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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 has reshaped the political landscape of Bengal

9 May 2026 12:00 pm
Kochi Corporation plans cloud kitchen for Indira Canteens

Indira Canteen, which is nearing two months of operation, has reportedly proved viable through cross-subsidy.

9 May 2026 11:58 am
Handwriting on new Epstein note matches one found after his death, say experts

They are written by the same person, said Bart Baggett, who founded the forensic analysis firm Handwriting Experts Inc. and has testified in court as an expert witness more than 130 times

9 May 2026 11:58 am
POCSO case booked against Minister Bandi Sanjays son after minors complaint

Police said the complainant, a Class 10 dropout, alleged that the incident took place during a visit to the farmhouse and that a case was registered after her family approached the police

9 May 2026 11:58 am
This Bengaluru railway station now houses a new silk museum

The restored Avatihalli railway station in Bengaluru now houses a silk museum.

9 May 2026 11:57 am
Jewar MLA expresses concern over proposed high UDF and passenger charges at Noida International Airport, seeks reassessment

Dhirendra Singh has sent a detailed representation to the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Union Civil Aviation Minister and Chief Secretary of the Government of Uttar Pradesh seeking reassessment of charges

9 May 2026 11:46 am
Aakhri Sawal: Sanjay Dutts political-drama gets new release date; trailer unveiled

The film also stars Amit Sadh, Neetu Chandra, Tridha Choudhary, and Sameera Reddy in pivotal roles

9 May 2026 11:44 am
Three-way CM tussle in Kerala fuels meme storm

The Left Democratic Front, which was voted out, wasnt spared either

9 May 2026 11:44 am
Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo, where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an investigation into the alleged abuse of the 11-year-old girl in 2022

9 May 2026 11:43 am
Class 12 results: Pass percentage in Chennai Corporation schools rises to 92.26%

The overall pass percentage has increased steadily over the last four years, rising from 86.86% in 2023 to 87.13% in 2024, 88.12% in 2025, and 92.26% in 2026

9 May 2026 11:34 am
Meet Salma Shaker, Saudi Arabias record-breaking freediver

Saudi freediver Salma Shaker is redefining depth both, in the ocean and in public perception as she breaks records and challenges stereotypes

9 May 2026 11:33 am
IPL 2026: Axar Patel shifts focus to next season after KKR crushes DCs playoff hopes

With eight points from 11 matches, DC are eighth on the table, while KKR revived their playoff hopes, moving to seventh with nine points from 10 outings, though their road to the knockouts still remains difficult

9 May 2026 11:32 am
Think before you throw: This event in Bengaluru will teach you how to use scraps in your kitchen for zero waste cooking

Eat Raja, the zero-waste juice shop, and Beautiful Bharat citizens volunteer group, team up for this sustainable cooking event and workshop, called Kitchen Secrets

9 May 2026 11:21 am
PM Modi pays homage to Tagore, terms him timeless voice of Indias civilisational soul

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

9 May 2026 11:13 am
U.S. tanker strikes deepen tensions as Iran weighs peace proposal

A fragile ceasefire in West Asia faces fresh uncertainty after the United States struck two Iranian-flagged tankers in the Gulf of Oman, prompting retaliatory attacks from Tehran.

9 May 2026 11:07 am
Hyderabad is third most accident-prone cities in India, Telangana logs nearly 8,000 road deaths in 2024: NCRB

Hyderabad recorded a 28.6% rise in number accidents in 2024, behind only Delhi and Bengaluru.

9 May 2026 11:01 am
NCRB data testifies to UPs strong law and order: DGP

Against the national crime rate of 252.3, Uttar Pradesh recorded a crime rate of only 180.2.

9 May 2026 10:54 am
Tamil Nadu government formation: IUML denies reports of support to Vijays TVK

We have been part of the DMK alliance for several decades and there is no question of leaving it. If Mr. Vijay needs support, he should approach DMK president M.K. Stalin, since he, too, has urged the Governor to take steps to expedite formation of a new government, Kader Mohideen told The Hindu.

9 May 2026 10:49 am
Bihar Government offers One Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme for violators

They will get 50% relaxation in depositing the challan fee. Facility can be availed at the Lok Adalat held in every district from May 09. Road accident victims, under the PM RAHAT scheme, can avail cashless treatment of up to 1.5 lakh

9 May 2026 10:42 am
HONO Launches the Worlds First Headless HRMS, Introducing a New Category of Enterprise HR Technology

HONO.AI replaces traditional interfaces with a single conversational layer, enabling enterprises to execute HR operations through natural language

9 May 2026 10:40 am
Hope for pancreatic cancer as new drug, daraxonrasib, shows promise

Data presented in April suggest daraxonrasib may be far more effective than previous treatments for pancreatic cancer

9 May 2026 10:26 am
Cricket gives special dimension to India-Trinidad and Tobago ties: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8, 2026 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago

9 May 2026 10:24 am
Thirst aids for strays

From water bowls placed for thirsty stray animals to coconut shell feeders designed for urban birds, here are two organisations in Chennai finding simple, sustainable ways to help the citys voiceless residents endure the summer

9 May 2026 10:23 am
Government launches Road RADAR to identify air pollution sources

As part of the programme, one field surveyorhas been deployed in each of the 13 districts to systematically survey roads across Delhi and identify pollution hotspots in real time

9 May 2026 10:15 am
Supreme Court asks West Bengal Governor to appoint VCs to three state-aided universities

A dispute was going on between the governor and Banerjee over the appointment of VCs in 36 state-aided universities

9 May 2026 9:51 am
Census 2027: Sindhudurg village becomes first in Maharashtra to complete self-enumeration

The village in Vengurla taluka, which comprises 36 houses and a population of 144, achieved the milestone recently under the guidance of Collector Tripti Dhodmise, officials said

9 May 2026 9:46 am
Stop demolitions, sealing houses under garb of anti-drug campaign in Kashmir: J&K Minister Sakina Itoo

The Minister also expressed concern over more demolitions and attachment of properties in the Kashmir valley compared to Jammu

9 May 2026 9:45 am
Stone by stone, Hanamkondas Kakatiya-era dance pavilion rises again

After a 42-year conservation effort, the Archaeological Survey of India has rebuilt the sunken dance pavilion of Hanamkondas Thousand Pillar Temple using Kakatiya-era sandbox technology. The reconstruction of the temples iconic Nandi sculpture, brings back the grandeur of the 12th century monument

9 May 2026 9:24 am
Volatile raw mango prices cloud pickle season

The story of Telanganas mango season this year is not just about taste and tradition

9 May 2026 9:21 am
Government appoints Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as next Chief of Defence Staff

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani is currently Military Adviser, National Security Council SecretariatfromSeptember 1, 2025

9 May 2026 8:41 am
Government appoints Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as next Chief of Naval Staff

The present Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM will be retiring from service on May 31, 2026

9 May 2026 8:23 am
VCK to support TVK, announcement soon

Sources said VCK Legislature Party leader Vanniarasu is on his way to Chennai to sign the letter of support

9 May 2026 8:19 am
FIFA to stage separate World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico, Canada and U.S.

The biggest World Cup in history kicks off on June 11 in Mexico City, where Grammy Award-winning Mexican pop band Mana will be performing as part of a lineup that also includes Alejandro Fernandez and Belinda

9 May 2026 8:09 am
Super 30 fame Anand Kumar launches Super Infinity

In 2023 Mr. Kumar was conferred with the Padma Shri

9 May 2026 8:02 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says expecting Iran response to latest proposal soon

A U.S. fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers to enforce a port blockade, Iranian officials accused the United States of violating the ceasefire with the tanker strikes and hampering diplomatic efforts to end the conflict

9 May 2026 7:30 am
Why U.S. Project Freedom couldnt secure free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Though U.S. President Donald Trump cited progress in negotiations with Iran as the reason for calling off the initiative project

9 May 2026 7:16 am
Ahmedabads Studio Alt combines Brutalist architecture, ceramic art and sound design

Rushnaiwala Architects reinterpret Henri Labroustes Bibliothque Nationale de Paris for a mixed-use creative space in Gujarat, Studio Alt

9 May 2026 6:59 am
Tamil Nadu government formation LIVE: TVK, AMMK lock horns, as Vijay looks to shore up numbers

AMMK chief T.T.V. Dhinakaran accused the TVK of submitting to the Governor the photocopy of a forged letter claiming it has the support of his partys lone MLA-elect Kamaraj

9 May 2026 6:55 am
As India heats up, designers rethink summer dressing

With rising temperatures and harsher summers, SS/26 collections turn to mulmul, kala cotton and Chanderi, pairing them with silhouettes built for airflow, comfort and wearability

9 May 2026 6:48 am
U.S. plans evacuation flight for Americans on hantavirus ship

The U.S. State Department said it was coordinating with the Spanish government as well as other U.S. federal agencies.

9 May 2026 6:47 am
This new museum in Shivamogga educates people about bees and beekeeping

Beekeeper Apoorva BV, who built the museum from scratch, discusses the rationale behind its establishment, how beekeeping can be such a good vocation and why it is important to treat domesticated bees well

9 May 2026 6:11 am
Want to live in India? sing Vande Mataram, says Haryana Minister Anil Vij

Vande Mataram is our national song and holds the same importance as the national anthem. Singing and respecting it is just as essential as respecting Jana Gana Mana If one wants to live in India, one must sing Vande Mataram, Mr. Vij said

9 May 2026 5:12 am
Nitish and BJP have no moral right to speak on dynastic politics, says Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav pointed out that without contesting any elections or holding membership in any house, Nitish Kumars son, Nishant, and Upendra Kushwahas son, Deepak Prakash, have been appointed Ministers

9 May 2026 5:05 am
U.S. fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance

Iranian officials accused the United States of violating the ceasefire with the tanker strikes and hampering diplomatic efforts to end the conflict

9 May 2026 4:52 am
Jabalpur cruise boat tragedy: Nightmare on the Narmada

Of the 41 passengers and crew members onboard a cruise vessel on the Narmada River, 13 died when it capsized during a violent storm in the Bargi Dam reservoir on April 30. The tourism department-operated cruise had been carrying families seeking respite from the summer heat.Mehul Malpanireports on the tragedy in Jabalpur and the questions it has raised over safety protocols and preparedness for inland vessel operations

9 May 2026 4:40 am