Assembly election 2026 results LIVE: M.K. Stalin steps down as Tamil Nadu CM
M.K. Stalin resigned as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after the assembly elections. The TMC's Mahua Moitra accepted the mandate and respected the people's will....
Hong Kong boy, 12, arrested for allegedly making explosives, posting process online
A 12-year-old boy in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of manufacturing explosives and posting about the process online. The police are expected to reveal details of the case soon....
Adani Ports stock falls after promoter entity sells stake
The shares of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) dropped 1.10% after a promoter entity sold a 2% stake for ₹7,486 crore....
Hong Kong Corruption Watchdog Arrests 7 Over Rigged Maintenance Project Tender
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog, ICAC, arrested seven people linked to a syndicate that allegedly targeted large maintenance projects with undisclosed conflicts of interest. The arrests include the chairman of an in...
Malaysia Warns of Health Risks from Heatwave
Malaysia has warned of rising health risks due to a heatwave, with two related deaths recorded this year. Authorities have seeded clouds to trigger rains in the drought-hit northern region....
Instagram testing ‘AI Creator’ labels
Instagram is experimenting with AI Creator labels to help users identify and trust AI-generated content. The feature was announced on the platform's Creators account....
Taiwan's Lai returns from Eswatini trip amid China objection
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has returned home after a trip to Eswatini, despite China objecting to his visit. Three Indian Ocean countries had denied him permission to fly through their airspace....
Hantavirus outbreak: Cruise ship in limbo off Cape Verde
A cruise ship with 150 passengers is waiting for help, but not allowed to dock due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak. No one has been able to disembark the ship....
Russian drones kill five at Ukraine's Naftogaz gas plants
Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian drones and missiles attacked Naftogaz gas production plants, killing five people and injuring 37....
Demystifying the Science of Suffering through real-life accounts
A new e-book, 'Pain and Relief', shares real-life stories of transformation using evidence-based relief methods. The book aims to demystify the science behind suffering....
April’26 auto retail sales rise 13% to 26.11 lakh units
Two-wheeler retails continued their momentum in April'26, reaching 19,16,258 units, up 13% YoY, the best-ever April for this category....
Iran-Israel war LIVE: PM Modi condemns attacks on the UAE
U.S. President Donald Trump launched “Project Freedom” seeking to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, prompting Iran to lash out. Prime Minister Modi condemned the attacks resulting in injuries to three Indian nationa...
In Assam, BJP wave topples sons of three former CMs
This election not only solidified the BJP’s dominance but also saw the defeat of the sons of three former Chief Ministers—Gaurav Gogoi, Debabrata Saikia, and Diganta Barman....
POLYCET 2026: 91.37% pass in Andhra Pradesh
A total of 1,48,950 candidates qualify for diploma admissions; girls record 93.57% pass rate against 89.88% for boys; over 84,000 seats on offer across 265 polytechnic institutions for 2026-27....
Adoption requests pour in for abandoned Siberian huskies
Blood tests show some parameters are irregular, likely due to dehydration. Police register Cruelty case. Search for more dogs continue....
M.K. Stalin resigns as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Mr. Stalin’s resignation was sent to the Governor’s office in Lok Bhavan on Monday night, though further details on his successor are not available from this source....
Niyantri: Where Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music meets new imaginative ground
Founded by dancer Divya Devaguptapu and musician Ranjani Ramakrishnan, it paves way for collaborations and artistic practices beyond traditional confines....
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: CPI suffers major setback
The outcome marks a sharp decline from the performance in the Assembly polls of 2021, when the party had won 17 seats. Three of party’s incumbent Ministers managed to emerge victorious....
Nine killed in Colombia mine explosion: government
An explosion inside a coal mine in central Colombia caused by a buildup of gases resulted in nine deaths, according to the government. No further details are available from this source....
Households face financial risk from increasing health inflation
The government’s 2025-26 Economic Survey showed that health inflation came down to 3% in December 2025 from 6% in 2023. However, the Aon’s Global Medical Trends Rate 2026 report and other market reports place medical inf...