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OS SAGAR completes maritime mission, returns to India

New Delhi: After nearly a month-long deployment in the south-west Indian Ocean Region, IOS SAGAR on Thursday returned home, with the Navy saying it marks a “new chapter” in maritime cooperation and…
Maktoob Media’s X account witheld in India

The Indian government on Thursday, May 8, witheld the X account of news portal Maktoob Media in the country. A disclaimer suggests that the platform was withheld in the country due to…

Indian IT specialist in UAE wins Rs 8 cr in Dubai Duty Free draw

Dubai: A simple ticket bought at Dubai Airport turned into a life-changing fortune for an Indian expat — making him the 500th person to win one million US dollar (Rs 8,54,35,000) in…
TN: 70-yr-old woman passes Class 12 exams, fulfilling lifelong dream

Chennai: In an inspiring story from Coimbatore, 70-year-old Raani has successfully cleared the Tamil Nadu Class 12 board examinations, proving that age is no barrier to learning or achieving. Raani, who lives…
IPL 2025: BCCI confirms Sunday’s PBKS-MI clash shifted to Ahmedabad

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled to be…
Govt advises OTT platforms to stop streaming Pakistan-origin content

New Delhi: The government on Thursday, May 8, advised OTT platforms to discontinue streaming of Pakistan-origin content, including web series, films and podcasts, with immediate effect. The advisory by the Ministry of…
Stock markets fall in volatile trade on rising India-Pakistan tensions

Mumbai: Benchmark Sensex declined by nearly 412 points in a volatile session on Thursday, May 8, due to selling in banking, FMCG and auto shares triggered by escalating tensions between India and…

Islamic text desecrated during anti-Pakistan protest in UP

In what appears to be an attempt to create communal unrest and disrespect Islam, a group of people were seen walking on papers with Islamic inscriptions in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad.…
India neutralises Pakistan’s plan to target 15 cities, Lahore airbase levelled

New Delhi: In a significant operation, India on Thursday, May 8, targeted the Air Defence Radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan, during which the one at Lahore has…
Eden Gardens, Sawai Man Singh stadium get bomb threat ahead of IPL matches

Jaipur: After Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, the Sawai Man Singh stadium in Jaipur on Thursday, May 8, received a bomb threat e-mail, prompting the security agencies to launch a search operation, officials said.…
PM Modi chairs high-level meet with top govt officials, reviews preparedness

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with the Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination…
Want to join Army, says 9-year-old who lost father in Pahalgam attack

Balasore: Nine-year-old Tanuj Kumar Satpathy, who lost his father in the Pahalgam attack, on Thursday said that he wants to join the Indian Army and confront Pakistani terrorists. Tanuj’s father, Prashant Satpathy,…
2008 Malegaon blast case: Special NIA court likely to give judgment on July 31

Mumbai: A Special NIA court here on Thursday said it will likely give the judgment in the 2008 Malegaon blast case on July 31, noting that the matter has voluminous documents and…
Iran FM Araghchi arrives in Delhi amid growing India-Pak tensions

New Delhi: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to co-chair the 20th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Araghchi’s visit coincides with…
All-party meeting begins, govt briefs Oppn on Operation Sindoor

New Delhi: The all-party meeting, called by the Centre to impress upon the Opposition leaders about ‘Operation Sindoor’, has begun in the national capital. During the meeting, the Centre is expected to…