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 transparency while urging cooperation across party lines.
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
Pakistan extends countrywide austerity drive after U.S., Iran fail to strike deal
Among the key measures, the government had announced a 50% reduction in fuel allowance for official vehicles, with the exemption of operational vehicles such as ambulances and public buses
10% water cut in Mumbai from May 15 as a precautionary measure, says BMC
According to BMC, Mumbai will also receive a reserve of 1,47,092 million litres of additional water from the Bhatsa Dam and 90,000 million litres from the Upper Vaitarna Dams storage
OpenAI, Microsoft agree to cap revenue-sharing at $38 billion: Report
The development comes as OpenAI and Microsoft renegotiated a contract last month
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 Donald Trump was announcing a cease-fire in the war after a five-week air strike campaign
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 largely by women.
CBI raids vigilance office in Punjabs Mohali over alleged bribery racket; suspected 'middlemen' held
A CBI team conducted the raid while probing an allegation of a bribe transaction of around 20 lakh, officials said
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 the ongoing West Asia crisis
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
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
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 work from home
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 against the greenback
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
We are no longer in any pre-poll alliance, says former Ministers C.Ve. Shanmugam
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
At Cook Gramam, traditional Tamil ingredients shape a modern organic menu
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 deadliest attack in Israel's history
The Nepali film had premiered at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea in November 2025 where it won the Taipei Film Commission Award and the Songwon Vision Award
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 camp claimed it was 24
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
Narasaraopet MP seeks key railway projects for Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
During the meeting with Union Railway Minister, the MP sought approval for a new railway corridor connecting PidugurallaSavalyapuram to Ramayapatnam Port
Of the 717 shops, 276 are located within500 metre from various places of worship, 186 near educational institutions and 255 near bus terminuses
Kyiv under air attack after truce expires: Ukrainian authorities
Enemy UAVs are currently over Kyiv. Please stay safe until the alert is cleared, the head of the capital's military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, posted on Telegram
Chinas Foreign Minister to skip BRICS Delhi meet for scheduling reasons
China will not be sending any other high-level official for the meeting, the Foreign Ministry indicated
Rush for commerce and allied courses as college admissions begin
Admissions to government arts and science colleges in the State commenced on May 7 with online registration enabled through the official www.tngasa.in portal.
Iran-Israel war LIVE: UAE attacked Iran last month, says WSJ
Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the West Asia war was on life support after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran
Himachal to link DC, SP performance ratings to drug control efforts
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said administrative and police officers will visit at least ten educational institutions in their respective areas to create awareness among students about the ill-effects of drugs
Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle in bid to lead U.S. Federal Reserve
The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to approve Kevin Warsh to be the U.S. Federal Reserve's next leader at a time when the central bank's independence is being tested
Prosthetic foot centre set up in Trinidad; Jaishankar terms it gift of mobility
The Jaipur Foot Prosthetics Centre, set up by non-profit organisation Jaipur Foot USA, was inaugurated by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar during his visit to the Caribbean nation on May 9
Last evacuation flights from hantavirus ship land in Netherlands
orldTravelling in the two planes were 28 evacuees from the ship, according to the Dutch Foreign Ministry, including passengers, crew, and medical staff
Here is a select list of stories to start the day.
Hantavirus: Confirmed cases by nationality
Among living patients, seven cases have been confirmed and an eighth is listed as probable, according to the WHO, the UN health body and certain national health authorities
ECI set to roll out phase III of SIR in coming days to cover 22 States, UTs
The poll authority had held back the exercise due to Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal held last month
U.K. PM Starmer told by Interior Minister to consider departure
Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood was one of at least three Cabinet Ministers to suggest that the Prime Minister needs to consider his position
EU agrees sanctions on West Bank settlers and Hamas leaders
The group declined to support stronger measures from some European governments and withheld details, but French Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barrot said the Ministers had decided to sanction Hamas leaders
Israeli forces operated from base in Iraq during the Iran war: report
The security official said, Israeli forces established a base in an abandoned airstrip, built by Saddam Hussein, in the Najaf desert
A new phase in the India-Vietnam strategic partnership
Indo-Pacific dynamics are reshaping the India-Vietnam bilateral relationship
A new start against noise pollution
The World Health Organization has attributed 16% of disabling hearing loss in adults to occupational noise
Delhi government launches five-day rescue drive for homeless people
Those rescued will be taken to Apna Ghar Ashram, where arrangements have been made for their treatment, care, food, medical support and rehabilitation
The road to deliver womens safety
The Telangana government must ensure safety in both offline and online spaces
Fifty years ago | Baskets were in use 10,000 years ago
A hundred years ago | Anglo-Indians and the elections
Belated warning: On the Prime Ministers austerity appeal
Prime Minister Narendra Modis suggestions to Indians imply a serious economic impact
Ugly bout: On the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat
The timing of the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat is suspect
The slow erosion of press freedoms
Licensing regimes, strategic lawsuits, algorithmic suppression, and the slow desiccation of local newsrooms have led to a procedural rather than violent decline
Education Budget will grow every year, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Allocations to the sector would be gradually increased to 15% of the annual Budget, says Reddy, also the Education Minister, while launching the Exclusive Education Week celebrations in Hyderabad; also unveils 1,700-crore infrastructure works for integrated school complexes, additional classrooms and pre-primary sections in government schools
Ashish Sood asks Delhi Fire Services to strengthen fire prevention measures
IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS | Axarand Miller help Capitals pip Kings at the post, keep hopes alive
The two put together a vital 64-run stand to help the visiting team recover from a poor start; Ashutosh and Madhav apply the finishing touches
L-G directs DDA to chart out plan to develop Dwarka into an international investment hub
SMSes by public sector LPG companies create a flutter in Mangaluru
Work on the Netravathi riverfront project is going on at a snails pace
The journey of the six from a bonus to primary currency
The dressing room conundrum a tight-rope walk
In team sports where, increasingly, there are as many members of the support staff as there are playing personnel, it is impossible to police effectively; from Slapgate to vaping, the IPL has had its fair share of flashpoints, creating a bitter-sweet relationship
Indian Ocean more contested, and important than ever before: Vice Admiral Swaminathan
He observed that the Indian Ocean has always been Indias arena, and highlighted the growing significance of the region
Three persons arrested for assault in Basin Bridge
The police said efforts are under way to trace the others absconding
Singapen Special Task Force with modern facilities will be formed shorty for improving women safety
Southern Railway installs new solar power plants
Two-wheeler theft suspect arrested; 16 stolen bikes seized
Watch: AIADMK split becomes evident as Palaniswami and Velumani camps clash over leader post
Tensions within the AIADMK became visible in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as rival camps led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and S.P. Velumani appeared to flex their strength over the post of Leader of the Legislature Party.
With poll code lifted, GCC to hold meeting to review civic works
While approximately 70% of scheduled road projects were completed before the election hiatus, the remaining 30% will be prioritised to be completed before the onset of monsoon
Wrestling | Vineshinsists she is eligible to compete
6 sharpshooters of Rashid Cablewala-Hashim Baba gang arrested
Sexual assault case: child rights commission visits victim in Eluru
This is the first Supreme Court hearing in the West Bengal SIR case after the election; in as many as 31 seats, the victory margins of the BJP were less than the number of votes deleted during the SIR, Trinamool leaders say
How a bid to make Thirumavalavan Tamil Nadus Chief Minister failed
The idea of making Mr. Thirumavalavan the CM was mooted after a bid for an AIADMK Government with DMK support hit hurdles, a senior VCK leader told The Hindu
How a bid to make Thirumavalavan CM failed
Sony Music buys Recognition's vast song catalogue, including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Journey and more
The transaction positions Sony for streaming payments for hit songs ranging from Journeys Dont Stop Believin and Beyonces Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) to Lady Gagas Bad Romance and Leonard Cohens Hallelujah
Watch: Why Vinesh Phogats wrestling comeback is facing WFI resistance
Vinesh Phogats attempt to return to competitive wrestling has triggered a fresh dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India, raising questions over anti-doping regulations, athlete eligibility, and the continuing tensions within Indian wrestling.
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer appointed State Chief Secretary
The decision of the BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to elevate the CEO to the top post in the State raised questions in political circles
Yaduveer visits Devaraja Market amid restoration push
PM Modi advises cutting cooking oil use and deferring gold purchases
VB-G RAM G to come into force on July 1: govt.
MGNREGA, enacted under the Congress-led UPA as a nationwide rural employment scheme with statutory backing for 100 days of guaranteed work, will also stand repealed on July 1; Union Minister says most States will have six months to complete the necessary transition phase
Charred remains of two men found in Krishnagiri
PM Modi to meet Iran FM, other BRICS Ministers before UAE visit
Engagements indicate New Delhi is stepping up its global outreach amidst the war in West Asia and talks of economic austerity measures at home triggered by an energy crisis
PMs Telangana visit leaves a sour taste in State BJP?
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy meets Governor
IPL 2026 GT vs SRH | Titans bowling steel meet Sunrisers batting might
Despite diverging approaches, both GT and SRH enter the contest with 14 points each from 11 games
Advanced nuclear systems vital for Indias sustainable energy future, says expert
MA Baby flags disunity in UDF over CM race in Kerala
Youth murdered by minors in Salem
SIP dips 3% to 31,115 crore on weak global market cue.
The total outstanding SIPs also stagnated at around 10.4 crore for the fourth consecutive month
TCS Nashik case: NCW flags toxic work culture, zero POSH compliance
Deeply disturbing and toxic workplace environment marked by pervasive sexual harassment and abuse of authority at the workplace, says NCW report.
TN Assembly: Shanmugam takes oath in Speakers chamber after late arrival
Congress holds strategy meet over GBA polls, DKS says new guarantees for Bengaluru on May 13
This announcement comes a day after Mr. Shivakumar, who is also Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, held a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Surjewala, in charge of party affairs in the State on Sunday. Mr. Shivakumar described it as a political meeting
Shaktikanta Das warns of global economic slowdown
Want to get positivity back into Hyderabad cricket:Rayudu
Can a construction worker work from home? D Raja questions PM Modi
Bajaj@100: The next 100 years of Bajaj will be about building ecosystems
Next chapter of Indias rise will be written by technology and innovation by the youth
