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Solar-powered borewell project to benefit tribal farmers in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

The project executed at a cost of 6.8 lakh to directly benefit six tribal farmers in Gethesal tribal village

9 May 2026 6:26 pm
Govt. using police to curb dissent and free speech in Andhra Pradesh, alleges Jagan

This demonstrates how the government is using the department as its political enforcement machinery, says the YSRCP president

9 May 2026 6:25 pm
Congress to hold mega show in Tumakuru on May 20 to mark completion of three years of Karnataka government

The event comes at a time when a section of senior Congress MLAs is pushing for an early Cabinet reshuffle, while Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has been seeking elevation to the top post

9 May 2026 6:18 pm
9 May 2026 6:17 pm
Chathannur MLA B.B. Gopakumar dismisses allegations of political undercurrents

Gopakumar rejects UDFs allegations of a secret deal between the CPI(M) and the BJP in Chathannur and Kottarakara. He attributes his victory to a decade of engagement with voters and vows to address local development issues.

9 May 2026 6:15 pm
BJP hits back at Kejriwal over Aurangzeb remark on Modi, ED raids in Punjab

Hitting back at him, BJP spokesperson R.P. Singh said corruption allegations against AAP leaders are not baseless and claimed that it is Mr. Kejriwal, and not Mr. Modi, who is carrying out Aurangzeb-like actions in Punjab

9 May 2026 6:13 pm
IPL 2026 | Treated my time on the sidelines as extra month of preparation: Punjab Kings Suryansh Shedge

The Mumbai lad reveals that meaningful chats with Shreyas and a heart-to-heart conversation with head coach Ricky Ponting kept him in the right frame of mind

9 May 2026 6:10 pm
Azim Premji University suspends one student for two years, warns two others over violence on campus involving ABVP

The suspension follows violent incidents on the campuson February 24,when members of ABVPvandalisedthe campus property and force-entered the premisesprotesting a student-led discussion on Kashmir

9 May 2026 6:01 pm
Child deaths mount from Bangladesh measles outbreak

Measles hits children the hardest. Their breathing can become strained, their strength fades, and in the most severe cases, the infection reaches the brain, causing swelling that can lead to lasting damage

9 May 2026 5:59 pm
Dhinakaran asks Vijays TVK to produce original letter of support claiming AMMKs backing

Addressing a press conference, Mr. Dhinakaran reiterated that the letter in question and a video clip, displaying Mr. Kamaraj appending his signature on the letter, were all forged

9 May 2026 5:53 pm
Driving change in an autorickshaw: This Bengaluru NGO is helping single mothers, abuse survivors rise from the ashes

Swavalambi Stree Auto-Rickshaw Driving Initiative by Bengaluru-based NGO Thaliru Foundation has supported many women

9 May 2026 5:45 pm
Ayyappa Samajam conference begins in Keralas Chengannur

Meeting formulates an action plan to launch Ayyappa devotee groups at the ward level and Ayyappa devotee villages at the panchayat level

9 May 2026 5:43 pm
Remarkably Bright Creatures movie review: Magnificent Sally Field provides ballast to the tale of love and loss

Sally Field brings gravity and grace to this adaptation of Shelby Van Pelts 2022 novel, making it a tender, uneven but often rewarding film about grief, connection, and an unusually intelligent octopus

9 May 2026 5:38 pm
Plane hits pedestrian during takeoff at Denver airport

Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff at around 11:19 p.m. on May 9, says Denver International Airport in a statement

9 May 2026 5:25 pm
Tamil Nadu government formation: VCK, IUML extend unconditional support to Vijays TVK

In identically worded letters, similar to those sent by the Left parties and addressed to the Governor, Thol. Thirumavalavan and Kader Mohideen said their respective parties extended unconditional support to the TVK, under the leadership of party president C. Joseph Vijay, to form the government

9 May 2026 5:24 pm
India conducts flight trial of advanced variant of Agni missile

The missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads, targeted to different targets spatially distributed over a large geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region

9 May 2026 5:20 pm
No cat in treasury, Kerala in good position financially: K.N. Balagopal

States outgoing Finance Minister rebuts V.D. Satheesans allegation that UDF is inheriting an empty treasury; cites a cash balance of approximately 6,000 crore

9 May 2026 5:12 pm
Chaos marks the Venice Biennale after the jury quits over Israeli and Russian participation

The jury has walked out in protest against Israel and Russia joining the fray, sparking heated debates about human rights

9 May 2026 4:54 pm
Firearm, ammunition seized in Manipur; one arrested

The person, who is a resident of Churachandpur but an active cadre of Kuki National Army was apprehended from Zou Veng area on May 8, a senior officer said

9 May 2026 4:50 pm
Australia's far-right party wins first lower house seat

The result is in line with a surge of electoral support for far-right populist parties globally. Britain's ruling Labour party this week suffered a widespread loss of seats at council elections

9 May 2026 4:40 pm
Second plea filed in Supreme Court challenging Governor's delay in inviting Vijay to form govt. in Tamil Nadu

The Governors refusal to invite Mr. Vijay, as the head of the single largest party to emerge after the 2026 Assembly election, is a hostile move against parliamentary democracy, the petition says

9 May 2026 4:28 pm
Udaipur: Dalit bride's humiliation rally villagers to demand police action; political parties join

People forced me to dismount the mare. I felt insulted. My family members were assaulted, Ms. Meghwal told reporters

9 May 2026 4:24 pm
M.A. Baby dismisses DMK-AIADMK alliance rumours, urges Governor to invite TVK to form government

Speaking to the media in Madurai on Saturday, he said the peoples mandate was clearly in favour of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

9 May 2026 4:23 pm
West Bengal Cabinet 2026: From Dilip Ghosh to Agnimitra Paul, Ministers who were sworn in along with Suvendu Adhikari

BJPs new government in West Bengal inducted several fresh faces into the Cabinet. Check the list of Ministers here

9 May 2026 4:15 pm
Delhi shelter homes put up hospital, emergency contact details to aid homeless amid heatwave

Officials said awareness and sensitisation activities are being conducted to educate residents about heatwave conditions, hydration, and precautions against heat-related illnesses

9 May 2026 4:14 pm
Who is Suvendu Adhikari? The leader behind BJPs rise in Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari has taken oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal after leading the party to a historic victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

9 May 2026 3:52 pm
Palaniswami extends greetings to incoming government in Tamil Nadu

I extend my heartiest congratulations to the party that will be forming the government in Tamil Nadu, he said in an official statement

9 May 2026 3:48 pm
Pakistan security forces kill 5 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Four terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in the military engagement in the Tank district, the statement said

9 May 2026 3:45 pm
Union Minister Sanjay Kumars son booked under POCSO; files extortion counter-complaint

An FIR was registered based on the complaint filed by the Ministers son

9 May 2026 3:45 pm
Army is fighting 'aggressive' NATO-backed force in Victory Day speech: Russian President Putin

The parade was vastly scaled back compared to previous years, with no military hardware on display for the first time in nearly two decades and only a handful of foreign dignitaries in attendance

9 May 2026 3:34 pm
Two women claim temple marriage in Gurugram, seek protection from families

Both women say they faced a threat from their relatives and sought protection, according to officials

9 May 2026 3:27 pm
Fadnavis asks officials to fast-track water conservation works amid El Nio concerns

Chief Minister directs departments to prioritise Jalyukt Shivar 2.0 projects, groundwater recharge and desilting works ahead of monsoon

9 May 2026 3:14 pm
Frustrated Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta moves Sports Ministry over unpaid Odisha Open dues

Despite writing several letters to the All India Chess Federation, the Chess Olympiad medallist is yet to receive the payment, forcing him to seek intervention from the Sports Ministry

9 May 2026 3:11 pm
126 MLAs-elect in T.N. have criminal cases pending against them; TVK tops list with 41

As many as 19 MLAs-elect from the TVK, 14 each from the AIADMK and the DMK, two each from the Congress and the PMK, and one each from the AMMK, the CPI, the DMDK, the IUML, and the VCK have declared that serious criminal cases were pending against them

9 May 2026 3:09 pm
CM Revanth Reddy outlines Hyderabads future urban vision at Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy emphasises a multi-faceted approach to urban planning as part of the ambitious Telangana Rising-2047 Master Plan

9 May 2026 3:07 pm
Labour reforms: Government fully operationalises four new codes by publishing rules

The four labour codes were undertaken to address long-standing challenges and make the system more efficient and contemporary

9 May 2026 3:03 pm