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TVK in limbo over government formation

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

8 May 2026 9:56 am
Congress to decide on next Kerala CM after UDF victory

UDF secured 102 seats out of the 140 constituencies in the recently held elections

8 May 2026 9:54 am
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

8 May 2026 9:49 am
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 intervention

8 May 2026 9:45 am
South Koreas robot Gabi takes vows at Buddhist temple

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

8 May 2026 9:44 am
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.

8 May 2026 9:41 am
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

8 May 2026 9:39 am
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

8 May 2026 9:35 am
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.

8 May 2026 9:31 am
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

8 May 2026 9:28 am
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 watch

8 May 2026 9:26 am
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

8 May 2026 9:22 am
Weekly Pandharpur-Tirupati train services to run as regular trains: CR

The move is expected to improve travel convenience for passengers and strengthen rail connectivity between two major pilgrimage destinations Pandharpur, associated with Lord Vitthal, and Tirupati, home to Lord Venkateswara, a statement said

7 May 2026 11:22 pm
BJP accuses TMC of mafia culture after Suvendu Adhikari`s aide shot dead

The BJP accused the TMC of promoting mafia culture and jungle raj in West Bengal after Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Madhyamgram. Senior BJP leaders alleged rising political violence after the state polls

7 May 2026 10:21 pm
RPF seizes 13 kg ganja worth Rs 6.5 lakh from train at Ranchi station

The RPF seized 13 kg of ganja worth Rs 6.5 lakh from the Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express at Ranchi station after spotting a suspicious unattended trolley bag

7 May 2026 10:17 pm
Noida International Airport to begin commercial operations from June 15

IndiGo will begin commercial flight operations from Noida International Airport on June 15, becoming the first airline to operate from the newly inaugurated airport with flights to over 16 destinations across India

7 May 2026 9:02 pm
WHO: Cruise ship hantavirus outbreak `not the start of an epidemic`

With five confirmed and three suspected cases including three deaths, WHO says the outbreak is expected to remain limited. The Andes virus strain involved is known for limited human-to-human transmission

7 May 2026 8:38 pm
SIT recovers motorcycle used in murder of Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath

The SIT probing the murder of Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath recovered the motorcycle used in the crime, while investigators found fake registration details linked to both vehicles involved in the deadly attack

7 May 2026 8:01 pm
Over 250 children fall ill after consuming mid-day meal at Bihar school

The incident took place at the Government Middle School in Baluaha under the Mahishi block area. Soon after consuming the meal, several students complained of stomach ache, vomiting, dizziness and uneasiness, leading to chaos on the school premises

7 May 2026 7:51 pm
Akhilesh Yadav alleges poll fraud by BJP; meets Mamata Banerjee after TMC defeat

Akhilesh Yadav met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata after the TMCs West Bengal election defeat and alleged electoral fraud by the BJP and Election Commission during the Assembly polls

7 May 2026 7:35 pm
Indus Water Treaty still in abeyance, says MEA one year after Operation Sindoor

MEA affirmed that the Indus Water Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan`s action of cross-border terrorism. The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during the press briefing here in the national capital

7 May 2026 6:35 pm
Heatwave: Nanded administration prohibits coaching classes during peak hours

District Collector Rahul Kardile issued the order on Wednesday to protect students from exposure to intense heat and related health risks, officials said

7 May 2026 6:32 pm
What is Hantavirus? Symptoms, causes and how it spreads explained

Hantaviruses are a group of viruses that naturally infect rodents like rats, mice and voles without making them sick. Humans get infected accidentally through contact with the animals urine, droppings or saliva

7 May 2026 5:35 pm
Transperson dies by suicide in Nagpur hospital after losing both legs in mishap

According to officers, she earned a livelihood by begging on trains. Last month, she reportedly fell from a moving train and sustained severe injuries, following which both her legs had to be amputated

7 May 2026 5:03 pm
PM Modi presents various cultural treasures to Vietnamese President To Lam

PM Modi presents various cultural treasures as a gift to the Vietnamese President To Lam, each carrying its own cultural and spiritual significance

7 May 2026 4:56 pm
Ex-Maharashtra Minister Anil Parab acquitted in Dapoli resort case

Apart from Anil Parab, four others village sarpanch Suresh Shankar Tupe, gramsevak Anant Dnyandev Koli, circle officer Sudhir Shantaram Pardule and sub-divisional officer Jayram Vinayak Deshpande were also acquitted of all charges

7 May 2026 4:56 pm
Fire breaks out in Greater Noida home after air conditioner blast

Preliminary information suggested that the fire started on the first floor of the house before rapidly spreading through the building, leaving the occupants with very little time to respond

7 May 2026 3:28 pm
West Asia war: Indian Embassy in Lebanon facilitates 5 nationals return home

The Indian Embassy in Beirut facilitated the return of five Indian nationals to India and thanked Lebanese authorities for supporting their smooth exit

7 May 2026 3:06 pm
Around 40 passengers leave hantavirus-hit cruise ship at St. Helena

Those who left the ship included the wife of a Dutch passenger who died and a Swiss man currently receiving treatment. Authorities have not confirmed the current locations of all passengers who disembarked

7 May 2026 2:56 pm
TMCs Saugata Roy condemns killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide, seeks CBI probe

TMC MP Saugata Roy condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath in Madhyamgram and demanded a court-monitored CBI probe, even as BJP leaders alleged political vendetta and a breakdown of law and order in West Bengal

7 May 2026 2:52 pm
India showcases Bihar, Maharashtra delicacies during Vietnam President To Lams

India presented a curated spread of traditional delicacies and premium produce from Bihar and Maharashtra, including Silao Khaja, Mithila Makhana and Ratnagiri Alphonso mangoes, during Vietnamese President To Lams state visit

7 May 2026 2:46 pm
Maharashtra revamps panel to tighten checks on illegal sex determination tests

The Maharashtra government has reconstituted its inspection and monitoring committee to strengthen enforcement of the PCPNDT Act and crack down on illegal sex determination and related violations, officials said.

7 May 2026 2:40 pm
Pakistan requested us to stop: Former DGMO recalls Operation Sindoor

Speaking on the operations first anniversary, he said India carried out precise strikes, achieved its objectives and avoided a prolonged conflict

7 May 2026 2:38 pm
Tamil Nadu Governor asks Vijay to submit list of supporting MLAs, prove majority

Vijay, who met the Governor for the second consecutive day, is not inclined to seek support from BJP. After the meeting, he held consultations with senior TVK leaders and legal advisors at his residence in Neelankarai

7 May 2026 2:26 pm
Ukraine launches hundreds of drones at Russia amid ceasefire tensions

Russia claimed it intercepted nearly 350 Ukrainian drones overnight as tensions escalated ahead of Moscows World War II Victory Day celebrations, with both sides accusing each other of ignoring ceasefire proposals

7 May 2026 2:19 pm
One year after Operation Sindoor, Simari villagers seek return to normalcy

Residents of Simari village in Kashmirs Tangdhar sector continue to live with memories of artillery fire and drone activity one year after Operation Sindoor, even as they try to restore a sense of normalcy along the Line of Control

7 May 2026 2:13 pm
Anil Ambani files defamation suit against NDTV in Delhi HC over CBI-ED reports

As per the petition filed through advocate Hasan Murtaza, Ambani has claimed that NDTV published around 72 pointed articles against him in recent months. Ambanis counsel told the court that the Adani Group, which holds the majority stake in NDTV, has shown interest in his companies

7 May 2026 2:09 pm
Nishant Kumar among NDA leaders sworn in during Bihar cabinet expansion

Several leaders from the BJP, JD(U) and NDA allies, including Nitish Kumars son Nishant Kumar, were sworn in as ministers during a major cabinet expansion led by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna

7 May 2026 2:05 pm
BJP alleges political motive in killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide

Chandranath Rath, who served as the executive assistant to Adhikari, was allegedly shot dead by bike-borne assailants on Wednesday night, barely two days after the Assembly election results were declared

7 May 2026 1:37 pm
BJP alleges complete law and order collapse after murder of Adhikari aide

Adhikari`s executive assistant Chandranath Rath was shot dead by bike-borne assailants on Wednesday night, barely 48 hours after the Assembly poll results were declared

7 May 2026 1:10 pm
Pakistan cannot escape terrorism say Kejriwal on Operation Sindoor anniversary

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Indian armed forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, praising the militarys response to the Pahalgam terror attack and reaffirming Indias stand against terrorism

7 May 2026 12:17 pm
BJP leaders condemn killing of Suvendu Adhikaris PA Chandranath Rath in Bengal

BJP leaders across states condemned the killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath in West Bengal, vowing strict action against the attackers, while the TMC demanded a court-monitored CBI investigation into the shooting

7 May 2026 12:16 pm
US Navy fires on Iranian-flagged vessel during Gulf of Oman blockade operation

According to CENTCOM, the vessel, identified as M/T Hasna, was heading towards an Iranian port through international waters when US forces intervened

7 May 2026 11:47 am
Cong targets Centre on Operation Sindoor anniversary, says Pakistan not isolated

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Congress criticised the Centre, alleging Pakistan was not diplomatically isolated after the operation and questioning the government over repeated US claims of brokering the ceasefire

7 May 2026 11:33 am
Iran slams US-backed UNSC resolution on Strait of Hormuz

Irans mission to the United Nations argued that the proposed resolution would not contribute to resolving the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz

7 May 2026 11:27 am
Uttar Pradesh: 2 drown, 4 missing after boat overturns in Yamuna river

According to police, the boat lost balance in the middle of the river and capsized around 7 pm; District Magistrate Abhishek Goyal said a search for the missing is being conducted by teams of the National Disaster Response Force and the State Disaster Response Force

7 May 2026 11:06 am
PM Modi marks one year of Operation Sindoor, praises armed forces

On the first anniversary of the military offensive against military and terror Infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, the prime minister said a year later, India remains as steadfast as ever in its resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem

7 May 2026 11:03 am
West Bengal police scan CCTV footage, form teams to trace Suvendu`s aide killer

West Bengal Police have launched a multi-team investigation, scanning CCTV footage and forensic evidence, after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikaris aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead by motorcycle-borne assailants in North 24 Parganas

7 May 2026 10:47 am
Three dead as rare hantavirus outbreak hits Antarctic cruise ship

The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media, with the investigation ongoing

7 May 2026 10:31 am
Trinidad and Tobago PM congratulates PM Modi on BJPs West Bengal victory

TMC only managed to secure just 80 seats in the polls, dropping from a whopping 215 seats after their win in the 2021 assembly polls

7 May 2026 10:26 am