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8th Pay Commission Seeks Suggestions on DA

New Delhi, May 9 (Udaipur Kiran) The 8th Pay Commission has accelerated the process of preparing recommendations for central government employee

Severe Storms and Rain Devastate Bihar, Minister Issues Stern Warnings to Builders

Patna, May 9: Bihar has experienced a sudden shift in weather amidst the scorching heat of May. A fierce storm and heavy rainfall have wreaked ha

PM Modi Congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on Historic Win in West Bengal

New Delhi, May 9: Suvendu Adhikari has taken the oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant milestone as the Bharatiya Jana

Tragic Fire Claims Three Lives, Including Two Children, in Bihar General Store

Moti Hari, May 9: A devastating fire broke out late Friday night at a two-story wholesale general store in Barharwa Fateh Mohammad village, locat

Shubhendu Adhikari Becomes Bengals First BJP CM

Kolkata, May 9 (Udaipur Kiran) Shubhendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, becoming the first BJP Chief Minis

Two workers killed, one injured in compressor blast at Ghaziabad factory

Tribhuvan was taken to Max Hospital, while Imran and Banke were admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. Imran died during treatment at Safdarjung Hospit

Fuel Prices Surge in Pakistan, Human Rights Council Calls It a Direct Assault on Citizens

Islamabad, May 9: Pakistan is witnessing a dramatic surge in fuel prices, with petrol and diesel rates exceeding 410 Pakistani rupees per liter.

Labour loses power in Wales for first time since 1999 devolution

Wales waves good-bye to Labour for first time since 1999 as the nationalist Plaid Cymrus leader Rhun ap Iorwerth wins the election echoing its ne

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengals first BJP Chief Minister

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Grounds.

PM Modi, leaders pays homage to Tagore on Rabindra Jayanti

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

Casual sexism and harmless jokes force women into silence at workplaces, says panel

Speakers at Telanganas Stand With Her discussion say microaggression, tokenism and gender stereotypes continue to shape emotionally unsafe enviro

How do butterflies taste what they eat?

Humans have a mouth, teeth to chew and a tongue to taste the food we consume, but how do butterflies taste what they eat?

PM Modi takes blessings of oldest West Bengal BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar

The entire Brigade Parade Grounds is decked in saffron colours and a large number of artists are performing to the tune of traditional drums

Video From Mumbai Falsely Shared as One of TMC Worker Being Attacked in WB

The video is from Maharashtra's Mumbai and has no connection to the results of the West Bengal elections.

Three questions student should ask before choosing a university

The task is not to find the institution with the highest rank but to find the environment that will expose students to diverse ways of thinking a

Modi touches feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran at swearing-in of partys first govt in Bengal

KOLKATA: (May 9) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday touched the feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar and sought his blessings a

IPL 2026 Playoff Race: 5 Teams Fighting for Just 2 Spots

Sunrisers Hyderabad has 14 points from 11 matches, having registered seven wins

Has Mamata Banerjee Finally Conceded? Updated X Bio Drops A Big Hint

Mamata Banerjee had refused to resign as chief minister in a show of defiance after the BJP swept the West Bengal elections. A move online now in

Political Tensions Rise After ED Raids on Punjab Ministers Residence

Chandigarh, May 9: Political tensions are escalating in Punjab following the Enforcement Directorates (ED) raid on the residence of Cabinet Minis

Finance ministry links government procurement with labour law compliance

An office memorandum dated May 8, 2026, issued by the procurement policy division of the department of expenditure to all central ministries, dep

PM Modi to Visit Karnataka, Telangana, and Gujarat with Major Development Initiatives

New Delhi, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Karnataka, Telangana, and Gujarat on May 10 and 11. During this

Gold Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Hormuz Strait

Mumbai, May 9: Gold prices have seen a notable increase this week, rising by 1.83% amid geopolitical uncertainty and fluctuations in crude oil pr

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal; five others sworn in as Ministers

Governor R.N. Ravi administered the oath of office and secrecy to Suvendu Adhikari and five others in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, Union Min

And Then There Were 2: How VCK Has Kept Vijay, Tamil Nadu On Edge For 3 Days

Superstar actor Vijay's remarkable cinema-to-chief minister story arc hit yet another bump Friday night after the Indian Union Muslim League and

Dai Dai: Shakira Returns for the 2026 World Cup Anthem

Everyone expects Dai Dai to be another high energy track. Shakira truly remains the undisputed queen of the World Cup stage.

Jaishankar, Trinidad PM explore new ideas to expand bilateral cooperation

PORT OF SPAIN: (May 9) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held comprehensive talks with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bisse

Gold Prices Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Mumbai, May 9: Gold prices have seen a notable increase of 1.83% this week, driven by geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuations in crude oil pr

Barmer-Haridwar Summer Special Train Announced

Jodhpur, May 9 (Udaipur Kiran) Railways has announced a bi-weekly summer special train between Barmer and Haridwar for the convenience of passen

Pak-China affairs expert Lt Gen Subramani named next CDS

NEW DELHI: (May 9) Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been named Indias next Chief of Defence Staff and his primary mandate will be to implemen

RBI officers seek Governors intervention to correct promotion policy

NEW DELHI, May 9: RBI officers union has written a letter to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, seeking his intervention to correct the promotion poli

West Bengal Cabinet Ministers List: Meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's A-team

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengals first BJP chief minister at Kolkatas Brigade Parade Ground in the presence of Prime

PM Modi to Attend Somnath Swabhiman Festival on May 11

New Delhi, May 9: The historic Somnath Temple, recognized as a symbol of faith, courage, and Indian civilization, is once again in the spotlight.

LG Announces Major Initiative for Water Bodies in Delhi, 77 Revitalization Projects in 90 Days

New Delhi, May 9: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Sardar Tarnjeet Singh Sandhu, has launched a significant initiative for the conservation and

Devotion Soars at Somnath Temple as 1,100 Pilgrims Arrive for Amrit Parv

Somnath, May 9: The Somnath Temple, located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, is revered as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to

Ban on Medicines After Deaths at Kota Medical College

Jaipur, May 9 (Udaipur Kiran) Following the deaths of two women after their condition deteriorated post caesarean delivery at Kota Medical Colle

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Suvendu takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal, 5 other MLAs sworn in

KOLKATA: (May 9) Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as West Bengals first BJP chief minister, marking a dramatic saffron turn in the states p

Video: PM Bows Down With Folded Hands To Public At Suvendu Adhikari's Oath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spent considerable time campaigning in West Bengal ahead of the assembly election

Cong MLAs Moved to Hyderabad as TVK Eyes Govt in TN

Congress MLA P Viswanathan from Melur, who was formerly the AICC in-charge of party affairs in Telangana, was leading the group of five MLAs duri

Hyderabads Gachibowli IT corridor chokes under 15-lakh-tonne waste mountain

Nearly 15 lakh tonnes of construction and demolition waste may have accumulated in the area over the years, so much that even under ideal conditi

Wife Attacks Husband, Dies by Suicide

Udaipur, May 9 (Udaipur Kiran) A woman attacked her husband with an axe in Udaipur and later died by suicide after believing he was dead. Before

Indian Cricketers Yashasvi, Shafali Get NADA Notices For Missed Dope Tests

The two players, who are a part of the NADA's Registered Testing Pool (RTP), did not explain the reasons for the missed tests.

Israel army issues evacuation warning for nine south Lebanon villages

The Israeli military called on residents of more than half a dozen villages in southern Lebanon to immediately evacuate on Saturday ahead of expe

Governor should be convinced that single largest party can win a majority

Supreme Court has held that the single largest party should be given an opportunity to stake its claim with the support of other parties and that

Indian Stock Market Sees Gains Amidst Falling Crude Oil Prices and Strong Rupee

Mumbai, May 9: The Indian stock market experienced notable gains this week, driven by a decline in crude oil prices, a strengthening rupee, and a

Watch: Who is Makhanlal Sarkar? 98-year-old BJP veteran whose feet PM Modi touched during Bengal oath ceremony. His link to Syama Prasad Mukherjee explained

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed respect to 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the West Bengal Chief Minister's swearing-in ceremony.

New Dawn for West Bengal as Suvendu Adhikari Takes Office

New Delhi, May 9: A new chapter has begun in West Bengal with the appointment of Suvendu Adhikari as Chief Minister. Leaders from the Bharatiya J

India Orders Probe into Pernod Ricard Over Anti-Competitive Deals

The complaint alleges Pernod Ricard provided these guarantees in return for mandating that its brands comprise 35 percent of the stock on sale at

BJP has weapons of ED, CBI and Income Tax: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams centre over raids

There are very few players in world cricket who can strike the ball like Finn Allen: Boucher

Allen's explosive knock kept KKR alive in the playoff race

Magyar to become Hungarys regime change PM

The former government insider-turned-critic scored a landslide victory last month, pledging wide-ranging reforms to fight corruption

TMC launches fresh jibe on EC in first reaction as Suvendhu Adhikari becomes West Bengal CM

Following Suvendu Adhikari's oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, the TMC has raised serious concerns. Abhishek Banerjee alleged widespread electo

Yashasvi Jaiswal Among 2 India Stars To Miss Dope Test, Notice Sent: Reports

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shafali Verma could be in trouble for missing dope tests.

AIADMK MLAs Return After Pondy Resort Stay, Meet Party Chief

More than 30 party legislators were asked to stay at the resort in the neighbouring union territory to allegedly prevent them from cross-voting o

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects, address BJP rally in Hyderabad on May 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad on May 10. He will inaugurate or lay the foundation stone for development projects valued at Rs

Katy Perry Will Perform At SoFi Stadium Before First World Cup Game

Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony.

Mumbai Police Files FIR Against Celina Jaitly's Husband Over Alleged Physical Harm, Cruelty

The FIR was registered in the Versova Police Station on Friday.

US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare

Tensions remain high between the US and Iran as both nations exchange fire in the Gulf. A fragile ceasefire is being tested by recent clashes. US

BJP Leaders Rally Behind Nishant Kumar Amid Family Politics Allegations

Patna, May 9: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has responded robustly to allegations of family politics against Bihar Minister Nishant Kumar, mad

ED Tightens Grip on Shravanti Group; Promoter DV Rao and Two Others Arrested in 284 Crore Fraud Case

New Delhi, May 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed alleged financial irregularities and fraudulent transactions amounting to approxi

Indian sailor killed in dhow fire near Strait of Hormuz

The crew members were rescued by a vessel which was passing by in the area, the sources said

Understanding Constellations: Their Scientific Significance in the Night Sky

New Delhi, May 9: When people gaze at the twinkling stars in the dark night sky, they often wonder what constellations are and how scientists uti

India-EU strategic partnership gained decisive new momentum, says Nirmala Sitharaman at Europe Day 2026

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday stated that the 16th India-EU Summit held in New Delhi this January

Chef Ranveer Brar shares how to break a coconut along with easy Kerala-style coconut rice recipe

Chef Ranveer Brar has revealed a simple Instagram trick to crack coconuts easily. This hack makes using fresh coconut accessible for home cooks.

TVK should seek allies before meeting Governor: DMK as Vijay stakes claim to form government

Political maneuvering intensifies in Tamil Nadu after the Assembly election results. DMK leaders TKS Elangovan and P Wilson have voiced concerns

PM Modi felicitates BJP veteran worker Makhanlal Sarkar during swearing-in ceremony in West Bengal

West Bengal news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the historic swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata. Senior BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar was hono

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

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

PM Modi Blesses Senior BJP Leader Makhanlal Sarkar at Swearing-In Ceremony in Kolkata

Kolkata, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengals new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, where he sou

Fans Delight Turns to Drama as Rohit Sharmas Selfie Moment Goes Awry

New Delhi, May 9: Former captain of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, is currently one of the most popular cricketers. Wherever he goes, fan

Neetu Kapoor Shares Insights on Coping with Grief After Rishi Kapoors Passing

Mumbai, May 9: In todays world, many individuals turn to therapy and counseling during times of mental distress. However, Bollywood actress Neetu

Book Review | Inside the Mind of a Guerrilla-Turned-CM

From the pen of Mizorams former chief minister comes a true political memoir of conflict, conviction and leadership

PM Modi Blesses Senior BJP Leader at Swearing-In Ceremony

Kolkata, May 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of West Bengals new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, where he rec

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

Himachal Pradesh Class 10 Result Dates Over 5 Years: When To Expect HPBoSE 2026 Scorecards

HPBoSE Matric Result 2026: Students must note their roll numbers or keep 10th admit card handy to access Matric results as soon as they are relea

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

Why Is Fatty Liver Rising Among Non-Alcoholics Under 35? Doctor Answers

Fatty liver is often a silent disease. Many young patients remain asymptomatic, with diagnosis occurring incidentally during routine health check

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

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

Protest Erupts Outside Jaipur Centre Over Lab Assistant Exam Venue Confusion

Rajasthan RSSB Lab Assistant Exam 2026: According to candidates, the issue occurred at an examination centre in Mansarovar, where the location di

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal

Vinod Bansal Celebrates BJPs Historic Victory in Bengal as a Democratic Revival

New Delhi, May 9: Vinod Bansal, the national spokesperson for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), has made significant remarks regarding the rising

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