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India's manufacturing growth sentiment positive in Q4 despite rising raw material costs: FICCI survey

As FY26 enters its final quarter, India's manufacturing sector showcases a resilient spirit, buoyed by stable production outputs and a hopeful pe

'LOT TO TALK about': Rubio breaks silence as Trump accuses Pope Leo of risking Catholics over Iran

Tamil Nadu Governor Not Convinced Vijay's TVK Has Numbers For Majority: Sources

TVK Chief Vijay Meets Tamil Nadu Governor, Stakes Claim To Form Next Government

Shashi Shekhar Vempati appointed new CBFC chairperson

Shashi Shekhar Vempati ascends to the role of chairperson for the Central Board of Film Certification, following in the footsteps of Prasoon Josh

India-U.S. Partnership Could Accelerate AI Adoption Rate

New Delhi, May 6: The partnership between India and the United States has the potential to significantly enhance AI adoption in India. Major Amer

There was an excellent coordination among Army, Navy, Air Force: Air Marshal Patnaik (Retd.) on Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor, a swift military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, showcased strong coordination among India's Army, Navy, and Air Force

Government Blamed for Fire Tragedy in Vivek Vihar, Says AAP Leader Saurabh Bhardwaj

New Delhi, May 6: Saurabh Bhardwaj, the Delhi state president of the Aam Aadmi Party, has criticized the government regarding the devastating fir

India-Nepal tensions over Lipulekh route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resurface; dialogue emphasised

Revanth Meets Union Minister Khattar, Seeks Nod for Metro Phase-II

Reddy requested consideration of the RGIA AirportBharat Future City Corridor under Phase-III, highlighting its strategic significance in enhancin

Railway Board says 18 of 28 track-related derailments in 202526 occurred at turnouts

Turnouts should continue to be a major focus area in track maintenance, the Railway Board said

'Ilhan will HAVE TO ANSWER!': Minnesota House panel moves to subpoena Omar over MN Somali fraud

Russias share in Indian oil imports jumped in March, but discount turned into a premium

The outbreak of the West Asian crisis hit Indias Gulf oil supplies, making it turn to Russia

Assam Cop Shot In Anti-Drug Raid Near Manipur Border, Airlifted To Guwahati

Police said no arrests have been made so far, as the suspects escaped through the dense forest and the interstate border.

United Telugu Kitchens Honors Vijayawada Civic Workers on 5th Anniversary

United Telugu Kitchens (UTK), the citys premier Telugu cuisine restaurant, celebrated the start of its fifth anniversary by hosting a special com

Rich In Resources, Poor In Opportunity: The Migration Trap In Odishas Tribal Belt

There are critical questions about the balance between development, rights and sustainability in Odishas Tribal Belt.

16 Killed After Bus, Fuel Tanker Collide In Indonesia

Four people were hospitalised, three of them with serious burns, according to another emergency official.

BRS accuses Congress of failing farmers, threatens statewide protests

Four key resolutions were passed at the meeting, including a demand for financial assistance to the families of farmers who died over the past tw

How to watch the Northern Lights tonight

A fading geomagnetic storm offers one more chance to catch the Northern Lights on the night of May 6, 2026. While solar activity is decreasing, v

Peoples Needs Top Priority: CM Chandrababu to Guide Collectors at 7th Conference

Two-day meet in Amaravati to review growth, welfare, governance; collectors and SPs to present best practices

Supreme Court cancels bail to accused in UP dowry death

A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi allowed the appeal filed by the father of the deceased woman and directed the accused husband

Italys Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Deepfakes are a dangerous tool because they can deceive, manipulate and target anyone

Tamil Nadu polls: Vijay stakes claim to form government after Congress extends support; TVK still five seats short of 118-majority mark

India sees no need to curb sugar exports for now as demand weakens, sources say

India will not restrict sugar exports currently. Lower production is expected, but stable prices indicate weaker demand is balancing the shortfal

Telangana CM Revanth directs police to minimise public inconvenience during VIP movement

Major Crackdown on Illegal LPG Refilling Racket in Nangloi, Three Arrested

New Delhi, May 6: The Delhi Crime Branch has launched a significant operation against illegal LPG refilling and hoarding in the Bakhtawarpur area

New Zealand Womens A Team Announced for Sri Lanka Tour Featuring Domestic Stars

Auckland, May 6: New Zealand Cricket has announced the squad for the Womens A tour to Sri Lanka, featuring several emerging players. The tour wil

Stock markets rally as oil prices decline amid progress in US-Iran talks; Sensex jumps 940 pts

MUMBAI, May 6: Benchmark Sensex rallied by 940 points on Wednesday following a sharp decline in crude oil prices after US President Donald Trump

Pakistan Thanks Trump for Halting Project Freedom

Islamabad, May 6: Pakistans Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for the suspension of Project Freedo

Compunnel Unveils State-of-the-Art Noida Office: A Strategic Milestone in AI-Led Transformation and Innovation Ecosystem

New flagship facility positions India center as AI innovation powerhouse; signals strategic shift to agentic AI across all business operations

Aarti Industries Delivers Resilient Performance in Q4; Strengthens Global Positioning Amid Volatile Macro Environment

Manoj Kohli Joins Alt DRXs Advisory Board, Asset Tokenisation in India Just Became Serious Business

As Tokenisation Transitions From Regional Pilots and Early Regulatory Conversation To Commercial Reality, One Of Indias Foremost Business Leaders

Assam CM Meets Governor, Tenders Resignation, New Govt Likely On May 12

AGP proposes name of Himanta Biswa Sarma to lead NDA in state.

Bodhan SI Trapped by ACB While Taking 7,000 Bribe

Officer allegedly sought money to spare youth from criminal case; arrested and produced before special ACB court

Government's foodgrain stocks hit 604 lakh tonnes, nearly three times buffer requirement

India's food reserves are robust. Wheat and rice stocks in FCI godowns are nearly three times the mandatory buffer. This ensures ample supply for

Why this US doctor eats as if he has cancer, even though he doesnt. Check his diet & the reason behind it

A viral post by Dr Josh Axe on Instagram is pushing a proactive approach to health, where an anti-cancer diet is followed not as a cure, but as a

LG Lays Foundation Stone For Development Projects In Sambas Border Village Regal

Samba, May 6: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday visited the vibrant border village of Regal in Samba district and laid the foundation st

'Killed, Buried Wife And Daughter': Gujarat Man Dies By Suicide, Leaves Note

Girish allegedly confessed to killing his wife, Priyanka and their young daughter, Pari, before burying their bodies inside his home.

India, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership; set $25 billion trade target

The two sides signed as many as 13 agreements which will provide for deeper two-way engagement in a range of areas

Yokocho in Kolkata pairs charcoal-fired Asian cooking with local produce and cocktails laced with khejur gur

Tucked inside Park Street, chef Auroni Mookerjees new spot takes inspiration from Japan and features dishes like salmon crudo, pork belly char si

CG Power and Industrial Solutions profit rises 32 pc to Rs 362 cr in Q4

NEW DELHI, May 6: CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd on Wednesday posted a 32 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 362 crore in the

In Focus podcast | Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: Can TVK break the DMKAIADMK duopoly?

R. Kannan speaks to us about the rise of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the collapse of the Dravida Munnetra KazhagamAll India Anna Dravida Munnetra K

Disha Publications Wisdom Series to Introduce Indian Spiritual Thought to Young Readers

The launch is part of a broader vision to reach 1 crore households across India with learning material that supports not only academic developmen

Indias UPI to Connect with Vietnams Fast Payment System, Enhancing Transactions: PM Modi

Mumbai, May 6: Indias Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is set to link with Vietnams fast payment system. This announcement was made by Prime Minis

ADB Reports Rapid Growth in Asia-Pacific Through Global Value Chains

New Delhi, May 6: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on Wednesday that geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rapidly chang

Sebi classifies significant indices based on Rs 20,000-cr AUM threshold

NEW DELHI, May 6: Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a regulatory framework classifying any index as a significant index if it is benchmarked

BJPs Stronghold on SC-ST Seats in Assam and Bengal: NDAs Performance in the South

New Delhi, May 6: The recent assembly elections have showcased a remarkable performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Support from voters

Google team finds radiation glitch that limits quantum computing

Quantum computers are already very fragile; a new study has found a ghost in the machine that poses another major threat to these machines

Telangana Fills Nominated Posts Across Corporations and Boards

TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud announces appointments to key welfare and cooperative bodies

ATxSummit 2026 Brings Global Leaders to Singapore to Chart AIs Future Across Asia

World Bank Group, NVIDIA, Google, Amazon and OpenAI join global policymakers and leaders to address how AI is transforming economies, industries

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: The highest and lowest margins of victory

Most constituencies with margins above 60,000 votes were won by theTVK, with theDMKfinishing second in a majority of these seats. The distributio

Stock markets rally as oil prices decline amid progress in U.S.-Iran talks; Sensex jumps 940 points

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Asian Paints, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and Eternal were among the major winners

Standstill in India gold imports drags on, threatens supply

Indian banks face an unprecedented five-week halt in gold and silver imports, causing domestic prices to surge and threatening shortages. Adminis

New BJP govt in Bengal to take oath on May 9: State chief

The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Brigade Parade Ground in central Kolkata

Rupee surges 61 paise to close at 94.57 against U.S. dollar

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 97.79, down 0.66%

Kati Patang Saffron Lager Wins Bronze at the London Beer Competition 2026

Hantavirus: Canary Islands objects to docking of cruise ship, rare Andes strain detected

Spain has given the green light for the cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak to dock on the island of Tenerife. However, officials in

Opinion: Opinion | The Vijay Paradox: How A 'Welfare State' Still Ended Up Dissatisfied

The TVK will have to go the extra mile to deliver the goods, over and above the DMK's slew of welfarist measures that were generally comfortable,

India, Vietnam Finalise Trade Roadmap, Target $25 Billion By 2030

Delivering a joint press statement, the Prime Minister highlighted the specific measures taken to enhance market access and trade volume.

Bulldozer In Kolkata's New Market, Trinamool Claims Party Office Vandalised

Bulldozers had become symbolic of the crackdown against criminals after a string of demolitions carried out in Uttar Pradesh.

Seamless Multi-Island Escapes in the Philippines Offer High-Value Week-long Beach and Nature Getaways

Video: CPM claims BJP 'goons attacked, broke Lenin statue' in Bengal's Murshidabad

Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary who led the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and founded the Soviet Union, becoming one of the most influenti

Russia snubs Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire, firing dozens of drones

Russia disregards Ukraines ceasefire, launching drone strikes that kill 27 civilians amid ongoing conflict and failed peace efforts

Vietnam Prioritizes Bilateral Relations with India as a Global Hub for Development and Innovation

New Delhi, May 6: Vietnamese President Vo Lam praised Indias rapid progress on Wednesday, calling it the global center for development and innova

India, Vietnam Elevate Ties To Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; Set USD 25 Bn Trade Target

NEW DELHI, May 6: India and Vietnam on Wednesday elevated their ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and set a USD 25 billion

Indian Stock Market Surges Amid US-Iran Peace Talks Hopes

Mumbai, May 6: The Indian stock market closed on a positive note on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of a peace agreement between the United States and

Hachette India gets distribution rights for Faber, Granta Books among others

NEW DELHI, May 6: Hachette India will now be handling distribution in the country for leading independent publishers from the UK, including Faber

Deal to End US-Iran War Is Close: Pak Sources

The Pakistani source said a report earlier by the U.S. media outlet Axios on the proposed memorandum was accurate

Opposition parties back Mamata Banerjee; her decision not to quit a protest against Centre & EC, says Sanjay Raut

Sanjay Raut and NCP (SP) back Mamata Banerjee's decision not to resign as West Bengal Chief Minister. They allege democratic processes were subve

SC collegium approves names of 10 advocates as judges of Punjab and Haryana HC

NEW DELHI, May 6: The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for appointment of 10 advocates as judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Co

TVK Leader Vijay Meets Governor, Claims to Form Government in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, May 6: Following the results of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, C. Joseph Vijay formally claimed to form the government in the state

Hyderabad CRPF Jawan Dies After Collapsing on Duty in Jammu and Kashmir

Head Constable Surinder Singh posted in Shopians Zainapora camp loses consciousness during duty; probe underway into cause of death

China, Iran hold talks to discuss opening of Strait of Hormuz

BEIJING, May 6: Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi here amid mounting pressure o

Korean star Lee Byung-hun to headline Joseon-era martial arts film

LOS ANGELES, May 6: South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun, known internationally for Netflixs Squid Game, has signed on to star in an upcoming martial

`Mamata-led TMC government worse than CPM`, says BJP`s Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari criticised the All India Trinamool Congress government, calling it worse than the CPM, after BJPs sweeping victory in West Benga

Russia snubs Ukraines unilateral ceasefire, firing dozens of drones

KYIV, May 6: Russia fired dozens of drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday, disregarding a unilateral ceasefi

TVK chief Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arlekar, stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay has staked a claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu. The party emerged as the single largest in the Asse

Police say Australian women with alleged IS ties face charges on return from Syria

MELBOURNE, May 6: A number of Australian women with alleged ties to Islamic State group militants will be arrested and face criminal investigatio

How to Engage Kids During Summer Holidays with Fun Activities?

A guide to turning summer holidays into a meaningful blend of creativity, skill-building, exploration, and joyful learning for children.

Sonakshi Sinha and Jyotika Unite for Justice in Upcoming Film System Releasing on May 22

Mumbai, May 6: The demand for films addressing real societal issues on OTT platforms has surged. In this context, a new film titled System is set

IPL 2026: Struggling LSG Faces Off Against Strong RCB

Lucknow, May 6: The 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to take place on Thursday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajp

Vivo X300 Ultra and Vivo X300 FE launched: Price, features and sale

Catering to premium segment buyers, the new Vivo X300 Ultra brings the ZEISS tuned lenses along with the extender kit, while the X300 FE offers s

Supreme Court collegium approves names of 10 advocates as judges of Punjab and Haryana High Court

Mr. Chauhan is currently the Advocate-General of Haryana, while Mr. Deol is Additional Advocate-General of Punjab

Fund Constraints: Akhilesh Ends Contract with I-PAC Ahead of Polls

Yadav rejected the suggestion that the decision to end the deal was influenced by recent election outcomes in states such as West Bengal

Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking unilateral ceasefire

The Russian strikes came just hours before a unilaterally proposed Ukrainian ceasefire and days before Russia itself intends to observe a ceasefi

Hantavirus strain that killed 3 on cruise ship capable of human transmission: 10 things to know

NC trying to divert attention from its 'failures': Mehbooba

She said the NC is welcome to fight her party politically but the ruling party should spare religious scriptures while doing so

Word of the Day: Circumambient

Word of the Day: As language evolves to meet the demands of speed and simplicity, words like circumambient preserve a sense of its original richn

Indias exports rise 4.6% to hit all-time high of $863 bn in FY26 despite global headwinds

India's export landscape witnessed an extraordinary transformation in 2025-26, as figures climbed to an astounding USD 863.11 billion. Amidst a b

Supreme Court should take cognisance of West Bengal poll process: Akhilesh Yadav

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister alleged that the developments seen in West Bengal could be replicated on a larger scale in Uttar Pradesh,

Iran War: How the jet fuel shortage affects air travel

Jet fuel supply could become a problem for the aviation industry. Passengers should expect disruption beyond higher prices.