Bajaj Auto Q4 PAT surges 34% to 2,746 crore, with dividend at 150 a share
The automaker announces a 5,633 crore share buyback at 12,000 per share
Apple promised a smarter Siri. It wasnt. Now its paying for it.
The tech industry has spent the last two years drowning consumers in AI hype. Every product, and every update, has been dressed up in the language of transformation and intelligence. Apples Siri settlement is a rare moment where that rhetoric met actual legal consequence
An Indian documentary filmmaker on how David Attenborough inspired her career choice
The filmmaker recounts meeting and interviewing Attenborough twice, and being bowled over each time by his charm and humility
Suvendu Adhikaris personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot three times by unidentified gunmen in Madhyamgram area of the North 24 Parganas district
TVK makes inroads into AIADMKs core voter base in Tamil Nadu | Data
Historical floors show the DMK losing less of its core support and more of its floating votes
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran deal 'very possible' but threatens strikes if talks fail
U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
65% of newly elected Bengal MLAs face criminal cases; 61% are crorepatis: ADR
A party-wise analysis showed that 152 of 206 winning candidates (74%) from the Bharatiya Janata Party have declared criminal cases, followed by 34 out of 80 (43%) from the All India Trinamool Congress
Three arrested for trying to sell pangolins scales
Four killed in different accidents in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts
NC, PDP in war of wordsover Rajya Sabha polls, closure of seminary, sidelining Urdu
Those who aided the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls were exposed through Right To Information (RTI).No one in my party will act against the organisation, said J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
CEC directs West Bengal officials to ensure zero post-poll violence
This directive came amid concerns over law and order in parts of the State, with the Election Commission closely monitoring the situation
U.S. fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
A fighter jet shot out the rudder of the tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the American blockade of Irans ports, U.S. Central Command said in a social media post
Rubio to visit India for bilateral talks; Quad Foreign Ministers meeting May-end
Rubio will hold talks with Jaishankar and Ajit Doval, and call on Prime Minister Modi, in discussions that are expected to set the course for India-U.S. ties after several ups and downs over tariffs and sanctions
Understanding inequality in Indias growth story
Low inequality conceals more than it reveals
Fixing structural deficits in Indias health system
There needs to be greater alignment between medical education and public service
Cost of success: On the BJPs victory in Assam
The BJPs path to victory in Assam undermined the health of Indias polity
A hundred years ago | Plagues heavy toll in the Punjab
Back in the saddle: On the Congress-led UDFs win in the Kerala Assembly polls
Congress leaders in Kerala should rise above personal ambitions
Delhi tops metros in crimes by juveniles: NCRB data
The national capital reported the highest number of such crimes, far ahead of other metropolitan cities such as Chennai (466), Bengaluru (386), Hyderabad (316), and Ahmedabad (295).
The request comes amid massive protests over the alleged rape and murder of a four-year-old girl at Nasrapur village in Pune district
CSKs Hosein decodes his powerplay success formula
Hoseins inclusion in the playing eleven after not being picked in the initial phase of the tournament has allowed CSK to win more games
Garmi se jung: Delhi CM flags off 13 heat relief vans, unveils new Heat Action Plan
We would want Kuldeep to be better than this: DC head coach Badani
Kuldeeps overall IPL economy rate has hovered around eight, but this season it has crossed the 10-run mark while the wickets too have dried up, with the spinner managing only seven scalps in 10 matches
In topsy-turvy Haryana politics, Sonipat latest amphitheatre for BJP-Cong. fight
The adult and its dependent young were spotted during routine field surveys by a team of researchers monitoring mammalian diversity
TVKs victory in Tamil Nadu polls: The rise of an apolitical polity
TVKs victory points to the importance of alternative modes of outreach
The TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu Assembly, winning 108 seats in the 234-member House; DMKs allies CPI(M), CPI, and VCK, which have won two seats each, are yet to decide on support; IUML has refused backing
RampantRCBfaces a trickyLSGchallenge
LSGs best chance of success will likely come through its own impressive pace battery including Mohammad Shami, Mohsin Khan, and Prince Yadav
District Legal Services Authority urges litigants to utilise Special Lok Adalat
Chennai Outer Ring Road belt is emerging as strategic hotspot for investment, say experts
Chennai Outer Ring Road best positioned to address all problems of a home buyer
Kauvery Hospital, The Hindu to organise webinar on post-partum care
Online process to join arts and science colleges begins today
Those who are unable to apply online independently could submit their applications through Admission Facilitation Centres established in all government Arts and Science colleges
Nearly 50 died on railway tracks Between Alappuzha and Thrissur this year
Of the 48 deaths this year, 20 took place on tracks between Kalamassery and Irinjalakuda, while 17 occurred on lines connecting Irinjalakuda with Vallathol Nagar
Overseas scholarship forAdi Dravidar, tribal students
Candidates should have secured admission to a Masters or a PhD programme at a foreign university ranked within the top 1000 as per QS World University Rankings, and their annual family income should not exceed 12 lakh
18 Russian medical varsities to take part in education fair
Residents call for judicious utilisation of hospital spaces in Tambaram, Chromepet
They raise concern over the underutilisation of two govt. hospital premises on GST Roadand urge authorities to repurpose surplus space for emergency health services or other government needs
Kadambrayar pollution: PCB yet to fix environmental compensation on violators
516 cases booked for footpath encroachments, traffic obstructions
Israeli court rejects Gaza flotilla activists' appeal challenging detention
The two were seized by Israeli forces and brought to Israel for questioning, while the others were taken to the Greek island of Crete and released
Cuba says Rubio lying about oil blockade
There's no oil blockade on Cuba, per se, Mr. Rubio said while guest-hosting the daily White House press briefing
Namma Art Bengaluru 2026 on till May 10
Kanakadasa built 68 lakes and his social work is a model for us
Survey of monuments at Barkur will be completed soon, says Karnataka Tourism Minister H.K. Patil
Malkajgiri CP goes undercover at midnight to assess womens safety
Instead of booking criminal cases, police counsel youth, warning them about legal consequences of harassment and stressing the importance of respecting women in public spaces
Three IT employees held with MDMA in Hayathnagar
Vellore Corporation begins removal of dumped wastes along Palar river
The landfill site along the river spreads over two acres where household and commercial garbage from Zone - I and Zone - 2 of the civic body are dumped
Two persons arrested for illegal sand mining in Ponnai riverbed in Ranipet
Initial inquiry revealed that illegally mined sand had been transported to private contractors in the district
Indices with over 20,000 crore in AUM to be called significant indices: SEBI
The threshold will be tested every six months, the capital market watchdog said
Rajya Sabha Opposition benches set to see many changesafter Assembly poll results
The TVK may make its debut in the RS this summer, while the Left will lose members by April 2027, the DMK by June 2028, and the TMC by August 2029; the Congress will benefit at the cost of the Left
Two TVK supporters injured in altercation over bursting firecrackers
The police said that they are residents of Annandapatti village near Jolarpet town
Remand prisoner sentenced for escaping police escort at KGH
IPL 2026 | Klaasen-Kishan duo takes SRH to 235/4 as PBKS drop catches galore
Kishan, who survived two reprieves a dropped catch and a missed stumping struck a brisk 32-ball 55, including two fours and four sixes
Sabarimala hearing: SC questions maintainability of PILs on Dawoodi Bohra excommunication
Petitioners says their writ pleas were not lightly drafted, point to contradictory stands taken by the apex court on the Places of Worship Act
Efforts on to integrate border populations into national mainstream: J&K L-G
On the eve of first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Manoj Sinha says the administration is resolute to elevate the border settlements from the periphery of neglect to the forefront of national progress
SIB logs highest-ever net profit of 1,455 cr. , recommends dividend of 45%
Voices of dissent emerge in Trinamool; leaders blame IPAC, ticket choices
Trinamools outgoing Rajganj MLA Khageswar Roy blames the IPACfor the partys defeat; Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Manoj Tiwary quits party alleging corruption
Fans disheartened as Bengaluru loses IPL finals to Ahmedabad
Bengaluru has also been completely shut out of the playoff schedule, with Dharamshala and New Chandigarh set to host the Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 and Eliminator outings
10 beds reserved in Wenlock Hospital for treating heatstroke victims
Watch: Violence erupts after polls in Bengal; EC orders arrests
In bid to decentralise school governance, Centre mandates, empowers local committees
New norms extend SMC mandate to secondary schools; 75% of members to be parents, 50% must be women; SMCs to execute all school civil works costing up to 30 lakh, review budgets, monitor PM-POSHAN
Tangedco AE, Foreman booked for workers electrocution near Perungudi
Watch: Can Mamata Banerjee refuse to resign? What the Constitution says
A day after a crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down, alleging that nearly 100 seats were stolen. But can a Chief Minister actually refuse to resign after losing an election? Heres what the Constitution says.
HC orders status quo on renovation works at Courtallam
Petitioner says several rock-cut sculptures are damaged as the works are carried out by the workers without any archaeological expertise or supervision, under the guise of renovation and development works at the Main Falls in Courtallam
TVK MLAs dance video goes viral
Nayara Energys Vadinar refinery is expected to return from its planned maintenance shutdown mid-May.
Discom chief reviews power services, solar rollout
Govt. will resolve Sada Bainama cases within 35 days: Ponguleti
Relocation villagers assert their willingness to move
With launch of railway zone, dreams of North Andhra people realised: BJP State president
Yellow alert for four Kerala districts on May 7
Subsidised jowar, maize to be distributed through ration shops in Telangana
HC directs PIL petitioner to represent to government over war memorial
VCK workers stage protest against CBSE circular
Complaint filed against Royapuram MLA for cutting cake with sword
Cobra, Rat Snake dominate 76% of rescues across 232 Hyderabad hotspots
A CCMB study found that spectacled cobras and Indian rat snakes account for 76% of urban snake rescues in Hyderabad, with encounters rising steadily and peaking during the monsoon
CPI plans to move forward by learning from the defeat and correcting what needs to be corrected, says party State secretary Binoy Viswam
Odisha fire service pulls off an unusual rescue observed by a surprisingly tranquil python
A boy was trapped in a rock crevice for seven hours; a python that happened to be there too did not harm him
Case registered over alleged piracy of Patriot
Plea to raise upper age limit for govt. jobs by 10 years
SP felicitates children of police personnel for academic excellence
MetaOptics Update on Proposed Nasdaq Dual Listing
Teacher makes books accessible to visually challenged readers with the help of digital technology
A tech-savvy visually challenged teacher in Pudukottai district runs a home-based digitisation project to convert printed books into blind user-friendly formats
Orphaned baby elephant remains in human care as herds refuse to take it
Efforts to reunite the three-month-old calf with a friendly herd were stopped three days ago as no herd was accepting it despite multiple attempts made since April 25, when it was found alone on a forest fringe at Kanthavayal near Sirumugai
