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CPM demands governor invite TVK's Vijay to form government in hung Tamil Nadu assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 8, 2026 8:53:10 AM IST

CPM Tamil Nadu State Secretary TT Shanmugam on Thursday asserted that TVK leader Vijay should be invited to form the government in the hung Tamil Nadu Assembly, stating that the Constitution mandates the party with the largest number of seats be given the ... read..

Don't betray mandate, don't manipulate: Tamil Nadu Congress amid uncertainty over govt formation

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 8:53:09 AM IST

Amid the fears of breakdown of Constitutional machinery since the verdict threw a hung assembly, Tamil Nadu Congress, which has offered "conditional" support to TVK's Vijay, reacted to the evolving political situation in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Hyderabad on May 10, BJP striving for double-engine govt in Telangana: G Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 8, 2026 8:23:12 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Hyderabad on May 10 and hold a massive rally, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy said on Thursday. ... read..

Residents of 310 houses near Yamuna floodplain in Old Delhi get eviction notice

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 7:23:10 AM IST

The Delhi government has issued eviction notices to residents living near the Yamuna floodplain in Old Delhi, citing flood risks and public safety concerns and invoking the Disaster Management Act, 2005. ... read..

"TVK approached us, decision rests with Stalin": IUML chief KM Kader Mohideen on post-poll alliance in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 8, 2026 6:53:06 AM IST

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) President, KM Kader Mohideen, on Thursday claimed that TVK has approached them for the post-poll alliance to touch the majority mark of 118 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, but they have not decided yet. ... read..

"Sticking to safest points of law": Actor Kasthuri Shankar on Tamil Nadu Governor asking TVK to prove majority

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 8, 2026 6:23:08 AM IST

Actor Kasthuri Shankar on Thursday said that Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was "sticking to the safest points of the law" for asking TVK to prove support from the majority in the Assembly. ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh releases documentary on Operation Sindoor anniversary

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 5:22:53 AM IST

As India on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a video documentary at the Headquarters of South Western Command in Jaipur. ... read..

"LoP not decided yet": LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan dismisses leadership change claims after Keralam poll loss

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 8, 2026 4:22:56 AM IST

LDF convenor TP Ramakrishnan on Thursday said that the alliance is yet to decide a name for the leader of opposition in the Keralam Assembly, and dismissed demands of a leadership change in the CPI(M) after the alliance lost the elections under outgoing C ... read..

Four arrested after mob kills man over molestation allegations in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | May 8, 2026 2:53:19 AM IST

A man died on Thursday after he was allegedly beaten by a mob following accusations of molestation and attempted rape against two women in Odisha, police said. Odisha Police have arrested four accused in the case. ... read..

Piyush Goyal chairs meeting to strengthen India's position in global agriculture sector

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 2:23:09 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Thursday chaired a meeting to discuss initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of farmers, strengthening India's position in the global agriculture sector, and enhancing agricultural cooper ... read..

Preserve historic Kamala Nehru Hospital at existing site, says former IGMC Medical Superintendent

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 8, 2026 1:23:03 AM IST

Senior medical practitioner and former Medical Superintendent of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Ramesh Chand, has strongly advocated against shifting Kamala Nehru Hospital from its present location, saying the institution is not only a vital ... read..

TCS Nashik case: Accused Nida Khan taken into custody in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Nashik (Maharashtra) | May 8, 2026 1:23:01 AM IST

Nashik Police has taken one of the key accused in the Nashik TCS case, Nida Khan, into custody from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, police said on Thursday. She was named as an accused in the case involving alleged sexual harassment and hurting religious senti ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu urges Centre to allot CUET 2026 centres within state

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 11:53:21 PM IST

In a significant initiative aimed at safeguarding the interests of students from Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has formally taken up with the Union Government the issue relating to allotment of examination centres for the Common University ... read..

Governor duty-bound to rise above political ideology, majority should be tested on Assembly floor: Congress leader slams Tamil Nadu stalemate

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 11:53:19 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar on Thursday said that actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which has emerged as the single-largest party in assembly polls, should be invited to form the government in the state. ... read..

Mandate at stake: Governor Arlekar cites 'unestablished majority' as TVK-Congress falls 5 seats short; Congress slams BJP 'interference'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 11:53:17 PM IST

Following the 2026 Assembly Election results, Tamil Nadu is gripped by a constitutional stalemate that pits a cinematic superstar's political debut against the traditional gatekeepers of power. ... read..

From veterans to debutants: Bihar NDA government inducts 32 ministers

Patna (Bihar) | May 7, 2026 11:53:15 PM IST

The Bihar government witnessed a major cabinet expansion on Thursday as 32 ministers, including senior leaders and first-time entrants, were inducted into the Council of Ministers at a grand ceremony held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna. ... read..

Congress does not have any strategy, did not learn lessons from losses: BJP leader hails party's victory in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | May 7, 2026 11:53:08 PM IST

Ajanta Neog, BJP's member-elect in Assam assembly, has hailed the party's performance in the assembly polls and said Congress does not have a strategy and has been losing elections. ... read..

Over 16,800 candidates file papers on first day of nominations for panchayat polls in Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 11:53:05 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh witnessed an enthusiastic response on the first day of filing of nomination papers for the Panchayati Raj Institutions elections, with a total of 16,891 nomination papers submitted across the state on Thursday. ... read..

BJP prepares to stake claims to form government in West Bengal; Oppn backs Mamata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 11:23:35 PM IST

The political temperature in West Bengal soared after Governor RN Ravi on Thursday dissolved the Legislative Assembly ahead of the formation of a new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, even as the state witnessed post-poll violence, including the mu ... read..

Karnataka government to legally challenge VB G RAM G Act, says Law Minister H K Patil

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 7, 2026 11:23:31 PM IST

The Karnataka cabinet has decided to mount a legal challenge against the VB G RAMG Act, Law Minister HK Patil announced here on Thursday. ... read..

Himachal to witness fresh spell of rain, snow from May 11: IMD

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 11:23:26 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness a change in weather conditions from next week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate rain and snowfall in several parts of the state between May 11 and May 13. ... read..

BRO's Project Vartak celebrates 66th raising day with pride and dedication

Tezpur (Assam) | May 7, 2026 11:23:24 PM IST

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Project VARTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day with great pride and enthusiasm on Thursday at Tezpur, Assam, commemorating more than six decades of dedicated service towards nation-building and strategic infrastructure deve ... read..

How India's 3.5-day 'Op Sindoor' dismantled Pak's terror hubs with surgical precision, cyber silence

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 11:23:22 PM IST

India on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a military masterclass that redefined modern conflict. Initiated in response to the tragic April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, where 26 civilians were targeted for their faith, th ... read..

Vijay lacks basic qualification to form govt, cannot rely on cinema fame: AIADMK leader Anbalagan

Puducherry | May 7, 2026 10:53:05 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader KP Anbalagan on Thursday ruled out any possibility of supporting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay in forming the government, asserting that the actor-turned-politician lacks the "basic qua ... read..

"Our party workers are being killed": Dilip Ghosh after murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 10:53:03 PM IST

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday strongly criticised the previous West Bengal government and the police administration following the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, alleging that BJP workers were ... read..

Balanced cabinet formed in Bihar under Samrat Choudhary: Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi

Patna (Bihar) | May 7, 2026 10:53:02 PM IST

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Thursday said the newly formed Council of Ministers in Bihar reflects balanced representation across sectors and sections of society, expressing confidence that the state will progress further under the leadership of Chi ... read..

Eknath Shinde's helicopter returns mid-air due to bad weather conditions, lands safely at Juhu helipad

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 7, 2026 10:52:56 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's helicopter "went out of its scheduled route this afternoon" but returned safely after the pilot noticed an "approaching storm system". ... read..

TN Governor buying time for BJP manipulation: Kapil Sibal on delay in TVK govt formation

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 10:23:47 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Thursday criticised Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar over the delay in inviting Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to form the government, alleging that the Governor was "buying time" to enable political ma ... read..

Noida International Airport cleared for takeoff: IndiGo to launch 1st commercial flights on June 15

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 10:23:46 PM IST

The skyline of Western Uttar Pradesh is about to get busier. The Uttar Pradesh government announced on Thursday that IndiGo will officially become the inaugural carrier for the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, with commercial operations schedul ... read..

West Bengal Congress seeks independent probe into murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 10:23:37 PM IST

The West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee on Thursday demanded an independent investigation under judicial supervision into the murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath, seeking strict punishment for all those involved ... read..

Ministry of Mines achieves landmark with operationalisation of 101 auctioned mineral blocks

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 10:23:44 PM IST

India's mineral sector has achieved a landmark milestone with the successful operationalisation of 101 auctioned mineral blocks since the introduction of the auction regime in 2015, the release said. ... read..

Party would accept MK Stalin's decision: DMK's TKS Elangovan amid political drama deepens in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 10:23:32 PM IST

Amid speculations about a possible AIADMK-DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu gaining wind, senior DMK leader and spokeperson TKS Elangovan on Thursday said that the party would follow decisions made by party president MK Stalin about future political moves. ... read..

Assam CM reviews arrangements for swearing-in ceremony of NDA 3.0 government

Guwahati (Assam) | May 7, 2026 10:23:29 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reviewed the arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony of the NDA 3.0 government at the Khanapara Veterinary Field in Guwahati. ... read..

IndiGo to be launch carrier of Noida International Airport, operations from June 15

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 9:53:07 PM IST

India's domestic airline IndiGo will start operations from the newly inaugurated Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on 15 June 2026, said the airline's release on Thursday. ... read..

SC verdict on appointment of Election Commissioners was to fill vaccum until Parliament enacted a law: Supreme Court

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 9:53:03 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that its judgement which allowed the Chief Justice of India in the selection panel for Election Commissioners, was meant to fill a vacuum until Parliament enacted a law and did not mandate any particular structure for su ... read..

Rajnath Singh attends release of documentary on Operation Sindoor on its first anniversary

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 9:53:01 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday participated in the release of a documentary on Operation Sindoor at the Headquarters of South Western Command in Jaipur. ... read..

Mizoram Government Signs MoU With Ministry of Jal Shakti For Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

Aizawl (Mizoram) | May 7, 2026 9:52:58 PM IST

The Government of Mizoram and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 in New Delhi. ... read..

MCD intensifies anti-mosquito drive, conducts 121.5 lakh household visits across Delhi in April campaign

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 9:52:54 PM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its efforts to curb mosquito-borne diseases, carrying out large-scale surveillance and preventive measures across the capital. ... read..

West Bengal Governor dissolves state assembly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 9:23:17 PM IST

West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Thursday dissolved the Legislative Assembly ahead of the formation of the new government in the state. ... read..

"People's inclination lies with Congress": Bhupinder Singh Hooda ahead of Haryana local body polls

Sonipat (Haryana) | May 7, 2026 9:23:15 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday said that the public mood in Haryana appears to be shifting in favour of his party ahead of the local body elections. ... read..

Congress MLAs pass resolution authorising party president to appoint legislature party leader in Kerala: AICC Observer Mukul Wasnik

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 7, 2026 9:23:10 PM IST

AICC observer Mukul Wasnik on Thursday said that all Congress MLAs in Keralam have unanimously passed a resolution authorising the party president to decide the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in the state. ... read..

Mumbai Airport completes runway maintenance ahead of monsoon season

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 7, 2026 9:23:08 PM IST

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), has completed its annual runway maintenance programme, reinforcing operational readiness ahead of the monsoon season, the release stated. ... read..

Multidisciplinary teams monitoring H5N1 avain flu scare, no need to panic: DG ICMR

By Shalini Bhardwaj

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 8:53:34 PM IST

The recent culling of over 150,000 chickens after an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza or bird flu in Maharashtra's Navapur has once again triggered concerns regarding the possibility of human transmission. ... read..

"Awaiting decision of Left parties": VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan on extending support to TVK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 8:53:32 PM IST

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday addressed the unfolding political situation in Tamil Nadu, urging Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay to form the governm ... read..

TMC resorted to violence after defeat: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on killing of Suvendu Adhikari's PA

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 8:53:27 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday strongly condemned the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath and asserted that the "criminals will not get away," while launching a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congr ... read..

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 8:53:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated all leaders who took oath as ministers in the Bihar NDA government, expressing confidence that their commitment to development will take Bihar to greater heights of prosperity. ... read..

Tamil Nadu's hung Assembly: DMK slams Congress for "betrayal" after it supports TVK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 8:53:22 PM IST

The political landscape of Tamil Nadu has been plunged into volatility following a hung verdict in the recent Assembly elections. In a high-stakes meeting held on Thursday at Anna Arivalayam, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Legislature Party passed a ... read..

Railway Minister directs officials to ensure smooth transition to upgraded system from 40-year-old system

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 8:53:20 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday held a review meeting at Rail Bhawan with officials and issued directions to ensure that passengers do not face any inconvenience during the transition of trains from the 40-year-old reservation system to the ... read..

Western Railway flags off first train carrying cumin seeds from Mehsana to Assam's Azara

Mehsana (Gujarat) | May 7, 2026 8:22:58 PM IST

Western Railway flagged off the first "Deemed VP Rake" loaded with cumin seeds from Mehsana station to Azara station in Assam under the Rangiya Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), marking a significant development in freight transportation from ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM inaugurates Bhopal Municipal Corporation headquarters 'Atal Bhavan'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 8:22:55 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters building of the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), named 'Atal Bhavan', built at a cost of Rs 73 crore in Bhopal. ... read..

Union Health Ministry launches JANANI platform to strengthen maternal and child healthcare

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 8:22:49 PM IST

In a significant step towards strengthening maternal and child healthcare services in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) at the recently concluded National Summ ... read..

Tamil Nadu Governor should invite TVK to form government, not yet decided on supporting him: VCK leader Balaji

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 8:22:48 PM IST

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader SS Balaji has said that the Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar should invite Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay to form government in the state and noted his party had not yet taken a decision t ... read..

"BJP's lies are like layering of Soan Papdi": Akhilesh Yadav demands EC to release CCTV footage of voting in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 7:53:51 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday challenged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to release CCTV footage of voting in the West Bengal assembly polls. He also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of covering its "lies" by telling ... read..

Tensions flare in Howrah: Clashes erupt between TMC and BJP workers

Howrah (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 7:53:45 PM IST

The Chaurabasti area of Shivpur turned into a flashpoint of political violence on Thursday as supporters of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly engaged in a violent face-off. ... read..

Floral tributes paid to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide who was shot dead

Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 7:53:43 PM IST

A large number of people on Thursday paid floral tribute to the mortal remains of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, at his native place, Purba Medinipur in West Bengal. ... read..

Delhi Court seeks Tihar response on CBI's bid to produce Amitabh Jhunjhunwala to Mumbai

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 7:53:42 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday sought an urgent response from Tihar Jail authorities regarding a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to produce Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former top executive of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADA ... read..

"Zero plus zero equals zero": West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya jibes at Akhilesh-Mamata meeting

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 7:23:34 PM IST

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Thursday reacted sharply to Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav meeting with outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee in Kolkata, dismissing the political sig ... read..

"Strict action must be taken": AJUP Chief Humayun Kabir condemns murder of Suvendu Adhikari's PA

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 7:23:30 PM IST

Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) chief Humayun Kabir on Thursday condemned the alleged murder of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath, describing him as a "good young man" and demanding strict action against those involved in t ... read..

"New era beginning in Bihar, next five years will be golden age": Union Minister Chirag Paswan on cabinet expansion"New era beginning in Bihar, next five years will be golden age": Union Minister Chirag Paswan on cabinet expansion

Patna (Bihar) | May 7, 2026 7:23:26 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday said Bihar is entering a "new era" following the recent cabinet expansion in the state, expressing confidence that the next five years will mark a "golden age" of development. ... read..

"New era beginning in Bihar, next five years will be golden age": Union Minister Chirag Paswan on cabinet expansion

Patna (Bihar) | May 7, 2026 7:23:24 PM IST

"We know what it has to bring against us": Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla on Pakistan's military

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 7:23:22 PM IST

Integrated Defence Staff Deputy Chief Lt Gen Zubin A Minwalla on Thursday dismissed Pakistan's military capabilities and reflected on the shift in India's missile usage following Operation Sindoor, affirming the country's preparedness against the western ... read..

Hope Keralam will have new government by early next week: RSP leader

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 7, 2026 7:23:16 PM IST

Amid efforts at government formation in Keralam following the United Democratic Front's (UDF) decisive victory in the assembly polls, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) State Secretary Shibu Baby John has expressed hope that the new government will take ... read..

"Home Minister responsible...ask him how this happened": Akhilesh Yadav on killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 6:54:05 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday reacted sharply to the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath, holding the Union Home Minister Amit Shah responsible for the same while demanding accountability. ... read..

SP leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui alleges "BJP strategy" in murder of Suvendu Adhikari's PA; calls for probe

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 6:54:01 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Naseemuddin Siddiqui on Thursday sparked a political firestorm by suggesting that the death of a personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari might be a self-inflicted "strategy" by the saffron party to frame its rivals. ... read..

TN Congress to stage protests against BJP, Governor on May 8 amid TVK govt formation row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 6:53:55 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai on Thursday called for massive protest demonstrations across district headquarters in Tamil Nadu on Friday, at 11 am, condemning the BJP-led Union Government and the Governor Rajendra Vishwanath A ... read..

NCDC and ICMR monitoring Maharashtra bird flu spread, "no human cases reported," confirms Dr Rajeev Bahl

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 6:53:53 PM IST

"Up to AICC to decide": KPCC Chief Sunny Joseph on leadership race after UDF landslide win in Keralam

Thiruvananatpuram (Keralam) | May 7, 2026 6:53:49 PM IST

Following the United Democratic Front's (UDF) historic win in the 2026 Kerala Assembly Polls, the state Congress unit has formally moved the decision-making process for the next Chief Minister to the party's central leadership. ... read..

"Bowing before BJP rather than Constitution": Tamill Nadu Congress in-charge Chodankar targets Governor amid TVK majority row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 6:23:41 PM IST

The political climate in Tamil Nadu has tensed over TVK's majority concerns to form a government with State Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar, on Thursday alleging that the Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar was "bowing" to the BJP rather than to the ... read..

Indian forces fully prepared for evolving border threats: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on one year after Operation Sindoor

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 6:23:33 PM IST

Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said the Indian Armed Forces are fully prepared to deal with any multi-front security challenge, including a combined threat from China and Pakistan, whose mil ... read..

Kerala Congress CLP meeting: Decision entrusted to high command

Thiruvanantpuram (Keralam) | May 7, 2026 6:23:31 PM IST

Following a high-stakes Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting in Keralam, State Congress In-charge Deepa Dasmunshi on Thursday confirmed that the local leadership has officially deferred the final decision regarding key leadership roles to the party's ... read..

"Fraud by BJP, EC": Akhilesh Yadav alleges "multi-layered mafiagiri" in West Bengal assembly polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 6:23:29 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged electoral fraud by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Election Commission of India (ECI) in West Bengal, claiming "multi-layered mafiagiri" involving multiple players in the recently conclude ... read..

PM Modi to attend oath-taking ceremony of Assam government on May 12 in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | May 7, 2026 6:23:24 PM IST

Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Saikia on Thursday announced that the oath-taking ceremony of the new state government will be held on May 12 at 11:00 AM in Guwahati's Khanapara Field, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as the ... read..

Palki Sharma announces launch of new media company, India Global Review

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 5:53:24 PM IST

Indian journalist Palki Sharma has announced the launch of India Global Review (IGR), a global media company headquartered in India. ... read..

"Big people behind" killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, says BJP's Shankar Ghosh

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 5:53:22 PM IST

BJP leader Shankar Ghosh, who won from Siliguri assembly constituency, on Thursday said he was on a phone call with Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath at the time he was allegedly shot dead in Madhyamgram, claiming he first heard "2-3 ... read..

"No sanctuary across LoC is safe": Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai flags terror infrastructure across PoJK

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 5:53:14 PM IST

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said that terror infrastructures, including terror launch pads and camps, have been identified across the line of control (LoC). ... read..

Himachal Pradesh chosen for PMGSY honour for strengthening rural road infrastructure: Vikramaditya Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 5:23:29 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Thursday said that the state government has been selected for the prestigious National Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) honour in recognition of its outstanding performance in strengthening rural ... read..

"People voted under pressure, not by choice": Akhilesh Yadav on West Bengal polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 5:23:27 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday alleged that people in West Bengal voted under pressure during the elections and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of undermining democratic processes in the state. ... read..

Delhi HC refuses immediate restraint on NDTV reports in Anil Ambani defamation suit, issues notice

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 5:23:25 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to pass any immediate restraining order against NDTV over reports relating to CBI and ED cases linked to industrialist Anil Ambani, observing that issues concerning Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution and freedom ... read..

"Some Kind of Amusement": Ex-DGMO Rajiv Ghai on Asim Munir's post-operation promotion

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 5:23:17 PM IST

Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday characterised the self-promotion of Pakistan's top brass following "Operation Sindoor" as more of a spectacle than a strategic milestone. ... read..

India hosts 5th BRICS SAI Leaders' Summit in Bengaluru on 'Ease of Living with a Focus on Urban Mobility'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 7, 2026 5:23:14 PM IST

India is hosting the 5th BRICS Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) Leaders' Summit in Bengaluru from May 7 to 8 under the overarching theme "Ease of Living with a Focus on Urban Mobility". ... read..

16-year-old girl gang raped while attending wedding with friends; FIR registered

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 7, 2026 4:52:57 PM IST

A 16-year-old girl was gang raped while attending a wedding with her friends in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand's Kumaon division on Thursday. ... read..

"Didi, you have not lost," Akhilesh Yadav tells Mamata Banerjee: TMC sources

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 4:52:52 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday visited the residence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata, where a closed-door meeting was held between the two leaders beginning around 3:15 PM. ... read..

TVK leaders meet CPI leaders in efforts to gain support for govt formation; CPI to hold internal meeting tomorrow

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 4:52:50 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar, accompanied by party leaders, met with the Communist Party of India leaders at the CPI office in Chennai on Thursday, to garner the support for making goverment in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

MP Congress holds 'Chakka Jam Andolan' over farmers' issues in several parts of state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 4:52:46 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress party organised a 'Chakka Jam Andolan' over farmers' issues on Mumbai-Agra National Highway covering a 747-kilometre stretch across 11 districts of the state on Thursday. ... read..

Punjab twin blasts: Legal notice sent to Bhagwant Mann over allegations against BJP

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 4:23:15 PM IST

Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh on Thursday sent a legal notice to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann over alleged defamatory remarks linked to recent bomb blast incidents in Punjab. ... read..

"He was killed because he was my aide and I defeated Mamata Banerjee," says Suvendu Adhikari as he calls PA's murder "premeditated"

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | May 7, 2026 4:23:13 PM IST

BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday alleged that the killing of his personal assistant Chandranath Rath was a "premeditated murder," claiming he was targeted because of his association with him and his ... read..

DMK meeting with VCK, CPI(M), CPI leaders concludes amid Tamil Nadu government formation delay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 3:24:15 PM IST

The meeting between leaders of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) and Communist Party of India (CPI) with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leadership on Thursday has concluded. ... read..

Himachal horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi expresses concern over unusual weather affecting crops

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 3:24:02 PM IST

The Horticulture and Revenue of Himachal Pradesh, Minister Jagat Singh Negi, on Thursday said the state government has begun assessing losses to apple orchards and other horticulture crops caused by hailstorms and erratic weather conditions, while also ra ... read..

India called Pakistan's 'nuclear bluff' during Operation sindoor: Vice Admiral AN Pramod

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 3:24:00 PM IST

Director General Naval Operations, Vice Admiral AN Pramod on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's capability to strike terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and effectively "called the bluff" on Pakistan's nuclear threats. ... read..

Repatriated from Kuwait amid West Asia conflict, Tamil Nadu man struggles to find daily wage work

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 3:23:40 PM IST

A resident of Anikurunthan village near Mudukulathur in Ramanathapuram district, who recently returned from Kuwait amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, is now struggling to find steady daily wage employment to support his family. ... read..

HP: CM Sukhu directs HPMC to start arrangements for apple procurement

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 7, 2026 3:23:35 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while reviewing the various schemes of the Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) last evening, directed the corporation to gear up for the procurement of ... read..

"Majority not established," TN Governor Arlekar tells TVK, CPI says decision on support on Friday

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 3:23:33 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday said that Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) does not have the required majority support in the state Assembly to form the government. ... read..

New Delhi: Man stabbed to death near Shastri Park fish market; Delhi police launch probe

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 3:23:29 PM IST

The Delhi Police reached the fish market area of Shastri Park on Thursday following reports of a man being allegedly stabbed during the early hours. The victim was found near the Buland Masjid area with critical injuries and was immediately moved to a hos ... read..

28 AIADMK MLAs shifted to Puducherry resort amid Tamil Nadu govt formation drama

Puducherry | May 7, 2026 3:23:27 PM IST

Twenty-eight AIADMK MLAs have reportedly been accommodated at a private resort in Poorankuppam in Puducherry amid intense political activity over government formation in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

We destroyed 13 Pakistani aircraft and struck 11 airfields: Air Marshal AK Bharti hails Operation Sindoor

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 2:53:58 PM IST

Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, on Thursday said that during Operation Sindoor, Indian forces had "destroyed 13 Pakistani aircraft" and struck "11 airfields", adding that the "proof is available for everyone to see." ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces major boost to healthcare infrastructure, Rs 805.99 crore medical college to come up in Dwarka

New Delhi | May 7, 2026 2:53:51 PM IST

The Delhi Government, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the construction of a modern medical college and hostel complex at the Indira Gandhi Hospital campus in Dwarka. The project, estimated to cost Rs 805.99 crore, aims to be completed by th ... read..

"Focus on strengthening operational capabilities, not narrative building": Ex-DGMO Rajiv Ghai takes jibe at Pakistan over Op Sindoor

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 2:53:40 PM IST

Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday took a jibe at Pakistan, saying it should focus more on strengthening its operational capabilities rather than narrative building, adding that better investmen ... read..

Congress move aimed at blocking BJP's expansion in Tamil Nadu: RS MP Christopher Tilak

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | May 7, 2026 2:23:39 PM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Christopher Tilak addressed reporters at the Trichy airport and said he was travelling to Chennai with the hope that clarity would emerge within the next two days regarding the formation of the new government. ... read..

"Pakistan requested us to stop": Ex-DGMO Rajiv Ghai on Op Sindoor, calls it India's 'gold standard' anti-terror op

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 7, 2026 2:23:34 PM IST

Former Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai on Thursday said that Pakistan "requested India to stop" during Operation Sindoor, as the operation marked its first anniversary. ... read..

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