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Tehran Capable of Enduring Months-Long Blockade as Regional Violence Resurges

Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago, and the United Ar

Over 400 Measles Cases Reported in Japan Since January

Tokyo, May 9: Japan has reported over 400 cases of measles since January, according to a national health research institution. The Japan Institut

Kritika Kamras Favorite Hair Trend Inspired by the 60s and 70s

Mumbai, May 9: Actress Kritika Kamra is renowned not only for her impressive performances but also for her unique style and fashion sense. Recent

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal

Vinod Bansal Celebrates BJPs Historic Victory in Bengal as a Democratic Revival

New Delhi, May 9: Vinod Bansal, the national spokesperson for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), has made significant remarks regarding the rising

Asian U17 Boxing Championships 2026: Indian Team Confirm 5 Medals

With strong quarter final showing India's five boxers advancing to the semifinals.

Kochi Corporation plans cloud kitchen for Indira Canteens

Indira Canteen, which is nearing two months of operation, has reportedly proved viable through cross-subsidy.

Handwriting on new Epstein note matches one found after his death, say experts

They are written by the same person, said Bart Baggett, who founded the forensic analysis firm Handwriting Experts Inc. and has testified in cour

POCSO case booked against Minister Bandi Sanjays son after minors complaint

Police said the complainant, a Class 10 dropout, alleged that the incident took place during a visit to the farmhouse and that a case was registe

This Bengaluru railway station now houses a new silk museum

The restored Avatihalli railway station in Bengaluru now houses a silk museum.

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This h

Modi to Inaugurate Development Projects, Address BJP Rally in Hyderabad on May 10

The BJP sees Telangana as a potential state where it can come to power on its own and the party's state unit is confident of gaining momentum fol

PM Touches Feet Of 97-Year-Old Makhan Lal Sarkar In Bengal: Who Is He?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured a 97-year-old man at the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata this morning. In a grand gestu

Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Nisith Pramanik Among 5 In Suvendu's Cabinet

Suvendu Adhikari, who took oath as the BJP's first West Bengal Chief Minister today, has inducted five ministers in the state cabinet. The legisl

Tarun Moorthy Clarifies Meeting with Chiranjeevi: No Link to Thudaram Telugu Remake

Chennai, May 9: Renowned Malayalam film director Tarun Moorthy is currently in the spotlight. His film Thudaram has received widespread acclaim a

Historic Political Shift in West Bengal as Suvendu Adhikari Set to Become Chief Minister

Kolkata, May 9: Following the Indian National Congresss victory in West Bengal, preparations are underway for Suvendu Adhikari to take the oath a

Jewar MLA expresses concern over proposed high UDF and passenger charges at Noida International Airport, seeks reassessment

Dhirendra Singh has sent a detailed representation to the Prime Minister, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Union Civil Aviation Minister and Chief S

Understanding EPFO: Your Path to a Secure Retirement Fund

New Delhi, May 9: In todays world, many individuals often overlook retirement planning when starting their careers. However, small savings made i

AMMK Chief Files Plaint Against TVK Over 'Forged' Support Letter

The development followed a high-drama midnight visit by Dhinakaran to the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Guindy Range

Aakhri Sawal: Sanjay Dutts political-drama gets new release date; trailer unveiled

The film also stars Amit Sadh, Neetu Chandra, Tridha Choudhary, and Sameera Reddy in pivotal roles

Three-way CM tussle in Kerala fuels meme storm

The Left Democratic Front, which was voted out, wasnt spared either

Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse

Pallegama Hemarathana, 71, was arrested at a private hospital in the capital Colombo, where he had sought treatment over the weekend amid an inve

Video: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as first BJP CM of West Bengal

Kolkata: BJP legislature party leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the chief minister of West Bengal on Saturday, May 9, heading the first BJP g

Bengals cultural showcase at Suvendu Adhikaris CM swearing-in at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata

West Bengal New Govt: Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as CM; Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul others take oath of office ending Mamata's TMC era

West Bengal has a new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari. The BJP secured a historic win in the 2026 elections, ending fifteen years of Trinamool C

Bank of America taps tech dealmaker Richard Hardegree as vice chair of M&A, memo shows

Bank of America has appointed Richard Hardegree as its new vice chair for mergers and acquisitions. Hardegree, a seasoned banker with over 30 yea

PM Modi greets supporters at Brigade Parade Ground before Suvendu Adhikari takes oath

Labour reforms: Govt fully operationalises four new codes by publishing rules

India's central government has fully implemented four new labour codes. These codes, effective November 21, 2025, consolidate 29 laws. They aim t

Class 12 results: Pass percentage in Chennai Corporation schools rises to 92.26%

The overall pass percentage has increased steadily over the last four years, rising from 86.86% in 2023 to 87.13% in 2024, 88.12% in 2025, and 92

Meet Salma Shaker, Saudi Arabias record-breaking freediver

Saudi freediver Salma Shaker is redefining depth both, in the ocean and in public perception as she breaks records and challenges stereotypes

Urvashi Rautela Opens Up About Ignoring Trolls and Embracing Her True Self

Mumbai, May 9: Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela frequently finds herself in the spotlight. Whether its her glamorous style or her statements, sh

IPL 2026: Axar Patel shifts focus to next season after KKR crushes DCs playoff hopes

With eight points from 11 matches, DC are eighth on the table, while KKR revived their playoff hopes, moving to seventh with nine points from 10

Mallikarjun Kharge Honors Rabindranath Tagores Progressive Ideals on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, May 9: On the birth anniversary of the great poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Congress President Mallikarjun

Veer Chotrani Triumphs Over Abhay Singh in World Squash Championship Opener

Giza, May 9: Indian squash player Veer Chotrani secured a victory against fellow countryman Abhay Singh in the first round of the World Squash Ch

VCK Expected to Declare Support to TVK Today

VCK leader Vanniarasu, a close aid of the party founder, gave clear indication that Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi was keen on getting a share in

Cricket Gives Special Dimension To India-Trinidad And Tobago Ties: S Jaishankar

India's ties with Trinidad and Tobago have been underpinned by shared history, and by our very special bonds of cricket : External Affairs Minist

Think before you throw: This event in Bengaluru will teach you how to use scraps in your kitchen for zero waste cooking

Eat Raja, the zero-waste juice shop, and Beautiful Bharat citizens volunteer group, team up for this sustainable cooking event and workshop, call

ED Raids on AAP Leaders Residence Spark Political Tensions in Punjab

Chandigarh, May 9: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of Sanjeev Arora, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (A

Novak Djokovic Shocked by Dario Prizmic at Italian Open

Rome, May 9: Six-time Italian Open champion Novak Djokovic has been eliminated from the tournament after losing to world number 79, Dario Prizmic

PM Modi pays homage to Tagore, terms him timeless voice of Indias civilisational soul

Tagore's birth anniversary is celebrated on 'Pochishe Boishakh' or the 25th of the Bengali month of Boishak, known as Rabindra Jayanti

Manoj Muntashir Shares Fascinating Story of Shankar-Jaikishans First Meeting

Mumbai, May 9: In the world of music, some duos not only deliver hit songs but also create history. One such famous pair in Hindi cinema is Shank

New Study Finds Earth And Mars May Have Formed From Similar Material

Earth's Composition Closely Matches Mars, Suggests New Study On Planet's Origins

Historic dawn for Bengal; marks end of misrule, start of double-engine era of development: Adhikari

KOLKATA: (May 9) West Bengals chief minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari said the days of Sonar Bangla have officially started with Saturday marking t

Backdrop For Suvendu Adhikari's Oath Showcases Bengal's Culture

First visuals this morning from the venue of Adhikari's oath shows a backdrop cut out in the traditional chalchitra style.

Who is Richard Lewer? Melbourne-based artist wins Archibald Prize 2026 with powerful portrait of Pitjantjatjara elder Iluwanti Ken

Melbourne artist Richard Lewer has won the prestigious Archibald Prize. His winning artwork is a portrait of Iluwanti Ken, a respected Pitjantjat

U.S. authorities cancel cruise ship worker visas as part of child sexual abuse images case

The authorities boarded eight cruise ships in late April and determined that 27 people, mostly from the Philippines, were involved in he receipt

Cross-border militant attack rocks Manipur border villages, Congress questions security response

Militants from Myanmar crossed the border into Manipur's Kamjong district. They attacked indigenous villages, causing damage and raising concerns

WHO chief due in Canaries to coordinate hantavirus ship evacuation

The only hantavirus strain that can transmit from person to person Andes virus has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuellin

Bengal Political Killings: Zero In Records, Different Story On Ground

Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) shows that West Bengal reported 47 political murders from 2014 to 2021. However, since 2022, N

Telangana Govt To Establish Special Degree Colleges For Minorities

The proposed colleges would be equipped with skill development and AI (Artificial Intelligence) training for the students.

Himachal Pradesh Board Class 10 Result 2026 Expected Soon, Here Is How To Check?

HP Board Class 10th Result 2026 is expected soon. Students who appeared for the matric exams can check their results by entering their roll numbe

BJPs Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Mamata Banerjees Claims of Chief Ministership

Kolkata, May 9: Dilip Ghosh, the newly elected legislator from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal, has sharply criticized Trinamool

Kerala CM Decision Likely Within 24 Hours, Says Muraleedharan

Acknowledging public fervour, he emphasised that flex boards and marches alone would not determine the leadership.

Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra Advocates for AI for All Vision

Washington, May 9: Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, emphasized the importance of enhancing technological collaboration betwe

Hyderabad is third most accident-prone cities in India, Telangana logs nearly 8,000 road deaths in 2024: NCRB

Hyderabad recorded a 28.6% rise in number accidents in 2024, behind only Delhi and Bengaluru.

Viral Memes Capture TVK's Governor Saga

Netizens Turn Political Stalemate into Laughter

'Eternal voice of civilisation': PM Modi pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on 'pochishe boishakh'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary,

West Bengals Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?

West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power in bo

NCRB data testifies to UPs strong law and order: DGP

Against the national crime rate of 252.3, Uttar Pradesh recorded a crime rate of only 180.2.

KSRTC Introduces Gender Ticketing in Buses Across Kerala

The gender ticketing system is intended to record whether a passenger is a woman, a man or a child in tickets issued on KSRTC buses from Saturday

Decision on Kerala CM likely in 24 hours, says Congress leader Muraleedharan

Thiruvananthapuram: As lobbying intensifies among the three top contenders for the chief ministers post, senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan o

Soldier To General: Suvendu Adhikari's Oath As Bengal Chief Minister Soon

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to become West Bengal's first chief minister from the party today, after being unanimously elected leader of t

Tamil Nadu government formation: IUML denies reports of support to Vijays TVK

We have been part of the DMK alliance for several decades and there is no question of leaving it. If Mr. Vijay needs support, he should approach

Qatars Prime Minister Meets US Vice President to Discuss Strategic Relations and Regional Tensions

Washington, May 9: Qatars Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with US Vice President JD V

Historic Dawn for Bengal as BJP Takes Charge with Modis Presence

Kolkata, May 9: West Bengal is set to witness a historic moment as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to form its government for the first

Weather Alert: NCR to Experience Changes with Yellow Alert on May 11-12

Noida, May 9: The National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Delhi, is set to experience a shift in weather this May. Followi

Internet Fibre Can Secretly Listen To Users' Conversations: Study

A new study has revealed that fibre optic internet cables can potentially detect and recover nearby conversations by sensing tiny sound vibration

Mann Slams Centre Over ED Searches Against Sanjeev Arora

I want to tell Modi ji that Punjab is the land of the Gurus, which even Aurangzeb could not subdue, said Mann.

Sai Pallavi To Return To Tollywood With Kalki 2?

Professionally, the actress also has another exciting project lined up with acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam, where she will reportedly share scre

From Lover Boy To Action Beast: Vijay Devarakondas Big Transformation

The announcement poster showcased a blood-soaked machete, signaling a raw and violent rural action drama.

Bihar Government offers One Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme for violators

They will get 50% relaxation in depositing the challan fee. Facility can be availed at the Lok Adalat held in every district from May 09. Road ac

Tamil Nadu battle: Congress attacks BJP, DMK over blocking TVK government

Congress accuses BJP and DMK of obstructing TVK's secular government formation in Tamil Nadu. The party claims the DMK is willing to support AIAD

6 Held for Indulging in Bike Stunts, Dangerous Driving in Hyderabad

The three accused were riding together on bikes from Attapur to Aramghar while performing dangerous stunts, causing sparks to fly from the vehicl

Embark and Evaaya enter a strategic partnership to deliver next-gen Global Capability Centres for Global Enterprises in India

Fairfest Media Appoints Simon Press as Managing Director, International to Accelerate Global Expansion and Scale WTE Miami

HONO Launches the Worlds First Headless HRMS, Introducing a New Category of Enterprise HR Technology

HONO.AI replaces traditional interfaces with a single conversational layer, enabling enterprises to execute HR operations through natural languag

Hantavirus Update: WHO Chief, Spanish Health Authorities To Coordinate Ship Evacuation In Canary Islands

The World Health Organization's chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife on Saturday to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by

Improve Your Posture with Tadasana: Benefits Highlighted by AYUSH Ministry

New Delhi, May 9: As International Yoga Day approaches, the AYUSH Ministry of the Government of India emphasizes the importance of maintaining pr

Disappointment for DC Captain Axar Patel After KKR Defeat; Focus Shifts to Next Season

New Delhi, May 9: The disappointing performance of Delhi Capitals (DC) continues in IPL 2026. On Friday, DC faced an 8-wicket defeat against Kolk

NDA Leaders Gather in Kolkata for Suvendu Adhikaris Oath Ceremony

Kolkata, May 9: Suvendu Adhikari is set to take the oath as the first Chief Minister from the BJP in West Bengal on Saturday. Leaders from across

Royal Bengal Tiger Spotted In Arunachal Sanctuary After Nearly 20 Years

According to officials, the last confirmed evidence of a tiger in DEMWS dates back to 2005, with only unverified sightings reported until around

Hope for pancreatic cancer as new drug, daraxonrasib, shows promise

Data presented in April suggest daraxonrasib may be far more effective than previous treatments for pancreatic cancer

Vijay To Meet VCK Chief As TVK Struggles To Reach Majority: Sources

Last minute hiccups followed what appeared as a done deal last evening, with Vijay currently having just 116 MLA-elects on his side.

Trump's Truth Social Parent Reports $400 Million Loss As Crypto Values Fall

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) reported revenue of less than $1 million for the three months ending March 31, according to a company filin

Cricket gives special dimension to India-Trinidad and Tobago ties: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8, 2026 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of

Thirst aids for strays

From water bowls placed for thirsty stray animals to coconut shell feeders designed for urban birds, here are two organisations in Chennai findin

NS Raja Subramani is Indias new CDS: From his birthplace to top defence post, his inspiring journey from Tamil Nadu you should know

Lieutenant General (Retd) NS Raja Subramani has been appointed as India's new Chief of Defence Staff. A decorated Army officer with extensive exp

Chidambaram questions prosecution agencies after acquittal of accused in Tadmetla massacre, Sohrabuddin case

Congress leader P Chidambaram raised concerns over the performance of investigative and prosecution agencies. This follows recent acquittals in t

Poster war erupts as Congress high command to take call on Kerala CM

Kerala CM news: Posters supporting Ramesh Chennithala for Chief Minister appeared in Idukki. Earlier, posters for KC Venugopal were also seen. Le