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UAE reports drone, missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

The Ministry advised residents not to approach, photograph or touch any debris or fragments that have fallen as a result of successful air interc

Tensions Rise in West Bengal Politics as Dilip Ghosh Critiques Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, May 8: Political tensions are escalating once again in West Bengal. Dilip Ghosh, the elected BJP MLA from Salt Lake, has sharply critici

Ahmedabad Identifies 45 Heat Hotspots Amidst Severe Heat Wave

Ahmedabad, May 8: Ahmedabad is bracing for extreme heat over the next week, with temperatures expected to soar up to 44 degrees Celsius. Authorit

RCB Captain Reflects on Narrow Loss to LSG in IPL 2026

Lucknow, May 8: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced their second consecutive defeat in IPL 2026, losing to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 9 ru

Review | The Correspondent is both a slow-burn mystery and a warm, witty novel

Virginia Evans debut novel, crafted entirely in the form of letters, has been nominated for this years Womens Prize for Fiction

AIADMK chief Palaniswami holds meeting with party MLAs from TN at Puducherry reseort

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami met newly elected MLAs in Puducherry. He urged them to remain united and patient. The meeting occ

S. Jaishankar Plants Tree in Suriname Under One Tree in Mothers Name Initiative

Paramaribo, May 8: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is currently visiting Suriname. On Friday, he spoke on the theme of Partnership

May 9 Panchang: Auspicious Timing for New Beginnings and Important Decisions

New Delhi, May 8: In Sanatan Dharma, the Panchangs five components (Tithi, Vaar, Karan, Yog, and Nakshatra) determine the days auspicious and ina

Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planning

People are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, helps in

How does Kerala plan to tackle oil spill hazards?

What prompted the drafting of the Oil Spill Contingency Plan? How will it help protect Keralas coastline?

BAN vs PAK, 1st Test 2026: Live Streaming, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Weather Update, Predictions

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 1st Test predicted playing 11, live streaming details, pitch and weather updates, and full match preview: Bangladesh and P

Maharashtra Board SSC 10 Results 2026: Check steps to download scores from mahahsscboard.in, DigiLocker and more

MSBSHSE SSC Results 2026: Maharashtra Class 10 board exam results are out today, May 8, 2026, at 11.30 am. Over 16.15 lakh students can check the

Pre-Monsoon Gains Strength, Heavy Rain Alert for May 8-10

New Delhi, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Pre-monsoon activity has intensified across the country, bringing a major change in weather conditions in sever

IPL 2026: A Must-Win Match for Delhi Capitals Against KKR

New Delhi, May 8: The 51st match of IPL 2026 will take place this Friday at 7:30 PM at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, featuring Delhi Capitals

U.S. Senate Labels China as Major Threat, Emphasizes Strong Ties with India

Washington, May 8: A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a resolution declaring China as Americas primary adversary and strategic co

Sub-Inspector,history-sheeter injured duringexchange offire in Thoothukudi

EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with top leadership in Suriname to deepen bilateral ties

Review | Womens Prize-shortlisted Dominion is a portrait of family life shaped by faith, desire and violence

Addie E. Citchens debut novel examines how men are still called bright, no matter the darkness they leave behind

Oil jumps, stocks fall as U.S.-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears

Markets across the world have enjoyed a strong run this week on growing optimism that the 10-week conflict which has sent oil prices soaring wi

Interview | Karan Mahajan on his new novel, The Complex: a post-Partition Punjabi familys tale

From Partition to the present-day, the author explores how the personal often shapes public history

Who won yesterday IPL match? Here are all LSG vs RCB match result highlights

Yesterday IPL Match Who Won (Google Trends): Mitchell Marsh's blistering century powered Lucknow Super Giants to a dramatic six-run victory over

The politics of 'Thalapathy': How Vijays films built the image of a peoples leader

Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Vijay's electoral success in Tamil Nadu was not sudden. For years, his films positioned him as a protector of the comm

U.S. slaps sanctions on Iraqi deputy oil minister over Iran

The deputy Minister, Ali Maarij al-Bahadli, abused his government position to divert Iraqi oil in support of the Iranian regime and its terrorist

Guiding young minds to scale greater heights: The success of Andhras State-run schools

Reforms ushered in by the Andhra Pradesh government in State-run schools have led to a significant improvement in the recent Class 10 results, un

U.S. isnt looking at imminent military action in Cuba despite Trump threats, say sources

The Treasury and State departments announced sanctions after Mr. Trump signed an executive order last week expanding the administration's authori

RCB Skipper Patidar Hails Team's Intent After Narrow Loss to LSG

Speaking after the match, Rajat said that his side was barely one or two shots behind and was sure about their game plan for the chase.

TN 12th Result 2026 at tnresults.nic.in Live: Tamil Nadu board results to be out in an hour, track where to find scorecard, toppers list, direct result link and more

Caught between forests and fear: Karnatakas growing humananimal conflict crisis

From Kodagus hills to Hassans farmlands, rising encounters with elephants, gaurs and big cats are claiming lives, exposing gaps in mitigation, an

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court

A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York on Thursday (May 7, 2026) found the 10% global tariffs were illegal aft

Telanganas 2BHK dreams caught between delays, distance and vacancies

Several beneficiaries of Telanganas double-bedroom housing scheme continue to wait for their allotted homes as construction remains incomplete. F

Tamil Nadu Board HSE +2 results 2026 today: Check steps to download scores from tnresults.nic.in, WhatsApp, DigiLocker

TN Board Results 2026: Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Education Plus Two Class 12 results will be announced today, Friday, May 8. Students can check

Caste-iron control: The threat of Rajasthans caste panchayats

Extrajudicial panchayats in Rajasthan use the age-old tool of social ostracisation combined with extortionary fines to control communities.Sreepa

Trump Faces Major Setback as Federal Court Strikes Down Global Tariff

Washington, May 8: President Donald Trump has suffered a significant setback as the U.S. Federal Trade Court declared his announcement of a globa

Trump Calls Hormuz Strikes Exchange 'Love Tap', Iran's Lion Warning

The skirmishes raised concerns over the viability of a shaky ceasefire that had largely held for the previous month. But Donald Trump insisted it

North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer

North Korea announced the deployment of new long-range artillery systems capable of striking Seoul and the commissioning of its first naval destr

BCCI asks IPL teams to prohibit unauthorized entry into hotel rooms over 'honey trap' risks

The BCCI has issued a stern eight-page directive to all 10 IPL franchises. This follows serious protocol breaches observed during the ongoing sea

Tamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026: Here Is When, Where And How To Check TN Board HSE Results

Tamil Nadu Class 12 results for over 8 lakh students will be declared on 8 May 2026. Students can check their scores on tnresults.nic.in, dge.tn.

Trump holds call with EU chief; both sides 'united' on Iran not possessing nuclear weapons

US-Iran war news: US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held a call. They agreed Iran must never posse

Google Faces New UK Lawsuit Over Online Advertising Practices

The claim filed on behalf of British advertisers is seeking up to 3 billion ($4 billion) in compensation, according to an estimate from KP Law, t

IPL 2026: LSG Triumphs Over RCB, No Change in Standings

Lucknow, May 8: In an exciting match on Thursday evening at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced off against the Royal

Major Setback for Trump as U.S. Federal Court Overturns Global Tariff Announcement

Washington, May 8: The U.S. Federal Trade Court has dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump. The court ruled that Trumps global tariff

French Prosecutors Seek Charges Against Elon Musk's X Over Child Abuse Content

The Paris public prosecutor's office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into X on charges including complicity in possessing and distr

Maharashtra SSC Class 10 Result 2026 LIVE: Direct Link, Marksheet Download, Pass Percentage Details

Maharashtra SSC Result 2026: MSBSHSE will announce the SSC Class 10 results today at 1 pm. Check direct link to download scorecard, official webs

Temperature Rises Again in Udaipur After Brief Relief

Udaipur, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): After two days of relief due to changing weather conditions, temperatures in Udaipur rose again on Thursday with

TN LIVE: TVK Holds Crucial Meet of MLAs-designate

A large number of newly elected members and also office-bearers who turned up for the meeting at Panaiyur sought to know from party general secre

T.N. Government formation LIVE: CPI, CPI(M), VCK hold the key to any further churn in State politics

DMK would not join the government, but the allies are free to take a decision on joining the government, says M.K. Stalin

Bombay High Court Upholds Acquittal in Sohrabuddin Encounter Case

Udaipur, May 7 (Udaipur Kiran): The Bombay High Court has upheld the acquittal of 22 accused in the alleged fake encounter case of Sohrabuddin Sh

Udaipur Power Cut in Several Udaipur Areas May 8

Udaipur, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended in several areas of Udaipur from 8 am to 12 noon due to installation of a new

West Bengal Madhyamik 10th result 2026 direct link: How to download scores from wbresults.nic.in, DigiLocker and SMS service

WBBSE Class 10 Result 2026: West Bengal Class 10 results are out today, May 8, 2026, with the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education announcing

Lula Urges Trump to Advance Dialogue with Iran During White House Meeting

Washington, May 8: Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to advance the dialogue process with Iran.

Denying TVK Opportunity to Prove Majority in Tamil Nadu Assembly Is Wrong: DK Shivakumar

Vajpayee, too, was similarly permitted to form a government and prove his majority on the floor of the house. Denying that opportunity to TVK now

Delhi High Court Allows Inspection of Arvind Singh Mewars Will

Udaipur, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): The Delhi High Court has allowed inspection of the will of former royal family member late Arvind Singh Mewar in

Iran War News Live Updates: US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce

How Attenboroughs lush imagery hid a history of colonial harm

As David Attenborough turns 100, his legacy of bringing natures beauty to millions remains unmatched. However, his choice of aesthetics over poli

Trump confirms US, Iran traded fire in Hormuz; says American naval vessels transited successfully

Tehran Claims Missile Strike on US Warships after Iranian Tanker Attack

A military official stated that after the US military attack on the Iranian tanker, enemy units operating in the Strait of Hormuz came under Iran

Hero MotoCorp soars on reporting 26% rise in Q4FY26 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, May 8 (Udaipur Kiran): Hero MotoCorp is currently trading at Rs. 5335.00, up by 165.30 points or 3.20% from its previous closing of Rs. 5

Sinner Demands 'Respect' From Grand Slams in Prize Money Row

The letters set a target of a 22-percent share in tournament revenue, which would bring the majors in line with the nine combined 1000-level even

West Bengal Government Formation LIVE: BJP Prepares To Take Oath Tomorrow

West Bengal Government Formation LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president Nitin Nabin, along with

Some 1,500 ships trapped in Gulf due to Iran conflict: IMO

Approximately 1,500 ships and 20,000 crew members are trapped in the Gulf due to an Iranian blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, following a war ini

Tehran Weighs Options; US Messages via Pakistan under Review: Baghaei

Despite the active review, Baghaei stated that no formal response has been issued as Tehran weighs its next move

WhatsApp Launches Business AI for Small Businesses

Over the coming weeks, Business AI will be available for all eligible businesses to use on the WhatsApp Business app.

West Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB

The National Crime Records Bureau data showed that crimes against foreigners rose from 238 cases in 2023 to 257 in 2024

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile ceasefire

Donald Trump dismissed the attacks and said that the United States is negotiating with Iran

West Bengal Madhyamik Result 2026 LIVE: Class 10 Result To Be Out Today At 9:30 AM, Direct Link Here

WB 10th Result 2026: WBBSE will announce the Madhyamik Result 2026 today8, at 10:15 am. The press conference will begin at 9:30 AM. Check direct

Tamil Nadu Government Formation LIVE: Vijay's TVK vs Likely AIADMK-DMK Pact In Tamil Nadu Battle For Throne

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live Updates: There is buzz that the Dravidian arch-rivals DMK and AIADMK may come together after over 50 years

Vande Matram Cannot Be Treated On Par With National Anthem: Owaisi

Jana Gana Mana celebrates India and its people, not a particular religion. Religion = nation. The man who wrote Vande Mataram was sympathetic to

Morning Digest: Bengal police says vehicles with fake number plates used in murder of Suvendus aide; U.S., Iran trade fire over Hormuz, and more

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Man Tries To Slit Wife's Throat On Bengaluru Road, Eyewitnesses Beat Him Up

Man tries to slit wife's throat in Bengaluru's Nelamangala area, locals intervene and rescue her.

Trendline Breakout Points to Bullish Reversal in Deepak Nitrite

U.S Stock Market on Friday: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq to end week in high at Wall Street? Check share market forecast

U.S. Stock Market saw even sharper swings earlier in the war, when hopes rallied for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, only to get quickly das

Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US

Iran has formed a new government agency to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This move raises concerns for international shipping. Me

US targets Iraq's deputy oil minister and militias with sanctions for aiding Iran

America has imposed sanctions on Iraq's deputy oil minister and certain militias. These actions are due to their alleged support for Iran. The de

Is Rooftop Solar Worth It For Middle Class Homes? Here's The Math

A family using 400 units monthly may spend Rs 40,000 annually. Solar companies argue that rooftop systems can eliminate a major portion of this c

LIVE: Trump Confirms US, Iran Traded Fire in Hormuz

Trump said three US Navy destroyers ransited very successfully out of the Strait of Hormuz, noting they were fired upon by Iranian forces during

Russia-Ukraine war ending soon? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy makes huge claims

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia had continued to flout a ceasefire starting from the night of May 5-6 that had been proposed by

Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU to comply with trade deal or face 'much higher' tariffs

President Donald Trump has set a July 4 deadline for the European Union to fulfill trade deal promises. Failure to comply will result in signific

'It's just a love tap': Trump says ceasefire still in effect despite US-Iran exchange of fire

United States and Iran exchanged fire testing a month-long ceasefire. Iran stated the situation returned to normal. The US military said it fired

Morning Brief Podcast: Mythos and the New AI Cyber Panic

DY Chandrachud to mediate in Kapurs dispute

NFL schedule release 2026: When will Netflix air football matches live? When does NFL schedule come out?

NFL schedule: NFL could opt for an immediate Super Bowl 60 rematch since New England is scheduled to visit Seattle. Last season, the Super Bowl 5

India steadfast in resolve to defeat terrorism, says PM, puts Operation Sindoor as DP

Wish judges appointed as speedily as ECs, says Supreme Court

Nvidia stocks: Why is NVDA share price down even as AI giant paid several billion dollars investment in in Corning?

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the AI chip supplier has made a multi-billion-dollar prepayment that was not disclosed when it announced an equity i

Very Dynamic President: Trump Praises Meeting With Brazil's Lula At White House

US President Donald Trump said that he and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed many topics, including Trade and, specifically

Epstein note: Who is Nicholas Tartaglione person who tried to kill Jeffrey Epstein?

Epstein note: Nicholas Tartaglione handed the note over to his legal team, but its existence got scant mention in the years after even after Jef

Dr Jitendra holds virtual meeting with France Space Minister, reviews strategic bilateral cooperation

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 7 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of

J&K Police, JK Bank sign addendum to MoU enhancing insurance benefits to cops

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: Jammu and Kashmir Police and J&K Bank signed a historic addendum to their 2023 MoU, boosting welfare for No

Three Inter-State Vehicle Thieves Arrested in Noida, 17 Stolen Bikes and 8 Mobile Phones Recovered

Noida, May 8: The police in Noidas Sector 1 have apprehended three notorious criminals involved in an inter-state vehicle theft and mobile snatch

Himalaya Wellness donates 6 feeding pods to AIIMS Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 7: In a step towards strengthening mother and child-friendly healthcare services, Himalaya Wellness Company ha