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Understanding the BJPs rise in Bengal | Review of Sayantan Ghoshs Battleground Bengal

Sayantan Ghoshs book is timely and accessible, but is more focused on the present than on deeper historical context

10 May 2026 9:21 am
EAM Jaishankar hands over India-assisted agro-processing facility in South Trinidad

S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at deepening Indias engagement with the Caribbean nations

10 May 2026 9:19 am
Why tomorrows doctors need more than medicine

To serve patients effectively, they must understand not only disease, but systems, technology, society and humanity.

10 May 2026 9:13 am
Archery World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai: India stuns home favourites China to clinch recurve team gold

In a tense final marked by ups and downs, India took the opening set before China fought back to level the contest and force a shoot-off after the four-set regulation ended in a tie

10 May 2026 8:56 am
From a garage venture to an industry bellwether: Biocon under Kiran Shaw

The succession announcement came alongside a significant corporate restructuring at Biocon, including the merger of its generics and biologics businesses under a single platform

10 May 2026 8:43 am
Karnatakas Planning Minister D. Sudhakar passes away

The Minister was on life support system for over two weeks following lung infection

10 May 2026 8:20 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Rubio meets Qatari PM as U.S. awaits Iran's response

Iran on May 9 said it was still reviewing the United States proposal linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict

10 May 2026 8:00 am
Science Snapshots: May 10, 2026

Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute

10 May 2026 8:00 am
Awful experience, Supriya Sule says after her car dashed by another vehicle on Expressway

The incident was a serious reminder that overspeeding and negligent driving can put lives at risk, Supriya Sule said

10 May 2026 7:02 am
India may not sign FTAs, to opt for deeper ties with customs unions in Africa, say officials

Indias cumulative investment in Africa has reached $80 billion, making it one of the major investors in the continent

10 May 2026 6:47 am
Dozens killed in fresh attacks in central Mali: local, security sources

Attacks on May 8 were claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), who had already killed at least 30 people in attacks on villages on May 6

10 May 2026 6:47 am
Amit Shah hails BSYs contribution to partys growth in South India

At BSY Abhimantosava, organised to honour Yediyurappa, Union Home Minister says veteran leader should continue to guide party in Karnataka

10 May 2026 6:43 am
Champaran challenger | Nishant Kumar begins political journey as JD(U) leader in Bihar

With the BJP installing its first Chief Minister in Bihar, the JD(U)s previously reticent Nishant Kumar has taken on the political mantle from his father, Nitish Kumar, and accepted politics as a full-fledged profession for the survival of the party

10 May 2026 6:28 am
Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony LIVE: TVK president C. Joseph Vijay to take oath as Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu set for coalition government; TVK secures support of five Congress MLAs-elect, two each from CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, taking tally to 120

10 May 2026 6:26 am
Migratory birds read invisible maps

On World Migratory Bird Day (May 9), a case study of the Common pochard, exploring possible reasons why this bird could be warming up to birders in the Chennai Metropolitan Area but giving those in Madurai the cold shoulder

10 May 2026 4:27 am
CBI searches 17 locations in Reliance ADA Group cases

In recent months, the CBI has filed seven cases against Group entities based on complaints from various Public Sector Banks and LIC regarding alleged frauds involving thousands of crores

10 May 2026 3:48 am
What is the Governors role in a hung Assembly?

Why has Governor Rajendra Arlekar refused to swear in TVK party president Vijay as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu? What is the primary objective of the Governor in such situations? What has the Supreme Court ruled in the past? Is the floor test the best way of proving majority?

10 May 2026 3:34 am
IPL 2026 | Prince and Mohsin have it in them to play for India, says Arun

LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun believes Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan have the potential to play for India with continued improvement

10 May 2026 2:21 am
RCB takes on MI, looks to return to winning ways

RCB aims to bounce back against MI in Raipur as both teams vie for crucial IPL playoff points

10 May 2026 2:16 am
Putin says Ukraine war winding down, blasts West for backing Kyiv

The Russian President said he was ready to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a third country only once all conditions for a potential peace agreement were settled

10 May 2026 1:56 am
Water conservation a challenge in Ernakulam

Water availability in KochiCorpn. slips into deficit from late November to early May, finds a study conducted as part of preparing a water budget

10 May 2026 1:12 am
IPL 2026: Gill and Rashid sizzle in Titans thumping victory over Royals

The skipper smashes 84 off 44 deliveries and puts on 118 for the opening wicket with Sai Sudharsan as the visitor amasses 229 for four; the leggie bamboozles the Royals batters with a four-for after Rabada and Siraj account for the dangerous JaiSoorya pair

10 May 2026 12:56 am
Mortality of neem trees goes up in A.P.; scientists blame fungus, insect attack

Neem trees are dying due to dieback disease caused by infection by fungus Phomopsis Azadirachtae and Tea Mosquito Bug, says Dr. YSRHU Vice-Chancellor K Dhanumjaya Rao

10 May 2026 12:50 am
Couple arrested for possession of gutka for illegal sale near Katpadi

When a special team conducting surprise checks approached the shop run by Mahalakshmi, she tried to escape from the spot

10 May 2026 12:46 am
Ministers, ambassadors, artists to join The Hindus Huddle in June

This edition will discuss topics such as role of regional parties in strengthening Indias democracy, diplomacy in times of conflict, womens representation in Parliament, and India and Chinas role in shaping a new global order

10 May 2026 12:45 am
Centres high-level group begins examining CMRLs three extension projects

After the Network Planning Group clears the projects, Public Investment Board must give the nod; though DPRs of the projects were sent to the Centre a year ago, they have not yet been approved

10 May 2026 12:37 am
Forest Department may take up drone survey to verify land claims in Anamalai Tiger Reserve

The lands have been claimed by by residents of settlements in the reserve under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

10 May 2026 12:34 am
Chennai Corporation starts mechanical desilting of clogged drains at key road junctions

Work is under way at road junctions in areas such as Tondiarpet, Royapuram, Ambattur, and Teynampet

10 May 2026 12:28 am
Gram panchayat elections in Karnataka will be held before end of 2026, says Minister Priyank Kharge

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge said the State government would conduct gram panchayat elections before the end of 2026

10 May 2026 12:26 am
1.65 lakh Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings released into the sea so far this nesting season, says T.N. Forest Department

Cuddalore emerged as a leading conservation district, with 48,617 hatchlings safely returning to the sea

10 May 2026 12:18 am
Nine TVK Ministers to be sworn in with Vijay on May 10

The list submitted to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar includes N. Anand, Aadhav Arjuna, K.G. Arunraj, K.A. Sengottaiyan, P. Venkataramanan, C.T.R. Nirmalkumar, A. Rajmohan, T.K. Prabhu, and S. Keerthana

9 May 2026 11:56 pm