The Hindu Huddle 2025 Day 1 LIVE:

The Hindus marquee event The Huddle is back with a line-up of exciting and insightful sessions for its first day including sessions with Chief Mi

SIT conducts searches Jagan Mohan Reddys PAs house in liquor scam

Enforcement Directorate officials ask SIT to submit details of liquor scam, to probe under Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

US Vice President says war between India and Pakistan will be none of our business

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that India and Pakistan should de-escalate tensions, but he added that

Anxious night in Punjab amid India-Pakistan tensions, blackout in several places

Chandigarh: People in several districts of Punjab, including the key border areas of Amritsar, Pathankot and Ferozepur, spent an anxious night as

When lives fall through the cracks of an unregulated elevator system

As Hyderabads vertical ambitions soar, so do chilling tales of neglect hidden behind painted walls and polished lobbies. From toddlers to profess

'Befitting reply given': Indian Army issues statement after Pakistan's drone-missile attacks

The Indian Army also released a video of armed forces destroying Pakistani military post across the Line of Control (LoC) following drone and mis

IPL 2025 faces uncertainty amid rising Indo-Pak conflict

Dharamsala: The high-octane excitement of IPL 2025 hangs in the balance as escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan raise serious

Tensions soar in Jammu & Kashmir after Pak's failed drone attack, heavy shelling: Woman killed

Tensions escalated across Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Friday following a series of blasts and sirens triggered by Pakistans failed at

The axe forgets, but the tree remembers: How Andor reflects history, from revolutionary Russia to modern-day Gaza

Drawing from the blood and betrayal of history, Tony Gilroy hijacks the Star Wars mythos to stage a searing political treatise of revolutions, pa

Is academic freedom a made-up concept?

In the backdrop of Trumps moves on Ivy League institutions in America, a look at the scope and limitations of freedom on campus, and why its not

Do restaurants have the right to charge a service fee?

Is the service charge, typically ranging from 5% to 20% across restaurants, a legitimate business practice or an unfair burden on consumers? Why

Pakistani Drone Attacks Repulsed, Befitting Reply Given To Ceasefire Violations: Indian Army

AI models show alarming vulnerability to generating harmful content

A new red teaming report by Enkrypt AI underscores how sophisticated models like Mistrals Pixtral can be both groundbreaking tools and potential

Amid India-Pakistan war, will CBSE 10th, 12th Results 2025 be DELAYED? Know expected date, time, know how to check class 10, 12 marks using roll number

As tensions rise amid an India-Pakistan war, students across India worry about the announcement of CBSE class 10, 12 results. Parents and teacher

Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

VATICAN CITY, May 9, 2025 (AP) Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary

Centre sets procurement price for dry chillies in Telangana under MIS

Hyderabad: The Union Ministry of Agriculture has set the procurement price for dry chillies in Telangana at Rs 10,374 per quintal under the Marke

'US didn't designate Pakistan as 'terror sponsor' despite Lashkar-e-Taiba links': Michael Rubin

Rattled PCB Moves PSL To UAE As Tensions With India Escalate

The PCB said that the last eight fixtures, which were previously scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore, will now be staged in the UAE

Two lakh palm trees identified for Neera production in Bihar

An incentive amount will be given to 20,000 toddy tappers at the rate of 8 per litre of Neera produced directly to their bank accounts

India-Pakistan conflict is none of our business, says US Vice-President Vance

Washington: US Vice-President J.D. Vance has said that the conflict between India and Pakistan is fundamentally none of our business, though he a

PCB moves PSL to UAE as tensions with India escalate

Lahore: The PCB on Friday decided to shift the remaining matches of its Pakistan Super League to the UAE because of the ongoing military confront

First Visual Of India Destroying Pakistan Army Post Across Line Of Control

The Indian Army has shared the first-ever visual of a Pakistani military post being destroyed in Indian airstrikes across the Line of Control.

CM Omar Abdullah Rushes to Jammu After Pakistan's Failed Drone Attacks

Omar Abdullah said the government will review the decision to shut schools on Monday

Rajouri Suicide Attack, Gujarat Port Fire: Pak Disinformation Campaign

A coordinated series of military escalations along the India-Pakistan frontier Thursday evening marked one of the most intense military face-offs

Overnight Naval Ops In Arabian Sea After Pak Tries To Attack India: Sources

Following a major escalation by Pakistan in the form of attempted missile strikes in Jammu and Kashmir and drone strikes in other parts of India,

Pakistans F-16 and 2 JF-17 jets shot down by India

New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, India has shot down Pakistan Air Forces F-16 as well as two JF-17 aircraft after

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, Bharti Mittal's Airtel ordered to halt this key service amid national security concerns during India-Pakistan war

Following the DoT's directive to prioritise Aadhaar-based KYC authentication for national security reasons, both companies have put their express

Bollywood filmmakers, actors rush to secure film titles on India's military strikes in Pakistan, Operation Sindoor

Since the strikes, the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) and Western Indi

Sounds of Blasts Trigger Panic in Jammu

The blast sounds were heard between 3:50 am and 4:45 am following sounding of sirens. Security forces neutralised the threat, officials said

Firing Resumes Across Line Of Control Hours After India Foils Pak Attack - Latest Developments

Firing has resumed across the Line of Control (LoC) hours after India thwarted a wave of missile and drone attacks from Pakistan targeting milita

Three junior commandos of Greyhounds killed, Assistant Assault Commander injured in ambush by Maoists in Telanganas Mulugu district

Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit

Amid heightened security concerns, Indias booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of

India asks X to ban over 8000 accounts subject to penalties

The orders include demands to block access in India to accounts belonging to international news organisations and prominent X users.

Blackout in Gujarat border villages as drones fired

AHMEDABAD: Amid escalating tensions along the Gujarat border with Pakistan, six drones were spotted in the skies over Kutch on Thursday. Accordin

Pakistan attacks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer neutralised

JAIPUR: Amid deepening military escalation between India and Pakistan, blackouts were enforced in all the border districts across western Rajasth

Friday's IPL game on as of now, we are reviewing the situation: Dhumal

Match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala was called off midway following air raid alerts in nearby cities of Jammu and Pathank

Scientists create first pangenome of Asian rice

The rice pangenome allows researchers to develop new rice cultivars and introduce new traits for disease-tolerance as well as resilience against

GlobalBees sees board members exit; No ifs or cigarette butts

FirstCry last month said that GlobalBees CEO Nitin Agarwal quit the roll-up commerce company, citing personal reasons. In August last year, Globa

Manchester United Crush Athletic Bilbao To Set Up Spurs Europa League Final

Winning Europe's second-tier club trophy crucially guarantees a place in the Champions League

India releases water from Salal, Baglihar

SRINAGAR: The gates of two dams in J&K Salal hydro project in Reasi and Baglihar hydro project in Ramban were opened on Thursday allowing flow

'I pray for Allahs mercy for our brothers': Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan extends condolences to 'brotherly people of Pakistan'

Following missile attacks between India and Pakistan, Turkish President Erdogan voiced support for Pakistan's response and urged de-escalation to

Welcome Sinduri: Bihar couple names newborn girl after Army op

PATNA: A couple in Bihar has named their newborn baby after the armed forces Operation Sindoor targeted against terrorists hubs in Pakistan and P

Karnatakas MMR reduces to 63 per lakh live births, but is still highest among southern States

The six-point decline in Karnataka is the highest among southern States, followed by Tamil Nadu where MMR has reduced by five points. Andhra Prad

First Lady Melania Trump unveils Barbara Bush postage stamp

SC pulls up BJPs Dubey for highly irresponsible remarks

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday heavily criticised BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his scandalous remarks, accusing CJI Sanjiv Khanna of bein

Stuart MacGill, former Australian leg-spinner, spared jail over cocaine supply, given community service order

Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill avoided imprisonment. He received a community service order for supplying cocaine. The court sentenced

A silent burden: Thalassaemia patients in Karnataka battle disease with hope and hardship

Access to public health for patients with blood disorders like thalassaemia has improved over the years, but it still remains fragmented and inco

Blackout enforced in Punjab districts; drones neutralised in Jalandhar

In Jalandhar, some drones were spotted that neutralised at around 11.20 p.m. by security forces, as per official sources

India-Pakistan war: J-K CM Omar Abdullah takes stock of situation in Jammu after failed Pakistani drone attack

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah drove to Jammu city to assess the situation after a failed Pakistani drone attack.

Scattered public health services, fragmented governance: the fault lines in public health and its education in India

Public health, like national security, cannot be an afterthought. It must be proactively nurtured. India must begin by fixing its public health e

Trump and Melania felicitate Military Mothers: 'You all do an outstanding job ...'

Operation Sindoor LIVE: Security ramped up as India-Pakistan tensions spark high alert in Delhi

Pakistan launched drone and missile attacks at various locations along the western borders with India late on May 8, evening, but the Indian arme

Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk Of Killing Poor Children And Pledges To Give Away $200 Billion By 2045

Microsoft founder Bill Gates accused Elon Musk of killing poor children as he announced that he would give away 99% of his fortune over the next

Drone found near Bangladesh border in Assam

Officials suspect possibility of cross-border surveillance

Odisha to make its roads disaster resilient as part of 1000 crore project

The government will raise road embankments above flood level, provide protection walls and stone pitching works, to prevent erosion, and also cro

Morning Brief: India Foils Attack On Military Bases; Navy Launches Retaliatory Operations In Arabian Sea: Report; Pakistani F-16, JF-17s Reportedly Shot Down; And More

India-Pakistan war: Heavy shelling at Uri sector, complete blackout enforced in Jammu and Kashmir

Amid the escalated situation at the borders, a complete blackout has been enforced in Kathua of Jammu Division, and sirens can be heard.

AICWA demands legal action aginst Rishab Shetty, Rs 1 Crore compensation after junior artiste dies on Kantara

In the media release, the AICWA expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate demise of junior artist MF Kapil, aged 33, a resident of Moosarithara,

In his first appearance, Pope Leo offers three big clues about his papacy

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the U.S. is now Pope Leo XIV. He is the first U.S. pope. His name choice signals commitment to social teachings. Leo e

Why war is never the solution

The need of the hour is not counter-attack, but repair and redressal mechanisms, to understand what has caused the wound of hatred to fester, and

Monsoon preparedness requires proactive planning, not last-minute rush

There are several takeaways here, which are key to our monsoon preparedness. A timeline has been spelt out so there is a sense of clarity about t

India begins operations in Arabian Sea following Pakistans missile, drone strikes: Report

India has initiated targeted operations in the Arabian Sea against multiple Pakistani targets, following a series of missile and drone attacks la

BJP leaders criticise forceful covering of word Karachi on signboards of shops in Vizag

Neither does BJP nor RSS support such actions, says BJP district president and urges people not to target citizens amid tensions between Indian a

'US with India on Pakistan's support for terror': State Department

Morning Digest: India hits back after intercepting Pakistan strikes; X blocks 8,000 accounts in India after govts executive orders, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

This Bengaluru-based startup is taking the pain out of healthcare with its needle-free injection systems

Founded in 2020, IntegriMedical is a healthcare technology company on a mission to revolutionize drug delivery by eliminating the fear, discomfor

Former cricketers Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan back Indian Forces amid Pakistan tensions

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Shikhar Dhawan said that the Indian forces will

PIB fact check debunks fake video alleging Indian post destroyed by Pakistani Army

The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit has debunked a fake video circulated by Pakistani handles, falsely claiming the destruction of an

US To Stay Out of War That's None of Our Business: Vance on India-Pak Tensions

Vance quoted US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio who have said that Washington wants the tensions to de-escalate as quic

India neutralises second assault; Blitz continuing

Pakistan initiated multiple missile and drone attacks on Indian border cities, stretching from Jammu to Jaisalmer, but these assaults were effect

Operation Sindoor India Pakistan Live: Explosions heard near Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri region

Peace Be With All Of You: Full Text Of New Pope's First Public Address

The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after his election as the

US vice president JD Vance says India-Pakistan conflict 'fundamentally none of our business'

NEW YORK: Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the US has said it is not going to get involved in a war that's fundamentally none

Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

The Pentagon is set to remove openly transgender service members. This action follows a Supreme Court decision. The Defence Department will ident

Night curfew clamped along intl border

SHILLONG, May 8: The Meghalaya government has issued an order, imposing night curfew along the Indo-Bangladesh international border from 8 AM to

Wahumkhrah Riverfront Project completion likely in 10-12 mths

SHILLONG, May 8: The first phase of the Wahumkhrah Riverfront Development Project is expected to be completed within the next 10 to 12 months. Ch

HC seeks govt report on proposal to increase cemeteries for Christians

SHILLONG, May 8: The High Court of Meghalaya has directed the state to file a report detailing whether it has any existing or proposed plans to i

Vendors body made party in PIL on street vending

SHILLONG, May 8: The High Court of Meghalaya has added the Meghalaya and Greater Shillong Progressive Hawkers and Street Vendors Association as a

MSPCB shuts, fines EKH plant over violation of env norms

SHILLONG, May 8: The Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) has imposed a fine of Rs 33.6 lakh on M/s Shree Shakambari Ferro Alloys Pvt.

Stakeholders underline sustainable tourism

SHILLONG, May 8: Tour operators, homestay and guest house owners, tour guides, and community leaders residing at heritage sites converged for the

CM targets 2027 for completion of new Secretariat building at NST

SHILLONG, May 8: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday announced that the new Secretariat building at Umsawli is scheduled for completion by

Mlaya govt takes steps to boost healthcare infra

SHILLONG, May 8: As Meghalayas healthcare system still faces a number of challenges in providing proper healthcare services to its citizens due t

MPCC calls for natl unity amid Indo-Pak tensions

SHILLONG, May 8: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Thursday stressed the importance of national unity amid ongoing tensions with

Explosions heard near LoC in Poonch and Rajouri amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

Tensions escalate between India and Pakistan as explosions are heard near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian forces foiled an infil

A damaged guard rail near Shillong Civil Hospital blocks a footpath for pedestrians, on Thursday. The guard rail has reportedly remained unattended since a week. (ST)

The post A damaged guard rail near Shillong Civil Hospital blocks a footpath for pedestrians, on Thursday. The guard rail has reportedly remained

Congress asks Dhar to resign for allegedly funding HNLC

SHILLONG, May 8: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Thursday demanded the resignation of Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar,

EKH DC issues safety advisory for expected rains & storms

SHILLONG, May 8: The Office of the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner has issued an advisory with a slew of precautionary measures in view of e

India-Pakistan war: BSF foils major infiltration bid along International Border in J-K's Samba

Defence sources also said that the Indian Army shot down two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

No Beating Retreat Ceremonies At Attari, Hussainiwala, Sadqi Posts Along Pak Border: BSF

The Border Security Force (BSF) has stopped the Beating Retreat ceremonies at all three border check posts along Pakistan in Punjab-- Attari-Waga

DC Edit | India-UK FTA May Be a Win-Win for Both Nations

The big question that arises now is whether the US President wants a deal with China or an embargo on bilateral trade.