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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 Temp

Volatile raw mango prices cloud pickle season

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

Two killed as U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific

Video posted on social media by U.S. Southern Command shows a black, boat-shaped image before what appears to be an explosion, followed by a colu

West Bengal oath-taking LIVE: Suvendu Adhikari totake oath as first BJP CM today

The BJP registered a historic victory in the just-held Assembly elections, securing 207 of the 293 seats, ending the TMCs 15-year rule and dealin

Mommy, I'm Sick: Why This US Woman Refused To Open The Door For Her Daughter

A Florida mother's viral warning highlights how AI-powered voice cloning and fake FaceTime calls are being used by scammers to impersonate loved

Tourism and stress hormones: The troubling reality inside tiger habitats

A multi-reserve study by Hyderabad-based CCMB has found that tigers living near tourism roads and human activity experience higher stress levels,

Indian Woman Shocked By US Travel Costs, Says Earning In Rupees And Spending In Dollars' Feels Stressful

Aakriti wrote that earning in rupees while spending in dollars and converting every meal and cab ride caused anxiety.

TCS Nashik case: Maharashtra Minister Shirsat claims AIMIM corporator sheltered Nida Khan, calls Imtiaz Jaleel 'main culprit'

Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat made serious allegations regarding a case linked to the TCS facility in Nashik. He claimed AIMIM corporator M

Over 100 Sick With 'Food Poisoning' After Eating Sweets At Rajasthan Wedding

The sweets, including rasmalai, were prepared for the function on Thursday night and were distributed to locals on Friday.

Transforming Lives: Bihar Couple Thrives with PM-FME Scheme

Patna, May 9: The Prime Ministers Micro Food Enterprises Upgradation Scheme (PM-FME) has dramatically changed the fortunes of a couple in Sheikhp

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans

Jaipur, May 9: The 52nd match of IPL 2026 is set to take place at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, featuring Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Gujarat Titans

2 Held in Secunderabad for Smuggling Ganja from Odisha to Surat

A peddler, Rajesh Kumar (25) of Kodala village in Ganjam district of Odisha is absconding in the case: Police

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

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani Named Next Chief of Defence Staff

The present Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, will complete his tenure on May 3

Tributes Pour in for Rabindranath Tagore on His 165th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among other BJP leaders, paid heartfelt tributes to Gurudev Rabin

Suvendu Adhikari oath-taking ceremony date and time: When will BJPs first West Bengal CM take oath?

Suvendu Adhikari Oath Ceremony Date And Time: West Bengal is set for a historic political change. Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the state'

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including several in China and Hong Kong, for aiding Iran's weapons and dron

Buzz! Jr NTR Dragon Glimpse to Be Seen With Peddi

This collaboration between Tarak and Neel is one of the biggest upcoming projects in Indian cinema.

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

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as New Navy Chief; Admiral Tripathi retires May 31

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been appointed as the new Chief of the Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi who retires on

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

CDS Written Exam 2026 Result Out, 8,826 Candidates Qualify For Interview, Check Here

CDS 1 Result 2026 Out: A total of 8,826 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the selection process, the Service Selection Board (SSB)

Leaders Pay Tribute to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 9: The nation remembers the great freedom fighter, thinker, and social reformer Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary. On

US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire in the Strait of Hormuz, while the UAE reported an Iranian missile and drone a

BJP Set to Form Government in West Bengal After Historic Win

New Delhi, May 9: A significant chapter in West Bengals political landscape has unfolded as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to take pow

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

Trump touts ending nine wars, says would 'love to' make Russia-Ukraine the 10th one

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) touted his claims of ending multiple global conflicts after he took charge of the White House an

Hindu Prayer for Peace and Unity at White House Event

Washington, May 9: A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was conducted during the National Day of Prayer event at the White House. As the United Sta

Super 30 fame Anand Kumar launches Super Infinity

In 2023 Mr. Kumar was conferred with the Padma Shri

KKR Climbs to Seventh Place After Defeating DC in IPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, May 9: The 51st match of IPL 2026 took place at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, featuring Delhi Capitals (DC) against Kolkata Knight Rid

Elections 2026 Live Updates: Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as West Bengal CM today, suspense in Tamil Nadu continues. Check latest updates here

Power Supply to Remain Affected in Over 30 Areas of Bhopal Today

Bhopal, May 9, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) Electricity supply will remain suspended in more than 30 areas of Bhopal today due to maintenance work. Powe

Weather Tamil Nadu: Check forecast for Chennai, Coimbatore, Mayiladuthurai, Peravurani and other districts

Chennai Weather: Tamil Nadu is experiencing a mixed summer with heat and humidity in coastal areas, while western and southern districts are seei

Tamil Nadu: VCK's X handle suspended amid TVK attempting coalition govt

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi's (VCK) X account was suspended for violating rules, following a purported post supporting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhaga

Leaders Pay Tribute to Maharana Pratap on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 9: On the birth anniversary of the valiant Maharana Pratap, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several prominent leaders paid their

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

Zepto gets SEBI approval for $1B IPO; Bringing Indian folk art online

Founded in 2020 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, Zepto has gone from a pandemic-era experiment in rapid grocery delivery to an IPO-bound comp

Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

Washington, May 9: President Donald Trump has announced that a three-day ceasefire has been agreed upon between Russia and Ukraine. He described

Odisha FC Triumphs Over SC Delhi 2-1 in ISL Match

New Delhi, May 9: In an exciting encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Odisha FC secured a 2-1 victory against Sporting Club Delhi

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

EAM Jaishankar Arrives in Trinidad for Final Leg of Caribbean Tour

In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar stated that he was pleased to be back in the country. He was welcomed by the Foreign Minister of Trinidad and Toba

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 pa

Govt appoints Lt Gen N S Raja Subramani as next Chief of Defence Staff

Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani (Retd.) has been appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), effective from his assumption of charg

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

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.

Next Round of Israel-Lebanon Talks on May 14-15: US State Dept

The United States will facilitate two days of intensive talks between the governments of Israel and Lebanon on May 14 and 15, the statement read

Trump administration appeals latest court defeat in battle over global tariffs

The Trump administration is appealing a court ruling that found its 10% global tariff, imposed under a 1970s trade law, was unjustified. The cour

Morning Digest: Suvendu Adhikari set to become Bengals first BJP CM; Plea in Supreme Court says Governor duty-bound to invite TVK to form government in T.N.; and more

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IMF board clears Pakistan to access $1.32 billion

The International Monetary Fund on Friday approved reviews of Pakistans loan programmes, allowing the country to immediately access about $1.32 b

Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, HBO Max new movies, series: 'Yellowstone' spinoff to 'The Crash', full list of films to watch this week

Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch is set to return on Paramount+. Here are other films and series that can be streamed on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu,

Trump punts thorniest Iran challenges in push to reopen Hormuz

President Donald Trump has shifted his strategy in the conflict with Iran, focusing first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz a critical route for

Assam Minister Highlights BJPs Victory as a Sign of Public Trust

Guwahati, May 9: Assams Education Minister Ranoj Pegu expressed gratitude to the voters of his Dhemaji constituency for electing him, stating tha

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 voca

Trump says Iran response to US peace proposal expected tonight amid push to end war

US President Donald Trump said he expects Irans response to Washingtons latest proposal to end the Middle East conflict by Friday night. Speaking

Satellite Images Show Oil Slick Off Iran's Kharg Island: Report

According to the satellite images, a massive oil slick is spreading near Iran's Kharg Island--a largest oil terminal, oil pipelines, storage tank

Iran war: US imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies from China, Hong Kong over helping Tehran to build Shahed drones, ballistic missiles. Check full list of firms

Iran war: U.S. Treasury said it remained ready to take economic action against Iran's military industrial base to prevent Tehran from reconstitut

SC acquits man after 22 years in jail, raps Delhi high court for nixing delayed appeal

The Supreme Court has ordered the release of a murder convict after 22 years, criticizing the Orissa High Court for dismissing his appeal solely

TOI wins top honours at INMA awards

The Times of India secured top honors at the INMA awards in Berlin, winning first prize for Thirukkural With The Times in Best Use of Print (Regi

FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony details are out: Check lineup of singers, list of events for the biggest soccer world cup in history

World Cup 2026 marks the second time the global soccer showcase is being co-hosted by multiple countries. The 2002 World Cup was co-hosted by Sou

Iran-U.S war ending, Strait of Hormuz to reopen on Saturday? Details here

Washington has revised its proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining in the Strait of Hormuz but the changes are unlikely t

Assam Rifles Transfers Land for Dimapur Airport Expansion

Kohima, May 9: In a significant development, Assam Rifles has handed over 18.8 acres of land for the expansion of Dimapur Airport. The transfer w

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 respec

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 Kush

UFC 328 fight card, predictions, time, live streaming: When and where to watch Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland, other matches. Details here

UFC 328 time: UFC allowed both men to do the traditional ceremonial faceoff on Thursday evening before security pulled both off the stage after C

Rs 7,000 GPS watches for Haj pilgrims not working

Indian Haj pilgrims are questioning a mandatory Rs 7,000 GPS smartwatch, part of a Rs 10,000 airfare hike. Many devices, procured by the Haj Comm

Dr Jitendra inaugurates Future Skills Centre in Parul University, underlines Govt supported ecosystem

Excelsior Correspondent VADODARA (GUJARAT), May 8 :Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS

SMVDUs School of Business organizes interactive session

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: SMVDUs School of Business organized an insightful session by Neetu Dhar, Chairperson of Jammu Pariyatan Vik

NHPC starts operation of fourth unit of Subansiri LHP

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8: NHPC Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power today announced the commercial operation of the fo

Bengal from ideology to aspiration

Ashok Ogra ashokogra@gmail.com For a long time, the Bengali voter has been associated with a strong cultural orientation-often identifying more w

BJP reviews ULB organizational expansion, focuses on grassroots connectivity

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 8 : To discuss organizational strengthening, expansion of grassroots outreach and enhancement of public connec

Omar appreciates army, civil admin for rescuing tourists in Gulmarg

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has appreciated the prompt and coordinated efforts of the Army and Civil Ad

Delegation calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, May 8: A joint delegation of Nirbhay Bharat Foundation and Sarhad NGO headed by Tarun Uppal called on Lieutenan

NC wont allow Urdus centrality in J&K to be undermined: Dr Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah today called out forces stoking controversy over t

CS reviews framework for treatment, reintegration, livelihood support

J&K to roll out rehabilitation plan for drug abuse victims Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, May 8: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a

Hantavirus outbreak: All about Andes virus strain that can transmit person to person as CDC classifies virus as level 3 emergency response

Hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person -- Andes virus -- has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling int

Huntington's patients seek rare disease tag & registry

Families and researchers are advocating for Huntington's disease to be recognized as a rare disease in India to establish a much-needed registry.

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 confli

UFO files release by Pentagon: Check full list of aliens, UAPs sightings

UFO Files: The initial release is a trove of videos, other imagery and testimony that is sure to stir more speculation among those who believe we

Ancelotti set for Brazil contract extension

Italian legend Ancelotti took over as Brazil coach last year and oversaw the five-time world champions successful qualification for next months W

TVK Claims MLA Kamaraj Wrote Letter In support, Refutes AMMK Chief's Remarks

The party, which won 108 seats in the polls and fell short of the majority mark of 118 seats, asserted that it did not need to argain or negotia

Shanghai to Host 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Qualifying Series

Beijing, May 9: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday that Shanghai, Tokyo, Montreal, and Orlando will host the Olympic

Partnerships critical for progress in tough world: EAM Jaishankar

PARAMARIBO, May 8: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the critical role of partnerships in achieving progress in a tough world, and

China confirms its support to Pakistan during four-day conflict with India

BEIJING, May 8 : China, for the first time, has confirmed that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during the four-day conflict wit

India, Singapore resolve to jointly target terror financing, radicalisation

SINGAPORE, May 8 : India and Singapore have vowed to jointly work to combat the challenge of terrorism including cross-border movement of terrori

CM-elect Adhikari stakes claim to form Bengals first BJP govt

KOLKATA, May 8 : West Bengal chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari on Friday evening met Governor RN Ravi and staked a claim to form the first BJ

U.S. imposes sanctions on 10 individuals, companies for aiding Irans weapons sector

Treasury said it remains ready to take economic action against Irans military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capaci

A massive 11,000-carat ruby unearthed in Myanmars war-scarred gemstone heartland

BANGKOK, May 8: Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the second-largest by weight ever found in the c

Indias new envoy to China presents credentials to Chinese foreign ministry

BEIJING, May 8 : Indias new envoy to China Vikram Doraiswami presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei, the Indi

Rajnath to top commanders: Outmaneuver adversaries with strategic surprise

JAIPUR, May 8 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday directed the top military commanders of the three services to integrate an element of su

Shashi Tharoor moves Delhi high court to block AI deepfakes

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection against AI-generated deepfake videos depicting him praising Pak