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Fabricated LPG shortage narrative fuels black-market cylinder sales across Hyderabad

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Task Force) Vaibhav Gaikwad, the artificial LPG shortage narrative is being fabricated at the delivery level by some agency and delivery personnel

8 May 2026 10:39 am
No place for violence amidst political differences: Delhi CM on killing of Suvendu Adhikaris aide

She added that the sacrifice of not even one BJP worker will go in vain

8 May 2026 10:21 am
Rupee falls 45 paise to 94.67 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.58 against the U.S. dollar, then lost momentum and touched 94.67 against the American currency, registering a fall of 45 paise over its previous close

8 May 2026 10:20 am
OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks

The new models are GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate and GPT-Realtime-Whisper

8 May 2026 10:16 am
Keralas Samridhi@Kochi budget eatery eyes price hike as LPG costs surge

For now, Samridhi is operating on a combination of cooking gas and firewood since the supply of commercial cylinders, which was disrupted following the West Asia conflict, has yet to be fully restored

8 May 2026 10:11 am
8 May 2026 10:07 am
The Indigo code

When an alien lands in his room with a mysterious message, Ritvik must solve the B-L-U-R-P-L-E puzzle.

8 May 2026 10:04 am
The blue challenge

Swimming? No way! Rahul simply cannot face his fear. Or can he?

8 May 2026 10:02 am
An orange stranger

Beneath the sunbed lies a creature who takes Hari into a world he never believed in ...

8 May 2026 10:01 am
Hope Supreme Court delivers justice in malpractices during West Bengal elections: Dr. Farooq Abdullah

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)has secured a landslide victory in West Bengal, ousting Mamata Banerjees TMC which has been at the helm since 2011

8 May 2026 10:00 am
J&K Lieutenant Governor given telecom control powers during public safety events

Using the powers, the Lieutenant Governor can block the transmission, allow interception, order decryption of messages, and suspend telecom services in the event of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety

8 May 2026 10:00 am
At Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, artistes of all faiths mark theirattendance at Hanumans durbar

The 103yearold Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh reflects Benarass inclusive spirit, where devotion and diverse musical traditions converge in Hanumans temple.

8 May 2026 10:00 am
Tamil Nadu Class 12 board exam results: How to check?

Students can access their Class 12 results on the official websites tnresults.nic.in and dge.tn.gov.in

8 May 2026 10:00 am
The Violet Gang mystery

What was a wilted and crushed violet doing at each house that was burgled? Samaira was determined to find out.

8 May 2026 9:58 am
A yellow hunt

How was I going to find the Golden Lightbulb for the Summer Rainbow when I had no idea what it was?

8 May 2026 9:52 am
8 May 2026 9:47 am
Pre-SIR mapping picks up speed in Hyderabad, reaches 37%

More than 300 help desks have been established across the city, with at least 20 in each constituency, to assist voters in finding their constituency and polling station for the 2002 SIR

8 May 2026 9:38 am
French artist Thomas Henriot draws lines that move through light, time and memory

From the ghats of Varanasi to the forts and stepwells of Rajasthan and an iconic mansion in Kolkata, Nature and architecture have a dialogue in the august company of light in the tapestries and drawings of French artist Thomas Henriot

8 May 2026 9:37 am
Satire | The Great Nicobar nuisance

Cut trees, save the nation: gifting the island to adanicant be worse than handing over the Indian Ocean to China

8 May 2026 9:33 am
Column | My pain is better than yours

Friends, what is this phenomenon of competitive misery?

8 May 2026 9:31 am
UAE reports drone, missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

The Ministry advised residents not to approach, photograph or touch any debris or fragments that have fallen as a result of successful air interceptions

8 May 2026 9:23 am
Review | The Correspondent is both a slow-burn mystery and a warm, witty novel

Virginia Evans debut novel, crafted entirely in the form of letters, has been nominated for this years Womens Prize for Fiction

8 May 2026 9:11 am
How does Kerala plan to tackle oil spill hazards?

What prompted the drafting of the Oil Spill Contingency Plan? How will it help protect Keralas coastline?

8 May 2026 9:01 am
Review | Womens Prize-shortlisted Dominion is a portrait of family life shaped by faith, desire and violence

Addie E. Citchens debut novel examines how men are still called bright, no matter the darkness they leave behind

8 May 2026 8:44 am
Oil jumps, stocks fall as U.S.-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears

Markets across the world have enjoyed a strong run this week on growing optimism that the 10-week conflict which has sent oil prices soaring will be concluded soon

8 May 2026 8:41 am
Interview | Karan Mahajan on his new novel, The Complex: a post-Partition Punjabi familys tale

From Partition to the present-day, the author explores how the personal often shapes public history

8 May 2026 8:39 am
U.S. slaps sanctions on Iraqi deputy oil minister over Iran

The deputy Minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist proxies, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said

8 May 2026 8:29 am
Guiding young minds to scale greater heights: The success of Andhras State-run schools

Reforms ushered in by the Andhra Pradesh government in State-run schools have led to a significant improvement in the recent Class 10 results, underscoring that committed investment, both in intent and resources, drives better outcomes, finds out P. Sujatha Varma

8 May 2026 8:23 am
U.S. isnt looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, say sources

The Treasury and State departments announced sanctions after Mr. Trump signed an executive order last week expanding the administration's authority to impose penalties on Cuba

8 May 2026 8:23 am
Caught between forests and fear: Karnatakas growing humananimal conflict crisis

From Kodagus hills to Hassans farmlands, rising encounters with elephants, gaurs and big cats are claiming lives, exposing gaps in mitigation, and leaving residents demanding urgent, lasting solutions, find Darshan Devaiah B.P. and G.T. Sathish

8 May 2026 8:18 am
Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court

A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York on Thursday (May 7, 2026) found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small businesses sued

8 May 2026 8:17 am
Telanganas 2BHK dreams caught between delays, distance and vacancies

Several beneficiaries of Telanganas double-bedroom housing scheme continue to wait for their allotted homes as construction remains incomplete. For several low-income families, rising rents and cost of living have deepened financial stress, turning the dream of a permanent house into an urgent necessity. But in a contrasting trend, several allotted flats in Hyderabad remain unoccupied. What steps is the government taking to complete pending works and improve occupancy in the housing colonies?K.

8 May 2026 8:16 am
Caste-iron control: The threat of Rajasthans caste panchayats

Extrajudicial panchayats in Rajasthan use the age-old tool of social ostracisation combined with extortionary fines to control communities.SreeparnaChakrabartyreports on how the Rajasthan High Court has taken note of this parallel justice system within each caste, the victims plight, and lack of a law that targets the social evil

8 May 2026 8:13 am
T.N. Government formation LIVE: CPI, CPI(M), VCK hold the key to any further churn in State politics

DMK would not join the government, but the allies are free to take a decision on joining the government, says M.K. Stalin

8 May 2026 7:55 am
In Maharashtra, three-language policy creates another flashpoint, avoided temporarily

Language groups continue to be aggressive, say wont relent till the government scraps the rule and the exam

8 May 2026 7:53 am
West Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB

The National Crime Records Bureau data showed that crimes against foreigners rose from 238 cases in 2023 to 257 in 2024

8 May 2026 7:12 am
Mumbai family deaths: Rat poison ingredient zinc phosphide found in viscera and watermelon sample

Further probe is being conducted by the JJ Marg police station, which has recorded statements of kin and neighbours

8 May 2026 6:49 am
Ally Cong. seeks better coordination over crucial public issues with ruling NC

Mutual understanding and cooperation among coalition partners were non-negotiable for smooth governance and effective public welfare. The NC cannot afford to ignore the voice of its alliance partner, said senior Congress leader and legislator Ghulam Ahmad Mir

8 May 2026 4:48 am
Several drugs consignments recovered along Gujarat coast

Officials said personnel of the 176 Battalion of the BSF recovered ten packets of the contraband during a patrol operation in the creek region of Kutch on Wednesday

8 May 2026 4:36 am
Twin blasts: Opposition accuses CM of sedition; BJP plotting unrest in State, says AAP

Jakhar-led team meets DGP, presses for probe into Mannsstatements on explosions, accuses him of giving clean chit to Pakistan; Sanjay Singh says attacks part of BJPs Mission Punjab

8 May 2026 4:32 am
Facing opposition, Ladakh administration says stakeholders will be onboard on setting up a power corporation

The Ladakh administrations statement came amid opposition over the proposed formation of a joint venture between the Ladakh Power Development Department and the Rural Electrification Corporation for the power sector in Ladakh

8 May 2026 4:16 am
West Bengal Governor dissolves State Legislative Assembly

The 17th West Bengal Legislative Assembly which was sworn in after the 2021 assembly elections stands dissolved; swearing in of the first BJP government in West Bengal will be held at Brigade Parade Grounds on Saturday

8 May 2026 3:42 am
Faced harassment from a group of men onboard Delhi-bound flight, alleges MP Mahua Moitra

In social media post, she says the group leered at her and their actions violate her safety in an aircraft; she tags airline and Minister in the post, says she will file formal complaint later

8 May 2026 3:31 am
A year after Operation Sindoor, two schools bear the cost of conflict in Pulwama and Poonch

Schools in J&K damaged in Pakistani retaliation recall trauma caused to children following the deaths of students; one school awaits compensation to rebuild infrastructure

8 May 2026 2:28 am
Health authorities sound caution over mosquito-borne diseases

Stress laid on consistent field surveillance and control measures as stagnant water and intermittent rains create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing risk of diseases

8 May 2026 2:21 am