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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

Cricket Gives Special Dimension To India-Trinidad And Tobago Ties: S Jaishankar

India's ties with Trinidad and Tobago have been underpinned by shared history, and by our very special bonds of cricket : External Affairs Minist

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

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

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

Historic dawn for Bengal; marks end of misrule, start of double-engine era of development: Adhikari

KOLKATA: (May 9) West Bengals chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari said the days of Sonar Bangla have officially started with Saturday marking t

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

U.S. authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

The authorities boarded eight cruise ships in late April and determined that 27 people, mostly from the Philippines, were involved in he receipt

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

WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The only hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person Andes virus has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuellin

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

Kerala CM Decision Likely Within 24 Hours, Says Muraleedharan

Acknowledging public fervour, he emphasised that flex boards and marches alone would not determine the leadership.

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

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

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.

Sai Pallavi To Return To Tollywood With Kalki 2?

Professionally, the actress also has another exciting project lined up with acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam, where she will reportedly share scre

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

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

NDA Leaders Gather in Kolkata for Suvendu Adhikaris Oath Ceremony

Kolkata, May 9: Suvendu Adhikari is set to take the oath as the first Chief Minister from the BJP in West Bengal on Saturday. Leaders from across

Royal Bengal Tiger Spotted In Arunachal Sanctuary After Nearly 20 Years

According to officials, the last confirmed evidence of a tiger in DEMWS dates back to 2005, with only unverified sightings reported until around

Vijay To Meet VCK Chief As TVK Struggles To Reach Majority: Sources

Last minute hiccups followed what appeared as a done deal last evening, with Vijay currently having just 116 MLA-elects on his side.

Trump's Truth Social Parent Reports $400 Million Loss As Crypto Values Fall

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) reported revenue of less than $1 million for the three months ending March 31, according to a company filin

Cricket gives special dimension to India-Trinidad and Tobago ties: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8, 2026 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of

Thirst aids for strays

From water bowls placed for thirsty stray animals to coconut shell feeders designed for urban birds, here are two organisations in Chennai findin

NS Raja Subramani is Indias new CDS: From his birthplace to top defence post, his inspiring journey from Tamil Nadu you should know

Lieutenant General (Retd) NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as India's new Chief of Defence Staff. A decorated Army officer with extensive exp

Chidambaram questions prosecution agencies after acquittal of accused in Tadmetla massacre, Sohrabuddin case

Congress leader P Chidambaram raised concerns over the performance of investigative and prosecution agencies. This follows recent acquittals in t

Poster war erupts as Congress high command to take call on Kerala CM

Kerala CM news: Posters supporting Ramesh Chennithala for Chief Minister appeared in Idukki. Earlier, posters for KC Venugopal were also seen. Le

Trump Honors Grieving Mothers at White House Mothers Day Event

Washington, May 9: U.S. President Donald Trump honored grieving mothers at a Mothers Day event held at the White House. During the ceremony, he h

Meenakshi Seshadri Remembers Rishi Kapoors Driving Skills During Daminis Iconic Scene

Mumbai, May 9: Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri reminisced about her iconic film Damini as it celebrates its 33rd anniversary. In a recent soci

Government launches Road RADAR to identify air pollution sources

As part of the programme, one field surveyorhas been deployed in each of the 13 districts to systematically survey roads across Delhi and identif

Mockery of democracy: TTV Dhinakaran accuses Vijay-led TVK of horse-trading in Tamil Nadu govt formation bid

A political storm brews in Tamil Nadu. AMMK leader T. T. V. Dhinakaran alleges Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is involved in horse-trading. Thi

Meenakshi Seshadri Remembers Rishi Kapoors Driving Skills on Daminis 33rd Anniversary

Mumbai, May 9: Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri reminisced about her iconic film Damini as it celebrates its 33rd anniversary. In a heartfelt s

Aboard The Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship, Some Passengers Fear What Awaits Back Home

For days, WHO officials have sought to dispel comparisons between coronavirus and hantavirus, stressing that the latter poses very low risk to th

Trying to lose belly fat? These 5 homemade morning drinks may help

Are you trying to lose belly fat and struggling with it? You don't have to go for extreme diets; in fact, certain homemade morning drinks can not

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Date Live: When To Expect It? Check Latest Updates Here

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Date Live Updates: More than 18 lakh students are awaiting their scorecards. Once announced, the results will be available

Mild Earthquake Hits Ongole, Triggers Panic among Residents

Locals said that the effects of the tremors were felt especially in Deva Cheruvu, Nellore Bus Stand and Mangopalem

Hantavirus Update: Trump Says His Administration Is Closely Monitoring Cases

The WHO has issued notifications to 12 countries whose citizens disembarked at Saint Helena, including the UK, the United States, Canada, Germany

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Engages with Trinidad and Tobago PM, Unveils Key Collaborative Initiatives

New Delhi, May 9: Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar conducted several high-level meetings during his official visit to Trinidad and Tobag

Messi Backs Neymar as One of the Best Ahead of World Cup

Buenos Aires, May 9: Legendary footballer Lionel Messi believes that Brazils star player Neymar remains one of the best in the sport. Messi expre

Soviet Leaders To Saffron Oath: At Kolkata Ground, A Turn In Bengal Politics

For decades, crowd size at Brigade became Bengal's political currency. The fuller the ground, the stronger the message.

Tributes Pour in for Rabindranath Tagore on Poila Boishakh

New Delhi, May 9: On the occasion of Poila Boishakh, the 25th day of the Bengali calendar, tributes were paid nationwide to the great poet, philo

Will Vijay take oath today? Here are the latest updates as confusion prevails over Tamil Nadu govt formation

Chennai is witnessing high political drama. Vijay's oath-taking as Tamil Nadu's next Chief Minister is uncertain. A razor-thin majority in the as

Rs 5 Gutkha Dispute Turns Violent In Rajasthan, Youth Attacked With Sword

A minor argument over gutkha in Rajasthan's Bhilwara city turned violent after a youth was chased with a sword and later stabbed in the neck.

Trends and traction: Sunday Soul Sante kicks off Colour Play edition for creators

In this photo essay, we feature more highlights and founder insights from the popular artisanal market, Sunday Soul Sante.

NTRs Black-And-White Pic Sets Internet On Fire

The film reportedly features Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead and is expected to be mounted on a grand pan-India scale.

The alliance that wasnt: How Tamil Nadus Dravidian rivals failed to stop Vijays march

Tamil Nadu's political landscape was thrown into turmoil as DMK and AIADMK failed to prevent C Joseph Vijay's party from forming the government.

Supreme Court asks West Bengal Governor to appoint VCs to three state-aided universities

A dispute was going on between the governor and Banerjee over the appointment of VCs in 36 state-aided universities

PM Modi pays homage to Rabindranath Tagore, terms him 'timeless voice of India's civilisational soul'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary. He described Tagore as an exceptional philosoph

ED Raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Aroras Residence Amid Political Turmoil

Chandigarh, May 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the official residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Pa

Political Turmoil in Tamil Nadu: Speculations Rise Over Presidents Rule

Chennai, May 9: The political turmoil surrounding the formation of a new government in Tamil Nadu has intensified. Speculations about the imposit

Rishita Bhatt: From Stardom to a Private Life Away from the Spotlight

Mumbai, May 9: Rishita Bhatt has always had a passion for dance and acting since childhood. She even trained in Kathak. After completing her educ

Hyderabad Braces for Hazy Mornings, 38C Temperature: IMD

In its weather bulletin for Hyderabad, the IMD said the maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 38C and 27C respectively

Backchannel deals, shifting loyalties and Vijays race for power - Whats unfolding in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's government formation remains uncertain as TVK emerges as the single largest party but falls short of a majority. Allies are scrambli

Stop demolitions, sealing houses under garb of anti-drug campaign in Kashmir: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

The Minister also expressed concern over more demolitions and attachment of properties in the Kashmir valley compared to Jammu

Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates: West Bengal To Get 1st BJP Chief Minister

Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates:

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on Pochishe Boishakh

Bengal set to step into saffron era with Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as CM today

Suvendu Adhikari is set to be sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground. This marks a significant shi

Tamil Nadus CM-in-waiting Vijay faces forgery & horse trading storm after Dhinakaran cries foul

Stopped For Drunk Driving Test, Telangana Man Brings Machete To Attack Cops

Telangana olice stopped a man who was travelling on a cart and was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Police warned him and sent him back

When Is Vijay's Oath? Suspense Over Tamil Nadu's First Coalition Government

Last minute hiccups followed what appeared as a done deal last evening, with Vijay currently having just 116 MLA-elects on his side.

Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It... - Renowned American poet's timeless wisdom on handling resentment

Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: Maya Angelou, a renowned writer and poet, inspired millions with her courage, wisdom, and hope. Overcoming earl

Trump Anticipates Message from Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions

Washington, May 9: Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about receiving a messa

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Maharana Pratap on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 9: On the occasion of Maharana Prataps birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP Pr

Finn Allen Shines in IPL 2026, Becomes KKRs Fourth Centurion

New Delhi, May 9: In a thrilling match on Friday evening at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, Finn Allen stole the spotlight during the IPL 2026