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From political defection to murder: Jayakanthans story on shifting loyalties

Jayakanthan writes that the poor, who become victims of politicians machinations, live with hungry stomachs, stoves that rarely burn and huts wit

Indian Construction Equipment Industry Sees 31.5% Export Growth in FY 2026

New Delhi, May 8: The Indian construction equipment industry has shown resilience in FY 2026, recording a remarkable 31.5% increase in exports de

New Regulations to Enhance IPL Transparency and Player Safety, Says Rajeev Shukla

Lucknow, May 8: Rajeev Shukla, Vice President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), announced that the governing body is implement

BJPs Wave Set to Sweep Assam, Bengal, and Punjab: Anil Vij

Ambala, May 8: Haryana Minister Anil Vij has asserted that the BJPs momentum will flow from Assam and Bengal into Punjab. He predicts a victory f

TVK and Congress cadres stage protest

Large-Scale Banking Fraud Involving Anil Ambanis ADAG Requires Thorough Probe, Says SC

NEW DELHI, May 8: The Supreme Court on Friday said the matter concerning alleged large-scale banking fraud involving Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group

Congress cadre stage demonstrations against Governor for not inviting TVK to form government

The demonstrators accuse Governor of acting as a puppet of the Centre

Suvendu Adhikari Elected BJP Legislature Party Leader In Bengal, Set To Become CM

KOLKATA, May 8: Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, paving the way f

Watch: We will not be supporting any party: TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran

Final decision on Kerala CM turns into political cliff-hanger as ball now in Congress High Commands court

The question of who among the three probables V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala will make the cut appears set to go down to

CBI files chargesheet against Shubhkamna Buildtech and others

The CBI is currently investigating 50 cases registered pursuant to the directions of the Supreme Court against various builder companies and fina

TN: CPI extends unconditional support to Vijays TVK for government formation

After internal deliberations, the Left party handed over an unconditional letter of support for government formation addressed to Tamil Nadu Gove

Left Front to hold protest rally in Kolkata over 'attacks' on working people after poll results

The LF constituents will hold the protest in the Esplanade area of the City's central district, a Front functionary said

Watch: Why Indias new car emissions rule may change nothing

This episode of The Climate Economy breaks down how Corporate Average Fleet Efficiency norms work, why automakers are divided over them, and how

Mamata Banerjees Resignation Unnecessary as New CM Set to Take Oath Tomorrow, Says Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Kolkata, May 8: Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla stated on Friday that it does not matter whether Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee

Hussain Dalwai Advocates Acceptance of First Two Verses of Vande Mataram

Mumbai, May 8: Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding Vande Mataram, stating that there should be no op

Rajasthan man held in Byndoor house theft case; 6 lakh recovered

A complaint was filed by Raval Singh about burglars entering his locked house between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. on April 23 and decamping with 6 lakh ke

Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to clear e-files within 24 hours, push digital governance

The Chief Minister says the speed of governance depends on the speed of file disposal, and asks departments to move almost entirely to e-office s

Uttar Pradesh government sacks five doctors; orders action against 16 health officials for negligence

Five medical officers were dismissed for remaining absent from duty for a prolonged period without information and for staying away from medical

MV Hondius hantavirus timeline: How rare virus killed three on luxury cruise

The ship, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, was carrying around 150 passengers and crew from nearly 28 nationalities when the outbreak unfolded.

Main Actor Nahin Hoon movie review: Nawazuddin Siddiquis exhausting indie loses charm in excess

Written and directed by Aditya Kripalani, Main Actor Nahin Hoon is filled with some heavy-handed conversations that break the rhythm of its minim

Maharana Pratap: The Lion of Mewar and His Timeless Valor

New Delhi, May 8: In the annals of Indian history, one name stands out for its valor and patriotism: Maharana Pratap, often referred to as the Li

Special Task Force Formed to Assess Lychee Crop Damage in Bihar

New Delhi, May 8: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has established a Special Task Force to investiga

Kerala filmmakers AI short film headed to AI Film Awards, Cannes

Sachu Mathew Kuruvilas AI animated short, The Light, explores loneliness and emotional connection

How real estate investments can secure a mothers financial future

Property investments can offer long-term security, financial independence, and lasting peace of mind

Dumped For Vijay, DMK Doesn't Want To Sit With Congress In Lok Sabha Anymore

DMK MP Kanimozhi wrote a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker and said the party's alliance with the Congress has ended.

32-year-old devotee dies during Vellingiri Hill trek in Coimbatore

Love Affair Angle Behind Kathua Murder; Accused Arrested After CDR Tracking: SSP

Kathua, May 8: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua, Mohit Sharma, on Thursday said that Nakul Singh was allegedly murdered following a s

Ukraine, Russia trade attacks despite 'ceasefire'

Russia had declared a unilateral ceasefire for World War II commemorations, but Ukraine said Moscow has not held off. Both sides reported new str

VCK To Get 1 Ministry In Vijay's Cabinet, Left To Get 2: Sources

The chief minister's post will be held by Vijay.

CPI Follows Congress, Extends Support to TVK

The Left party's move comes in the wake of TVK reaching out to DMK allies-- CPI, CPI(M) and VCK seeking their support to form a government after

Ballari: SPs Gunman Arrested In Extortion Case

Ballari SP Dr Suman D Pennekar said the case came to light after a complaint was lodged at Moka police station on May 6 by Sharabayya, who is all

Why simpler offices will define 2026

As employee burnout and workplace distractions rise, offices are shifting to calmer, productivity-focused spaces

Pedestrian killed in early-morning hit-and-run on Bengalurus MG Road

A preliminary police probe suggested that the deceased had used the washroom near the MG Road boulevard walkway and was crossing to the other sid

'Are AMERICANS AT RISK?': Trump pressed over deadly cruise ship Hantavirus scare; Death toll hits 3

Mortal Kombat II movie review: Combo-dropping sequel is a button-mashing dud

Simon McQuoids sequel finally delivers the tournament carnage fans demanded, although endless lore dumps and limp character work leave this blood

Excise policy: Delhi High Court to hear CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia on May 11

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said she would pass the necessary order on the appointment on Monday (May 11) and begin hearing the matter on Tuesda

Rupee falls 25 paise to close at 94.47 against US dollar

MUMBAI, May 8: The rupee depreciated 25 paise to close at 94.47 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, after rising in the past two sessi

Super Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh beats Caruana in final round of Rapid event

Gukesh is tied fourth with 18 more rounds to come in the blitz section that follows the rapid event

Oil companies bleed Rs 30,000 cr as fuel prices held steady despite global energy shock

NEW DELHI, May 8: Indias state-run oil marketing companies have bled an estimated Rs 30,000 crore in losses since mid-March as they kept fuel and

Elderly woman killed in staged road accident for robbery in Bengaluru; five arrested

In a cinematic-style plan, the accused intentionally rammed a motorcycle into the victim, and then admitted her to a hospital. Meanwhile, one of

Telangana To Be India's Aerospace & Defence Capital By 2030: Uttam Kumar

Describing Hyderabad as one of the worlds most cost-effective aerospace destinations, he highlighted the citys strong ecosystem comprising defenc

Stock markets fall for 2nd day amid renewed tensions in West Asia; Sensex slumps 516 points

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 516.33 points, or 0.66%, to settle at 77,328.19. During the session, it tumbled 698.09 points, or 0.89%, to 77,146

Immorality Of Joining Vijay: Mani Shankar Aiyar Targets Congress Over Vijay Tie-Up

By deciding to jump ship, he said, the Congress has violated Mahatma Gandhi's 1925 maxim that Swaraj should be a government based on morality.

India seeks greater role in global international space norms

NEW DELHI, May 8: India is seeking a larger role in shaping international norms for the fast-growing space industry, a senior government official

Man killed, another injured in elephant attack in Gudalur

What Will Happen If All TVK MLAs Resign? Top 3 Scenarios

Vijay has reportedly presented a support of 113 MLAs, including five from the Congress, but the Governor has insisted that the actor-politician m

Retired IPS Officers Wife Murdered in Hyderabad: Domestic Help Suspected

Hyderabad, May 8: A shocking murder case has emerged in the upscale area of Jubilee Hills, where the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Rai

What Is Zero Shadow Day? Hyderabad Set to Witness Rare Sun-Overhead Phenomenon

The event occurs only in regions located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

Zelensky Commemorates Victory Over Nazism on Remembrance and Reconciliation Day

New Delhi, May 8: Ukraine observes May 8 as Remembrance and Reconciliation Day, marking its victory over Nazism in World War II. In conjunction w

Education alone no ground to deny maintenance to wife: Delhi Court

A Delhi court has ruled that an educated woman cannot be denied financial support. The court upheld an order for a man to pay interim maintenance

Kerala Plus One Improvement Result 2026 OUT: Check Direct Link, Required Login Details Here

Kerala Plus One Improvement Result 2026 has been released. Check the Kerala Plus One Result 2026 download link, official websites, and more here.

Karnataka CET 2026 Result Soon: Know Download Steps, Admission Criteria, Rank List

KCET 2026 Result: The exam conducting body will release the KCET final answer key 2026 based on the objections raised.

Restaurateur Says Workers From Bengal, Northeast More Willing To Work Late Shifts Than Bengaluru Locals

Bengaluru restaurateur says workers from Bengal and northeast India were more willing to work late shifts than locals.

Claude down and when will AI chatbot be back up? Users report Claude not working error as outage hits Claude models

Claude down and when will AI chatbot be back up? Users reported a Claude not working error on May 8, 2026 after elevated errors affected multiple

Delhi Excise Policy case: HC to appoint amici curiae for Kejriwal, Sisodia, Pathak; detailed hearing next week

The Delhi High Court on Friday said it would appoint amici curiae to represent AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak in

Zelensky Commemorates Victory Over Nazism on Reconciliation Day

New Delhi, May 8: Ukraine observes May 8 as Reconciliation Day, marking the victory over Nazism in World War II. On this occasion, a ceasefire ha

Sustained Efforts Being Made To Ensure Inclusive, Equitable Development Across J&K: Sakeena Itoo

SRINAGAR, May 8: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today chaired a comprehensive review meeti

At Raabita, CM Interacts With Public Representatives, Deputations; Discusses Developmental, Public Welfare Issues

SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several public representatives, various deputations and individuals at his Public Service

Former Kerala DGP P.J. Alexander passes away at 92

Known for his academic excellence alongside his policing career, the 1961-batch IPS officer earned a doctorate on the subject of law enforcement

Hyderabad galleries host long-duration exhibitions this summer

The ongoing exhibitions of Kalakriti and Srishti art galleries showcase contemporary and folk art

Old Video of Violence in Murshidabad Falsely Linked to West Bengal Poll Results

The video is old and was found to have no relation to the West Bengal poll results.

Akhilesh Reiterates Support For TMC, DMK; Swipes At Congress

Yadav also posted on X photographs of his meeting with Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata and with DMK chief MK Stalin.

AI + X is not enough; India needs its technology universities to solve for X + AI

Indias AI education strategy needs technology universities to bridge domain expertise and AI application for meaningful integration

Three Youths Drown In Jhelum At Hajin, Bodies Retrieved After Rescue Operation

Bandipora, May 8: Three youths tragically lost their lives after drowning in the River Jhelum in the Hajin area of north Kashmirs Bandipora distr

Tamil Nadu government formation: CPI, CPI(M) extend unconditional support to TVK; VCK may follow suit

The TVK, with 108 seats, had already secured the support of the five members of the Congress

Enough is enough, says SC; directs MP govt to decide on prosecuting its minister for Col Qureshi remarks

NEW DELHI, May 8: Enough is enough, an anguished Supreme Court observed Friday as it asked the Madhya Pradesh government to decide on granting sa

Why Bangladesh Sees BJPs Bengal Victory as a Strategic Turning Point

The BJPs victory in Bengal has converted the border into a unilateral instrument of Indian domestic policy.

The Doomsday Clock shows the danger but not the way out

The clock banks on the idea that if you show people a sufficiently frightening picture of their future, they will demand change. But history is c

Jaishankar: Weaponising of finance, resources to exert influence' is making world more uncertain

Excise policy: Delhi HC to hear CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia on May 11

NEW DELHI, May 8: The Delhi High Court on Friday deferred hearing till May 11 on the CBIs petition challenging the trial courts discharge order i

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be...

Quote of the Day: Coco Chanel's timeless quote, In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different, champions individuality and self-confi

Soy, Lentils And Beans May Help Protect Against High Blood Pressure: Study

The meta-analysis published 12 prospective cohort studies, individuals with the highest intake of legumes and soy had a 16% and 19% lower risk of

Omar Abdullah: TN Governor is Wrong to Block TVKs Claim to Form Govt

He was referring to Tamil Nadu Governor R. N. Arlekar, who declined to invite Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar to form the new government despite his p

India pushes MSME finance, cooperation agenda under BRICS

India is leading BRICS efforts to boost small businesses. The focus is on better access to finance and using fintech for credit. BRICS nations ar

Bar Is Waiting For You: Chief Justice Recalls Advice That Shaped His Career

The Chief Justice recalled that around the same period, he had shifted to the Punjab and Haryana High Court and started practising there.

IIT Madras Director has an important admission alert to all engineering students who have cleared JEE Mains. Watch

IIT Madras is offering JEE Main qualifiers an opportunity to pursue a flexible online BS degree in fields like AI and data science alongside thei

'Cash rain' during ED raids in Punjab's Mohali, bags filled with Rs 500 notes thrown from luxury high-rise leaves morning walkers shocked

During an Enforcement Directorate raid in Mohali, individuals in a luxury high-rise threw bags of cash from a ninth-floor window. The incident oc

TBSE Result 2026 (Out) Highlights: Tripura 10th, 12th Result OUT, Check Direct Link, Pass Percentage, Toppers

TBSE Results 2026 LIVE: TBSE Class 10 and 12 Result 2026 will be declared today at 12 PM on the official website. Check official websites, downlo

Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness and why helping others brings real peace

Chinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping other

Left is declining electoral strength a major concern, hopeful of revival: CPI's D Raja

CPI leader D Raja voiced concern over the declining electoral power of Left parties. He expressed hope for their future revival as a significant

Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay to meet Governor again

TVK chief Vijay is scheduled to meet TN Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday evening to discuss government formation. This marks his th

Vijay Finally Has Majority, Left And VCK To Extend Support To TVK: Sources

Actor Vijay and Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar will meet at 4.30 pm - for a third time in as many days - to try and resolve a continuing deadlock

Anantnag Police Attaches Narcotics-Linked Assets Worth 6.5 Crore In Biggest Crackdown In J&K UT

Anantnag, May 8: In one of the biggest actions against narcotics networks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Anantnag Police on Thursda

Congress Dumps DMK For Vijay Alliance. Then An Akhilesh Yadav Dig

The Congress faces criticism from an ally for dumping its all-weather partner DMK after its resounding defeat in Tamil Nadu.

EU monitor says sea temperatures near all-time highs as El Nino looms

The Copernicus Climate Change Service has warned that global sea surface temperatures are approaching record highs as El Nino conditions begin to

SIT Produces Chargesheet In Case Of Assassination Attempt On NC President

Jammu, May 8: Special Investigation Team (SIT) Friday produced the chargesheet in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jammu in a high-profile

Tamil Nadu Polls: BJP chief Nainar Nagendran rules out alliance to form government

The Tamil Nadu BJP will not support any alliance to form the next government. The party respects the voters' mandate. Meanwhile, TVK is working t

How to boil an egg is the top Google query in the world: Top data reveals what people are secretly searching behind closed doors and what does this trend mean?

Google searches reveal a surprisingly emotional side of humanity, with millions seeking answers to basic life skills and how to support loved one

Stock Market Highlights, Sensex Today: Sensex Falls 516 Points, Nifty Down 146 On Renewed US-Iran Tension

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