Myanmar miners unearth country’s second-largest ruby by weight

May 8, 2026 9:51 PM

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Myanmar miners unearth country’s second-largest ruby by weight

Miners in Myanmar have discovered a rare ruby of enormous size, considered to be the 2nd-largest by weight ever found in the country. The ruby, measuring 11 thousand carats or 2.2 kilograms, was unearthed near the town of Mogok, in the upper Mandalay region. The town is the heartland of the lucrativ...

Russia expresses disappointment over continued IOC restrictions on athletes

May 8, 2026 9:37 PM

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Russia expresses disappointment over continued IOC restrictions on athletes

Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov today said Moscow is disappointed by the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to maintain sanctions against Russian athletes, citing concerns over an inspection by the World Anti-Doping Agency into Russia's anti-doping system. Peskov added that Russi...

Chad declares 20-day state of emergency after Boko Haram attack

May 8, 2026 9:25 PM

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Chad declares 20-day state of emergency after Boko Haram attack

Chad has declared a 20-day state of emergency in Lake province following terrorist attacks by Boko Haram militants on soldiers. According to a statement released by the country's army, the emergency measure will run from last midnight to 27th of this month.   The statement urged officials and securi...

India enter AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals for first time

May 8, 2026 9:10 PM

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India enter AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinals for first time

In Football, India scripted history by qualifying for the quarterfinals of the AFC Under-17 Women's Asian Cup for the first time with a commanding 4-nil victory against Lebanon in their final Group B fixture at Suzhou in China today. For India, Pritika Barman in 7th and 85th minutes, Alva Devi Senja...

Gold, silver prices rise in domestic bullion market

May 8, 2026 9:03 PM

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Gold, silver prices rise in domestic bullion market

In the Indian bullion market, 24 Carat Gold was trading 0.3 per cent up at 153,400 rupees per 10 grams, while Silver was trading one per cent higher at 262,510 rupees per kilogram a short while ago.    At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for June contract was trading over 0.3 per cent up at 152,80...

West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari elected as leader of BJP Legislature Party

May 9, 2026 6:57 AM

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West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari elected as leader of BJP Legislature Party

In West Bengal, Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal today, paving the way for him to become the first BJP chief minister of the state.    Adhikari's name was proposed at the legislature party meeting and formally announced by Uni...

Tamil Nadu: Uncertainty continues over government formation under TVK

May 8, 2026 10:23 PM

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Tamil Nadu: Uncertainty continues over government formation under TVK

In Tamil Nadu, the uncertainty over formation of government under TVK chief  C. Joseph Vijay  continues. The new twist came as IUML has rejected the reports of its support to TVK to form the governmemt.   In another development, reports are also coming that the swearing in ceremony which was to take...

Govt activates surveillance measures amid hantavirus cases on cruise ship

May 8, 2026 7:56 PM

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Govt activates surveillance measures amid hantavirus cases on cruise ship

Union Health Ministry has activated precautionary surveillance measures amid low Global Risk Assessment of Hantavirus cases. Sources said the Health Ministry is closely monitoring the evolving situation relating to reported cases of hantavirus infection onboard the cruise ship MV Hondius. This is be...