Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will handle key portfolios including police, general administration and welfare of women, youth and children. Veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan has been designated as the Finance Minister.
Indian investigators are tracing the supply chain of a US-manufactured GoPro camera found with Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, revealing a potential external logistics network supporting terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir.
A new study has identified a region in the brainstem, the structure connecting the brain to the spinal cord, that plays a crucial role in cognitive flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Researchers found that the 'locus coeruleus' in the brainstem is central to how the brain switches between behavioural rules, impacting disorders like ADHD, depression, and OCD.
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials met with the Kanpur Commissioner of Police to seek action in a case of alleged medical negligence at a private hospital. The case involves the amputation of an ITBP jawan's mother's hand. The police have formed a joint investigation committee to probe the matter.
Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com took his camera and his appetite this time to Mumbai's famous Mohammed Ali Road to sample a range of exotic street foods, especially the sweets, after the sun went down on a Ramzan evening.
Bank of Baroda economists project India's GDP to grow 6.5-6.8 per cent in FY27 but warn that the fiscal deficit could overshoot the budgeted 4.3 per cent target, potentially reaching 4.7-4.8 per cent of GDP due to subsidy overruns, excise duty cuts, and oil marketing company losses.
Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.
A temple priest in Kanpur was allegedly assaulted by a mob after a photograph purportedly showing him eating non-vegetarian food circulated on social media, triggering outrage among some local residents.
A woman was killed at the Dubare elephant camp in Karnataka after being caught under an elephant during a fight between two trained elephants. The Karnataka government has ordered a probe and new safety measures.
A simple, humble grain-based drink, popular in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, is the secret to better digestion and sustained energy in the height of summer.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five individuals, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with the trafficking and cyber slavery of Indian youths in Cambodia.
A 48-year-old man, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, jailed for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters, attempted suicide inside the district jail in Kanpur by slitting his throat with a sharpened steel plate. He is now stable and an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi Jinping said that 2026 will be a 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations.
A 20-year-old college student has alleged that a man molested and attempted to rape her during a party in Bengaluru, and later he and his associates assaulted her friends and threatened them with dire consequences, the police said on Thursday.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have busted an inter-state gang involved in abducting and illegally selling infants, rescuing a nine-month-old child and arresting nine accused.
'All this diversity that our country provides brings in a lot of learnings.' 'That is what I really end up sharing with the whole community.' 'But it all comes through making my shoes dirty.'
India has emerged as the largest global market for Nestle's iconic KitKat chocolate-coated wafer bar, surpassing other nations due to strong consumer penetration, product innovation, and aggressive marketing investments.
A man in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, allegedly murdered his wife, pregnant daughter, and son with an axe following a family dispute.
Former Army Chief General (retd) Manoj Naravane has supported RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale's stand for fostering dialogue and people-to-people connections with neighbouring Pakistan, saying that such engagements are 'important'.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries reported strong consolidated numbers for Q4 FY26, with net profit rising 26 per cent year-on-year to 2,714 crore, despite continued weakness in its US generics business. Growth in innovative medicines and increased R&D investments are helping to offset these pressures.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) achieved a significant success with a tip-off leading to the confiscation of prohibited substances, including anabolic steroids, in Najafgarh, following a joint operation with local police and food safety officials.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that discussions aimed at halting the conflict with Iran have shown "some slight progress," while simultaneously echoing Washington's dissatisfaction with its NATO allies.
Indian street food reaches its zenith during Ramzan when any and every kind of roadside delight becomes available.
Uttarakhand Police rescued a group of Char Dham tourists after they were allegedly harassed and physically assaulted by their travel guide near a food joint in Pauri Garhwal. The Delhi-based group had booked their pilgrimage through an online agency and faced issues with the guide's behaviour throughout their journey.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the state's 'BIMARU' (sick) status to corruption during previous governments, emphasising the need for transparency and meritocracy in recruitment processes. He highlighted improvements in medical facilities and increased government job opportunities for young people in Uttar Pradesh.
A family of four, including two minors, died in a house fire and subsequent cooking gas cylinder explosion in Kumhari town, Durg district, Chhattisgarh. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and the state government has announced financial assistance to the family.
N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products (TCPL), stated that India continues to experience credible economic growth, driven by strong demographic fundamentals and accelerating digital public infrastructure, despite a fragmented global landscape.
But when it comes to e2W, China is the dominant player and had grabbed over 76 per cent share of total e2W imports in 2025 with brands like Yadea, NIU and Sunra dominating the market.
'I did not understand that if a film is released, what is the impact of its collection on my career and my life. For me, it was a big thing that I am coming on the silver screen.' 'Now, one-and-a-half years later, I am still processing its impact.'
A 27-year-old soya chaap seller was arrested in Delhi's Dwarka area for allegedly possessing an illegal semi-automatic pistol and live bullets.
The Supreme Court has requested a report from the Karnataka government regarding actor Darshan's plea, who is accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, claiming denial of basic amenities in prison.
India's services sector growth reached a five-month high in April, with the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rising to 58.8, primarily driven by robust domestic demand and a shift from international to local suppliers amidst the West Asia crisis.
NPCI BHIM Services Ltd is expanding the BHIM app to feature phones to increase financial inclusion and diversify revenue through financial product distribution. The app aims to double its market share and is focusing on partnerships with banks and new features like UPI Circle.
Hindustan Unilever (HUL) exceeded consensus estimates in Q4FY26, driven by lower overheads and 6 per cent consolidated volume growth. However, the company anticipates further price hikes to counter an expected 8-10 per cent material cost inflation, while maintaining a mid-term margin guidance of 22.5-23.5 per cent.
We journey to 10 famous Maa temples, each devoted to a different form of Devi or the female force...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations in West Bengal as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged Public Distribution System (PDS) scam.
Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG refilling and hoarding racket in Nangloi, seizing 96 domestic gas cylinders, vehicles, and equipment. Three people were arrested for diverting LPG cylinders meant for delivery and illegally refilling and selling them in the open market.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a range of culturally significant gifts during his recent five-nation tour, including a Muga silk stole for the Italian Prime Minister and Madhubani painting for the Dutch Prime Minister, showcasing India's rich artistic heritage.
The Star Wars franchise as a whole has struggled creatively in recent years, and sadly, Grogu's cuteness alone is not enough to save the day, asserts Sreeju Sudhakaran.
