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The standoff in the Strait of Hormuz has escalated after Iran rejected a US-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council, calling it politically motivated. Tehran demanded an end to the war, lifting of the US maritime blockade, and restoration of normal shipping. The resolution, supported by the US and several Gulf nations, aims to…
Rabindra Jayanti is being celebrated today, May 9, 2026, marking the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. While Tagore was born on May 7, 1861 (Gregorian calendar), the occasion is traditionally observed on Pochishe Boishakh as per the Bengali calendar. Celebrations are often held on both dates.
Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal at a ceremony held at Brigade Parade Ground. Senior NDA leaders, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and JP Nadda, attended the event. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CM Suvendu Adhikari paid tributes to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary.
Fresh uncertainty has hit government formation in Tamil Nadu as IUML denied extending support to TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay. IUML said it has not given any letter of support to TVK. Meanwhile, AMMK leader TTV Dhinakaran submitted a letter backing AIADMK’s Edappadi K. Palaniswami as Chief Minister. The scheduled swearing-in today has been postponed….
Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal today at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leaders, Union ministers, and NDA chief ministers are expected to attend the ceremony. Adhikari was unanimously elected BJP Legislature Party leader yesterday in…
Apple has quietly removed the $599 base Mac mini from its website, raising the entry price to $799 — which now comes with 512GB of storage instead of 256GB. The change comes amid severe supply shortages, with CEO Tim Cook citing “higher-than-expected demand” driven largely by interest in AI and agentic tools. Delivery times for…
China’s Ning Yuan Dian Kun, a 128-metre, 10,000-deadweight-ton electric containership, completed sea trials off Shanghai in February 2026, marking a significant milestone in zero-emission commercial shipping. The vessel is powered by ten containerized batteries storing 19 megawatt hours of energy — equivalent to around 250 Tesla battery packs — and can recharge via shore power…
Iran’s Supreme Leader’s representative in India, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, has described the current standoff between Iran and the Israel-US alliance as a state of “no war, no peace.” Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, he said Iran did not seek conflict but was compelled to respond to continued attacks, while negotiations are expected…
At least 10 people have died across Kenya after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides, with seven deaths reported in eastern Kenya alone. Two bridges were damaged in Kwale and Kitui counties, while landslides disrupted transport in Elgeyo Marakwet and blocked the Iten–Kabarnet road. The Kenya Red Cross reported missing persons and marooned households in…
The BCCI has announced India’s 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in England from June 12 to July 5, with the final at Lord’s. Harmanpreet Kaur will captain the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The squad includes the return of Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav, along with…