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Plea in Supreme Court says Governor is duty-bound to invite TVK to form government in Tamil Nadu

The petition, filed by advocate A. Lakshminarayanan, said such a move by the Governor would sound the death-knell for democracy and be against the mandate of the electorate

8 May 2026 10:19 pm
Prosecution failed to establish conspiracy to kill Sohrabuddin Sheikh: Bombay HC

The court saidthat not a single witness identified the accused in the dock as the persons who had abductedSohrabuddinSheikh,KausarBi andTulsiramPrajapati

8 May 2026 10:06 pm
Tata Consumer reports Q4 net profit of 424 crore, a 22% YoY growth

Revenue from innovation has scaled 7X since FY21, reflecting the growing contribution of new product launches: Sunil DSouza, Managing Director & CEO of Tata Consumer Products

8 May 2026 10:05 pm
Watch: Gulf divide | Why is PM Modis visit to UAE important? | Worldview

The gulf between Gulf states is widening, with growing divisions over oil production, the Hormuz blockade, and ties with Israel. As the UAE, Iran, and Saudi Arabia shape an increasingly multipolar West Asia, PM Narendra Modi heads to Abu Dhabi amid rising regional tensions. Where does India stand, and can it afford to choose a side?

8 May 2026 9:52 pm
MGNREGS coverage and workdays fell sharply in 202526: LibTech India

Despite a rise in registered households, employment generation dropped across most States, leading to an average income loss of 1,221 for each household; 40% fewer households completed 100 days of work

8 May 2026 9:51 pm
6 killed, 13 injured as mortar shell hits civilian area in northwest Pakistan

The incident took place in the Durrani Banda area of Hangu district when police were engaged in an operation against the terrorists who fired mortar shells that landed in the civilian area on Thursday (May 7), a police official said.

8 May 2026 9:50 pm
North Korea to deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

North Korea's artillery systems draw less outside attention than its ballistic missiles, whose launches are banned under UN Security Council resolutions

8 May 2026 9:31 pm
Niti Aayog flags poor student retention, learning outcomes in report

Niti Aayog report recommends Cylindrical Schooling to fix the leaky pipeline of student dropouts, which involves creating composite schools that cover Grades 1-12 under one roof

8 May 2026 9:25 pm
Watch: Vijay meets Governor Arlekar for third time after CPI, CPI(M) support | Above the Fold | 08.05.2026

From Tamil Nadus dramatic government formation talks and Chinas fresh remarks on Operation Sindoor to West Bengal getting its first BJP Chief Minister - Top stories of the day.

8 May 2026 9:24 pm
U.S. trade court rules against Trumps 10% tariff, but no relief yet for most traders

The court has provided relief to only the plaintiffs two small companies in the U.S. and Washington State with the tariff remaining on all other importers

8 May 2026 9:24 pm
Suvendu Adhikari set to become first BJP CM in West Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari was on Friday (May 8, 2026) elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal, and will take oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal. The decision was taken at the BJP legislature meeting in Kolkata in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Mr. Adhikari will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bengal on Saturday (May 9, 2026) at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata.

8 May 2026 9:23 pm
CIAL registers 10% growth in cargo movement despite West Asia crisis

Industry estimates indicate that nearly 60% of the States air cargo traffic is routed through CIAL

8 May 2026 9:23 pm
Chandrababu Naidu calls for full utilisation of Central funds

He directs departments to spend an average of 8,000 crore every quarter and aggressively pursue additional assistance from the Union government

8 May 2026 9:09 pm
Watermelon yields good turnover for Kudumbashree women farmers

Kudumbashrees women farmers in Kerala have reported a remarkable turnover of 6.78 crore from watermelon cultivation on 758 acres as part of the Venal Madhuram initiative this year, nearly doubling last years earnings.

8 May 2026 9:00 pm
India managed the West Asia crisis to reduce impact on fuel consumers

But with global crude prices showing no signs of cooling and oil marketing companies bleeding under mounting under-recoveries, an upward revision in domestic fuel prices now appears inevitable

8 May 2026 8:59 pm
Kerala filmmaker John Abrahams cult classic Amma Ariyans restored version to premiere at Cannes

The film with a cult following, restored by the not-for-profit organisation Film Heritage Foundation, is the only Indian feature film selected for world premiere at the festival this year. The premiere is scheduled on May 16

8 May 2026 8:59 pm