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Two British nationals test positive for hantavirus; experts say pandemic risk remains low, no India cases so far

Experts noted that hantavirus spreads poorly between humans and outbreaks are usually localised. No officially confirmed cases linked to the curr

Prabhas Has More Movies, Yet Kalki 2 To Arrive In Dec 2027?

Since Kalki 2 is expected to rely heavily on world-class visual effects and CGI, post-production alone could take more than six months.

Mamata Banerjee skips Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minis

Book Review | The Magnificent Queen of Tadoba-Andhari

A journalist-turned-conservationist recounts the trials and tribulations of Maya, the fierce and beautiful tigress

Hoax Bomb Threat Email to Rajasthan Collector Triggers Kerala Police Probe

Thiruvananthapuram City Cyber Police registered a case on Friday and began an investigation into the incident

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal's first BJP CM; PM Modi present, Mamata skips

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, heading the first BJP government in the state. Governor RN Ravi admi

RBI Staff Seek Governors Intervention Over Promotion Rules

The revised policy, in its present form, has caused widespread dissatisfaction, frustration and demoralisation among officers across cadres and g

Book Review | Stories on the House

On reading some genre-bending tales that slip between myth, magic, Bengali afternoons and feminist mischief

Parent company of Trump's Truth Social reports $400 mn loss

TMTG, the firm behind Donald Trump's Truth Social, unveiled a troubling report showing a net loss of more than $400 million in the first quarter,

RBI officers seek governor's intervention to correct promotion policy

RBI officers are protesting recent changes to the promotion policy. The Reserve Bank of India Officers' Association has written to the Governor s

Tehran Capable of Enduring Months-Long Blockade as Regional Violence Resurges

Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Ar

Over 400 Measles Cases Reported in Japan Since January

Tokyo, May 9: Japan has reported over 400 cases of measles since January, according to a national health research institution. The Japan Institut

Kritika Kamras Favorite Hair Trend Inspired by the 60s and 70s

Mumbai, May 9: Actress Kritika Kamra is renowned not only for her impressive performances but also for her unique style and fashion sense. Recent

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari: All you need to know about West Bengals first BJP CM

Known for his leadership in protests and opposition to the previous government, Suvendu Adhikaris journey from the Trinamool Congress to the BJP

BJP creates history in West Bengal; Suvendu Adhikari sworn-in as new CM

Asian U17 Boxing Championships 2026: Indian Team Confirm 5 Medals

With strong quarter final showing India's five boxers advancing to the semifinals.

Kochi Corporation plans cloud kitchen for Indira Canteens

Indira Canteen, which is nearing two months of operation, has reportedly proved viable through cross-subsidy.

Handwriting on new Epstein note matches one found after his death, say experts

They are written by the same person, said Bart Baggett, who founded the forensic analysis firm Handwriting Experts Inc. and has testified in cour

POCSO case booked against Minister Bandi Sanjays son after minors complaint

Police said the complainant, a Class 10 dropout, alleged that the incident took place during a visit to the farmhouse and that a case was registe

This Bengaluru railway station now houses a new silk museum

The restored Avatihalli railway station in Bengaluru now houses a silk museum.

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This h

PM Touches Feet Of 97-Year-Old Makhan Lal Sarkar In Bengal: Who Is He?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured a 97-year-old man at the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata this morning. In a grand gestu

Suvendu Adhikari Takes Oath As BJP's First Bengal Chief Minister

It's quite likely that in the current context no other leader in West Bengal has a more dramatic, almost stardom-like ascension than Chief Minist

Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik Among 5 In Suvendu's Cabinet

Suvendu Adhikari, who took oath as the BJP's first West Bengal Chief Minister today, has inducted five ministers in the state cabinet. The legisl

Tarun Moorthy Clarifies Meeting with Chiranjeevi: No Link to Thudaram Telugu Remake

Chennai, May 9: Renowned Malayalam film director Tarun Moorthy is currently in the spotlight. His film Thudaram has received widespread acclaim a

Historic Political Shift in West Bengal as Suvendu Adhikari Set to Become Chief Minister

Kolkata, May 9: Following the Indian National Congresss victory in West Bengal, preparations are underway for Suvendu Adhikari to take the oath a

Jewar MLA expresses concern over proposed high UDF and passenger charges at Noida International Airport, seeks reassessment

Dhirendra Singh has sent a detailed representation to the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Union Civil Aviation Minister and Chief S

Understanding EPFO: Your Path to a Secure Retirement Fund

New Delhi, May 9: In todays world, many individuals often overlook retirement planning when starting their careers. However, small savings made i

AMMK Chief Files Plaint Against TVK Over 'Forged' Support Letter

The development followed a high-drama midnight visit by Dhinakaran to the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Guindy Range

Three-way CM tussle in Kerala fuels meme storm

The Left Democratic Front, which was voted out, wasnt spared either

Jhalmuri, sweets & Rabindranath Tagore: The Bengali factor in BJP's Bengal oath-taking ceremony

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's Chief Minister at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP

Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo, where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an inve

Video: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal

Kolkata: BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, May 9, heading the first BJP g

Bengals cultural showcase at Suvendu Adhikaris CM swearing-in at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata

West Bengal New Govt: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as CM; Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul others take oath of office ending Mamata's TMC era

West Bengal has a new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari. The BJP secured a historic win in the 2026 elections, ending fifteen years of Trinamool C

Bank of America taps tech dealmaker Richard Hardegree as vice chair of M&A, memo shows

Bank of America has appointed Richard Hardegree as its new vice chair for mergers and acquisitions. Hardegree, a seasoned banker with over 30 yea

PM Modi greets supporters at Brigade Parade Ground before Suvendu Adhikari takes oath

Class 12 results: Pass percentage in Chennai Corporation schools rises to 92.26%

The overall pass percentage has increased steadily over the last four years, rising from 86.86% in 2023 to 87.13% in 2024, 88.12% in 2025, and 92

Watch: PM Modi touches feet of 98-year old Makhanlal Sarkar during West Bengal swearing-in ceremony - who is he?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the party's first West Bengal government swearing-in. Sarkar, a

Meet Salma Shaker, Saudi Arabias record-breaking freediver

Saudi freediver Salma Shaker is redefining depth both, in the ocean and in public perception as she breaks records and challenges stereotypes

Urvashi Rautela Opens Up About Ignoring Trolls and Embracing Her True Self

Mumbai, May 9: Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela frequently finds herself in the spotlight. Whether its her glamorous style or her statements, sh

IPL 2026: Axar Patel shifts focus to next season after KKR crushes DCs playoff hopes

With eight points from 11 matches, DC are eighth on the table, while KKR revived their playoff hopes, moving to seventh with nine points from 10

Mallikarjun Kharge Honors Rabindranath Tagores Progressive Ideals on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 9: On the birth anniversary of the great poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Congress President Mallikarjun

Veer Chotrani Triumphs Over Abhay Singh in World Squash Championship Opener

Giza, May 9: Indian squash player Veer Chotrani secured a victory against fellow countryman Abhay Singh in the first round of the World Squash Ch

VCK Expected to Declare Support to TVK Today

VCK leader Vanniarasu, a close aid of the party founder, gave clear indication that Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi was keen on getting a share in

Think before you throw: This event in Bengaluru will teach you how to use scraps in your kitchen for zero waste cooking

Eat Raja, the zero-waste juice shop, and Beautiful Bharat citizens volunteer group, team up for this sustainable cooking event and workshop, call

BJPs sonar era begins in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as CM top developments

West Bengal ushers in a new political era as Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister. This historic win, following an

ED Raids on AAP Leaders Residence Spark Political Tensions in Punjab

Chandigarh, May 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of Sanjeev Arora, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (A

Novak Djokovic Shocked by Dario Prizmic at Italian Open

Rome, May 9: Six-time Italian Open champion Novak Djokovic has been eliminated from the tournament after losing to world number 79, Dario Prizmic

PM Modi pays homage to Tagore, terms him timeless voice of Indias civilisational soul

Tagore's birth anniversary is celebrated on 'Pochishe Boishakh' or the 25th of the Bengali month of Boishak, known as Rabindra Jayanti

Manoj Muntashir Shares Fascinating Story of Shankar-Jaikishans First Meeting

Mumbai, May 9: In the world of music, some duos not only deliver hit songs but also create history. One such famous pair in Hindi cinema is Shank

India, IOM discuss expanding, diversifying regular migration pathways

Discussions focussed on expanding and diversifying regular migration pathways and on Indias proactive approach to the implementation of GCM and I

New Study Finds Earth And Mars May Have Formed From Similar Material

Earth's Composition Closely Matches Mars, Suggests New Study On Planet's Origins

Backdrop For Suvendu Adhikari's Oath Showcases Bengal's Culture

First visuals this morning from the venue of Adhikari's oath shows a backdrop cut out in the traditional chalchitra style.

Who is Richard Lewer? Melbourne-based artist wins Archibald Prize 2026 with powerful portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder Iluwanti Ken

Melbourne artist Richard Lewer has won the prestigious Archibald Prize. His winning artwork is a portrait of Iluwanti Ken, a respected Pitjantjat

U.S. tanker strikes deepen tensions as Iran weighs peace proposal

A fragile ceasefire in West Asia faces fresh uncertainty after the United States struck two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Gulf of Oman, promptin

Cross-border militant attack rocks Manipur border villages, Congress questions security response

Militants from Myanmar crossed the border into Manipur's Kamjong district. They attacked indigenous villages, causing damage and raising concerns

Bengal Political Killings: Zero In Records, Different Story On Ground

Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) shows that West Bengal reported 47 political murders from 2014 to 2021. However, since 2022, N

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.

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 10 Result 2026 Expected Soon, Here Is How To Check?

HP Board Class 10th Result 2026 is expected soon. Students who appeared for the matric exams can check their results by entering their roll numbe

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

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

Hyderabad is third most accident-prone cities in India, Telangana logs nearly 8,000 road deaths in 2024: NCRB

Hyderabad recorded a 28.6% rise in number accidents in 2024, behind only Delhi and Bengaluru.

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,

West Bengals Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?

West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power in bo

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.

Soldier To General: Suvendu Adhikari's Oath As Bengal Chief Minister Soon

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to become West Bengal's first chief minister from the party today, after being unanimously elected leader of t

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

Weather Alert: NCR to Experience Changes with Yellow Alert on May 11-12

Noida, May 9: The National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi, is set to experience a shift in weather this May. Followi

Internet Fibre Can Secretly Listen To Users' Conversations: Study

A new study has revealed that fibre optic internet cables can potentially detect and recover nearby conversations by sensing tiny sound vibration

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.

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

Fairfest Media Appoints Simon Press as Managing Director, International to Accelerate Global Expansion and Scale WTE Miami

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

Hantavirus Update: WHO Chief, Spanish Health Authorities To Coordinate Ship Evacuation In Canary Islands

The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by

Mother's Day 2026: Date, History, Significance And How It's Celebrated Worldwide

The celebration of Mother's Day differs across countries, though the message of love and appreciation remains common everywhere.

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