Top News

Rising Tensions in Hormuz as Iran Targets US Destroyers, Trump Issues Warning for Quick Deal

Washington, May 8: Tensions have escalated once again in the Hormuz Strait. Iran has launched attacks on American destroyers, a fact confirmed by

S. Jaishankar Plants Tree in Suriname Under One Tree in Mothers Name Initiative

Paramaribo, May 8: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is currently visiting Suriname. On Friday, he spoke on the theme of Partnership

May 9 Panchang: Auspicious Timing for New Beginnings and Important Decisions

New Delhi, May 8: In Sanatan Dharma, the Panchangs five components (Tithi, Vaar, Karan, Yog, and Nakshatra) determine the days auspicious and ina

Pre-Monsoon Gains Strength, Heavy Rain Alert for May 8-10

New Delhi, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Pre-monsoon activity has intensified across the country, bringing a major change in weather conditions in sever

IPL 2026: A Must-Win Match for Delhi Capitals Against KKR

New Delhi, May 8: The 51st match of IPL 2026 will take place this Friday at 7:30 PM at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, featuring Delhi Capitals

U.S. Senate Labels China as Major Threat, Emphasizes Strong Ties with India

Washington, May 8: A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a resolution declaring China as Americas primary adversary and strategic co

Review | Womens Prize-shortlisted Dominion is a portrait of family life shaped by faith, desire and violence

Addie E. Citchens debut novel examines how men are still called bright, no matter the darkness they leave behind

Oil jumps, stocks fall as U.S.-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears

Markets across the world have enjoyed a strong run this week on growing optimism that the 10-week conflict which has sent oil prices soaring wi

Interview | Karan Mahajan on his new novel, The Complex: a post-Partition Punjabi familys tale

From Partition to the present-day, the author explores how the personal often shapes public history

U.S. slaps sanctions on Iraqi deputy oil minister over Iran

The deputy Minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist

Guiding young minds to scale greater heights: The success of Andhras State-run schools

Reforms ushered in by the Andhra Pradesh government in State-run schools have led to a significant improvement in the recent Class 10 results, un

U.S. isnt looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, say sources

The Treasury and State departments announced sanctions after Mr. Trump signed an executive order last week expanding the administration's authori

RCB Skipper Patidar Hails Team's Intent After Narrow Loss to LSG

Speaking after the match, Rajat said that his side was barely one or two shots behind and was sure about their game plan for the chase.

Caught between forests and fear: Karnatakas growing humananimal conflict crisis

From Kodagus hills to Hassans farmlands, rising encounters with elephants, gaurs and big cats are claiming lives, exposing gaps in mitigation, an

Telanganas 2BHK dreams caught between delays, distance and vacancies

Several beneficiaries of Telanganas double-bedroom housing scheme continue to wait for their allotted homes as construction remains incomplete. F

Rajasthan Govt Transfers 84 ASP-Level Officers

Jaipur, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan Home Department has issued transfer and posting orders for 84 officers of Additional Superintendent

Tamil Nadu Board HSE +2 results 2026 today: Check steps to download scores from tnresults.nic.in, WhatsApp, DigiLocker

TN Board Results 2026: Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Education Plus Two Class 12 results will be announced today, Friday, May 8. Students can check

Caste-iron control: The threat of Rajasthans caste panchayats

Extrajudicial panchayats in Rajasthan use the age-old tool of social ostracisation combined with extortionary fines to control communities.Sreepa

Trump Faces Major Setback as Federal Court Strikes Down Global Tariff

Washington, May 8: President Donald Trump has suffered a significant setback as the U.S. Federal Trade Court declared his announcement of a globa

Trump Calls Hormuz Strikes Exchange 'Love Tap', Iran's Lion Warning

The skirmishes raised concerns over the viability of a shaky ceasefire that had largely held for the previous month. But Donald Trump insisted it

North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer

North Korea announced the deployment of new long-range artillery systems capable of striking Seoul and the commissioning of its first naval destr

BCCI asks IPL teams to prohibit unauthorized entry into hotel rooms over 'honey trap' risks

The BCCI has issued a stern eight-page directive to all 10 IPL franchises. This follows serious protocol breaches observed during the ongoing sea

Trump holds call with EU chief; both sides 'united' on Iran not possessing nuclear weapons

US-Iran war news: US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a call. They agreed Iran must never posse

TVS Motor Company trades higher on the BSE

Mumbai, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): TVS Motor Company is currently trading at Rs. 3707.30, up by 89.45 points or 2.47% from its previous closing of Rs

Google Faces New UK Lawsuit Over Online Advertising Practices

The claim filed on behalf of British advertisers is seeking up to 3 billion ($4 billion) in compensation, according to an estimate from KP Law, t

IPL 2026: LSG Triumphs Over RCB, No Change in Standings

Lucknow, May 8: In an exciting match on Thursday evening at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced off against the Royal

Major Setback for Trump as U.S. Federal Court Overturns Global Tariff Announcement

Washington, May 8: The U.S. Federal Trade Court has dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump. The court ruled that Trumps global tariff

French Prosecutors Seek Charges Against Elon Musk's X Over Child Abuse Content

The Paris public prosecutor's office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity in possessing and distr

Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Result 2026 LIVE: Direct Link, Marksheet Download, Pass Percentage Details

Maharashtra SSC Result 2026: MSBSHSE will announce the SSC Class 10 results today at 1 pm. Check direct link to download scorecard, official webs

Temperature Rises Again in Udaipur After Brief Relief

Udaipur, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): After two days of relief due to changing weather conditions, temperatures in Udaipur rose again on Thursday with

T.N. Government formation LIVE: CPI, CPI(M), VCK hold the key to any further churn in State politics

DMK would not join the government, but the allies are free to take a decision on joining the government, says M.K. Stalin

In Maharashtra, three-language policy creates another flashpoint, avoided temporarily

Language groups continue to be aggressive, say wont relent till the government scraps the rule and the exam

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sohrabuddin Encounter Case

Udaipur, May 7 (Udaipur Kiran): The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the alleged fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Sh

Udaipur Power Cut in Several Udaipur Areas May 8

Udaipur, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur from 8 am to 12 noon due to installation of a new

West Bengal Madhyamik 10th result 2026 direct link: How to download scores from wbresults.nic.in, DigiLocker and SMS service

WBBSE Class 10 Result 2026: West Bengal Class 10 results are out today, May 8, 2026, with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education announcing

Lula Urges Trump to Advance Dialogue with Iran During White House Meeting

Washington, May 8: Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to advance the dialogue process with Iran.

Denying TVK Opportunity to Prove Majority in Tamil Nadu Assembly Is Wrong: DK Shivakumar

Vajpayee, too, was similarly permitted to form a government and prove his majority on the floor of the house. Denying that opportunity to TVK now

Delhi High Court Allows Inspection of Arvind Singh Mewars Will

Udaipur, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The Delhi High Court has allowed inspection of the will of former royal family member late Arvind Singh Mewar in

How Attenboroughs lush imagery hid a history of colonial harm

As David Attenborough turns 100, his legacy of bringing natures beauty to millions remains unmatched. However, his choice of aesthetics over poli

Skyroot Aerospace joins unicorn club; Non-Yulu biz to hit 25% by year-end: Yuma Energy MD

Hyderabad-based spacetech startup Skyroot Aerospace has raised $60 million; battery swapping startup Yuma Energy is expanding beyond its core par

Trump confirms US, Iran traded fire in Hormuz; says American naval vessels transited successfully

Tehran Claims Missile Strike on US Warships after Iranian Tanker Attack

A military official stated that after the US military attack on the Iranian tanker, enemy units operating in the Strait of Hormuz came under Iran

Hero MotoCorp soars on reporting 26% rise in Q4FY26 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Hero MotoCorp is currently trading at Rs. 5335.00, up by 165.30 points or 3.20% from its previous closing of Rs. 5

Sinner Demands 'Respect' From Grand Slams in Prize Money Row

The letters set a target of a 22-percent share in tournament revenue, which would bring the majors in line with the nine combined 1000-level even

West Bengal Government Formation LIVE: BJP Prepares To Take Oath Tomorrow

West Bengal Government Formation LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president Nitin Nabin, along with

Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran conflict: IMO

Approximately 1,500 ships and 20,000 crew members are trapped in the Gulf due to an Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following a war ini

WhatsApp Launches Business AI for Small Businesses

Over the coming weeks, Business AI will be available for all eligible businesses to use on the WhatsApp Business app.

Odisha CM Expresses Deep Sorrow Over Mob Lynching Incident

Bhubaneswar, May 8: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed deep sorrow on Thursday over the mob lynching of a youth in the outskirts

West Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB

The National Crime Records Bureau data showed that crimes against foreigners rose from 238 cases in 2023 to 257 in 2024

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile ceasefire

Donald Trump dismissed the attacks and said that the United States is negotiating with Iran

West Bengal Madhyamik Result 2026 LIVE: Class 10 Result To Be Out Today At 9:30 AM, Direct Link Here

WB 10th Result 2026: WBBSE will announce the Madhyamik Result 2026 today8, at 10:15 am. The press conference will begin at 9:30 AM. Check direct

Tamil Nadu Government Formation LIVE: Vijay's TVK vs Likely AIADMK-DMK Pact In Tamil Nadu Battle For Throne

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live Updates: There is buzz that the Dravidian arch-rivals DMK and AIADMK may come together after over 50 years

Vande Matram Cannot Be Treated On Par With National Anthem: Owaisi

Jana Gana Mana celebrates India and its people, not a particular religion. Religion = nation. The man who wrote Vande Mataram was sympathetic to

Morning Digest: Bengal police says vehicles with fake number plates used in murder of Suvendus aide; U.S., Iran trade fire over Hormuz, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trendline Breakout Points to Bullish Reversal in Deepak Nitrite

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia

America is pushing for United Nations backing of a resolution demanding Iran stop attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. However, China and Russia are

U.S Stock Market on Friday: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq to end week in high at Wall Street? Check share market forecast

U.S. Stock Market saw even sharper swings earlier in the war, when hopes rallied for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, only to get quickly das

Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US

Iran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shipping. Me

US targets Iraq's deputy oil minister and militias with sanctions for aiding Iran

America has imposed sanctions on Iraq's deputy oil minister and certain militias. These actions are due to their alleged support for Iran. The de

Is Rooftop Solar Worth It For Middle Class Homes? Here's The Math

A family using 400 units monthly may spend Rs 40,000 annually. Solar companies argue that rooftop systems can eliminate a major portion of this c

LIVE: Trump Confirms US, Iran Traded Fire in Hormuz

Trump said three US Navy destroyers ransited very successfully out of the Strait of Hormuz, noting they were fired upon by Iranian forces during

Russia-Ukraine war ending soon? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy makes huge claims

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had continued to flout a ceasefire starting from the night of May 5-6 that had been proposed by

'It's just a love tap': Trump says ceasefire still in effect despite US-Iran exchange of fire

United States and Iran exchanged fire testing a month-long ceasefire. Iran stated the situation returned to normal. The US military said it fired

Oil prices today: Why are U.S. Crude, West Texas Intermediate witnessing record jump?

Iran's military accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire between the two countries, saying the U.S. had targeted two ships in the Strait of Ho

Morning Brief Podcast: Mythos and the New AI Cyber Panic

DY Chandrachud to mediate in Kapurs dispute

NFL schedule release 2026: When will Netflix air football matches live? When does NFL schedule come out?

NFL schedule: NFL could opt for an immediate Super Bowl 60 rematch since New England is scheduled to visit Seattle. Last season, the Super Bowl 5

India steadfast in resolve to defeat terrorism, says PM, puts Operation Sindoor as DP

Wish judges appointed as speedily as ECs, says Supreme Court

Nvidia stocks: Why is NVDA share price down even as AI giant paid several billion dollars investment in in Corning?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the AI chip supplier has made a multi-billion-dollar prepayment that was not disclosed when it announced an equity i

Epstein note: Who is Nicholas Tartaglione person who tried to kill Jeffrey Epstein?

Epstein note: Nicholas Tartaglione handed the note over to his legal team, but its existence got scant mention in the years after even after Jef

Dr Jitendra holds virtual meeting with France Space Minister, reviews strategic bilateral cooperation

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 7 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of

J&K Police, JK Bank sign addendum to MoU enhancing insurance benefits to cops

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police and J&K Bank signed a historic addendum to their 2023 MoU, boosting welfare for No

Three Inter-State Vehicle Thieves Arrested in Noida, 17 Stolen Bikes and 8 Mobile Phones Recovered

Noida, May 8: The police in Noidas Sector 1 have apprehended three notorious criminals involved in an inter-state vehicle theft and mobile snatch

Himalaya Wellness donates 6 feeding pods to AIIMS Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: In a step towards strengthening mother and child-friendly healthcare services, Himalaya Wellness Company ha

IIM Jammu in collaboration with ACOAS launches eBBA (Hons)

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu today unveiled its transformative Joint eBBA (Hons) Degree Program

Strait of Hormuz: U.S target ships, carry out military strikes on Iranian territory, claims Tehran, Donald Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Iran's top joint military command accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship, and of carryin

Thalassemia Prevention

Prof. Sanjeev Kumar Digra Sachin (name changed) is very happy these days. He has been engaged recently to Reena (name changed), but deep down in

Manish Tewari Claims Election Commission Became a Tool for BJP in Bengal

Chandigarh, May 8: In a significant political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly

Yogi Government Launches Comprehensive Straw Collection Campaign to Ensure Balanced Animal Feed

Lucknow, May 8: In response to rising temperatures and to secure fodder availability for livestock in the upcoming months, Chief Minister Yogi Ad

United for Humanity Rising to new challenges with grit and zeal

O. P. Sharma starline.syndicate.service@gmail.com The Red Cross Society today faces numerous challenges in a rapidly changing global landscape. W

Canvas hacked, outage, down, data breach: When will Canvas be back up after ShinyHunters threaten to release stolen data

ShinyHunters group warned that it would release all stolen data of Canvas if schools did not make contact by May 12. The message included a link

World Squash: Indian quartet brace for stiff challenge in Egypt

NEW DELHI, May 7: Indias four-member mens contingent will aim to make a strong impression at the World Squash Championships, which gets underway

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a visit to the sports and recreation arena

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a visit to the sports and recreation arena in Silvassa. (PTI)

Sports Minister Mandaviya reviews Asiad, CWG preparations

NEW DELHI, May 7: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stressed on timely elections and transparent selections in a day-long stock-taking meet with

India to host inaugural World Yogasana Cship

AHMEDABAD, May 7: India is set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship from June 4 to 8 here at TransStadia with partici

India seeks Dhakas help to send back illegal Bangladeshis: MEA

Italian Open leaders side with players on prize money issue

ROME, May 7: Italian Open organizers are supporting tennis players who are urging a boycott unless the Grand Slam tournaments improve their prize

IPL 2026: Mitchell Marsh Shines as LSGs Powerplay Star

Lucknow, May 8: In the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener Mitchell Marsh showcased his excepti

10,546 farm suicides in 2024, 2% dip from previous year: Data