket News

        NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) explained on Thursday why Bengaluru was not chosen to host the IPL 2026 final, with board secretary Devajit Saikia saying the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had sought a large number of complimentary tickets beyond the allowed quota.While Dharamshala and New Chandigarh will host…

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