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May 09, 2025

India Repels Pakistan Drone Blitz

Missile, drone attacks on Jammu airport neutralised; unmanned aerial vehicles trying to bomb parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and elsewhere shot; US urges immediate de-escalation

1 min

Rubio Calls for Immediate De-escalation

AS tensions flare between India and Pakistan, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday called for immediate de-escalation during a phone conversation with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

1 min

PM meets top officials, calls for emergency preparedness

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with top officials from various ministries to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of the escalating conflict with Pakistan.

1 min

IC-814 Hijacking Mastermind Rauf Azhar Killed

Abdul Rauf Azhar, Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Maulana Masood Azhar's brother and the terror outfit's operational head, was killed in India's airstrikes under Operation Sindoor, officials said on Thursday.

1 min

Scrap art on wheels! Rakesh powering his vintage dreams

FOR Rakesh Babu, good things come in small packages. And, this seems to be driving Rakesh's passion for building miniature vintage vehicles from scrap.

1 min

Youth hit by KSRTC bus dies

A 21-year-old youth died after a KSRTC bus rammed his bike near Pallippuram early on Thursday.

1 min

Health min denied political clearance for US visit

The Union government has denied political clearance to Health Minister Veena George for a scheduled lecture at Johns Hopkins University in the US, according to a statement from her office.

1 min

Rights Panel Calls For Immediate Action To Remove Waste From Amayizhanchan Canal

Earlier also, commission had issued a detailed order directing various agencies to carry out the sanitation drive

1 min

Nanthancode Mass Murder: Verdict Postponed to May 12

THE sixth additional sessions court in Thiruvananthapuram has postponed the pronouncement of its verdict in the 2017 Nanthancode family massacre to May 12.

1 min

Sunny Vakeel, a popular face among farmers & commoners

A SEASONED political figure with deep roots in the hilly terrains of Kannur, Peravoor MLA Sunny Joseph, fondly called Sunny Vakeel has long been a steadfast voice of farmers, tribal communities, and residents facing the persistent challenges of human-wildlife conflict.

1 min

6,900 Govt Officials Took Part in Mock Drill in State

AS MANY AS 6,900 government officials took part in the civil defence mock drill that was held in 163 centres in the state on Wednesday.

1 min

Sunny Vakeel, a known face among farmers & commoners

A SEASONED political figure with deep roots in the hilly terrains of Kannur, Peravoor MLA Sunny Joseph, fondly called Sunny Vakeel has long been a steadfast voice of farmers, tribal communities, and residents facing the persistent challenges of human-wildlife conflict.

1 min

Wedding turns extra special as couple takes oath against terrorism

ON THE day of Operation Sindoor, a wedding in Kalikavu, Malappuram district, witnessed an event in which the bride and the groom took an anti-terrorism oath and turned the ceremony even more special.

1 min

Party names Sunny to hold on to Christian vote

AS A SIGNIFICANT development marked by a smooth transition of power -- coming as it does after a long-drawn-out process that was testy and tough -- the appointment of Sunny Joseph as president of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has surpassed expectations.

1 min

Govt can decide not to fill vacancies: HC

THE Kerala High Court has held that an appointing authority has the power to decide not to fill up a particular number of vacancies on genuine and reasonable grounds, even if a valid PSC ranklist is in force.

1 min

Col Sofiya Qureshi is K'taka's daughter-in-law

COLONEL Sofiya Qureshi, who hit the headlines along with Wing Commander Vyomika Singh after their media briefing on the success of 'Operation Sindoor', has close links with Karnataka, especially Belagavi district.

1 min

Tech mate! Kerala is all set to be named first digitally literate state

KERALA is all set to become the country's first digitally literate state.

1 min

Case against dog's owner after girl dies of rabies

THE Aranmula police have registered a case against the owner of a dog following the death of a 13-year-old girl from rabies at Naranganam in the district.

1 min

Kerala Eyes ₹960 Crore for Upgrading 20 ITIs

Four clusters identified for inclusion in scheme; Centre to pool in 50% of funds, state 33% and industry 16.7%

1 min

88 non-teaching posts in KAU scrapped

Reduced Strength

1 min

India Needs a Heatwave Policy

S India confronts yet another punishing summer; the realities of climate change are no longer abstract.

3 mins

WORLD'S SCOURGE: FASCISM THEN, TERRORISM NOW

As jihadi terrorism and fascism share some traits, it's helpful to see how the world allied to tackle that menace to examine how India can spearhead the battle at hand

4 mins

Intended objectives obtained, India has no interest in escalation: Govt

RESPONDING to Pakistan's allegations of Indian military escalation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said \"the original escalation\" was the April 22 attack in Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed by terrorists found to have links with Pakistan.

2 mins

Pak turbulence in Indian airspace, flights most hit

MID heightened security concerns, India's booming aviation sector has been hit. Closure of 30 airports across several states has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of travellers stranded or scrambling for alternatives.

1 min

Pakistan to Get Firm Response, Jaishankar Tells Arab Nations

EXTERNAL Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that India will respond with a \"very, very firm\" hand to any military aggression from Pakistan, even as he emphasised New Delhi's intent to avoid escalation.

1 min

Refrain from airing Pak-origin content, OTT services told

THE ministry of information and broadcasting (I&B) on Thursday asked over-the-top (OTT) service providers and media streaming intermediaries to stop airing content, including films, songs, and podcasts, having origins in Pakistan with 'immediate effect'.

1 min

Govt cautions fake social media narrative used by Pak handles

THE Government on Thursday cautioned citizens against a spate of false narratives and claims being circulated over social media by Pakistan.

1 min

India Thwarts Pak Escalation

After Wednesday night's failed attempt to target Indian military installations, the Pakistan army on Thursday evening, in a major escalation, launched missiles and suicide kamikaze drones in Jammu targeting the airport, which also houses Indian Air Force stations, and civilian areas.

1 min

Blackout in Gujarat border villages as drones fired

Amid escalating tensions along the Gujarat border with Pakistan, six drones were spotted in the skies over Kutch on Thursday.

1 min

India releases water from Salal, Baglihar

THE gates of two dams in J&K — Salal hydro project in Reasi and Baglihar hydro project in Ramban — were opened on Thursday allowing flow of Chenab water to Pakistan.

1 min

Pak attacks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer neutralised

Amid deepening military escalation between India and Pakistan, blackouts were enforced in all the border districts across western Rajasthan on Thursday night amid unconfirmed reports that Pakistan launched a volley of missiles targeting border regions of Bikaner and Jaisalmer.

1 min

Complete blackout in Punjab border districts, firecrackers banned

A blackout was enforced in Chandigarh as well as several districts of Punjab—including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Moga and Mohali—on Thursday night amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

1 min

Welcome 'Sinduri': Bihar couple names newborn girl after Army op

A couple in Bihar has named their newborn baby after the armed forces' 'Operation Sindoor' targeted against terrorists' hubs in Pakistan and PoK as a retaliatory response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

1 min

N Korea launches ballistic missiles: Seoul

NORTH Korea on Thursday fired various types of short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea, South Korea's military said, adding to a run in military displays that raised animosities in the region.

1 min

EU Threatens to Target US Cars, Planes if Tariff Talks Fail

The EU on Thursday threatened to target US cars and planes among a raft of products worth 95 billion euros ($107 billion) if negotiations with President Donald Trump's team fail to avert a trade war.

1 min

Can't deport migrants sans appeal: Judge

A federal judge found the Trump administration can't deport migrants to Libya—a country with a history of human rights violations—unless they have a meaningful chance to challenge their removal in court.

1 min

Robert Francis Prevost of U.S. Becomes Pope, Addresses World

Vatican says he is the first US pope in Catholic church history; new papal name is Leo XIV

2 mins

Ukraine ratifies US deal, slams Russia on truce

RUSSIA and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin.

1 min

Trump Unveils US-UK Trade Deal, Starmer Calls It Historic

US President Donald Trump unveiled a \"breakthrough\" trade agreement with Britain on Thursday, celebrating the first deal in a tariff war that has rattled the world.

1 min

Our Target Is To Achieve 40% CASA By FY26

UNJAB National Bank, the third-largest PSU bank, has posted very healthy fourth-quarter financial numbers. Managing Director and CEO Ashok Chandra spoke with Dipak Mondal about the bank's Q4 result and its key focus areas in the new financial year.

2 mins

Biocon net profit rises 154% to ₹344 cr; revenue at ₹4,454 cr

BIOCON on Thursday posted a 154% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹344.5 crore for the quarter ended March 2025 compared to ₹135.5 crore in the year-ago period.

1 min

FTA: 'No adverse effect on auto, liquor sectors'

Govt sources dismiss fear raised by the industry players that proposed reduction in tariff would hurt the 2 sectors

2 mins

Bank of Baroda reports ₹5,048 cr net profit for Q4 of FY 2025

BANK of Baroda (BoB) reported a marginal 3.3% rise in net profit at Rs 5,048 crore for March quarter of FY25.

1 min

Canara Bank profit soars 33% to ₹5,003 cr on better asset quality

THE fourth-largest public sector lender, Canara Bank, on Thursday reported a 33.2% jump in net income at ₹5,002.7 crore for the March quarter on improved asset quality and other income as its core income slipped marginally during the reporting period.

1 min

Starlink Needs To Submit Docs Within 21 Days For Licence

ELON MUSK-led Starlink must submit all required documents, including applicable fees, to obtain a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence in India within the next 21 days.

1 min

Tesla's country head resigns ahead of co's India entry

TESLA country head for India - Prashanth Menon - has resigned ahead of the U.S. electric carmaker's planned entry into the world's third-largest car market.

1 min

Gold loans surge 87% in first 11 months of FY25

Banks' incremental gold loan disbursals soared 87.4% to ₹1.91 lakh crore till the first 11 months of fiscal 2025 from ₹1.02 lakh crore in FY24 and from ₹1.72 lakh crore in December 2024.

1 min

Blackout, Evacuation as IPL Future Uncertain

The Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamsala was called off midway as a result of the rising tension between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, which was launched after last month's terror attacks in Pahalgam.

2 mins

Swiatek Makes Fast Start at Italian Open

IGA Swiatek dismissed Elisabetta Cocciaretto in just 52 minutes as she opened her account at the Italian Open on Thursday.

1 min

Srikanth shows fight but runs out of steam

KIDAMBI Srikanth was once regarded as the undisputed king of Indian badminton in the men's department.

1 min

After Rohit exit, who'll take over?

IT has been a topic of debate since Jasprit Bumrah walked off the field in the fifth Test between India and Australia earlier this year.

3 mins

French toast: Thrilling PSG edge closer to elusive trophy

Saint-Germain's achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club's decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique.

1 min

Apple Smartwatch Shipments Decline 19% in 2024

Apple experienced a sharp 19% year-over-year (YoY) decline in global smartwatch shipments in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research's Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker, Q4 2024.

1 min

Now, Coding Is More Accessible

IBE coding, the term which was coined in February this year, has now emerged as a trend in the software development space.

2 mins

Spook rocking with yakshi

SPOOK rock is not just music — it's a mood, a shiver down the spine with guitar riffs and ghostly atmospheres. With roots in horror films, dark folklore, and everything macabre, this genre lives off the thrill of the unexpected.

2 mins

Jackie Shroff joins the cast of Tanvi The Great

JACKIE SHROFF has joined Anupam Kher's upcoming directorial Tanvi The Great. The actor will be playing the role of Brigadier Joshi in the film.

1 min

Asif Ali's Stirring Performance Anchors This Heartwarming Ride

Despite its minor flaws, Thamar KV's sophomore directorial is a thought-provoking take on ADHD and parenting

2 mins

Tinu Pappachan's Next Directorial Begins

TINU PAPPACHAN has started shooting his next film, which features debutants in lead roles. The director confirmed the development in a social media post on Thursday, adding that a teaser will be released soon.

1 min

A Fun But Slightly Flawed Fantasy Comedy Thriller

Padakkalam, directed by debutant Manu Swaraj, is a fun film that sneaks up on you to become something else altogether.

3 mins

Bhool Chuk Maaf to Release Directly on Prime Video

AMIDST tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's time-loop comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf, which was earlier slated to release theatrically on May 9, will now land directly on Prime Video on May 16.

1 min

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