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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
Krishands sci-fi film Masthishka Maranam wins awards

Director Krishand hopes, with Masthishka Maranam, he has readied the deck for younger filmmakers interested in making sci-fi films

8 May 2026 1:37 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
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education declares Class X exam results; 86.83% students pass

A total of 131 students secured the top 10 ranks, of whom 28 were girls

8 May 2026 1:07 pm
Why ovarian cancer needs a louder voice

Roughly 2,50,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year across the world. An estimated 1,40,000 will die from it. It is, by some measures, the deadliest of all gynaecological cancers and yet, it receives a fraction of the public attention given to breast cancer. This needs to change

8 May 2026 1:01 pm
Chandranath Rath murder key updates: What we know about Suvendu Adhikaris aide murder

Police investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, havesaid the attackers used vehicles with fake number plates to carry out the murderand escape from the scene. Hereswhat we know so far.

8 May 2026 1:00 pm
Delhi CM, Scindia inaugurate renovated Nehru Place Post Office

CM Rekha Gupta said that the redeveloped post offices would emerge as strong centres of modern facilities, digital services and reliable public outreach in the coming years

8 May 2026 1:00 pm
Father alleges foul play in daughters death at Krosuru police station in Palnadu district

The woman had filed a complaint in 2021 against a police constable. The Palnadu SP says she fell from the first floor of the building during the inquiry

8 May 2026 12:55 pm
Is inviting TVKs Vijay to form the government the right decision? | Data Point

Senior journalist K. Venkataramanan explains why Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar should invite TVK President C. Joseph Vijay, leader of the single largest party, to form the government, citing established conventions and legal precedents.

8 May 2026 12:52 pm
Supreme Court asks student arrested for violence during Noida workers protest to approach HC

There are 93,000 cases pending in the Supreme Court, the Bench observed

8 May 2026 12:45 pm
Malayalam short film Blue Lily explores domestic violences complex impact

The Malayalam short film Blue Lily is different take on the impact of domestic violence

8 May 2026 12:42 pm
India carries out maiden flight-trial of new weapon system TARA

The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation system was tested on May 7, according to the Defence Ministry

8 May 2026 12:42 pm
Chennai musicians unite for fundraiser concert series supporting rapper Devoids recovery

Nearly 50 artistes across Chennais independent music scene are coming together at Aura Studios for a fundraiser to support rapper Devoid, who was critically injured in a recent road accident

8 May 2026 12:41 pm
Confidence over Competence

What happens when our confidence exceeds our abilities? Let us learn about the Dunning-Kruger effect.

8 May 2026 12:38 pm