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Himachal panchayat polls: Day 2 sees nominations from royal family member, singer's wife

Shimla, May 9 -- A total of 25,671 nomination papers were received on Day 2 of filing nominations for panchayat polls in Himachal, said officials on Friday. Kangra district recorded the highest numbe... Read More


IMF approves $1.2 billion tranche for PakistanPublished on: May 9, 2026 4:52 AM

Pakistan, May 9 -- The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Executive Board on Friday approved the latest review of Pakistan's reform programme, paving the way for the release of $1.2 billion in financ... Read More


New-Age Tech Stocks Gain Amid Q4 Optimism, ideaForge Biggest Winner This Week

India, May 9 -- New-age tech stocks witnessed a positive week amid the ongoing Q4 FY26 earnings season, with investor sentiment favouring profitable and high-growth tech plays. Forty out of the 56 new... Read More


Ludhiana: Fee hike deferred till July, players return to Shastri Badminton Hall

Ludhiana, May 9 -- A day after the Shastri Badminton Hall wore a deserted look due to a hike in fees, players were back at the facility on Friday as the district administration decided to defer the pr... Read More


India Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2026 showcases Ladakh's sustainable heritage, Himalayan landscape

Venice, May 9 -- Indian art has been in full focus at the Venice Biennale, one of the world's most prestigious international art exhibitions. The Ministry of Culture has partnered with The Nita Mukes... Read More


Quang Ninh targets 3 bln USD FDI in 2026 after pivot to high-tech, high-density capital

Quang Ninh, May 9 -- The northern province of Quang Ninh is targeting more than 3 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI) this year, betting that a strategic shift in its investment attraction ... Read More


Tencent Exits PB Fintech With Rs.805 Cr Block Deal

India, May 9 -- Chinese tech giant Tencent has sold its entire 1.05% stake in insurtech platform PolicyBazaar's parent entity PB Fintech via a block deal for Rs.805.4 Cr. As per NSE data, the Chinese... Read More


Markets have already 'factored in' lower GDP growth, higher inflation projections amid oil shock: SEBI analyst

New Delhi, May 9 -- Indian markets have already "factored in" concerns around lower GDP growth and higher inflation projections this year arising from the ongoing oil shock and geopolitical tensions, ... Read More


Laptop storage full again? These 2TB external hard drives are the easy solution

New Delhi, May 9 -- Running out of storage has become a common problem, especially if you store photos, videos, games or office files on your laptop. Large files can quickly fill up your system and fo... Read More


Maharashtra approves 134-km Neral-Shirur highway to ease Mumbai-Pune Expressway congestion

India, May 9 -- In a major infrastructure push, the Maharashtra government has approved a 134-km four-lane highway connecting Neral in Karjat to Shirur in Pune district. The proposed corridor is expec... Read More