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Historic dawn for Bengal; marks end of misrule, start of double-engine era of development: Adhikari

KOLKATA: (May 9) West Bengals chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari said the days of Sonar Bangla have officially started with Saturday marking t

Telangana Govt To Establish Special Degree Colleges For Minorities

The proposed colleges would be equipped with skill development and AI (Artificial Intelligence) training for the students.

BJPs Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Mamata Banerjees Claims of Chief Ministership

Kolkata, May 9: Dilip Ghosh, the newly elected legislator from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, has sharply criticized Trinamool

Kerala CM Decision Likely Within 24 Hours, Says Muraleedharan

Acknowledging public fervour, he emphasised that flex boards and marches alone would not determine the leadership.

Yoga for Expecting Mothers: Gentle Asanas Recommended by AYUSH Ministry

New Delhi, May 9: With Mothers Day approaching on May 10, the AYUSH Ministry is actively promoting yoga awareness. They encourage people to incor

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra Advocates for AI for All Vision

Washington, May 9: Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, emphasized the importance of enhancing technological collaboration betwe

Viral Memes Capture TVK's Governor Saga

Netizens Turn Political Stalemate into Laughter

'Eternal voice of civilisation': PM Modi pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on 'pochishe boishakh'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary,

NCRB data testifies to UPs strong law and order: DGP

Against the national crime rate of 252.3, Uttar Pradesh recorded a crime rate of only 180.2.

KSRTC Introduces Gender Ticketing in Buses Across Kerala

The gender ticketing system is intended to record whether a passenger is a woman, a man or a child in tickets issued on KSRTC buses from Saturday

Venkatesh Relishes Breakfast at Landmark Place in Bengaluru

He completed the meal with some filter coffee.

Tamil Nadu government formation: IUML denies reports of support to Vijays TVK

We have been part of the DMK alliance for several decades and there is no question of leaving it. If Mr. Vijay needs support, he should approach

Qatars Prime Minister Meets US Vice President to Discuss Strategic Relations and Regional Tensions

Washington, May 9: Qatars Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with US Vice President JD V

Historic Dawn for Bengal as BJP Takes Charge with Modis Presence

Kolkata, May 9: West Bengal is set to witness a historic moment as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to form its government for the first

Mann Slams Centre Over ED Searches Against Sanjeev Arora

I want to tell Modi ji that Punjab is the land of the Gurus, which even Aurangzeb could not subdue, said Mann.

Sai Pallavi To Return To Tollywood With Kalki 2?

Professionally, the actress also has another exciting project lined up with acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam, where she will reportedly share scre

Manipur: Indian Armys K9 Warriors conduct high-risk slithering drill for combat readiness

From Lover Boy To Action Beast: Vijay Devarakondas Big Transformation

The announcement poster showcased a blood-soaked machete, signaling a raw and violent rural action drama.

Bihar Government offers One Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme for violators

They will get 50% relaxation in depositing the challan fee. Facility can be availed at the Lok Adalat held in every district from May 09. Road ac

Tamil Nadu battle: Congress attacks BJP, DMK over blocking TVK government

Congress accuses BJP and DMK of obstructing TVK's secular government formation in Tamil Nadu. The party claims the DMK is willing to support AIAD

6 Held for Indulging in Bike Stunts, Dangerous Driving in Hyderabad

The three accused were riding together on bikes from Attapur to Aramghar while performing dangerous stunts, causing sparks to fly from the vehicl

Embark and Evaaya enter a strategic partnership to deliver next-gen Global Capability Centres for Global Enterprises in India

HONO Launches the Worlds First Headless HRMS, Introducing a New Category of Enterprise HR Technology

HONO.AI replaces traditional interfaces with a single conversational layer, enabling enterprises to execute HR operations through natural languag

Improve Your Posture with Tadasana: Benefits Highlighted by AYUSH Ministry

New Delhi, May 9: As International Yoga Day approaches, the AYUSH Ministry of the Government of India emphasizes the importance of maintaining pr

Disappointment for DC Captain Axar Patel After KKR Defeat; Focus Shifts to Next Season

New Delhi, May 9: The disappointing performance of Delhi Capitals (DC) continues in IPL 2026. On Friday, DC faced an 8-wicket defeat against Kolk

NDA Leaders Gather in Kolkata for Suvendu Adhikaris Oath Ceremony

Kolkata, May 9: Suvendu Adhikari is set to take the oath as the first Chief Minister from the BJP in West Bengal on Saturday. Leaders from across

Hope for pancreatic cancer as new drug, daraxonrasib, shows promise

Data presented in April suggest daraxonrasib may be far more effective than previous treatments for pancreatic cancer

Cricket gives special dimension to India-Trinidad and Tobago ties: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8, 2026 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of

Thirst aids for strays

From water bowls placed for thirsty stray animals to coconut shell feeders designed for urban birds, here are two organisations in Chennai findin

NS Raja Subramani is Indias new CDS: From his birthplace to top defence post, his inspiring journey from Tamil Nadu you should know

Lieutenant General (Retd) NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as India's new Chief of Defence Staff. A decorated Army officer with extensive exp

Poster war erupts as Congress high command to take call on Kerala CM

Kerala CM news: Posters supporting Ramesh Chennithala for Chief Minister appeared in Idukki. Earlier, posters for KC Venugopal were also seen. Le

Trump Honors Grieving Mothers at White House Mothers Day Event

Washington, May 9: U.S. President Donald Trump honored grieving mothers at a Mothers Day event held at the White House. During the ceremony, he h

Enthusiastic Celebrations Mark Swearing-in Ceremony of West Bengals First BJP Chief Minister

Kolkata, May 9: A large crowd gathered outside Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata for the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari, the first Chief

Meenakshi Seshadri Remembers Rishi Kapoors Driving Skills During Daminis Iconic Scene

Mumbai, May 9: Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri reminisced about her iconic film Damini as it celebrates its 33rd anniversary. In a recent soci

Government launches Road RADAR to identify air pollution sources

As part of the programme, one field surveyorhas been deployed in each of the 13 districts to systematically survey roads across Delhi and identif

Mockery of democracy: TTV Dhinakaran accuses Vijay-led TVK of horse-trading in Tamil Nadu govt formation bid

A political storm brews in Tamil Nadu. AMMK leader T. T. V. Dhinakaran alleges Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is involved in horse-trading. Thi

Meenakshi Seshadri Remembers Rishi Kapoors Driving Skills on Daminis 33rd Anniversary

Mumbai, May 9: Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri reminisced about her iconic film Damini as it celebrates its 33rd anniversary. In a heartfelt s

Aboard The Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship, Some Passengers Fear What Awaits Back Home

For days, WHO officials have sought to dispel comparisons between coronavirus and hantavirus, stressing that the latter poses very low risk to th

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Date Live: When To Expect It? Check Latest Updates Here

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Date Live Updates: More than 18 lakh students are awaiting their scorecards. Once announced, the results will be available

Mild Earthquake Hits Ongole, Triggers Panic among Residents

Locals said that the effects of the tremors were felt especially in Deva Cheruvu, Nellore Bus Stand and Mangopalem

TVK Badly Advised: S Gurumurthy On How Vijay Scored A Self-Goal

S Gurumuthy told NDTV that MK Stalin's DMK is not in a position to give up direct power and is seeking to have indirect power through AIADMK.

Hantavirus Update: Trump Says His Administration Is Closely Monitoring Cases

The WHO has issued notifications to 12 countries whose citizens disembarked at Saint Helena, including the UK, the United States, Canada, Germany

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Engages with Trinidad and Tobago PM, Unveils Key Collaborative Initiatives

New Delhi, May 9: Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar conducted several high-level meetings during his official visit to Trinidad and Tobag

Messi Backs Neymar as One of the Best Ahead of World Cup

Buenos Aires, May 9: Legendary footballer Lionel Messi believes that Brazils star player Neymar remains one of the best in the sport. Messi expre

Soviet Leaders To Saffron Oath: At Kolkata Ground, A Turn In Bengal Politics

For decades, crowd size at Brigade became Bengal's political currency. The fuller the ground, the stronger the message.

Tributes Pour in for Rabindranath Tagore on Poila Boishakh

New Delhi, May 9: On the occasion of Poila Boishakh, the 25th day of the Bengali calendar, tributes were paid nationwide to the great poet, philo

Rs 5 Gutkha Dispute Turns Violent In Rajasthan, Youth Attacked With Sword

A minor argument over gutkha in Rajasthan's Bhilwara city turned violent after a youth was chased with a sword and later stabbed in the neck.

Retired Telangana Teacher Loses Rs 82 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam

The fraud began on April 11, when the teacher's wife received a call from someone claiming to be an Airtel official.

NTRs Black-And-White Pic Sets Internet On Fire

The film reportedly features Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead and is expected to be mounted on a grand pan-India scale.

The alliance that wasnt: How Tamil Nadus Dravidian rivals failed to stop Vijays march

Tamil Nadu's political landscape was thrown into turmoil as DMK and AIADMK failed to prevent C Joseph Vijay's party from forming the government.

Supreme Court asks West Bengal Governor to appoint VCs to three state-aided universities

A dispute was going on between the governor and Banerjee over the appointment of VCs in 36 state-aided universities

PM Modi pays homage to Rabindranath Tagore, terms him 'timeless voice of India's civilisational soul'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary. He described Tagore as an exceptional philosoph

ED Raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Aroras Residence Amid Political Turmoil

Chandigarh, May 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the official residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Pa

Political Turmoil in Tamil Nadu: Speculations Rise Over Presidents Rule

Chennai, May 9: The political turmoil surrounding the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu has intensified. Speculations about the imposit

Hyderabad Braces for Hazy Mornings, 38C Temperature: IMD

In its weather bulletin for Hyderabad, the IMD said the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 38C and 27C respectively

Census 2027: Sindhudurg village becomes first in Maharashtra to complete self-enumeration

The village in Vengurla taluka, which comprises 36 houses and a population of 144, achieved the milestone recently under the guidance of Collecto

Backchannel deals, shifting loyalties and Vijays race for power - Whats unfolding in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's government formation remains uncertain as TVK emerges as the single largest party but falls short of a majority. Allies are scrambli

Stop demolitions, sealing houses under garb of anti-drug campaign in Kashmir: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

The Minister also expressed concern over more demolitions and attachment of properties in the Kashmir valley compared to Jammu

Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates: West Bengal To Get 1st BJP Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates:

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on Pochishe Boishakh

Bengal set to step into saffron era with Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as CM today

Suvendu Adhikari is set to be sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground. This marks a significant shi

Tamil Nadus CM-in-waiting Vijay faces forgery & horse trading storm after Dhinakaran cries foul

When Is Vijay's Oath? Suspense Over Tamil Nadu's First Coalition Government

Last minute hiccups followed what appeared as a done deal last evening, with Vijay currently having just 116 MLA-elects on his side.

Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It... - Renowned American poet's timeless wisdom on handling resentment

Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a renowned writer and poet, inspired millions with her courage, wisdom, and hope. Overcoming earl

ED raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora, linked persons again

The action was taken under the criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the officials said

Trump Anticipates Message from Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions

Washington, May 9: Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about receiving a messa

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Maharana Pratap on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 9: On the occasion of Maharana Prataps birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP Pr

Finn Allen Shines in IPL 2026, Becomes KKRs Fourth Centurion

New Delhi, May 9: In a thrilling match on Friday evening at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Finn Allen stole the spotlight during the IPL 2026

US, Iran Could Resume Talks in Islamabad Next Week: Report

If negotiations advance, the initial one-month dialogue period could reportedly be extended by mutual agreement

Stone by stone, Hanamkondas Kakatiya-era dance pavilion rises again

After a 42-year conservation effort, the Archaeological Survey of India has rebuilt the sunken dance pavilion of Hanamkondas Thousand Pillar Temp

UAE reports fresh strikes as Iran holds back on deal

Its not clear how close they two sides are to a deal on Irans nuclear programme, or the Strait of Hormuz

Suvendu Adhikari Oath-taking Ceremony: Where to watch BJPs first West Bengal CM swearing-in ceremony live

Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony Live Streaming: Kolkata is set to witness a historic political moment. Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as West B

Monthly Krishna Ashtami and Kalashtami Observance This Sunday

New Delhi, May 9: This Sunday marks the observance of Kalashtami and the monthly Krishna Ashtami, celebrated on the eighth day of the waning phas

Exercise may help the brain clean out waste, scientists find

Their findings suggest that when abdominal muscles tighten, they squeeze blood vessels connected to the spinal cord and brain

US says two dead, one survivor in latest boat strike

The US military reported striking another alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, resulting in two deaths and one survivor. This in

Mommy, I'm Sick: Why This US Woman Refused To Open The Door For Her Daughter

A Florida mother's viral warning highlights how AI-powered voice cloning and fake FaceTime calls are being used by scammers to impersonate loved

TVK Supporters in Tamil Nadu Plan to Form New Union for Transport Workers

Chennai, May 9: Following a remarkable performance in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the influence of actor-turned-politician Vijays party, T

Monthly Krishna Ashtami and Kalashtami: Important Dates and Auspicious Times

New Delhi, May 9: Every month, the Krishna Paksha Ashtami is celebrated as Kalashtami and Monthly Krishna Ashtami. This month, the Ashtami falls

TCS Nashik case: Maharashtra Minister Shirsat claims AIMIM corporator sheltered Nida Khan, calls Imtiaz Jaleel 'main culprit'

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat made serious allegations regarding a case linked to the TCS facility in Nashik. He claimed AIMIM corporator M

Over 100 Sick With 'Food Poisoning' After Eating Sweets At Rajasthan Wedding

The sweets, including rasmalai, were prepared for the function on Thursday night and were distributed to locals on Friday.

Transforming Lives: Bihar Couple Thrives with PM-FME Scheme

Patna, May 9: The Prime Ministers Micro Food Enterprises Upgradation Scheme (PM-FME) has dramatically changed the fortunes of a couple in Sheikhp

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans

Jaipur, May 9: The 52nd match of IPL 2026 is set to take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, featuring Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Gujarat Titans

2 Held in Secunderabad for Smuggling Ganja from Odisha to Surat

A peddler, Rajesh Kumar (25) of Kodala village in Ganjam district of Odisha is absconding in the case: Police

Government appoints Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as next Chief of Defence Staff

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani is currently Military Adviser, National Security Council SecretariatfromSeptember 1, 2025

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Named Next Chief of Defence Staff

The present Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, will complete his tenure on May 3

'Dream of Syama Prasad Mukherjee fulfilled': Dilip Ghosh ahead of BJP govt swearing-in in West Bengal

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal on Saturday, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said the people of the state voted for

Tributes Pour in for Rabindranath Tagore on His 165th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among other BJP leaders, paid heartfelt tributes to Gurudev Rabin

Suvendu Adhikari oath-taking ceremony date and time: When will BJPs first West Bengal CM take oath?

Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony Date And Time: West Bengal is set for a historic political change. Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the state'

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, for aiding Iran's weapons and dron

Buzz! Jr NTR Dragon Glimpse to Be Seen With Peddi

This collaboration between Tarak and Neel is one of the biggest upcoming projects in Indian cinema.