Top News

Understanding the BJPs rise in Bengal | Review of Sayantan Ghoshs Battleground Bengal

Sayantan Ghoshs book is timely and accessible, but is more focused on the present than on deeper historical context

EAM Jaishankar hands over India-assisted agro-processing facility in South Trinidad

S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad

Why tomorrows doctors need more than medicine

To serve patients effectively, they must understand not only disease, but systems, technology, society and humanity.

Actor-politician Vijay set to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

The Twain Met at the Met Gala: How Indian craftsmanship found its biggest fashion stage in New York

Indian designers and artisans took centre stage at this years Met Gala, using the global fashion event to showcase traditional Indian crafts and

IRGC Warns of Retaliation After US Attacks on Iranian Tankers

Tehran, May 10: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated once again as the United States and Iran continue their attacks on tankers. Recen

The Ministers In Team Vijay Who Will Take Oath In Tamil Nadu Today

New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay would have an initial team of 10 ministers in the new state cabinet

Himanta Sarma To Meet Assam Governor Today, Will Stake Claim To Form BJP Government

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has returned to power for a third consecutive term, securing 102 seats in the 126-member Assam Legislative

Assam poll results 'extremely disappointing', will take full responsibility: Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi expressed deep disappointment with the recent Assembly poll results, taking full responsibility for the out

US To Revoke Citizenship Of Indian Man Over $2.5 Million Fraud Case

Debashis Ghosh, 62, is accused of conspiring to defraud investors of $2.5 million intended for the construction of an aircraft maintenance facili

Celebrating Mothers in Indian Cricket: A Mother's Day Tribute

The Indian cricketing ecosystem thrives because of this nurturing spirit, which mirrors the unconditional love of mothers

From a garage venture to an industry bellwether: Biocon under Kiran Shaw

The succession announcement came alongside a significant corporate restructuring at Biocon, including the merger of its generics and biologics bu

India stun home favourites China for recurve team gold in Shanghai World Cup

The Indian women's recurve team, featuring Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat, and Kumkum Mohod, secured a dramatic gold medal at the Archery World Cu

Petrol, Diesel Price hiked today as OMCs face Rs 30,000 crore monthly losses? Check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other cities

Petrol, Diesel Price today (May 10): Despite mounting financial losses for oil marketing companies due to soaring global crude rates, fuel prices

Traffic Curbs in Hyderabad Ahead of Modis Visit

The traffic restrictions will be enforced between 1 pm and 9 pm. The major diversions will be implemented from Begumpet, Sangeeth via Paradise, P

5 Days, 4 Meetings Later, Vijay's Oath As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Today

Vijay's party, which was formed two years ago, came first in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections this week, winning 108 of the state's 234 seats bu

Show of hands: Handcare has become the next big thing in skincare in the West. India is catching up

A viral 15-step handcare routine by influencer Victoria Ortega has helped fuel a growing global focus on handcare, turning hands into a new beaut

CUET UG 2026: NTA Releases Revised Admit Cards After Centre Change Requests

CUET UG 2026: Students who had requested changes in their exam state or centre details can now download the updated hall ticket from the official

PM Modi to Launch 9,400 Crore Projects During Karnataka and Telangana Visit

New Delhi, May 10: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and Telangana on Sunday. He will participate in the 45th anniversary celebra

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora sent to seven-day ED custody

Karnatakas Planning Minister D. Sudhakar passes away

The Minister was on life support system for over two weeks following lung infection

Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Five Financial Plans To Give Her Lifelong Security

Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Financial planners and real estate experts say the Mother's Day gift need not be symbolic. It could be structural.

India is facing a data obesity epidemicas storage in phones fails to keep up with peoples voracious appetite for visuals

Indias growing use of smartphones, AI tools and social media is driving a surge in demand for digital storage, with experts warning of a data obe

Gujarat Titans Defeat Rajasthan Royals by 77 Runs in IPL 2026

New Delhi, May 10: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, the Gujarat Titans (GT) triumphed over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a significant margin

Why do we celebrate Mother's Day and how it started? The emotional story behind global celebration and why its founder wanted the holiday cancelled

Happy Mother's Day 2026: Mother's Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of May, originated from Ann Jarvis's efforts to support mothers and her da

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Surge to Second Place, Rajasthan Royals Fall Out of Top 4

New Delhi, May 10: The 52nd match of IPL 2026 took place on Saturday at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, featuring a clash between Rajasthan

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Rubio meets Qatari PM as U.S. awaits Iran's response

Iran on May 9 said it was still reviewing the United States proposal linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict

Science Snapshots: May 10, 2026

Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute

WHO Declares High-Risk Status for All Passengers on Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

Geneva, May 10: The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that all individuals aboard a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak are c

Master Strokes 2026 exhibition showcases impressive talents of 36 artists

In this photo essay, we feature highlights from a group show at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.

Another lost trekking season in Kashmir

Kashmir's adventure tourism sector faces a significant downturn. Trekking routes across the Valley are closed, halting a once-thriving industry.

VC inflow falls on lower deal volume

Venture capital funding declined in the first week of May due to lower number of deals and lack of high value transactions.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Fastest Batter to Slam 100 Sixes in T20I

Sooryavanshi has been Rajasthan Royals leading run-scorer in the 2026 IPL season, scoring 440 runs in 11 innings at an average of 40.00 and a str

Happy Mothers Day 2026: Best 100+ wishes, images, quotes, messages and greetings to make your mom feel special on May 10

Happy Mothers Day 2026 quotes, images: Mother's Day, observed annually on the second Sunday in May, is a cherished occasion to express gratitude

Gurugram sessions court grants a 7-day remand to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora was remanded for seven days by a Gurugram court following his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a Rs 100 cro

BJP using central agencies for political gains: Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of political vendetta after repeated ED actions in Punjab, including the arrest of AAP MP Ashok Tanwar. The agenc

Technology collaboration at the heart of PM Modi's Europe outreach next week

Prime Minister Modi's Netherlands visit aims to boost semiconductor collaboration with ASML, a key chipmaking equipment leader. Discussions will

Rubio, Witkoff meet Qatari PM in Miami to expedite deal with Iran: Report

United States officials met with Qatar's Prime Minister in Miami to discuss negotiations with Iran. The talks focused on a potential agreement to

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'All is riddle and the key to a riddle is...' Life lessons on success, future and hope by essayist, lecturer, poet and father of American Renaissance Transcendentalism

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson explores the meaning of the line All is riddle and the key to a riddle is another riddle. The article exp

Energy, investment, platforms: test your business creativity with Edition 231 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 231st quiz. Ready?

Will arrange seating in Parliament as per DMK's request: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

DMK MP Kanimozhi has requested separate seating in Lok Sabha from Congress following a split in their Tamil Nadu alliance. Union Minister Kiren R

Awful experience, Supriya Sule says after her car dashed by another vehicle on Expressway

The incident was a serious reminder that overspeeding and negligent driving can put lives at risk, Supriya Sule said

Miami: Charter boat explodes near popular sandbar, 11 injured in Biscayne Bay incident

A charter boat exploded in Biscayne Bay near Miami. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Several people were injured and taken to hospitals. T

MK Stalin Persuaded Allies: DMK Leader On How Vijay Got A Majority

DMK's A Sarvanan said the Congress won five seats in the state Assembly polls only because of the hard work put in by the MK Stalin-led party's c

Himachal Pradesh 10th Result 2026 LIVE: Results To Be Out At 10 AM, Here's Direct Link To Check

HPBOSE 10th Result LIVE: HPBOSE will release the Himachal Pradesh Class 10 board exam results today at 10 am. Check official websites, direct lin

India may not sign FTAs, to opt for deeper ties with customs unions in Africa, say officials

Indias cumulative investment in Africa has reached $80 billion, making it one of the major investors in the continent

Putin says presented war update to India, China, US, paving way for three-day Ukraine ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire with Kyiv, citing humanitarian reasons and respect for the shared victory over N

Bobby Cox, Braves' Hall of Fame Manager, Dies at 84

Cox took over a last-place team in June 1990 and led the Braves to a worst-to-first finish in 1991, losing the World Series to the Minnesota Twin

Amit Shah hails BSYs contribution to partys growth in South India

At BSY Abhimantosava, organised to honour Yediyurappa, Union Home Minister says veteran leader should continue to guide party in Karnataka

Quote of the day by P.J. ORourke: 'You know your children are growing up when they stop asking you where they came from and refuse to tell you...' Life lessons on parenting, human nature and relationships by popular US writer and humorist

Quote of the day by P.J. ORourke highlights parenting, human nature and relationships through humor and truth. The quote of the day today explain

Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war: Report

Israel reportedly established a secret military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air campaign against Iran. The clandestine base, housi

WFI issues showcause notice to Vinesh

The national federation declares the Olympian ineligible to compete till June 26 New Delhi, May 9: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Sat

How Chinese pharma helping Indian patients with cutting edge therapies

Person Dies After Being Hit by Frontier Plane During Takeoff at Denver Airport

The unidentified person was hit two minutes after entering the airport. The person is not believed to be an airport employee

Jadhav wins maiden World Cup medal with bronze

Shanghai, May 9: Reigning World University Games champion Sahil Jadhav clinched his maiden Archery World Cup medal in only his second appearance

Hungary's Peter Magyar sworn in as prime minister, ending Viktor Orban's 16-year rule

Hungary inaugurates Peter Magyar as its new prime minister, marking a significant political shift after 16 years of Viktor Orban's rule. Magyar's

Super Rapid and Blitz: Gukesh on fifth at half-way stage in blitz

Warsaw (Poland), May 9: World Champion D Gukesh endured a shaky start to the blitz section but recovered ground with a commanding victory over Po

Champaran challenger | Nishant Kumar begins political journey as JD(U) leader in Bihar

With the BJP installing its first Chief Minister in Bihar, the JD(U)s previously reticent Nishant Kumar has taken on the political mantle from hi

Miwa Harimoto of Japan serves on her way to beating Ying Han of Germany in their Womens Semifinal match

Miwa Harimoto of Japan serves on her way to beating Ying Han of Germany in their Womens Semifinal match during the World Team Table Tennis Champi

Toor wins shot put title

Sangrur (Punjab), May 9: Punjabs Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the mens shot put title in the fifth-leg of the Indian Athletics Series here on Satur

Tamil Nadu swearing-in ceremony LIVE: TVK president C. Joseph Vijay to take oath as Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu set for coalition government; TVK secures support of five Congress MLAs-elect, two each from CPI, CPI(M), VCK and IUML, taking tally t

Iran's IRGC warns US assets against strikes on its vessels in Persian Gulf, says missiles 'locked' onto targets

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has issued a stern warning to the United States. Any aggression against Iranian oil tankers will lead to a significant

AICF assures prize money for Abhijeet after GM approaches govt over unpaid dues

New Delhi, May 9: Renowned Indian Grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta, left frustrated by the delay in receiving prize money for his Odisha Open title ear

Three Pakistani police officers killed in car bombing, more casualties feared

A car bombing at a police post in Bannu, Pakistan, killed at least three officers and injured 15, with the installation destroyed. Militants then

Indias medal drought at Shotgun WC continues

Almaty (Kazakhstan), May 9: Neeru Dhanda, an Asian and national champion, produced an impressive effort but finished seventh in the womens trap f

Vijay set to create history as he takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM today, to prove majority by May 13

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is set to be sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister today, leading his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to po

Morning Digest: Vijay to be sworn in as T.N. Chief Minister today; Putin says Ukraine war is heading to an end, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Quote of the day by Epicurus: Vain is the word of a philosopher which does not heal any suffering of man. For just as there is no profit in... Founder of Epicureanism reveals a timeless warning about mental suffering, anxiety, emotional pain, happiness, and the true purpose of wisdom in modern life: Why the famous Garden School thinker believed philosophy is useless unless it heals the human mind

Quote of the day by Epicurus: The Epicurus quote of the day is gaining fresh attention as mental health, philosophy, emotional healing, and self-

Allegations of Electoral Fraud in West Bengal: Rajesh Ram

Patna, May 10: The Congress party has raised serious questions regarding the formation of the BJP government in West Bengal. Bihar Congress Presi

Quote of the day by Jennifer Aniston: 'Life is about making mistakes. Death is about wishing you made...' Life lessons on challenges, success and human nature by popular American actor

Quote of the day by Jennifer Aniston shares a message about mistakes, learning and life choices. The quote connects with daily struggles, goals a

Menangpyndap stars in Mlaya win

By Our Reporter Shillong, May 9: Meghalaya started positively in the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Mens National Football Championship 2026 with a 3-1 v

Arti Shah captures spirit of Paddington in London

Arti Shah, who physically portrays Paddington Bear in the stage production Paddington: The Musical, says the characters message of kindness is es

Diljit Dosanjh denies pol entry; Mera kaam entertainment karna

Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Saturday shot down rumours of a possible political career, saying he is very happy entertaining people. Dosanjh sh

Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson: 'If something stands between you and your success - move it...' Life lessons on hard work, consistency and human nature by popular Hollywood actor

Quote of the day by Dwayne Johnson shares a message about removing obstacles and staying focused on success. The quote explains persistence, hard

CBI searches at 17 sites in cases linked to ADAG

Sexual harassment lawsuit against Will Smith dismissed

Hollywood actor Will Smith has won a court ruling that dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by electric violinist Brian King J

Govt mandates aggregators to register gig workers on portal within 45 days

Aggregators must now upload gig worker details to a central portal within 45 days to comply with the Code on Social Security, 2020. Failing to ma

Calm holds around Strait of Hormuz as Iran sits on US peace proposal

A fragile calm has settled around the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is awaiting Iran's response to proposals aimed at ending recent clashes

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as Bengal's first BJP chief minister

Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal's ninth chief minister on Saturday. He leads the state's first BJP government. Governor RN Ravi adminis

Film director Abhijeet Mohan Warang, with bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt, Amit Sadh, Neetu Chandra, Namashi Chakraborty, Tridha Choudhury, and others

Film director Abhijeet Mohan Warang, with bollywood actors Sanjay Dutt, Amit Sadh, Neetu Chandra, Namashi Chakraborty, Tridha Choudhury, and othe

Disha Patani set for Hollywood debut in The Portal of Force

The experience of working on an international film is both thrilling and terrifying: Patani Disha Patani is set to make her Hollywood debut with

Census effect: Cities will see less crime next year

Crime rates in Indian cities are set to show a decline in 2027 due to a mathematical glitch in National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) calculations.

Gujarat Titans Achieve Historic IPL Victory

Jaipur, May 10: Gujarat Titans (GT) have made history by recording their biggest victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by runs. The team tri

Gill, Rashid star as GT crush RR by 77 runs

JAIPUR, May 9: Leg-spinner Rashid Khan returned to his magical best with a four-wicket haul after his skipper Shubman Gill struck a sublime 84 as

DyCM accuses BJP, PDP of allowing drug menace to spread in J&K

Irfan Tramboo Srinagar, May 9: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary today accused the former PDP-BJP Government of allowing the drug menace t

Dr Jitendra reviews preparations for upcoming Swachh Sagar campaign, International Science Festival

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 9 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO,

NC obstructing developmental progress in Kalakote-Sunderbani: Jugal

Excelsior Correspondent KALAKOTE, May 9: MP Jugal Kishore Sharma today conducted an extensive tour of Kalakote-Sunderbani area. He was accompanie

614 FIRs registered, 646 persons arrested, 160 drug hotspots identified

Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan registers major impact * 3.8 kg heroin, 32.92 kg charas, 222.31 kg ganja seized till date Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR

Dr Jitendra invited to Africa Nuclear Summit, agrees to attend virtually

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, May 9 : High Commissioner of Rwanda to India, Jacqueline Mukangira called on Union Minister of State (Independ

National Lok Adalat held across J&K

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR/JAMMU, May 9: Continuing its endeavour to fulfill the constitutional commitment of providing swift, cost-effecti