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CM Vijay gives maiden speech in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Addressing legislators after assuming office, Mr. Vijay outlined his governments priorities on governance, welfare, youth development and transpa

AIADMK would have been finished if it allied with DMK: C .Ve. Shanmugam

TVKs Tirupattur MLA, who won by one vote, not to take part in trust vote: Madras High Court

Justices L. Victoria Gowri and N. Senthilkumar pass the interim order on a writ petition filed by DMK former Minister K.R. Periakaruppan

Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar divorce rumours intensify after couple unfollow each other on Instagram

Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar have sparked divorce rumors after reportedly unfollowing each other on social media. Fans noticed the change in their

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid crude spike, geopolitical tensions

Indian equity benchmarks continued their decline for a second session on Tuesday morning, with the Sensex falling as much as 474 points (0.62 per

Centre reduces oil, gas royalty burden across offshore and deepwater blocks

Under the revised framework, deepwater blocks will pay 5% royalty for the first seven years of commercial production and 10% thereafter. Ultra-de

Two Arrested Along With Arms And Ammo In Srinagar: Police

Srinagar, May 12: Police on Monday arrested two persons along with arms, ammunition and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) posters during a naka checking in S

TVK MLA Prabhakar Unanimously Elected as TN Assembly Speaker

Prabhakar's nomination was proposed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and as his was the only nomination received for the Speaker's post

EOW Kashmir Registers Three Cases Against Notorious Fraudster

Srinagar, May 12: The Economic Offences Wing Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday registered three separate cases against a Kupwara resident fo

Ponnur: GRP Fires 10 Rounds at 2 Suspects for Tampering With Railway Signals

When the GRP personnel attempted to apprehend them, the suspects allegedly pelted stones at the police. In response, the GRP personnel opened 10

Rahul Dravid joins ETPL as Dublin franchise owner ahead of 2026 launch

Rahul Dravid is now the owner of the Dublin franchise for the European T20 Premier League. The league is set to debut in 2026 with six teams.

CM Vijay Orders Closure Of 717 Liquor Shops Across Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI, May 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets across the state. Consideri

Weapons and Posters of Lashkar-e-Taiba Seized in Srinagar; Two Arrested

Srinagar, May 12: The Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two individuals during a checkpoint operation in the Babadem area of Srinagar. Authoritie

State Assembly election results, crime report findings and more: The week in 5 charts

Results were announced for five State Assembly elections, the annual government crime report was released and new Cabinet ministers were sworn in

West Bengal Government Commits to Deliver Ayushman Bharat to Every Citizen: Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, May 12: The Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the implement

Trisha Krishnan, Vijay's co-star lavish lifestyle: Luxury car collection, expensive homes, net worth and blockbuster career

South Indian star Trisha Krishnan boasts an impressive net worth of approximately Rs 85 crore, with earnings of around Rs 3 crore per film. Her a

UAE attacked Iran last month: WSJ

An American newspaper said the UAE's attacks targeted a refinery located on Iran's Lavan Island and took place around the time U.S. President Don

CBI to Investigate the Murder of Chandranath Rath, Led by DIG-Ranked Officer

Kolkata, May 12: The investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, ha

Zoya Akhtar, Payal Kapadia and Reema Kagti back theatrical release of Tribeny Rais 'Shape of Momo'

Produced by Dalley Khorsani Production in co-production with Kathkala Films, Shape of Momo explores womanhood and relationships, with a crew led

GRP Opens 10 Rounds Of Fire To Nab Signal Tampering Suspects

The GRP police immediately opened 10 rounds of fire and the suspects escaped under the cover of darkness.

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Singapore Congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on Assam Election Victory

Guwahati, May 12: The High Commission of Singapore in India extended its congratulations to Himanta Biswa Sarma, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata

Watch: Modi calls for austerity measures after elections | Fuel, gold & travel advisory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption, avoid unnecessary foreign travel, and postpone gold purchases amid th

TN CM Vijay orders 717 TASMAC shops near public spaces to be shut; Check which liquor outlets will be closed

TASMAC shops: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets located within 500 metres of religiou

West Bengal Minister Calls for Investigation into TMC Leaders Corruption

Kolkata, May 12: Following the formation of the new government in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has ordered investigations into se

Pizza Hut introduces limited edition Drinkable Cheese Curry Pizza with molten Gouda cheese: Check where it is available, cost and more

Pizza Hut Japan has launched a unique 'Nomeru Pizza Cheese Curry'. This limited-time offering features Japanese curry sauce blended with Gouda ch

Mayawati Urges Governments to Provide Relief to the Poor Amid Rising Economic Concerns

Lucknow, May 12: Mayawati, the national president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has expressed concern over the ongoing tensions between the U

Teenage Boy Dies In Fire In Seminary At J&Ks Anantnag

SRINAGAR, May 12: A 12-year-old boy died and three others sustained burn injuries in a fire in a seminary in Anantnag district on Tuesday, offici

Top Maoist Leader Narahari Surrenders Before Telangana Police

Narahari, a native of Somidi in Kazipet mandal of Hanumakonda district, had been underground since 1996 and was involved in several key Maoist op

OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push

The venture, which will be majority owned and controlled by OpenAI, also comes as rival Anthropic enjoys strong success

Rupee Hits All-Time Low Of 95.63 Against US Dollar In Early Trading

On Monday, the rupee tanked 79 paise to settle at its record low of 95.28 against the US dollar.

Nifty, Sensex drop in early trade as oil prices, West Asia conflict weigh on sentiment

The 30-share BSE Sensex falls by 525.44 points to 75,489.84 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty drops 164.5 points to 23,651.35

BJP Leaders Visit Kamakhya Devi Temple Ahead of Assam Swearing-In Ceremony

New Delhi, May 12: Assams Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take the oath of office for the second time on Tuesday. Prime Minister Mod

#NTRNeel: Title and First Glimpse to Arrive on May 20

Reports are doing the rounds that the makers of the movie will drop a special poster of Jr NTR from the film.

India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainer

India's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreements.

India's gold imports: How it impacts our economy | An explainer

India's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching USD 71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreement

Gold Prices Surge as Silver Crosses 2.80 Lakh Mark

Mumbai, May 12: Gold and silver prices opened strongly on Tuesday, showing an increase of up to 1.33 percent for both precious metals. On the Mul

Cancel your own foreign tours: Opposition leaders in Maharashtra slam PM

Mr Modi has appealed citizens to avoid foreign travel for a year, avoid buying gold, use public transport and electric vehicles [EVs], and adopt

Indian Foreign Minister Advocates for Recognition of Indias Contributions to Science and Mathematics

New Delhi, May 12: Indias Foreign Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, emphasized the need to move beyond a one-dimensional perspective regarding the his

iOS 26.5 new features: From encrypted chats, smarter maps to new pride wallpaper, here's everything Apple released in the latest update

iOS 26.5 new features: Apple has officially released iOS 26.5 for iPhone users, introducing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging support in beta, a

Rupee falls to record low of 95.63 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the Rupee opened at 95.57 against the U.S. dollar and then fell further to an all-time low of 95.63 aga

Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists say

Record fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. This co

Meet the Bengaluru techie couple who swam 32 km from Sri Lanka to India via the Ram Setu route in 11 hours, shares how they did it

Bengaluru couple Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade made history by completing a 32-kilometer open-water swim from Sri Lanka to India across the Pa

Political Turmoil in Tamil Nadu Assembly: EPS and Velumani Clash

Chennai, May 12: The political landscape of Tamil Nadu is witnessing a significant upheaval as internal strife within the AIADMK has spilled over

Tamil Nadu Government Formation LIVE Updates: TVK MLA JCD Prabhakar Elected Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker

Vijay's oath ceremony, which took place on Sunday, came after four days of protracted political negotiations after his party received an unpreced

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK faction extends support to C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government

An AIADMK faction has declared support for the TVK government led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Senior MLAs S P Velumani and C Ve Shanmugam w

Impressed Sachin Tendulkar stops luxury car to see kids 'desi car', says big things come in small packages, 'bas mauka milna chahiye'

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared a video of their handmade ride. The clip went viral, highlighting rural Indian talent and creativity. Many

U.S. lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Madhav Tiwari Shines as Delhi Capitals Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Dharmshala, May 12: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated the Punjab Kings (PBKS), keeping their playoff aspirat

Rs 1.11 crore, BMW and more: Viral Ghaziabad dowry video shows cash, luxury gifts openly displayed at Indirapuram wedding

Ghaziabad Dowry video: A viral video from Ghaziabad shows a man publicly listing a lavish dowry, including over 1 crore in cash, diamond and gold

Assam swearing-in LIVE: Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as CM

A galaxy of VVIPs from diverse fields is expected to attend the oath-taking ceremony at the College of Veterinary Science Playground in Guwahati

AIADMK faction led by C.Ve. Shanmugam declares support to TVK; says EPS wanted to be CM with DMK support

We are no longer in any pre-poll alliance, says former Ministers C.Ve. Shanmugam

Self-Driving Google Cars Wake Up London Residents In Middle Of Night

Residents of a historic London street are protesting against Google's self-driving car unit, Waymo, after its vehicles repeatedly got stuck in a

PM Modi welcomes move to implement Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal

Under the Centre's flagship programme, health insurance of up to 5 lakh is provided to each eligible household annually

CBSE class 12th results coming today at cbseresults.nic.in? Heres how to check scores via DigiLocker, UMANG App, SMS and IVRS

Students awaiting their CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 can check scores via official websites like cbseresults.nic.in. Alternative access is availabl

At Cook Gramam, traditional Tamil ingredients shape a modern organic menu

AIADMK's CV Shanmugam Faction Announces Support To TVK

AIADMK's CV Shanmugam Faction Announces Support To TVK

PM Modi Advises Schools To Consider Virtual Classes Amid Rising Fuel Concerns

India imports nearly 85 per cent of its crude oil requirements, and prices have surged after Iran reportedly disrupted traffic through the Strait

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 Out, Here's Direct Link To Download PDF

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: Candidates who applied for the GDS recruitment can now check their selection status online through state-wise

Tamil Nadu CMs Bold Move: 717 Liquor Shops to Close Near Religious Sites and Schools

Chennai, May 12: In a significant decision aimed at public welfare, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 liqu

Shanmugam-Led AIADMK Faction Backs TVK, Vows to Contest Alone

Shanmugam said the majority of party members had rejected the proposal of forming a government with the support of the DMK

Beyond Bedside Care: Expanding Roles Of Nurses In Specialised And Critical Care

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare infrastructure. They have an expanded role in dispensing specialised and critical care, as explained by

Trump says Iran ceasefire on life support after rejecting peace proposal

He made the remarks from the Oval Office while interacting with the media during a maternal healthcare event

Ex-OpenAI exec Ilya Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged CEO dishonesty

Closing arguments for the trial will happen on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said

Maharashtra targets USD 1 trillion economy by 2030: Fadnavis at CII Summit

Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Fadnavis said Maharashtras biggest strength lies

Vikram Bhatt Becomes a Grandfather: A Joyful Moment Amidst Challenges

Mumbai, May 12: Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is celebrating a joyous occasion as he has become a grandfather. His daughter, Krishna Bhatt, we

UK sanctions Iranian entities accused of deploying criminal proxies

Britain has imposed new sanctions targeting groups and individuals accused of facilitating hostile Iranian actions. These measures aim to disrupt

Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after US, Iran fail to strike deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended nationwide austerity measures until June 13 amid continuing uncertainty over the Iran conflic

Israel approves special tribunal for Oct 2023 attackers, allows death penalty

Israels parliament has approved a bill establishing a special tribunal to try Palestinians accused of involvement in the October 2023 Hamas-led a

Iran military aircraft parking raises questions over Pakistans mediator role

The two officials told CBS News that while Iran also sent civilian aircraft to be parked in Afghanistan, it was not clear if military aircraft we

Himanta to Take Oath as Assam CM for Second Term Today

Four MLAs of the NDA will also be sworn in at a function in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers and chief ministers of

Israeli lawmakers set up special tribunal, allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers

Measure passed 93-0 in the 120-seat Knesset, or Parliament, reflecting widespread support for punishing those found responsible for what was the

PM Modi Welcomes Ayushman Bharat Benefits for West Bengal Residents

New Delhi, May 12: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has approved the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, one

Union Minister Pemmasani urges Nitin Gadkari to resolve traffic woes at Guntur bypass

Pemmasani also flagged a rise in road accidents in the area and stressed the need for immediate corrective measures in the interest of public saf

Microsoft boss 'proud' of profit-making OpenAI investment

I would also try to make sure that Sam and Greg (Brockman, his co-founder) don't create a competing company and they would join Microsoft, the Mi

Filmmaker Tribeny Rai on creating Shape of Momo, nominated for the 2026 Ingmar Bergman International Debut Award

The Nepali film had premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in November 2025 where it won the Taipei Film Commission Aw

AIADMK faction extends support to Vijay's TVK; leader explains why DMK alliance talks collapsed

Tamil Nadu politics LIVE: Ahead of crucial floor test, split wide open in AIADMK

As per media reports, Edappadi K Palaniswami has got the backing of 17 of the 47 MLAs belonging to the AIADMK, though a member of the Palaniswami

California city mayor pleads guilty of being Chinese agent; quits post

Eileen Wang has resigned as Arcadia mayor and is expected to plead guilty in the federal court in Los Angeles in the coming weeks

Sun Mudra: A Natural Remedy for Asthma Relief and Stress Reduction

New Delhi, May 12: Rising pollution levels have led to an increase in respiratory issues among people of all ages. From children to the elderly,

Donald Trump mocks Democrats, floats 2028 dream team at White House dinner

The dinner, held in the Rose Garden during National Police Week, was attended by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Cabinet

Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengals new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?

Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, with opp

mid-day Opinion: Mumbai misses its date with Mario

Our sutradhaars, Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora, wonder why the city that was at the heart of Mario Mirandas works didnt put up a show to celebrate h

CM Vijay Orders Closure of 717 Liquor Shops Near Religious Places

Although TASMAC liquor shops make up for high revenue for the Tamil Nadu government, there have been calls across party lines to close several of

U.S. Senators Propose Ban on Chinese Connected Vehicles Over National Security Concerns

Washington, May 12: A group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation aimed at banning Chinese connected vehicles, software, and hardware from

mid-day Opinion: BMC must act seriously on rising dust pollution

It is heartening to see officials responding to resident concerns

US Senators Propose Ban on Chinese Connected Cars Over Security Concerns

Washington, May 12: A group of US senators has introduced legislation to ban Chinese connected vehicles, software, and hardware from American roa

Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposal

Hopes for an Iran peace deal have dimmed as President Trump stated a ceasefire is on life support following Tehran's rejection of a U.S. proposal

Bhopal Man Accused Of 'Love Jihad', Beaten Up, Ink, Cow Dung Thrown At Face

Muslim man beaten and humiliated by mob in Bhopal hotel over alleged relationship.

Iran defends Hormuz closure, expresses concern over impact on India

Iran has defended its closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei saying Tehran was forced to act followi