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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

TVK and Congress cadres stage protest

Telangana Govt issues detailed guidelines for Musi rejuvenation Phase-I; December 2027 deadline for project completion

Telangana Cabinet sub-committee on May 8, 2026, directs officials to start construction work of the initial phase spanning five km within 21 km s

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Rupee falls 25 paise to close at 94.47 against U.S. dollar

Brent oil prices, which had fallen to $98 per barrel amid the U.S.-Iran peace deal, edged higher to around $100 per barrel as investors weighed t

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

'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

Quote of the day by Henry Ford: Whether you think you can, or you think you can't you're....Why the founder of Ford Motor Companys century-old success philosophy still shapes leadership, wealth, self-belief, and modern ambition today

Quote of the day by Henry Ford: Henry Ford remains one of the most searched business icons in modern history. More than 100 years after launching

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

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

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.

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.

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.

KSRTC Bus Topples In Davanagere; Student Killed, 45 Injured

The bus was travelling from Davanagere to Honnali when the accident occurred near Marabanahalli in Channagiri taluk of the district.

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

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

A Gastroenterologist Explains Why Arbi Is Actually A 'Superfood' For Your Gut Microbiome

Arbi is actually considered a superfood in your gut. Dr Abhishek Deepak explains exactly how arbi can benefit your gut and how to consume it safe

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

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

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

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates:

Hantavirus Cases Isolated: ICMR Says No Immediate Health Threat To India

The Director of the ICMR's National Institute of Virology Dr Naveen Kumar on Friday said the cases appear to be isolated ones and there is no imm

Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case: Sc Expresses Disappointment Over Non-Production of Witnesses in Trial

It asked the trial judge to make an endeavour to conclude the trial in a time-bound manner, and also to file a status report before it.

Knife-Wielding Drunk Man Threatens Police in Kothagudem

According to reports, the incident took place while police personnel were conducting checks against drunk driving in the area.

UP govt scraps smart prepaid meter system, shifts all consumers to postpaid mode

Uttar Pradesh is switching from smart prepaid electricity meters to postpaid. This decision follows widespread protests over billing issues. Cons

Maharashtra Class 10 results out; over 92% students pass, girls outperform boys again

Girls secured an overall pass percentage of 94.96 as against boys' 89.56%, board chairman Trigun Kulkarni said

HSBC Hong Kong introduces Asia Pacifics first World Legend Mastercard

Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through Strait of Hormuz

The latest shipment of one million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea's daily crude oil consumption

Ashok Kumar Lahiri takes charge as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog

Economist Ashok Kumar Lahiri has taken charge as the new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. He replaces Suman Bery. Lahiri brings extensive experience

Maharashtras Pollution Control Chief Takes Indias Environmental Governance Case to Europe

Siddhesh Kadam, Chairman of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, addresses Europes largest plastic recycling summit in Amsterdam, becoming th

BJP calls Sanjay Raut joker of Indian politics over Trump post on Bengal polls

NEW DELHI, May 8: The BJP on Friday called Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut the joker of Indian politics over his post addressed to US Presiden

Pressure is always there: RCB's Krunal Pandya on challenges of being IPL defending champions

IPL 2026: Krunal Pandya shared insights on defending IPL champions' pressure. He highlighted embracing challenges and maintaining simplicity. Mod

TCS conversion case: Was key accused Nida Khan hiding in AIMIM leader`s house?

Khan was arrested late on Thursday night after being on the run for over 40 days. Several news reports, quoting police sources, said that the 26-

Forget 5 am routines: Brain scientist with two decades of experience shares 6 habits that keep his IQ and mind razor sharp

Alex Korb Brain Health Tips: Neuroscientist Alex Korb suggests that rigid, intense routines aren't necessary for optimal brain performance. Inste

Kharge speaks with CPI's D Raja, seeks support for TVK

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has asked the CPI to back TVK for a secular government in Tamil Nadu. This move follows Congress severing ties

RegisterKaro Launches Compliance App - Available To Every Business Owner

They offers compliance education, automated deadline tracking & a self-service portal to any entrepreneur in India.

Tamil Nadu: Cong Stages Statewide Protests Against Guv Over Govt Formation

TNCC President K Selvaperunthagai and members accused the Raj Bhavan of acting as a puppet of the BJP-led Centre and subverting democratic norms.

India Conducts Maiden Flight Trial of Indigenous Glide Weapon System TARA

It said TARA is India's first indigenous glide weapon system to convert unguided warheads into precision guided weapons.