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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Kozhikode to host ZSI hackathon on traditional biodiversity knowledge

The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between indigenous knowledge systems and modern technology to address critical challenges in global biodiv

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

Omar Abdullah Accuses BJP Of Blackmail Politics Over J&K Statehood

Abdullah alleged that the Union government had deliberately conducted delimitation exercise in the J & K to tilt electoral advantages in favour o

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

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

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

Ex-Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam resigns from SIR appellate tribunal

Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam has resigned from a special tribunal. This tribunal was established to hear appeals concer

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

Dilip Ghosh: The ex-RSS man from Andaman at the heart of Bengal BJPs rise

Dilip Ghosh, a former RSS organiser, was instrumental in building the BJP's grassroots network across West Bengal, transforming it from a fringe

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

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

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

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.

Karnataka pushes for commercial space leadership

State IT Minister Priyank Kharge proposed the establishment of a common assembly, integration and testing (AIT) facility for the spacetech indust

Principal, Assistant Professor Suspended Over Harassment Incident At Amar Singh College; Sakina Itoo Orders Week-Long Probe

SRINAGAR, May 8: Minister for Higher Education, Sakina Itoo, has ordered the suspension of the Principal and an Assistant Professor of Amar Singh

5th Hyderabad Retail Summit by RAI (The Retailers Association of India) Sees Participation of More than 300 Retailers of Hyderabad

BJP Rejects Tamil Nadu Power Bid

Tamil Nadu BJP says it respects the peoples mandate and will stay away from all attempts to form a new government.

Chandigarh University Student Chefs Bag 13 Medals in National Culinary Competition Culinary Art India 2026

Dhurandhar 2 Locks OTT Release Date for India, Overseas Markets

The film will be available exclusively on JioCinema in India. Netflix is set to premiere Dhurandhar 2 on May 14, 2026.

Taylor Swift's Lawyers Slam Trademark Lawsuit, Call Ex-Showgirl's Claims 'Absurd'

Calling the argument absurd, Swift's legal team said there was no chance of confusion between Swift's global music projects and Wade's cabaret pe

Who will be the next Chief Minister of West Bengal? Check the latest updates here

Who will be the next CM of West Bengal? The BJP legislature party is meeting in Kolkata on May 8, 2026, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in att

Amazon reports cloud outage at North Virginia data centre; CME, Coinbase face trading issues

AWS said its issue stemmed from increased temperatures within a single data centre and it was observing early signs of recovery

IIT Madras sets up first US centre in Silicon Valley

The centre is aimed at serving as a launchpad for Indian startups through deeptech research and commercialisation.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says these two types of employees will struggle most as AI reshapes workplaces, says 'I don't think managers...'

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky believes the real threat to young professionals isn't AI itself, but failing to adapt. He warns that pure people managers

Five Arrested In Odisha Lynching Case; Manhunt On To Nab Others

The youth was lynched on Thursday as villagers saw him trying to outrage modesty of a woman

Tamil Nadu: VCK to announce stand on supporting TVK on Saturday, says Party chief Thirumavalavan

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: The VCK will announce its decision on supporting Vijay's TVK to form the government on Saturday. The party's high-

Kanimozhi Seeks Separate Seating for DMK MPs in Lok Sabha

Move follows end of alliance with Indian National Congress

Amazon reports cloud outage at North Virginia data center; CME, Coinbase face trading issues

Amazon Web Services experienced an outage in a northern Virginia data center zone due to high temperatures, impacting services for CME Group and

Neuralinks next robot could reach any part of the brain

Elon Musk says Neuralink is building a surgical robot capable of reaching any brain region to support broader brain-computer interface treatments

India has a Chance to Lead the World on Ethical AI

As artificial intelligence accelerates globally, most governments are focused on regulation, risk mitigation and compliance. But a growing body o

Additional US tariffs on Indian goods since April 2025: Heres the full timeline

The United States imposed a series of tariffs on Indian goods starting April 2025. These duties varied, with some being reciprocal and others lin

Ex-CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant takes charge as Bihar Health Minister

Tamil Nadu: TVK cadres stage protest outside Lok Bhavan; demand Governor invite Vijay to form govt

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has asked the TVK party to prove its majority. This comes after TVK emerged as the single-largest

Ongoles Iconic Siren Turns 60: The Alarm That Still Runs the City

Set up in 1966 atop the Old Filter Bed hill, the Ongole siren was built when watches were rare, and phones didnt exist.

Vikram Solar net profit rises 21pc to Rs 110 cr in Q4

NEW DELHI, May 8: Vikram Solar on Friday posted nearly 21 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs 110 crore in March quarter mainly on account of h

Kerala Lottery Suvarna Keralam SK-51 result out today (08-05-2026); 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala State Lottery Suvarna Keralam SK-51 results for Friday, 8 May 2026 have now been released, offering participants a chance to win prizes ra

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Canary Islands

Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship. The vessel is expected to dock

ACME Solar Holdings net profit up 13.3 pc to Rs 138 cr in Q4

NEW DELHI, May 8: ACME Solar Holdings on Friday posted a 13.3 per cent on-year rise in net profit to Rs 138 crore in the March quarter, supported

Kerala elections: CPI to stake claim for Deputy Opposition Leader post in Assembly

Binoy Viswam says Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly will be from CPI(M)