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Germany Recognizes India as a Top Destination for Skilled Workers Migration

Berlin, May 8: According to Florian Laudy, Germanys Commissioner for Multilateral Affairs, India has emerged as a preferred country under Germany

Purnima Becomes Lakhpati Didi: A Story of Transformation in Chhattisgarh

Balrampur, May 8: Purnima Basins journey in Balrampur district, Chhattisgarh, has become an inspiration for rural women. There was a time when me

The Unspoken Voice of Women: Remembering Snehamayi Chaudhary

New Delhi, May 8: The innocent girl within me These words from Snehamayi Chaudhary are not just lines of poetry; they unveil layers of life that

Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exam results: How to check?

Students can access their Class 12 results on the official websites tnresults.nic.in and dge.tn.gov.in

The Violet Gang mystery

What was a wilted and crushed violet doing at each house that was burgled? Samaira was determined to find out.

TVK in limbo over government formation

The TVK won 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly and emerged as the single largest party

A yellow hunt

How was I going to find the Golden Lightbulb for the Summer Rainbow when I had no idea what it was?

Former minister Mahesh Joshi held in Rs 900 crore JJM scam

The arrest was made a month after retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal was arrested

Prince Yadavs Stellar Performance: Dismisses Virat Kohli for a Duck in IPL 2026

Lucknow, May 8: In IPL 2026, one young fast bowler has truly made a mark with his performance: Prince Yadav of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). On

Opposition protests across Uttarakhand over gang rape of class 10 girl, alleges accuseds links to BJP

Police gave clean chit to accused alleging conspiracy to frame them

Avoid These Common Mistakes in Bhujangasana to Protect Your Back

New Delhi, May 8: As International Yoga Day approaches, many are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of yoga. The Indian governments Mini

Shammi Kapoors Emotional Moment During Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein Shoot

Mumbai, May 8: The upcoming episode of Indian Idol promises to evoke nostalgia with a deeply emotional moment. The show will pay tribute to the l

Donald Trump says Iran ceasefire still holds despite Strait of Hormuz clashes

The US President sought to diminish the significance of the latest hostilities even as he lauded the efficacy of the American military interventi

South Koreas robot Gabi takes vows at Buddhist temple

Gabi stood 130 cm tall and was dressed in traditional brown Buddhist robes

China: Death penalty to ex-defence ministers over corruption charges

Wei was convicted of accepting bribes, while Li was convicted of both accepting and offering bribes.

Metas Instagram stopping support for end-to-end encrypted messaging

End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after 8 May 2026, Meta had stated

Man opens fire in Rajasthan school after leave dispute turns violent

SHO Sunil Lal said the incident took place at a primary school in Todabhim town

Pre-SIR mapping picks up speed in Hyderabad, reaches 37%

More than 300 help desks have been established across the city, with at least 20 in each constituency, to assist voters in finding their constitu

French artist Thomas Henriot draws lines that move through light, time and memory

From the ghats of Varanasi to the forts and stepwells of Rajasthan and an iconic mansion in Kolkata, Nature and architecture have a dialogue in t

Uttar Pradesh: Drinking water makes several sick with diarrhoea

The incident occurred on Wednesday at Krishna Lok Housing Society along the Delhi-Agra highway, near Jait police station

Satire | The Great Nicobar nuisance

Cut trees, save the nation: gifting the island to adanicant be worse than handing over the Indian Ocean to China

Major Drug Trafficking Network Busted from Himachal Pradesh to NCR, Five Arrested by Delhi Police

New Delhi, May 8: Delhi Police have dismantled an inter-state drug trafficking network involved in smuggling high-quality Malana charas from Hima

West Asia tensions: Iran weighs US peace deal as Trump warns of fresh strikes

Trump posted on social media that the war could soon end and that oil and natural gas shipments could restart.

Column | My pain is better than yours

Friends, what is this phenomenon of competitive misery?

mid-day Opinion: We must keep our gardens neat, clean, and usable

Recently, there was a complete blackout in the garden for a week, after which makeshift floodlights were installed

Rahul Khannas shower Met Gala

This week, the unavoidable blahness of the MET Gala was only surpassed by the inimitable Rahul Khanna taking a shower and inviting everyone to wa

UAE reports drone, missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

The Ministry advised residents not to approach, photograph or touch any debris or fragments that have fallen as a result of successful air interc

2 Indian Crew Aboard Hantavirus-hit Ship, Status Unknown

Health authorities across four continents were tracking down and monitoring passengers who disembarked a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship before i

Rs 40 crore PMRDA green building found without functional STP

Move comes after Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at building found non-functional; authorities give seven days to fix the issue

Tensions Rise in West Bengal Politics as Dilip Ghosh Critiques Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, May 8: Political tensions are escalating once again in West Bengal. Dilip Ghosh, the elected BJP MLA from Salt Lake, has sharply critici

RCB Faces Second Consecutive Defeat in IPL 2026 Against LSG

Mumbai, May 8: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced their second consecutive defeat in IPL 2026. On Thursday evening at the Ekana Stadium, RCB

RCB Captain Reflects on Narrow Loss to LSG in IPL 2026

Lucknow, May 8: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced their second consecutive defeat in IPL 2026, losing to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 9 ru

Review | The Correspondent is both a slow-burn mystery and a warm, witty novel

Virginia Evans debut novel, crafted entirely in the form of letters, has been nominated for this years Womens Prize for Fiction

AIADMK chief Palaniswami holds meeting with party MLAs from TN at Puducherry reseort

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met newly elected MLAs in Puducherry. He urged them to remain united and patient. The meeting occ

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

Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planning

People are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, helps in

BAN vs PAK, 1st Test 2026: Live Streaming, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Weather Update, Predictions

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test predicted playing 11, live streaming details, pitch and weather updates, and full match preview: Bangladesh and P

Maharashtra Board SSC 10 Results 2026: Check steps to download scores from mahahsscboard.in, DigiLocker and more

MSBSHSE SSC Results 2026: Maharashtra Class 10 board exam results are out today, May 8, 2026, at 11.30 am. Over 16.15 lakh students can check the

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

Sub-Inspector,history-sheeter injured duringexchange offire in Thoothukudi

EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with top leadership in Suriname to deepen bilateral ties

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

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

Who won yesterday IPL match? Here are all LSG vs RCB match result highlights

Yesterday IPL Match Who Won (Google Trends): Mitchell Marsh's blistering century powered Lucknow Super Giants to a dramatic six-run victory over

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump to Advocate for Jimmy Lais Release During Meeting with Xi Jinping

Washington, May 8: Over 100 U.S. lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping for the release of Jimmy Lai,

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.

TN 12th Result 2026 at tnresults.nic.in Live: Tamil Nadu board results to be out in an hour, track where to find scorecard, toppers list, direct result link and more

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court

A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York on Thursday (May 7, 2026) found the 10% global tariffs were illegal aft

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

Tamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026: Here Is When, Where And How To Check TN Board HSE Results

Tamil Nadu Class 12 results for over 8 lakh students will be declared on 8 May 2026. Students can check their scores on tnresults.nic.in, dge.tn.

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

TN LIVE: TVK Holds Crucial Meet of MLAs-designate

A large number of newly elected members and also office-bearers who turned up for the meeting at Panaiyur sought to know from party general secre

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

Iran War News Live Updates: US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

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

Tehran Weighs Options; US Messages via Pakistan under Review: Baghaei

Despite the active review, Baghaei stated that no formal response has been issued as Tehran weighs its next move

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