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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy CM Sanghavi attend Kumbhabhishek rehearsal ceremony

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | May 11, 2026 2:24:27 AM IST

A rehearsal for the 'Kumbhabhishek' ceremony, scheduled to be performed on Monday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was conducted at the Somnath Temple on Sunday evening. The ceremony involves the ritual of lifting the 'Kalash' atop the tem ... read..

Tripura Election Commission announces schedule of polling stations ahead of TTAADC VC polls

Agartala (Tripura) | May 11, 2026 2:24:25 AM IST

The Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) on Sunday issued the schedule for the preparation and publication of polling stations, ahead of the upcoming Village Committee (VC) elections in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) area ... read..

"Not just Bengal's story...": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Kalyan Banerjee's remarks on I-PAC

New Delhi | May 11, 2026 1:53:57 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that the statement made by Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Bannerjee regarding I-PAC is not just Bengal's story but extends to several other parties in Bihar and other States. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Celebrations at Hansraj Vishwakarma's residence after being inducted into CM Yogi's Cabinet

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 11, 2026 1:53:53 AM IST

A festive atmosphere was witnessed at the residence of newly inducted minister Hansraj Vishwakarma in Lucknow following the expansion of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet. Supporters and party workers celebrated enthusiastically, raising slogans, dancing, and dis ... read..

"Naxalism not completely eradicated in Chhattisgarh, incidents still occurring": Former CM Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | May 11, 2026 1:53:52 AM IST

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said that Naxalism has not been completely eradicated in the state, asserting that incidents are still taking place and security forces continue to remain deployed in affected areas. ... read..

"Huge contribution to patriotism if every house reduces edible oil use": PM Modi urges citizens to cut imports, embrace natural farming amid West Asia conflict

Secunderabad (Telangana) | May 11, 2026 1:53:50 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed the need to reduce dependence on imports and said every household should cut down on edible oil consumption and move towards natural farming to help save foreign currency and protect the environment. ... read..

"Grave failure of state govt...": Karnataka BJP president slams Congress after gelatin sticks found near PM Modi's venue in Bengaluru

New Delhi | May 11, 2026 1:53:47 AM IST

Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra on Sunday criticised the Congress party after two gelatin sticks were found in Bengaluru near the venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to visit, saying that it is not only a security lapse but also a ... read..

"Hope he does good work for Bengal": TMC MP Abu Taher congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on becoming West Bengal CM

General News | May 11, 2026 1:53:45 AM IST

Murshidabad (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI) Trinamool Congress MP Abu Taher Khan on Sunday congratulated BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on becoming West Bengal Chief Minister, hoping that the new leadership will work for the development of the state. ... read..

Clueless, shameless, reckless: KC Venugopal slams PM Modi over energy security amid Iran-US conflict

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:54:22 PM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the government of "gross mismanagement" regarding India's energy security three months into the escalating Iran-US war. ... read..

Flood Crisis Management Teams should be constituted in every state: Amit Shah

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:54:18 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the country's preparedness to deal with potential floods and heat waves in a comprehensive manner during an important high-level meeting held in the national capital, an official release said. ... read..

"Future generations of Gujarat will continue to show same love...": PM Modi at Jamnagar rally

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | May 10, 2026 11:54:16 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Gujarat's development in the last 20-25 years under the Bhartiya Janata Party's regime is the core reason why the future generations of the State will support the Modi government. ... read..

Puducherry: Ariankuppam MLA expresses gratitude to voters, vows to continue CM's welfare schemes

Ariankuppam (Puducherry) | May 10, 2026 11:54:15 PM IST

The newly elected All India NR Congress (AINRC) MLA from Ariankuppam, Aiyappan, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of the constituency for electing him as part of the NDA alliance. ... read..

"Sudhakar's work, service in cooperative sector will remain forever...": DK Shivakumar offers condolences over death of Karnataka Minister

Chitradurga (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 11:54:13 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday expressed his grief over the demise of Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar, saying that his work and service rendered in the cooperative sector will remain forever. ... read..

Punjab surpasses Keralam in school education: AAP Minister Harjot Singh Bains

Chandigarh | May 10, 2026 11:54:11 PM IST

Punjab has emerged as one of the country's top-performing states in school education, with the NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026 placing the state ahead of Keralam on several key foundational learning indicators. ... read..

Era of "Sonar Bangla" begins: CM Suvendu Adhikari overhauls CMO with key WBCS appointments

Howrah (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 11:54:09 PM IST

In his first major administrative move since taking the oath of office, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has initiated a significant reshuffle within the state's executive hierarchy. ... read..

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia hails "Triple-engine government" at Adani Cement Unit Foundation Ceremony

Guna (Madhya Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 11:54:05 PM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday hailed the "triple-engine government" (Centre, State and District) on the occassion of the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Adani Cement Grinding Unit in Guna, saying the development projects in the reg ... read..

"Superficial, artificial": UP Congress President Ajay Rai on UP cabinet expansion

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 11:24:56 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Sunday criticised the state cabinet expansion, dismissing the reshuffle as a desperate political manoeuvre rather than a governance upgrade. ... read..

"People wanted change for some years": West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh slams TMC

Kharagpur (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 11:24:54 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said that there is a strong wave of public enthusiasm in Kharagpur, adding that people have long been demanding change and development in the region since no development happened for 50 years, and the BJP governm ... read..

"Waiting for this day": Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna welcomes UP cabinet expansion

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 11:24:52 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Sundaysupported the Yogi government's decision to expand the cabinet, noting that the move was a long-awaited step. ... read..

Gelatin sticks found on PM's travel route: Vijayendra demands arrest of miscreants

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 11:24:50 PM IST

BJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra has strongly objected to the discovery of gelatin sticks on the designated travel route of the Prime Minister, calling it not just a serious security lapse but an "unpardonable and grave failure" of the Congress g ... read..

Avoided Indian courts, judges as I intend to practise here: SGI Tushar Mehta on authoring two humour-filled legal accounts

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:24:47 PM IST

It was an evening filled with haute courtroom humour, light-hearted wit and an awful-lot of lawful-anecdotes as the Solicitor General of India (SGI) Tushar Mehta on Sunday launched his two non-fiction books -- The Bench, The Bar and the Bizarre and The La ... read..

Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma to take CM's oath on May 12 for 2nd successive term

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 11:24:43 PM IST

Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second successive term on May 12 after Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya approved his appointment following the BJP's landslide victory in the state assembly elections. ... read..

Himachal receives multiple national recognitions for digital governance initiatives

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 11:24:42 PM IST

The Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG) has received multiple national-level awards for its innovative e-Governance initiatives and citizen-centric digital platforms. The awards were presented to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh ... read..

Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna blames Centre circular for 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' protocol shift; vows return to traditional practice

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:24:37 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna on Sunday said that the Tamil invocation song 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' was pushed to third during Chief Minister Vijay's swearing-in ceremony because of "a new circular from the Union government" and affirmed that this prac ... read..

"Continuation of DMK govt": AMMK Gen Secy TTV Dhinakaran slams TVK over free power order; asks to fulfil original promise

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:24:35 PM IST

AMMK General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Sunday slammed the newly formed TVK government for providing 200 units of free electricity for two months and not per month as allegedly promised in the party's election manifesto, calling it the "continuation of D ... read..

"Dress code, disasters to AI hallucinations in judgments and pleadings": CJI Surya Kant on Tushar Mehta's book launch

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 10:54:10 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Sunday highlighted the wide-ranging themes captured in Solicitor General Tushar Mehta's books, noting that they span from courtroom formalities to unusual and humorous legal situations. ... read..

Goa Congress holds bike rally to celebrate electoral wins in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Goa | May 10, 2026 10:54:13 PM IST

The Goa Congress Committee on Sunday organised a massive bike rally across South Goa to celebrate the Congress party's electoral victories in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Will not tolerate hooliganism, terrorism": West Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 10:54:05 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik on Sunday mounted a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging "15 years of anarchy" in the state and accusing the party of promoting violence and lawlessness, while asserting that the BJP government would ... read..

Allegations against DMK must be substantiated with proof: DMK leader TKS Elangovan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 10:53:59 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Sunday said that the DMK government brought several schemes in Tamil Nadu, and any allegations levelled against the DMK must be substantiated with evidence. Speaking to ANI, he noted that no mo ... read..

No chairs wobbling in Karnataka; don't know what PM is seeing: DK Shivakumar

Raichur (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 10:53:55 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday categorically refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accusation that the Chief Minister's chair was wobbling in the State. ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Vijay for swearing in as Tamil Nadu CM over telephonic conversation: Sources

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 10:24:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with TVK Chief C Joseph Vijay and congratulated him for swearing in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, according to sources. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee exudes confidence in "progress, welfare and inclusive development" of Tamil Nadu under CM Vijay's leadership

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 10:24:42 PM IST

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday extended greetings to Vijay for swearing in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and affirmed confidence in his leadership. ... read..

"We made history in Bengal, we want history to be made again in UP in 2027": Sanjay Nishad

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 10:24:39 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad on Sunday said BJP has made history in West Bengal, and the party want to make history in UP in the upcoming 2027 assembly polls. ... read..

PM Modi slams 'authoritarian' TMC, claims Bengal was 'shackled' by hybrid political vices

Secunderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 10:24:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) during a rally in Secunderabad, characterising the party as a "dangerous model" born from the combined failings of the Congress and the Left. ... read..

"Vaathi came, Tamil Nadu changed!": 'Thalapathy' Vijay takes oath as Chief Minister; ends DMK-AIADMK era

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 10:24:32 PM IST

Tamil Nadu witnessed one of the most dramatic political transitions in its modern history on Sunday as actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay took oath as the 13th Chief Minister of the state, ending the decades-long political dominance of the Dravida Mun ... read..

"Insult to science, make a mockery of EIA process": Jairam Ramesh on Great Nicobar project

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 10:24:29 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupinder Yadav over escalating his criticism of the Great Nicobar Island Development Project, and alleging that environmental clearances were ... read..

Thalapathy Wave: TVK's Sethupathy credits Vijay after dramatic one-vote victory

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 9:54:56 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Seenivasa Sethupathy, who won the Tiruppattur Assembly seat by one vote against DMK's candidate KR Periyakaruppan, credited his victory to party chief Vijay, saying the mandate was entirely driven by support for him. ... read..

PM Modi meets Pawan Kalyan, enquires about his well-being, wishes him good health

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 9:54:54 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the residence of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and JanaSena Party chief Pawan Kalyan in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, enquiring about his health and wishing him a speedy recovery following his recent surg ... read..

New duty: PM Modi outlines 'civic Satyagraha' to shield India from global turmoil

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 9:25:29 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday in Hyderabad redefined the modern meaning of patriotism and called on every Indian citizen to join a collective movement for economic resilience. ... read..

Amit Shah calls for integrated forecasting system at Centre, state

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 9:25:27 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday stressed the need for an integrated system for flood forecasting at both the Centre and state levels while reviewing the country's preparedness to deal with potential floods and heat waves. ... read..

DMK elects Udhyanidhi Stalin as Leader of Legislature Party; KN Nehru, EV Velu appointed Dy leader and party whip

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 9:25:23 PM IST

DMK has elected MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin as the Leader of the DMK Legislature Party, while DMK leaders KN Nehru and EV Velu were appointed as the Deputy Leader and party whip, respectively. ... read..

New UP Cabinet Minister Krishna Paswan vows commitment to new role; credits top leadership for opportunity

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 9:25:20 PM IST

Following her recent appointment and the assignment of cabinet ministerial duties, Uttar Pradesh Minister Krishna Paswan on Sunday expressed deep gratitude toward the BJP's top brass and the state administration, pledging her full commitment to any respon ... read..

Tamil Nadu CPI Secy M Veerapandiyan flags concerns over 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' sung third at CM Vijay's swearing-in

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 8:55:03 PM IST

Tamil Nadu CPI Secretary M Veerapandiyan on Sunday issued a letter taking exception to 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' being pushed to third place, next to Vande Mataram and the National Anthem, at the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vij ... read..

"Will bring reforms never seen before": Odisha Congress Chief hails Vijay's political rise

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 10, 2026 8:55:01 PM IST

Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das on Sunday congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay, drawing parallels between his on-screen roles and his political promise after he was elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. ... read..

"BJP is 'Ma Ganga'...": Samik Bhattacharya on 'washing machine' label, claims TMC leaders lining up to join

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 8:54:59 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday dismissed claims of the party acting as a "washing machine" for defecting politicians, instead comparing the BJP to the holy river Ganga, albeit one with strictly guarded banks. ... read..

India is not holding up SAARC just for sake of Pakistan, but on principled issue of terrorism: Former diplomat Veena Sikri

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 8:54:57 PM IST

Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri on Sunday said that India is not holding up the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) for the sake of Pakistan, but on the "principled issue of terrorism," stressing that the regional grouping cannot m ... read..

PM Modi meets Chandrababu Naidu, says "always delighted to exchange views"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 8:54:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at his residence in Hyderabad, along with his family, in what both leaders described as a warm and memorable interaction. ... read..

Railways clears elevated loop linking Shalimar Bagh and Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 8:25:20 PM IST

The Delhi Government has achieved a breakthrough regarding two key traffic projects in North-West Delhi, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announcing that the Railways has approved the widening of the existing Railway Over Bridge (ROB) located on the Outer ... read..

"Every change...accepted without shedding a single drop of blood": Amit Shah hails India's peaceful democratic evolution at Tushar Mehta's dual book launch

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 8:25:18 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday attended the launch of two books authored by the Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, titled 'The Bench, the Bar, & the Bizarre' and 'The Lawful and the Awful'. ... read..

Bus carrying 25 passengers overturns on Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway in Uttarakhand, one injured

Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | May 10, 2026 8:25:15 PM IST

A passenger bus overturned on the Rishikesh-Badrinath Highway near Shivpuri in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal district on Sunday, leaving one woman injured, officials said. ... read..

Amit Shah reviews country's preparedness for floods, heatwave at high-level meeting in Delhi

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 7:55:12 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting in the national capital to assess India's preparedness for possible flood situations and heatwave conditions. ... read..

No solution without dialogue: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleges "talks with Pakistan have been going on secretly"

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 10, 2026 7:55:03 PM IST

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday reaffirmed her stance that lasting peace in the region is impossible without revisiting the political blueprint laid out by her father, the late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. ... read..

"Better to ally with me": PM Modi's jovial dig as CM Reddy seeks support for Telangana "like Manmohan Singh did for Gujarat"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 7:26:18 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong political pitch to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, saying he was willing to provide Telangana with the same level of central support Gujarat received during his tenure and added that doing so ... read..

Jamnagar police on high alert; surveillance intensified as city prepares for PM Modi's two-day visit to Gujarat

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | May 10, 2026 7:26:08 PM IST

Jamnagar Superintendent of Police (SP) Ravi Mohan Saini on Sunday confirmed that extensive security and logistical arrangements have been finalised for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city. The Prime Minister is expected to arrive late tonight ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Vijay reviews law and order situation in first meeting after taking CM oath

Chennai (Tamil Nadu ) | May 10, 2026 7:26:00 PM IST

After assuming office on Sunday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay held a review meeting at the Secretariat on the law and order situation in the state. ... read..

Desperate parents hire hitman to kill drug-addict son in UP's Amroha; mother pledged jewellery for blood money

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 7:25:50 PM IST

In a shocking incident that has left the local community in disbelief, the Amroha Police have uncovered a gruesome conspiracy where a family allegedly orchestrated the murder of their own son. ... read..

Hair can regrow on Anupam Kher's head, but TMC won't return: West Bengal BJP President Bhattacharya

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 7:25:40 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday said that the Trinamool Congress should not be considered a political party and has turned West Bengal into an open market. ... read..

Manoj Kumar Pandey sworn as UP State Minister; hits back at Akhilesh Yadav's "mental imbalance"

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 7:25:33 PM IST

In a significant move for the Uttar Pradesh cabinet, BJP leader Manoj Kumar Pandey officially took his oath as a State Minister on Sunday. ... read..

Bihar minister Deepak Prakash congratulates TVK on success in Tamil Nadu, says poll results "a reality check for opposition"

Patna (Bihar) | May 10, 2026 6:55:37 PM IST

Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash on Sunday extended his best wishes to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) following its performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..

"Under PM Awas Yojana, we pledge that no poor person shall remain without roof over head", says Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 6:55:30 PM IST

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday launched PMGSY-IV during the silver jubilee celebration marking 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) at Bherunda in Madhya Pradesh's S ... read..

10 thousand years old Bhima Mandali to be developed as Global Heritage site: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Naktideula, Sambalpur (Odisha) | May 10, 2026 6:55:22 PM IST

Union Education Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Sunday that the Bhima Mandali caves in Rairakhol sub-division of Sambalpur, believed to be over 10,000 years old, will be developed into a premier global heritage destination. ... read..

"Person's character revealed in times of trouble": Arvind Kejriwal applauds Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora for "choosing jail over joining BJP"

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 6:26:05 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday heaped praise on Punjab Minister and AAP leader Sanjeev Arora for choosing to face arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) rather than joining the BJP. ... read..

Piyush Goyal calls for expansion of maternal nutrition kit distribution across North Mumbai on Mother's Day

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 10, 2026 6:25:55 PM IST

North Mumbai MP and Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday launched the distribution of nutrition kits for pregnant mothers at a ceremony in Malad West and said this initiative must be expanded across the entire North Mumbai region so ... read..

17th Tamil Nadu Assembly to meet for its first session on May 11; election of Speaker and Dy Speaker scheduled next day

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 6:25:52 PM IST

The 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly has been summoned to meet for its first session at 9.30 AM on Monday, May 11th May in the Legislative Assembly Chamber, Secretariat, Chennai. ... read..

"Modi's govt works for development of all states...": Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 6:25:46 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said that the ultimate goal of the Modi government is to achieve the dream of "Viksit Bharat by 2047," regardless of which political party governs the States. ... read..

Assam: Union Minister JP Nadda, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini offer prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 6:25:36 PM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday visited the historic Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati. The two senior BJP leaders, who are in the State as central observers for the BJP's legislative party meeting, were accompanie ... read..

UP Cabinet expansion to strike regional, social balance: Daya Shankar Singh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 5:56:02 PM IST

In a strategic move aimed at fortifying its grassroots appeal before the next Assembly elections, the Uttar Pradesh government has moved to fill vacancies in the State Council of Ministers. ... read..

No family in North Mumbai will be left homeless: Union Minister Piyush Goyal assures residents

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 10, 2026 5:55:44 PM IST

Union Minister and North Mumbai MP Piyush Goyal on Sunday at Mumbai's first-ever Slum Rehabilitation Authority 'Janata Darbar', resolved nearly 150 complaints related to SRA projects, providing major relief to hundreds of residents from the constituency. ... read..

Former CJI BR Gavai says Independent Bar essential to protect constitutional democracy in Sri Lanka address

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 5:55:36 PM IST

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that an independent Bar plays a vital role in protecting constitutional democracy and citizens' rights, stressing that lawyers must have the courage to defend institutional integrity "when silence is conveni ... read..

"To fulfil your dreams, Centre will continue to work at even faster pace": PM Modi in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 5:55:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that the Central government will continue to accelerate development efforts to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Telangana, stressing that India is moving ahead on the "Reforms Express" while modern in ... read..

Vijay thanks PM Modi after being sworn-in as Tamil Nadu CM, hopes for Centre's "support and cooperation"

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 5:55:19 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message and said he looks forward to active support from the Centre for the State's development. ... read..

Six new ministers, including one woman, inducted into Yogi cabinet; 2 promoted MoS

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 5:55:11 PM IST

The Yogi cabinet was expanded on Sunday. In the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel administered the oath to the new ministers at the Gandhi Auditorium of Jan Bhavan. ... read..

SOG uncovers major fraud in 2022 Agriculture Teacher Recruitment; RPSC ties resurface

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | May 10, 2026 5:25:36 PM IST

The Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) has pulled back the curtain on a sophisticated web of corruption, uncovering "large-scale irregularities" in the 2022 Agriculture First Grade Teacher recruitment examination. ... read..

"Sabka hisab": Sunil Jakhar slams AAP over corruption allegations, Monsoon preparedness

Fazilka (Punjab) | May 10, 2026 5:25:29 PM IST

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Sunday, asserting that the era of "misgovernance" in the state is drawing to a close. ... read..

MV Karuppaiah sworn in as protem Speaker of Tamil Nadu Assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 6:25:43 PM IST

Newly-elected Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader MV Karuppaiah MV on Sunday was sworn in as the Pro Tem Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay resigns from Tiruchurapalli East constituency, before assuming office

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 5:25:22 PM IST

Before assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay submitted his resignation letter from the post of Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Tiruchirappalli East constituency. ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates Rs 9,400 crore projects in Hyderabad, says "India running on Reforms Express, building modern infra"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 5:25:17 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore in Telangana's Hyderabad and highlighted that India is running on the Reforms Express and building modern infrast ... read..

Lightness, warmth, promise to build stronger India together mark much-awaited meeting between PM Modi and Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 5:25:16 PM IST

The Art of Living International Center witnessed a historic gathering on Sunday as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to celebrate 45 years of The Art of Living movement and the 70th birthday of its founder. ... read..

Rajasthan: Panic at Ajmer Dargah after youth jumps into giant cauldron, incident caught on CCTV

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | May 10, 2026 4:55:16 PM IST

Panic erupted at the Rajasthan's Ajmer Sharif Dargah after a youth allegedly jumped into the giant cauldron ('Badi Deg') inside the shrine premises, officials said here on Sunday. ... read..

JK: Massive fire erupts at scrap factory near National Highway in Mirbazar; operation underway to control blaze

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 10, 2026 4:55:14 PM IST

A major fire erupted at a scrap factory in the Mirbazar area of south Kashmir's Anantnag district on Sunday, leading to widespread panic among locals. The incident occurred near the National Highway, where thick smoke and high flames were visible from a d ... read..

Vijay pays tribute to Periyar at Dravidar Kazhagam memorial after assuming office as Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 4:55:10 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Sunday paid tribute to social reformer E V Ramasamy (Periyar) at the Dravidar Kazhagam-associated Thanthai Periyar EV Ramaswamy Memorial located at Periyar Thidal in Chennai, shor ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel offers prayers at newly-constructed Shri Ram Darbar in Thaltej

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | May 10, 2026 4:55:09 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Murti Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav held on Sunday at Shri Sanatan Ramdham Temple in Thaltej, Ahmedabad. ... read..

Punjab: Gurdaspur Police intensifies campaign against stubble burning, awareness drives underway

Gurdaspur (Punjab) | May 10, 2026 4:55:07 PM IST

The Punjab Police administration in Gurdaspur on Sunday intensified efforts to prevent incidents of stubble burning, with teams conducting regular inspections and awareness campaigns across villages in the district. ... read..

New beginning: TN CM Vijay signs off on 200 units of free power in first major act

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 4:55:05 PM IST

In a move that signals a swift departure from previous fiscal policies while doubling down on populist welfare, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay, signed his first major government order (GO) on Sunday, granting 200 units of free elec ... read..

UP Cabinet expansion: Bhupendra Chaudhary, Manoj Pandey sworn in as ministers in Yogi's govt

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 4:55:03 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday expanded its cabinet ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, inducting several new ministers and strengthening its administrative team at Jan Bhavan in Lucknow. ... read..

Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena launches plantation of 2100 cherry saplings at Phyang

Leh (Ladakh) | May 10, 2026 4:25:49 PM IST

To conserve the environment and promote sustainable development in Ladakh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated the mass plantation of 2100 cherry saplings at Drikung Dharma Foundation in Phyang. ... read..

Gelatin sticks found near PM Modi event venue in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 4:25:48 PM IST

A security alert was triggered in Bengaluru on Sunday after two gelatin sticks were found nearly three kilometres away from the venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to address an event, police said. ... read..

"People happy to see their own son": TVK MLA Maria Wilson after Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 4:25:46 PM IST

TVK MLA Maria Wilson on Sunday said that people of Tamil Nadu are happy to see their own son as the Chief Minister after Vijay took the oath of office on Sunday. ... read..

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site in Odisha's Sambalpur

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 10, 2026 3:55:38 PM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday led the groundbreaking and inauguration ceremony of the Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site under the Naktideul Block of Sambalpur district. The project aims to preserve the prehistoric legacy of the region while boos ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy reviews proposal to merge Intermediate education with School Education

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 3:26:13 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday directed officials to conduct Intermediate admissions as usual this year, temporarily postponing the proposed merger of Intermediate education with the general school education system due to limited time ... read..

Kerala's Ramesh Chennithala greets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, says expressed desire for Congress to "join hands with him"

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 3:26:10 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday extended his best wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, expressing confidence that the actor-turned-politician would contribute significantly to the state's progress. ... read..

Karnataka CM congratulates TVK chief Vijay on assuming office as 13th Tamil Nadu CM

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 3:26:08 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday congratulated Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on assuming office, saying that he has "scripted a remarkable democratic journey" from the cinema world to "service of people." ... read..

'Cabinet expansion comes at right time; gives priority to OBCs, Dalits: UP Minister Anil Rajbhar

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 3:26:05 PM IST

As the Uttar Pradesh government prepares for a cabinet expansion, UP Minister Anil Rajbhar on Sunday welcomed the move, saying it reflected the BJP government's commitment to social balance and gave priority to OBC and Dalit communities. ... read..

NTA responds to alleged irregularities in NEET UG 2026, says "exam conducted under full security protocol, probe underway"

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 3:26:03 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday issued a statement regarding the alleged irregularities linked to the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, following action initiated by the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG). ... read..

Tripura CM congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on being elected as NDA Legislature Party leader in Assam

Agartala (Tripura) | May 10, 2026 3:26:01 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma on being elected as the Legislative party leader of the BJP and the NDA in Assam. ... read..

Union Minister Piyush Goyal congratulates new West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari; says "Mamata Banerjee only wanted power"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 10, 2026 3:25:59 PM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari as he became the new Chief Minister of West Bengal. The Union Minister expressed confidence that the state would see a return to its former glory under the new l ... read..

Mamata Banerjee "begging" those she threw out: BJP MP Rahul Sinha

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 3:25:58 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rahul Sinha on Sunday launched a sharp critique of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, stressing that her recent remarks related to election results reflect her "begging" in front of Left parties and Congress, which were "thrown o ... read..

Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Assam governor, stakes claim to form government

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 3:25:54 PM IST

BJP Legislature Party leader and NDA Legislature Party in Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Sunday, called on Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and formally staked a claim to form the government in the State. ... read..

"Act of rank dishonesty": Chief Justice of India Surya Kant refutes viral casteist remarks, fake quotes

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 3:25:52 PM IST

The office of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday issued a strong denial regarding a "vile, brazen and mischievous" casteist statement falsely attributed to him on social media. The clarification follows the circulation of a controversial ... read..

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