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From political defection to murder: Jayakanthans story on shifting loyalties

Jayakanthan writes that the poor, who become victims of politicians machinations, live with hungry stomachs, stoves that rarely burn and huts without roofs

8 May 2026 5:02 pm
Telangana Govt issues detailed guidelines for Musi rejuvenation Phase-I; December 2027 deadline for project completion

Telangana Cabinet sub-committee on May 8, 2026, directs officials to start construction work of the initial phase spanning five km within 21 km stretch from Himayatsagar to Bapughat and Osmansagar to Bapughat with minimal impact

8 May 2026 4:58 pm
Congress cadre stage demonstrations against Governor for not inviting TVK to form government

The demonstrators accuse Governor of acting as a puppet of the Centre

8 May 2026 4:57 pm
Final decision on Kerala CM turns into political cliff-hanger as ball now in Congress High Commands court

The question of who among the three probables V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala will make the cut appears set to go down to the wire, with High Command reportedly scheduled to make pivotal announcement on Sunday

8 May 2026 4:52 pm
CBI files chargesheet against Shubhkamna Buildtech and others

The CBI is currently investigating 50 cases registered pursuant to the directions of the Supreme Court against various builder companies and financial institutions across the country in matters concerning cheating and diversion of funds involving homebuyers

8 May 2026 4:51 pm
Left Front to hold protest rally in Kolkata over 'attacks' on working people after poll results

The LF constituents will hold the protest in the Esplanade area of the City's central district, a Front functionary said

8 May 2026 4:51 pm
Watch: Why Indias new car emissions rule may change nothing

This episode of The Climate Economy breaks down how Corporate Average Fleet Efficiency norms work, why automakers are divided over them, and how mechanisms like ethanol credits, super credits, credit trading, and block-period compliance could weaken the real impact of the policy.

8 May 2026 4:51 pm
Rajasthan man held in Byndoor house theft case; 6 lakh recovered

A complaint was filed by Raval Singh about burglars entering his locked house between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. on April 23 and decamping with 6 lakh kept in a cupboard.

8 May 2026 4:43 pm
Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to clear e-files within 24 hours, push digital governance

The Chief Minister says the speed of governance depends on the speed of file disposal, and asks departments to move almost entirely to e-office systems

8 May 2026 4:42 pm
Main Actor Nahin Hoon movie review: Nawazuddin Siddiquis exhausting indie loses charm in excess

Written and directed by Aditya Kripalani, Main Actor Nahin Hoon is filled with some heavy-handed conversations that break the rhythm of its minimalistic design with the voice of the filmmaker often getting in way of letting the characters stay human

8 May 2026 4:33 pm
Kerala filmmakers AI short film headed to AI Film Awards, Cannes

Sachu Mathew Kuruvilas AI animated short, The Light, explores loneliness and emotional connection

8 May 2026 4:30 pm
How real estate investments can secure a mothers financial future

Property investments can offer long-term security, financial independence, and lasting peace of mind

8 May 2026 4:29 pm
Rupee falls 25 paise to close at 94.47 against U.S. dollar

Brent oil prices, which had fallen to $98 per barrel amid the U.S.-Iran peace deal, edged higher to around $100 per barrel as investors weighed the prospects for a West Asia peace deal.

8 May 2026 4:25 pm
Why simpler offices will define 2026

As employee burnout and workplace distractions rise, offices are shifting to calmer, productivity-focused spaces

8 May 2026 4:24 pm
Pedestrian killed in early-morning hit-and-run on Bengalurus MG Road

A preliminary police probe suggested that the deceased had used the washroom near the MG Road boulevard walkway and was crossing to the other side of the road when a reportedly speeding car struck him.

8 May 2026 4:23 pm
Mortal Kombat II movie review: Combo-dropping sequel is a button-mashing dud

Simon McQuoids sequel finally delivers the tournament carnage fans demanded, although endless lore dumps and limp character work leave this blood-soaked arcade adaptation stuck in an eternal continue screen

8 May 2026 4:22 pm
Excise policy: Delhi High Court to hear CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia on May 11

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said she would pass the necessary order on the appointment on Monday (May 11) and begin hearing the matter on Tuesday (May 12).

8 May 2026 4:22 pm
Super Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh beats Caruana in final round of Rapid event

Gukesh is tied fourth with 18 more rounds to come in the blitz section that follows the rapid event

8 May 2026 4:21 pm
Elderly woman killed in staged road accident for robbery in Bengaluru; five arrested

In a cinematic-style plan, the accused intentionally rammed a motorcycle into the victim, and then admitted her to a hospital. Meanwhile, one of the accomplices stole her house keys in a an attempt to commit theft.

8 May 2026 4:20 pm
Stock markets fall for 2nd day amid renewed tensions in West Asia; Sensex slumps 516 points

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 516.33 points, or 0.66%, to settle at 77,328.19. During the session, it tumbled 698.09 points, or 0.89%, to 77,146.43

8 May 2026 4:20 pm
Former Kerala DGP P.J. Alexander passes away at 92

Known for his academic excellence alongside his policing career, the 1961-batch IPS officer earned a doctorate on the subject of law enforcement and public order

8 May 2026 4:10 pm
Hyderabad galleries host long-duration exhibitions this summer

The ongoing exhibitions of Kalakriti and Srishti art galleries showcase contemporary and folk art

8 May 2026 4:10 pm
AI + X is not enough; India needs its technology universities to solve for X + AI

Indias AI education strategy needs technology universities to bridge domain expertise and AI application for meaningful integration

8 May 2026 4:09 pm
The Doomsday Clock shows the danger but not the way out

The clock banks on the idea that if you show people a sufficiently frightening picture of their future, they will demand change. But history is clear that this strategy is flawed

8 May 2026 4:04 pm
Maharashtra Class 10 results out; over 92% students pass, girls outperform boys again

Girls secured an overall pass percentage of 94.96 as against boys' 89.56%, board chairman Trigun Kulkarni said

8 May 2026 3:24 pm
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through Strait of Hormuz

The latest shipment of one million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea's daily crude oil consumption

8 May 2026 3:23 pm
Maharashtras Pollution Control Chief Takes Indias Environmental Governance Case to Europe

Siddhesh Kadam, Chairman of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, addresses Europes largest plastic recycling summit in Amsterdam, becoming the first Maharashtra environmental official to represent India at the Plastic Recycling Show Europe, and places the countrys traceability framework on the global map.

8 May 2026 3:22 pm
Akhilesh reaffirms support to TMC, DMK; takes dig at Congress

ad alleged that the Bengal polls witnessed multi-layered mafia tactics involving the BJP, the Election Commission and underground elements.

8 May 2026 3:00 pm
Amazon reports cloud outage at North Virginia data centre; CME, Coinbase face trading issues

AWS said its issue stemmed from increased temperatures within a single data centre and it was observing early signs of recovery

8 May 2026 2:52 pm
Kerala elections: CPI to stake claim for Deputy Opposition Leader post in Assembly

Binoy Viswam says Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly will be from CPI(M)

8 May 2026 2:27 pm
Much expected board meeting of Sir Ratan Tata Trust cancelled

No new date for the meeting has yet been informed. An emailed query to Tata Trusts did not elicit a response

8 May 2026 2:24 pm
'Bar has much to offer': CJI Kant shares anecdote as he dismisses lawyer's plea for revaluation

The CJI recounted his time as a final-year law student when he, too, wanted to become a judicial officer, had cleared the written test, and was to appear for the interview

8 May 2026 2:23 pm
India pavilion at Venice Biennale reimagines 'home'; resurrects it through artful warp and weft

The Pavilion of India is curated by Amin Jaffer and presented by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with NMACC and Serendipity Arts

8 May 2026 2:21 pm
Srikakulam pushes Badi Pilustondi drive to lift admissions in government schools

The district administration is worried about a possible drop in admissions in 2026-27 as corporate schools expand into semi-urban areas with bus facilities

8 May 2026 2:11 pm
CUET-UG advisory on dress code, permissible items released

The advisory further stated that white light clothing is preferred and candidates may wear woollens if required, subject to reporting early for frisking

8 May 2026 2:01 pm
Highest temperature in Telangana drops from 46C to 42C

The maximum temperature in Hyderabad was 40.7C

8 May 2026 1:49 pm
Scope of legal fiction in party mergers

Henry Maine called legal fiction an agency by which law adapts to changing societies. In the Indian context, a 1955 ruling delineating the scope of legal fiction, reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in March, sets limits that the law on defections has yet to absorb.

8 May 2026 1:24 pm
Dont want money or grand parades, just want to know our country is watching: Satwik

The world No.4 pair of Satwik and Chirag Shetty, the Asian Games champions, were part of the Indian team that recently claimed a bronze medal in the Thomas Cup in Denmark

8 May 2026 1:17 pm
New invasive moth threatens Ladakhs farm-based economy

The larvae of the Phaleracf.bucephala, commonly called the buff-tip moth, are voracious feeders, capable of stripping an entire tree bare in a few weeks

8 May 2026 1:17 pm