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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.

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

Akhilesh reaffirms support to TMC, DMK; takes dig at Congress

ad alleged that the Bengal polls witnessed multi-layered mafia tactics involving the BJP, the Election Commission and underground elements.

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

Tamil Nadu: No need for governor, says DMK leader Kanimozhi

Senior DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi has reaffirmed her party's stance against the governor's office. This comes amidst political uncertainty

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

I know cricket is India's No.1 sport but basketball has potential too: NBA legend Vlade Divac

NBA legend Vlade Divac visited New Delhi to promote basketball. He interacted with over 100 children at an event. Divac expressed surprise at the

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

Kanimozhi Seeks Separate Seating for DMK MPs in Lok Sabha

Move follows end of alliance with Indian National Congress

Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or fall again? Gold heads for weekly gain as markets watch US-Iran peace signals

Why are gold and silver prices up today, and will precious metals continue to rise or fall again? Precious metals moved higher this week as marke

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

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.

How Landslide Wins Became the Norm in Assam's Elections

Assam's voting pattern of last five elections shows how the state elections have become one-sided and polarised.

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)

David Attenborough, excited but hushed voice of nature programs, turns 100

LONDON, May 8 (AP) The BBC is hosting a party for David Attenborough at the Royal Albert Hall. Cinemas are playing his nature films. Friends have

Nahid Rana, Ajay Kumar and Jatinder Singh nominated for ICC Player of the Month award for April

Cricket stars are in contention for the ICC Player of the Month awards. Nahid Rana of Bangladesh, Jatinder Singh from Oman, and Ajay Kumar of UAE

Man charged with harassing former Prince Andrew near his home

LONDON, May 8: A man has been charged with harassing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a m

Much expected board meeting of Sir Ratan Tata Trust cancelled

No new date for the meeting has yet been informed. An emailed query to Tata Trusts did not elicit a response

Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines found dead, days after securing bail in corruption case

COLOMBO, May 8: Former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena was found dead at his home in suspicious circumstances on Friday, days after

Why venture capital firms want Indian AI founders in Silicon Valley early

Indian AI startups targeting global markets are now advised by venture capital firms to establish an early US presence, particularly in San Franc

Rubio set to meet Italys Meloni as both sides seek to ease frictions over Iran war

ROME, May 8: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is opening his second day of fence-mending meetings Friday with talks scheduled with Italian Premi

WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Surrounding West Bengal Polls, DRDO and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

India pavilion at Venice Biennale reimagines 'home'; resurrects it through artful warp and weft

The Pavilion of India is curated by Amin Jaffer and presented by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with NMACC and Serendipity Arts

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha offers prayers

TIRUMALA, May 8: Lt Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha offered prayers in the Hill Shrine of Sri Venkateswara Swamy here on Friday morning. Earlier, on

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: SC expresses disappointment over non-production of witnesses

NEW DELHI, May 8: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed disappointment over the non-production of witnesses in the ongoing trial against Ashish M

This Is Not Covid, Nor Influenza. It Spreads Very Differently: WHO On Hantavirus Outbreak

While a recent outbreak on the cruise ship involved the Andes strain, the only type known to pass between humans, transmission still requires ver

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

The Bharatiya Janata Party has labeled Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut the joker of Indian politics. Raut questioned reports of US President D

Hantavirus Treatment Protocols: Doctors Explain Why It's Not Like Covid Or The Flu

Hantavirus has become a focal point of discussion as it recently spread on board an Atlantic cruise. Dr Jatin Ahuja, Dr J. Kirtana, and Dr Avi Ku

Is Thailand-based OBON Corp really 'Company-1', and were Nvidia chips sent to Alibaba? US probe tracks alleged AI server smuggling route

Is Thailand-based OBON Corp really 'Company-1', and were Nvidia chips sent to Alibaba? A new report says the US suspects AI servers with Nvidia c

Srikakulam pushes Badi Pilustondi drive to lift admissions in government schools

The district administration is worried about a possible drop in admissions in 2026-27 as corporate schools expand into semi-urban areas with bus

Kerala Plus One Improvement Result 2026 Out Today: Check Direct Link, Expected Date And Time Here

Kerala Plus One Improvement Result 2026 is expected to be released today on the official DHSE Kerala websites. Check here for direct link, expect

Congress MP Tharoor Moves Delhi HC Against Publication Of Deepfake Videos

Delhi HC summons to social media platforms X and Meta Platforms as well as the Centre on the lawsuit by Shashi Tharoor.

Political Rule: P Chidambaram Says TVK 'Must Be Called To Form Government'

P Chidambaram said that to call the party leader of the single largest party, in this case Vijay, is a political rule and parliamentary conventio

Are Poor Returns Pushing Indian Investors To Bet Big On Overseas Markets?

Stock Market Investment: MSCI India Index has trailed the broader emerging markets index by nearly 50% over the past year.

BJP Leaders Demand Case Against Bhagwant Mann Over Punjab Blasts Claim

The BJP alleged the Punjab chief minister made false, inflammatory and defamatory statements against the BJP.

Why Thalassemia Requires A Shift From Treatment To Prevention In India

India carries one of the world's largest thalassemia burdens, with nearly 35 to 45 million carriers of the beta thalassemia trait spread across t

Ahead of a possible meeting with Chinese President Xi, Trump claims U.S. has no problem with China

Pak's ISI Planned Attacks On Delhi Temple, Haryana Military Camp, UP Cops

According to the investigation, a historic temple in Delhi was among the primary targets. Security personnel deployed at the temple were also und

CUET-UG advisory on dress code, permissible items released

The advisory further stated that white light clothing is preferred and candidates may wear woollens if required, subject to reporting early for f

Revanth Reddy Vows to Transform Kodangal Into Model Constituency

CM promises irrigation, education hub, industrial growth; calls for unity beyond politics

R Madhavan taught his son Vedaant about contraception, personal boundaries before teenage; 'Dhurandhar' actor says 'I have treated him as an adult since...'

Actor R Madhavan has set a parenting benchmark by openly discussing sexual awareness, contraception and personal boundaries with his son Vedaant

Gully Gang Entertainment Unveils Amrit A Carnatic Hip-Hop Collaboration By GVND And Whoisavi

The track is out now on all major streaming platforms

Advisory On CUET-UG Dress Code, Permissible Items Released

New Delhi, May 8: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for candidates appearing in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-

I Know Cricket Is Indias No.1 Sport But Basketball Has Potential Too: NBA Legend Vlade Divac

NEW DELHI, May 8: He is well aware that cricket is Indias number one sport but NBA great Vlade Divac is nonetheless hopeful that basketball too w

No GATE Required: IIT Guwahati Launches Hybrid MTech in Robotics and AI

IIT Guwahati has introduced a new hybrid MTech programme in Robotics and AI for fresh graduates and working professionals. Apply till July 15, 20

Why first-time investors rely on SIP calculators to start their equity mutual fund journey

Plan smarter, invest better: Why SIP calculators are essential for first-time investors

On Camera, Gujarat Man Dragged By 12-Foot Crocodile Into River, Dies

A 22-year-old man was dragged into the Dev River by a crocodile near Kagdipura village in Vadodara district.

CUET-UG 2026 dress code: Whats allowed and whats not? Check key details here

The NTA has released an advisory for CUET-UG 2026 candidates regarding the dress code and permitted items. Transparent water bottles and articles

Highest temperature in Telangana drops from 46C to 42C

The maximum temperature in Hyderabad was 40.7C

SC Directs Noida Violence Accused Student to Approach High Court

The counsel appearing for Chaudhary submitted that grounds of arrest were not given by the police to the accused and sought bail.

I Made A Mistake: Ex-US Spy Jonathan Pollard To Run For Israeli Parliament

Pollard was arrested in 1985 after passing highly classified US documents to Israel while working as a civilian analyst for the US Navy.

What is Nintendo Switch 2 new price in US, Japan and Europe, and when will hike in cost come into effect? Nintendo net profit, sales figures, financial outlook and forecast

What is Nintendo Switch 2 new price in US, Japan and Europe, and when will hike in cost come into effect? Nintendo confirmed a price rise for Swi

Students From Parul University Secure TCS Placements With Outstanding Packages

Students have also secured 23 marquee offers from 20 LPA and above, within well-known multinational companies.

Family of imprisoned Chinese journalist pleads for his release over health concerns

BANGKOK, May 8: Family members and activists have called for the release of imprisoned Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu due to health concerns. Dong,

Unrelated Video of a Woman With Bandages Shared as TMC Worker Faking Injuries

The video was found to be from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, and has no relation to the political parties in West Bengal.

Governance Must Combine Technological Integration with Human Touch: Naidu

Naidu expressed concern over delay in redressal of public grievances and warned officials against negligence in grievance redressal

Krishands sci-fi film Masthishka Maranam wins awards

Director Krishand hopes, with Masthishka Maranam, he has readied the deck for younger filmmakers interested in making sci-fi films

Digital access, cyber security challenges in DPI ecosystem: Nageswaran

NEW DELHI, May 8: Indias digital public infrastructure (DPI) has achieved world-class scale, but challenges relating to digital access, data gove

Scope of legal fiction in party mergers

Henry Maine called legal fiction an agency by which law adapts to changing societies. In the Indian context, a 1955 ruling delineating the scope

No Eknath Shinde In NC: Omar Abdullah Says All Party MLAs United

SRINAGAR, May 08: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the BJP of pursuing blackmail politics over the issue of state

Vijay shares a cryptic message to Tamil Nadu 12th students and TVK govt formation, says we are on the verge of victory

Actor-politician Vijay congratulated Tamil Nadu Class 12 students on their exam results. He encouraged those who did not pass to try again. His m

Bar Has Much To Offer: CJI Shares Anecdote As He Dismisses Lawyers Plea For Revaluation

NEW DELHI, May 8: In a rare moment of candour, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared an anecdote when as a young lawyer he was rebuked by a hi

Dont want money or grand parades, just want to know our country is watching: Satwik

The world No.4 pair of Satwik and Chirag Shetty, the Asian Games champions, were part of the Indian team that recently claimed a bronze medal in

New invasive moth threatens Ladakhs farm-based economy

The larvae of the Phaleracf.bucephala, commonly called the buff-tip moth, are voracious feeders, capable of stripping an entire tree bare in a fe

Babil Khan Finds Solace in Music Amidst Busy Shooting Schedules

Mumbai, May 8: Babil Khan, the son of late actor Irrfan Khan, has been making headlines recently for both his professional and personal life. In

LSG Breaks Losing Streak with Victory Over RCB in IPL 2026

Lucknow, May 8: In an exciting match at the Ekana Stadium, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

CRPF Constable Commits Suicide In J&Ks Anantnag

SRINAGAR, May 8: A CRPF personnel allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon in Jammu and Kashmirs Anantnag district

It is not possible: DMKs Elangovan rejects any alliance talks with AIADMK

Google exploring investments in India across AI infra, manufacturing of servers & drones

Global tech giant Google is exploring investments in India across AI infrastructure and the manufacturing of servers and drones, Union Minister A

Indias Resolve Against Terrorism Remains Strong: Kirti Vardhan Singh

New Delhi, May 8: Indias Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, led a program commemorating the first anniversary of Operat

SC asks student arrested for Noida violence to approach HC; observes 93,000 cases pending in apex court

The Supreme Court declined to grant bail to a Delhi University student accused of inciting violence during a Noida industrial workers' protest. T

Nagaland Lottery Sambad Result Today 8 May 2026; Dear Victory Friday Weekly Lottery Winner of Rs 1 cr prize

The Nagaland State Lottery Sambad Dear Victory Friday Weekly draw results for 8 May 2026 have been declared. Ticket number 71A 25661 has won the

China to raise retail fuel prices from May 9

China will increase retail gasoline prices by 320 yuan per metric ton and diesel prices by 310 yuan per metric ton starting May 9. This price hik

Grave injustice: TVK workers slam Governor for not inviting Vijay to form government in Tamil Nadu

3 arrested for forging documents for organ donation in Keralas Ernakulam; 3 others on the run

Malappuram :Student Outfits Protest At School After 14-Year-Old's Suicide

The father of the boy has lodged a complaint with the police alleging that teachers at the private management school in Perinthalmanna.

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education declares Class X exam results; 86.83% students pass

A total of 131 students secured the top 10 ranks, of whom 28 were girls

Drone flying banned over key Hyderabad areas ahead of PM Modis visit