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Multi-crore BDA site scam unearthed; FIR filed against tout and others

Israel to release two Gaza flotilla activists ahead of deportation: rights group

After over a week of Israeli detention, Saif and Avila are said to be released.

Indian Air Force to Host First Surya Kiran Air Show in Somnath

Ahmedabad, May 9: The Somnath Amrit Parv-2026 festival, held near the first Jyotirlinga of Somnath Mahadev, is brimming with excitement. This eve

Mamata Banerjee Calls for Unity Among Anti-BJP Forces in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 9: After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a significant victory and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) faced a defeat, former Chie

Sahil Jadhav Aims for Gold at Archery World Cup

Shanghai, May 9: Sahil Jadhav clinched a bronze medal in the mens individual compound event at the 2026 Archery World Cup Stage 2 on Saturday. Th

Shops remain vacant months after Ukkadam bus terminal I inauguration in Coimbatore

Ten commercial shops and two restaurant spaces there remain unoccupied; corporation official says tenders for allotting shop spaces were floated

IPL 2026: Fascinating contest on the cards as an upbeat CSK meets LSG

A victory would significantly strengthen Super Kings hopes of securing a playoff berth; Super Giants, languishing in 10th place, will be determin

Son of driver to receive 11 gold medals at UAS Bengaluru convocation

Women lead the medal tally, with 35 womenacross various programmes collectively securing 97 medals and certificates, compared to 43 won by 20 mal

Top news of the day: VCK, IUML back Vijay-led TVK to form govt. in Tamil Nadu; WFI declares Vinesh Phogat ineligible to compete till June 26, and more

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Velacheryschool kids steer road userstowards safety

DAVPublic School inVelacheryis among institutions that have bagged a gold medal for activities taken under National Road Safety Mission for Schoo

AC technicians in demand in Chennai this summer

With the mercury shooting up, calls for AC repair experts abound, and many of them go unanswered. A case for making AC technician courses more at

Police intensify crackdown against gambling in Sri Sathya Sai district

DRM inspects Duvvada station development works

AIOBCSA demands PM Modis clarification on Caste Census 2027

One killed, two injured in scaffolding collapse in Namakkal

Rajasthan set to become global hub for agro-based industries with crop diversity: CM

The State government is providing investors with a favourable ecosystem through transparent policies, advanced infrastructure, and an environment

Karthik Tyagi: The Rising Star Realizing His Farmer Fathers Dream

New Delhi, May 9: Karthik Tyagi, the right-arm fast bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has made a significant impact in the 2026 Indian Prem

PM Modi Celebrates 11 Years of Social Security and Pension Schemes

New Delhi, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the governments commitment to dignity and financial security for the people of India d

Himachal CM calls for the systematic study of cloudburst triggers across the Himalayan region

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approves grants at a high-level meeting for capacity building at the Himachal Pradesh Universitys Himalayan Centre for Dis

Surya Kumar Yadav Struggles for Runs in IPL 2026, Adding to Team Indias Woes

New Delhi, May 9: Surya Kumar Yadav is facing a challenging IPL 2026 season, having scored only 195 runs in 10 matches, with a batting average of

22 TES-47 officer cadets awarded at MCEME, Secunderabad

Three juveniles sent to observation home in 2024 rape case

Additional working hours announced at select Sub-Registrar offices from May 12-15

ED arrests three accused in DJW-SEPL case

The arrested trio were company directorsDandamudiVenkateswara Rao and D. Shanthi Kiran, along with Mr. Raos brother D. Avanindra Kumar; the Centr

Two held with ganja worth 8.95 lakh at Secunderabad Railway Station

Crop diversification need of the hour in Telangana: Minister Tummala

Widespread rain offers relief from heat across Erode district

Remembering the Sacrifices of BJP Workers in West Bengal

New Delhi, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the BJP workers who played a crucial role in str

This website tracks power cuts across Kerala using crowd data

Frustrated by power cuts, Alkesh Das has built a platform now used by thousands to track power cuts across 14 districts in the State

India Thanks Portugal for Extraditing Wanted Fugitive Abhay Rana

Lisbon, May 9: India expressed gratitude to the Portuguese government and its law enforcement agencies for their support in the successful extrad

School students swap smartboards for signals

Understanding the challenges faced by traffic police personnel was one of the exercises undertaken by the SriChaitanyaTechno School as part of a

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Bihar Governments Response to Protests with Police Brutality

Patna, May 9: Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized the BJP-led government in Bihar following a reported police crackdown on peaceful protests by t

J.S. Bindra is new Chairperson of Visakhapatnam Port Authority

A 1997-batch IRTS officer, Bindra will serve as a Joint Secretary-level officer under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways

Thunderstorm forecast in four Telangana districts today

Theni and Virudhunagar Collectors advise farmers on how to save crops from El Nino effect

Solar-powered borewell project to benefit tribal farmers in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

The project executed at a cost of 6.8 lakh to directly benefit six tribal farmers in Gethesal tribal village

Govt. using police to curb dissent and free speech in Andhra Pradesh, alleges Jagan

This demonstrates how the government is using the department as its political enforcement machinery, says the YSRCP president

Vijay Deverakonda Waves to Jubilant Fans; Birthday Celebration Videos Go Viral

Videos and pictures from the celebrations quickly went viral online, with fans praising Vijays humble nature and cheerful interaction with the cr

Drone surveillance, spot drug tests intensified in Hyderabad hostels: Malkajgiri CP

Poppy Menace Threatens J&K's 100-Day Mission to Eradicate Drug Addiction

As the J&K administration intensifies its 100-day mission to make the Union Territory drug-free, the widespread illegal cultivation of opium popp

Congress to hold mega show in Tumakuru on May 20 to mark completion of three years of Karnataka government

The event comes at a time when a section of senior Congress MLAs is pushing for an early Cabinet reshuffle, while Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shiv

South Korea Seizes Two Chinese Fishing Boats; One Sailor Dies

Seoul, May 9: The South Korean Coast Guard reported on Saturday that they seized two Chinese fishing boats. The vessels were allegedly violating

Govt. wants Markfed to speed up maize procurement

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CGPSC Job Alert: Recruitment Notification for 46 Assistant Engineer Positions Released

Raipur, May 9: The Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC) has officially announced the recruitment of eligible candidates for 46 vacant p

ED Seizes Assets in Global Media App Fraud Case

Shillong, May 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has temporarily seized assets worth 1.06 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money

Chathannur MLA B.B. Gopakumar dismisses allegations of political undercurrents

Gopakumar rejects UDFs allegations of a secret deal between the CPI(M) and the BJP in Chathannur and Kottarakara. He attributes his victory to a

School Education Department to review Class 12 performance after Coimbatore district slips to 13th rank

BJP hits back at Kejriwal over Aurangzeb remark on Modi, ED raids in Punjab

Hitting back at him, BJP spokesperson R.P. Singh said corruption allegations against AAP leaders are not baseless and claimed that it is Mr. Kejr

Vijays Path to Chief Ministership Cleared with Support of 120 MLAs

Chennai, May 9: C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the Tamilga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has taken a significant step towards forming the government in Tami

Is Hantavirus spreading in Texas? Cruise Ship connected to Texas passengers sparks new fear about symptoms and human spread

A rare hantavirus outbreak connected to a cruise ship has sparked fresh concern across the United States, especially after health officials confi

IPL 2026 | Treated my time on the sidelines as extra month of preparation: Punjab Kings Suryansh Shedge

The Mumbai lad reveals that meaningful chats with Shreyas and a heart-to-heart conversation with head coach Ricky Ponting kept him in the right f

Union Minister lauds Visakhapatnam Port Authority for record 91.17 MMT cargo throughput

Carbon Credit: Study Finds Underground Treasure Of Delhi's Forests

Researchers said soil organic carbon accounted for more than 43 per cent of the total carbon stored in the ecosystem.

European states to send planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

European countries are sending aircraft to evacuate citizens from a cruise ship near Tenerife. The ship is carrying passengers affected by a hant

What to Know About the British Elections That Hit Starmers Labour Party Hard

It was a blunt verdict from voters in elections widely seen as an unofficial referendum on Starmer, whose popularity has plummeted since he led t

'He was always hardworking': Teacher recalls Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari as student

Himangshu Maji, a retired teacher, expressed pride in his former student Suvendu Adhikari becoming West Bengal's Chief Minister. Maji recalled Ad

Quote of the day by first woman Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie: 'Nothing in life is to be feared; It is...' What the legendary scientist was trying to teach us about fear, knowledge, & life

Quote of The Day: Marie Curie's timeless words remind us that fear stems from a lack of understanding. By seeking knowledge, we can dispel anxiet

BPCL Strengthens Critical Care Access in Kedarnath with Advanced Hospital

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) , a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, in the demanding terrain of the Himalayas—w

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Evening news wrap: VCK, IUML back Vijays TVK government formation; India successfully tests Advanced Agni missile with MIRV capability and more

Tamil Nadu sees a new government forming as TVK crosses the majority mark with VCK and IUML support. India enhances its defense with a successful

Political Tensions Rise in Maharashtra Over TCS Conversion Case

Mumbai, May 9: Political tensions in Maharashtra have escalated following the arrest of Nida Khan, the main accused in the TCS corporate jihad ca

ED Seizes Six Properties Linked to Agnipa Energy Private Limited in Guwahati

Guwahati, May 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized six properties in Guwahati related to Agnipa Energy Private Limited under the Preven

Warning from Agencies: Demand for Independent West Bengal Part of ISI Conspiracy

New Delhi, May 9: Mohammad Noorul Huda, a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, has expressed support for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees decision not to re

Azim Premji University suspends one student for two years, warns two others over violence on campus involving ABVP

The suspension follows violent incidents on the campuson February 24,when members of ABVPvandalisedthe campus property and force-entered the prem

Quote of the Day by Epicurus: Do not marry after 40... Why this controversial philosophy feels surprisingly relevant in modern dating culture

Quote of the Day: A quote attributed to Epicurus suggests delaying marriage in late 30s or 40s due to evolving independence and ingrained lifesty

Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak

Measles hits children the hardest. Their breathing can become strained, their strength fades, and in the most severe cases, the infection reaches

Powerful Iranian Ultra-Hardliners Mobilise Against Iran-US Nuclear Talks

The group known as Jebhe-ye Paydari and described as Super Revolutionaries, has emerged as one of the loudest opponents of any agreement with Was

Dhinakaran asks Vijays TVK to produce original letter of support claiming AMMKs backing

Addressing a press conference, Mr. Dhinakaran reiterated that the letter in question and a video clip, displaying Mr. Kamaraj appending his signa

Navrattan Cement to invest Rs 250 cr to set up green cement manufacturing plant in Punjab

NEW DELHI, May 9: Navrattan Cement Industries LLP, a subsidiary of Navrattan Group, has announced an initial investment of Rs 250 crore to set up

Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The whole educational and professional training system is a very elaborate filter, which just weeds out people who are.... Did Manufacturing Consent author Noam Chomsky reveal the disturbing truth about institutions, conformity, and intellectual freedom decades before social media?

Quote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The Noam Chomsky education system quote highlights how modern education filters independent thinking in schools

Outbreak Can Be Contained: Dr Soumya Swaminathan On Hantavirus Crisis

Dr. Swaminathan emphasised Hantavirus' limited transmissibility despite human-to-human spread. She also speaks about the Andes strain, the only k

Mamata Tweaks Social Media Bio After Losing Bengal Power to BJP

The bio changed as BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the chief minister after the saffron party trounced the Trinamool Congress in the

Roy Kapur Films Matka King emerges top show on Amazon Prime in first week of release

Roy Kapur Films' web series Matka King is a major success on Amazon Prime Video. It is the platform's most successful new show in over three year

Ayodhya Launches First Skill Development Center for Water Life Mission

Ayodhya, May 9: Ayodhya has emerged as a unique model for the effective implementation of the Water Life Mission and skill development. The state

Neha Dhupia Visits Vrindavan Temples and Joins Yamuna Cleaning Drive

Mumbai, May 9: Actress Neha Dhupia recently visited Vrindavan, immersing herself in the spiritual atmosphere. On Saturday, she shared glimpses of

Indian Minister to Participate Virtually in Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa

New Delhi, May 9: Jacqueline Mukangira, the High Commissioner of Rwanda in India, met with Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jit

Frontier Airlines plane reportedly hits pedestrian during takeoff in Denver

A Frontier Airlines passenger jet reportedly struck a pedestrian on the runway at Denver International Airport late Friday. The aircraft aborted

Putin chides NATO in speech at scaled-back Victory Day parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that his soldiers in Ukraine were fighting an aggressive force backed by all of NATO and described

District administration steps in to save horticulture crops in Namakkal from heatwave

Ayyappa Samajam conference begins in Keralas Chengannur

Meeting formulates an action plan to launch Ayyappa devotee groups at the ward level and Ayyappa devotee villages at the panchayat level

Dr Hemant Pande assumes charge as CMD of Western Coalfields Ltd

NAGPUR, May 9: Dr Hemant Sharad Pande has assumed charge as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) here. He

Chennai summer turns monsoon-like as rains cool city; low-pressure area likely to form on May 11

An upper air cyclonic circulation that lies over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining Sri Lanka has triggered widespread rainfall over the State. Thi

5 Indian destinations you should avoid travelling during summer

Planning a summer holiday in India can be exciting, but extreme temperatures in several regions can make travel uncomfortable and even risky duri

Remarkably Bright Creatures movie review: Magnificent Sally Field provides ballast to the tale of love and loss

Sally Field brings gravity and grace to this adaptation of Shelby Van Pelts 2022 novel, making it a tender, uneven but often rewarding film about

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TVK Alliance Secures Comfortable Majority with 121 Seats

Vijay-led bloc crosses majority mark with support from Congress, Left parties, VCK and IUML.

India successfully tests Agni missile with MIRV system

India successfully tested an Advanced Agni missile with a MIRV system on May 8, 2026. The missile carried multiple payloads, hitting different ta

BJPs Government in West Bengal: A Question of Legitimacy, Says Mohammad Javed

New Delhi, May 9: Following a significant victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Suvendu Adhikari took the oath of office as Chief M

Sanjana Pandey Celebrates Prestigious Awards at Zee Bhojpuri 2026 Ceremony

Mumbai, May 9: Bhojpuri cinemas beloved actress Sanjana Pandey recently received accolades at the esteemed Zee Bhojpuri 2026 event. She was honor