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Karnataka: Dy CM Shivakumar visits Thirunallar temple, calls for unity of secular forces

Puducherry | May 9, 2026 5:55:15 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday visited the Thirunallar Saneeswaran Bhagwan Temple in Karaikal and offered prayers. During his visit, he also spoke on broader political issues, stressing the need for unity among secular forces. ... read..

ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in Rs 100 crore money laundering case

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 5:55:13 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an ongoing Rs 100 crore money laundering investigation linked to alleged fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) transactions, officials said. ... read..

Decision on chief minister will be announced by party's central leadership: Keralam Congress chief

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:24:58 PM IST

With Congress leadership deliberating the name of next Chief Minister of Keralam, party's state unit chief Sunny Joseph has said he will attend a meeting on the matter at residence of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. ... read..

MP: NHAI begins DPR work for six-lane upgradation of NH-52 for Indore-Maharashtra stretch

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | May 9, 2026 5:25:22 PM IST

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for upgrading the Indore-Khalghat-Sendhwa-Maharashtra stretch of National Highway-52 from a 4-lane to a 6-lane configuration. ... read..

53-year-old 1984 Sikh riots victim succeeds in getting government job after High Court intervention

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 5:25:18 PM IST

A 53-year-old 1984 Sikh riots victim has successfully secured a government job under a scheme for riot victims after the Delhi High Court's intervention. Petitioner Pankaj Bakshi, aged 53, had approached the High Court in 2021 to seek a direction to the a ... read..

"TMC's mistakes prevented proper alliance alignment in Bengal," says Congress Maharashtra MLA Amin Patel

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 5:25:10 PM IST

Maharashtra Congress MLA Amin Patel on Saturday alleged that the "mistakes" All India Trinamool Congress' (AITC) prevented a proper "alignment" of INDIA bloc in West Bengal, which ultimately led to the party's defeat. Patel said that in view of the Congre ... read..

"Spread filth, lowered standards of politics...": Kiren Rijiju slams Arvind Kejriwal over 'Aurangzeb' remarks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 9, 2026 5:25:06 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of lowering the standards of Indian politics and stating that his "chapter is over". ... read..

Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHO

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 5:25:05 PM IST

A total of eight Hantavirus cases, including three deaths (case fatality ratio 38%), have been reported as of Friday (May 8). Six cases have been laboratory-confirmed as hantavirus infections, with all identified as Andes virus (ANDV), according to a stat ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Coalition gagging voice of dissent claims YSRCP

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | May 9, 2026 4:55:53 PM IST

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Saturday alleged that the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh is "gagging the voice of dissent" and using the police as a tool to settle political scores and suppress opposition voices. ... read..

Shimla tourist rush surges as weekend bookings hit 90 per cent amid pleasant weather relief

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 9, 2026 4:55:52 PM IST

With pleasant weather, low temperatures and intermittent rain providing relief from the scorching heat in the plains, tourist inflow to the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh, especially Shimla, has started picking up sharply during weekends, bringing chee ... read..

"After sacrifice of 321 BJP workers": Kalyan Chaubey hails government formation in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 4:55:50 PM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kalyan Chaubey on Saturday remembered the "sacrifice of BJP workers" in helping the party secure a landslide victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, hailing their hard work and dedication under the leadership ... read..

Delhi: Transformer catches fire at Prasar Bharati Secretariat on Copernicus Marg

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 4:55:48 PM IST

A transformer caught fire at the Prasar Bharati Secretariat building located on Copernicus Marg in the national capital on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic among people present in the area. However, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incid ... read..

"Just making hit-and-run allegations", Shehzad Poonawalla jibes at Rahul Gandhi for 'election theft' claims

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 4:55:41 PM IST

Hitting back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over allegations of "election theft" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday termed him an "opportunist and hypocrite" and said he has "no proof" of election riggi ... read..

Goa CM hails BJP govt formation in Bengal, says "people's government" will deliver good governance

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 4:55:39 PM IST

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following the formation of the new government in the state, stating that a "people's gov ... read..

"Today is Independence Day of Bengal": Bangladesh envoy Dinesh Trivedi on WB government formation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 4:25:23 PM IST

Former Union Minister and High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday termed the formation of the new government in West Bengal as the "Independence Day of Bengal," saying women across the state have expressed joy and extended thei ... read..

Sanjay Raut flags BJP's 'U-turn' on Suvendu Adhikari amid Bengal swearing-in

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 9, 2026 4:25:22 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday raised questions over the BJP's position on Suvendu Adhikari, alleging that the party, which once ran a "major campaign" against him, is now set to make him the Chief Minister of West Bengal. ... read..

Manipur: Abducted women safely rescued by Assam Rifles in Kamjong

Kamjong (Manipur) | May 9, 2026 4:55:55 PM IST

Due to concerted efforts by the Assam Rifles, a woman abducted by the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) and Village Volunteers Eastern Zone was safely rescued and released on Saturday. According to an official statement, the release took place south of Z C ... read..

"This is how BJP won": Kapil Sibal claims 96% deleted voter names wrongly removed in Bengal SIR, targets Election Commission

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 3:55:46 PM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Saturday alleged irregularities in the deletion of voter names in West Bengal, targeting the Election Commission while referring to figures related to appeals disposed of by an election tribunal. ... read..

Delhi HC grants interim protection to Shashi Tharoor against alleged AI deepfakes, orders takedown of posts

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 3:24:55 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Saturday granted interim protection to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in his plea against alleged AI-generated deepfake videos, observing that he enjoys enforceable personality and publicity rights over all facets of his persona. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends wishes to CM Suvendu Adhikari after oath ceremony in West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 3:24:52 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday met Union Ministers and Chief Ministers from various states after the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal. ... read..

Nitish Kumar congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as WB CM; says "his leadership will accelerate State's development"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 3:24:50 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after he took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, expressing confidence that his leadership would "accelerate the state's development journey." ... read..

"CBI, ED work to break parties, threaten leaders to join BJP": Kejriwal after raid on Sanjeev Arora

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 3:24:48 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged misuse of central agencies by the BJP-led Centre following Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the residence of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. ... read..

"Pleasant coincidence": PM Modi on WB oath-taking on Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 3:24:44 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said it was a "pleasant coincidence" that the oath-taking ceremony of the first-ever BJP government in West Bengal took place on Pochishe Boishakh, the Jayanti of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. ... read..

Kerala Congress (Joseph) entitled to two ministerial berths after winning 7 of 8 seats: Apu John Joseph

Politics | May 9, 2026 3:24:35 PM IST

Kerala Congress (Joseph) leader and MLA-elect from Thodupuzha Apu John Joseph on Saturday asserted that his party was entitled to two ministerial berths in the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government after winning seven of the eight Assembly seats it ... read..

"Punjab is on BJP's target": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann condemns ED's action after raid on Sanjeev Arora's residence

Chandigarh | May 9, 2026 2:54:55 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday alleged misuse of central agencies by the BJP and condemned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the premises of Punjab minister and MLA Sanjeev Arora again. ... read..

"He worked with Shyama Prasad Mukherjee": Kin of BJP veteran worker Makhanlal Sarkar

Siliguri (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:54:47 PM IST

Family members of veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar on Saturday expressed "immense joy" after Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured him and said the recognition was a tribute to his decades of dedication and sacrifices for the party. ... read..

"Punjab is on BJP's target": CM Bhagwant Mann condemns ED's action after raid on Sanjeev Arora's residence

Chandigarh | May 9, 2026 2:54:43 PM IST

"India's youth are fed up with BJP's lies": Rahul Gandhi after teaching job aspirants lathicharged during protest

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 2:54:41 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the BJP government of ignoring the problems of unemployed youth and criticised the police action against protesting teacher aspirants in Bihar. ... read..

All internal issues in Congress will be sorted out by high command: MLA T Siddique, after UDF's strong Kerala show

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 9, 2026 2:54:38 PM IST

Congress MLA T Siddique on Saturday expressed confidence that all internal issues within the Congress regarding the Chief Ministerial face in Keralam would be resolved by the party high command through a unanimous decision following the United Democratic ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as WB CM; wishes him 'fruitful tenure ahead'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:54:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. ... read..

"Not just BJP's victory, but India's": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on Bengal govt formation

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:54:33 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister, calling it a victory for the nation. ... read..

PM Modi bows on stage to greet public at Bengal Govt swearing-in ceremony

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:24:37 PM IST

At the swearing-in ceremony of the new West Bengal government in Kolkata on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the public by bowing down on stage before the gathering as a gesture of respect. ... read..

IPL ticket black marketing racket busted in Delhi; 3 arrested, 87 tickets and passes seized

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 2:24:35 PM IST

The Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) of the Crime Branch on Saturday busted an organised racket involved in the black marketing of Indian Premier League tickets. Police arrested three accused in connection with the case. ... read..

"TN Governor ignoring time-tested practise of inviting largest political party": CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 2:24:33 PM IST

As the suspense continues over the formation of the Tamil Nadu government with the VCK yet to announce its support to Vijay, CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby on Saturday said that the Governor is allegedly ignoring the "time-tested democratic practice" of ... read..

"Work will start after obeisance at Jorasanko": Suvendu Adhikari after taking oath as first BJP Bengal CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 2:24:30 PM IST

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said his work as Chief Minister would begin after paying obeisance at Jorasanko Thakurbari, following his swearing-in as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister. ... read..

"No TN Congress MLAs at resort, it's closed for renovation:" DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 9, 2026 1:55:03 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday denied reports that Tamil Nadu Congress MLAs had come to Bengaluru amid the political situation in the neighbouring state. ... read..

Delhi airport customs seize Rs 35 crore hydroponic weed haul from Bangkok passengers

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 1:55:02 PM IST

In a major drug haul at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Customs officers on Saturday intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok and seized nearly 35 kilograms of high-grade hydroponic marijuana, with an estimated value of approximately Rs 3 ... read..

"BJP threat to democracy, misusing ED, CBI", alleges Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema

Chandigarh (Punjab) | May 9, 2026 1:54:55 PM IST

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday accused the BJP-led central government of misusing central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following ED raids at the premises belonging ... read..

'Forged letter to Governor': TTV Dhinakaran accuses TVK of faking MLA Kamaraj's support

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 1:54:45 PM IST

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Saturday accused Tamil actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), of sharing a "forged copy" of MLA Kamaraj's support letter with the Governor.Speaking to ANI, D ... read..

"Fought extremely difficult election": TMC's Abhishek Banerjee alleges irregularities in West Bengal polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 1:54:43 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged large-scale irregularities in the recently concluded West Bengal elections, claiming that nearly 30 lakh genuine voters were allegedly removed from the electoral rolls. ... read..

"Punjabis have been harassed in every possible way": Arvind Kejriwal after ED raid on Sanjeev Arora

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 1:24:49 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged that Punjabis have been "harassed" through multiple central actions, and accused the BJP-led Centre of targeting leaders in the state following ED raids at the premises belonging ... read..

Karnataka: Father, son killed; daughter injured after car overturns on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway in Mandya

Mandya (Karnataka) | May 9, 2026 1:24:45 PM IST

A father and son were killed, while a teenage girl sustained serious injuries, after their car overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway on Saturday. ... read..

Mukul Rohatgi says Vijay can move court over Tamil Nadu government formation deadlock

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 1:24:42 PM IST

Senior Advocate and former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi on Saturday said that TVK chief Vijay can approach the courts over the continuing deadlock in government formation in Tamil Nadu, asserting that judicial intervention in such situations ha ... read..

"It is an artificial crisis": Mukul Rohatgi says governor should have invited Vijay to form govt

By Sushil Batra

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 1:24:40 PM IST

Senior Advocate and former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi has termed the ongoing political deadlock in Tamil Nadu an "artificial crisis", saying the Governor should have invited TVK chief Vijay to form the government immediately after the electio ... read..

AAP Punjab President slams ED raid on Minister Sanjeev Arora; warns Centre to 'stop actions'

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 12:55:17 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday hit out at the Centre over the Enforcement Directorate raid on Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora's residence, calling it politically motivated. ... read..

West Bengal: Five BJP leaders take oath as ministers as Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as first BJP CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 12:55:15 PM IST

Five BJP leaders, Dilip Ghosh, Agnimitra Paul, Ashok Kirtania, Kshudiram Tudu and Nisith Pramanik, took oath as ministers in the West Bengal cabinet as Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the state's first BJP Chief Minister. ... read..

From Mamata's trusted aide to replacing her as West Bengal's first BJP CM, Suvendu Adhikari's rise to power

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 12:55:13 PM IST

Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, creating history as the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to occupy the state's top post since Independence. ... read..

"We want people's rule to continue": VCK's Vanniarasu on TN govt formation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 12:55:10 PM IST

VCK MA-elect Vanniarasu said on Saturday that the party wants the "people's rule to be established" as the suspense over the Tamil Nadu government formation continues days after Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest political party, winning 108 seats ... read..

After Pahalgam came PRAHAAR: India's zero-tolerance doctrine may reshape Indo-Pacific counter-terror ties, says think tank

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 12:25:18 PM IST

India's new counter-terrorism doctrine, PRAHAAR, is emerging as more than just a domestic security framework, with experts suggesting that the policy could redefine counter-terror cooperation across the Indo-Pacific and South-east Asia amid evolving threa ... read..

TVK should seek allies before meeting Governor: DMK as Vijay stakes claim to form government

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 12:25:14 PM IST

Amid ongoing political negotiations in Tamil Nadu following the fractured Assembly verdict, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Saturday said Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) should first try to secure support from other political partie ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister; PM Modi, Amit Shah, top leaders attend

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 12:25:13 PM IST

BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari today took oath as the state's first BJP Chief Minister, marking a significant political development in West Bengal. ... read..

3 dead, 5 injured as severe storm hits Patna

Patna (Bihar) | May 9, 2026 12:25:05 PM IST

A violent storm in Patna has left three people dead and five others injured, prompting a massive multi-departmental emergency response to clear routes and restore essential services, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary

Siliguri (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 12:25:03 PM IST

Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb on Saturday paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary at Bagajatin park. ... read..

PM Modi felicitates BJP veteran worker Makhanlal Sarkar during swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 12:24:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday felicitated and took blessings from senior BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground during the swearing-in ceremony in West Bengal. At the age of 98, Sarkar remains one of the early grassroots ... read..

Conflict over Keralam CM becoming even more severe: MV Govindan takes dig at UDF

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | May 9, 2026 11:55:04 AM IST

CPI(M) Keralam state secretary MV Govindan on Saturday took a dig at the Congress-led United Democratic Front over the Chief Ministerial post in Kerala, with poster war breaking out among the supporters of senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala and KC Venugopa ... read..

PM Modi pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary ahead of West Bengal CM swearing-in ceremony

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 11:55:02 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary at Kolkata's iconic Brigade Parade Ground, where the swearing-in ceremony of the ... read..

Delhi Crime Branch arrests proclaimed offender from Meerut

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:55:00 AM IST

A proclaimed offender wanted in an Arms Act case registered at the KN Katju Marg Police Station was arrested from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, police said. ... read..

Keralam CM discussions "will begin in evening": Congress' Sunny Joseph

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:54:57 AM IST

Keralam Congress President Sunny Joseph on Saturday said that discussions regarding the selection of the next Keralam Chief Minister "will begin in the evening," as internal consultations within the party and alliance continue. ... read..

"Leave religious conflict, follow 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'": AIUDF leader ahead of Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as Bengal CM

Guwahati (Assam) | May 9, 2026 11:54:54 AM IST

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) leader Rafiqul Islam on Saturday urged the BJP to focus on the development of West Bengal as Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as Chief Minister of Bengal. ... read..

LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews DDA plan to restore 77 water bodies in Delhi

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:54:52 AM IST

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Saturday reviewed a presentation by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on a time-bound action plan for the revival and restoration of Delhi's water bodies, as part of efforts to tackle their rapid d ... read..

"You'll see change in no time": Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio expresses confidence in BJP govt in West Bengal ahead of swearing-in

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 11:25:23 AM IST

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Saturday expressed confidence that West Bengal would witness rapid development under the newly-formed BJP government in the state. ... read..

VCK yet to give support to Vijay's TVK, says TVK leader

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 11:25:22 AM IST

Amid ongoing political negotiations in Tamil Nadu following the fractured Assembly verdict, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Spoorthi Arun on Saturday said that the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) is yet to officially extend support to TVK chief ... read..

"People wanted change, BJP's double-engine govt will work for Bengal": Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 11:25:20 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday hailed the BJP government in West Bengal and said that people in the state had voted for change and development. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pays tribute to Maharana Pratap on birth anniversary

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:25:16 AM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday paid tribute to Rajput warrior Maharana Pratap on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a symbol of courage, valour and self-respect whose sacrifices continue to inspire generations. ... read..

"BJP will fulfil vision of new Bengal": BJP's Dilip Jaiswal ahead of Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as Bengal CM

Patna (Bihar) | May 9, 2026 11:25:14 AM IST

BJP leader Dilip Jaiswal on Saturday said that West Bengal was "about to create history" as Suvendu Adhikari prepares to take oath as the Chief Minister of the state. ... read..

"Entire public has come out in large numbers": Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi on Bengal oath-taking

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 11:25:12 AM IST

High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday said that the "public has come out in large numbers" ahead of the oath-taking of Suvendu Adhikari as the first-ever Chief Minister of West Bengal. ... read..

Final decision on Keralam CM face likely by today evening or tomorrow: K Muraleedharan

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 9, 2026 11:25:10 AM IST

Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Saturday said the final decision on the Chief Ministerial face in Kerala is likely to be announced either by this evening or Sunday, as the Congress high command continues consultations following the United Democratic Fr ... read..

ED raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora in alleged Rs 100 crore money laundering case

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:25:08 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday carried out raids at multiple locations linked to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an ongoing alleged Rs 100 crore money laundering probe. ... read..

LG VK Saxena reviews DDA plan to restore 77 water bodies in Delhi

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:25:06 AM IST

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi V K Saxena on Saturday reviewed a presentation by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on a time-bound action plan for the revival and restoration of Delhi's water bodies, as part of efforts to tackle their rapid deterioratio ... read..

Delhi: Two friends returning after IPL match killed in road accident

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:55:06 AM IST

Two friends returning home after watching an IPL match were killed in a tragic road accident in the national capital after a speeding car allegedly rammed into their motorcycle, police said. ... read..

PM Modi pays tributes to Maharana Pratap on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:55:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the great warrior Maharana Pratap on his Jayanti. ... read..

Union MoS Sanjay Seth visits Trivandrum military station to review ongoing developmental projects

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:55:01 AM IST

Union Minister of State (MoS) Defence Sanjay Seth visited Trivandrum Military Station under the Southern Command of the Indian Army and reviewed the operational preparedness and ongoing developmental projects. ... read..

"Today is day of Bengal": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta arrives in Kolkata to attend oath-taking

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:58 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday arrived in Kolkata to attend Suvendu Adhikari's oath ceremony as the first-ever Chief Minister of West Bengal. ... read..

'Era of Sonar Bangla officially begins': Suvendu Adhikari ahead of oath as first BJP CM of Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:56 AM IST

BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday said that the "Sonar Bangla" era has officially begun as he is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal later in the day. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami arrives in Kolkata for Suvendu Adhikari's oath-taking ceremony

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:53 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday arrived in Kolkata to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal. ... read..

"West Bengal will develop under leadership of PM Modi": Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:46 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Saturday termed the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal as a "historic moment" and said that the state would witness development under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

J-K: Health Department prepares emergency medical network for Amarnath Yatra in Ramban

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 9, 2026 10:25:02 AM IST

The Health Department in Ramban on Saturday has completed preparations to provide basic and emergency medical services, including blood transfusion facilities, for pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said. ... read..

"Idukki needs a Congress minister to resolve land, tourism issues", says CP Mathew

Idukki (Keralam) | May 9, 2026 10:25:01 AM IST

Congress leader CP Mathew on Saturday asserted that Idukki district deserves representation in the Keralam cabinet, saying a Congress minister from the district is essential to address long-pending land issues, man-animal conflict and tourism development. ... read..

"Historic change": BJP MP Rahul Sinha ahead of Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-In as Bengal CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:24:59 AM IST

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Rahul Sinha on Saturday termed the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal Chief Minister a "historic change" for the state and said the new government would work for Bengal's overall development. ... read..

"Visionary humanist, poet and philosopher": Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:24:55 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary. ... read..

Chidambaram questions prosecution agencies after acquittal of accused in Tadmetla massacre, Sohrabuddin case

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:24:53 AM IST

Congress leader P Chidambaram questioned the functioning of investigating and prosecution agencies following the acquittal of accused persons in the 2010 Tadmetla massacre case and the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case. ... read..

Jayant Chaudhary arrives in Kolkata for Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as West Bengal CM, calls it historic

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:24:49 AM IST

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday arrived in Kolkata, West Bengal, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari as Chief Minister of the state. ... read..

Poster war erupts as Congress high command to take call on Keralam CM

Idduki (Keralam) | May 9, 2026 10:24:47 AM IST

Posters supporting Congress leader and Haripad MLA-elect Ramesh Chennithala as the Chief Ministerial candidate of the UDF appeared in Idukki on Saturday. ... read..

"Punjab will never bow before PM Modi's tactics": CM Bhagwant Mann after ED conducts searches at Sanjeev Arora's residence

Chandigarh | May 9, 2026 9:55:20 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday accused the BJP of misusing the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at the premises belonging to Punjab minister and MLA Sanjeev Arora again. ... read..

'Timeless voice of India's civilisational soul': PM Modi pays tribute to Gurudev Tagore on Pochishe Boishakh

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 9:55:18 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, describing him as a timeless voice of India's civilisational soul whose thoughts continue to inspire generations. ... read..

Folk artists, Purulia Chhau dancers to perform ahead of Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as West Bengal CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 9:55:16 AM IST

Folk artists and performers from across West Bengal have gathered at the Brigade Parade Ground to celebrate ahead of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in ceremony as the state's first BJP Chief Minister. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Devotees throng Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on eighth day of Krishna Paksha

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 9, 2026 9:55:11 AM IST

Devotees in large numbers on Saturday visited the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha to offer prayers. ... read..

TCS Nashik case: Maharashtra Minister Shirsat claims AIMIM corporator sheltered Nida Khan, calls Imtiaz Jaleel 'main culprit'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 9, 2026 9:25:27 AM IST

Amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged religious conversion and sexual harassment case linked to the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) facility in Nashik, Maharashtra Minister Sanjay Shirsat on Saturday alleged that AIMIM corporator Mateen Majid Pa ... read..

PM Modi "most popular leader on earth," says BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 9, 2026 9:25:22 AM IST

BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the world's most popular leader, citing the party's recent "historical wins" in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, to deep-rooted public trust. ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on 160th birth anniversary, recalls Mahatma Gandhi's praise for mentor

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 9:25:19 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid tribute to freedom fighter and social reformer Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his 160th birth anniversary, describing him as one of the foremost architects of India's national movement whose ideals continue ... read..

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan appointed as New Navy Chief; Admiral Tripathi retires May 31

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 8:55:38 AM IST

The Government on Saturday has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the Chief of the Naval Staff, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Defence. ... read..

"People of West Bengal have uprooted, thrown away reign of jungle raj": Samik Bhattacharya after BJP's victory

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:55:36 AM IST

West Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya has hailed the election of Suvendu Adhikari as the leader of the BJP Legislative Party in the state and said that the formation of a BJP government in West Bengal was the dream of millions of party workers. ... read..

J-K: Security forces, Civil Administration organise Blood Donation Camp in Bhaderwah

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 9, 2026 8:55:29 AM IST

Security forces, in collaboration with the civil administration, organised a blood donation camp in Bhaderwah on Saturday. ... read..

Sukhbir Singh Badal accuses AAP of corruption, slams CM Bhagwant Mann, Arvind Kejriwal

Chandigarh | May 9, 2026 9:25:17 AM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has accused the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of corruption. ... read..

"Public voted for change, dream of Syama Prasad Mukherjee fulfilled": Dilip Ghosh ahead of BJP govt swearing-in in W Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:55:26 AM IST

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal on Saturday, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said the people of the state voted for change and fulfilled the dream of Syama Prasad Mukherjee. ... read..

Fisheries Secretary Likhi visits India's first ornamental fish brood bank in Maharashtra

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 8:24:48 AM IST

Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary of the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, on Saturday, visited the Ornamental Fisheries Brood Bank at Mangrul Village in Raigad, Maharashtra, established by Yashodhara Sanjay ... read..

Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani named next Chief of Defence Staff

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 8:24:46 AM IST

The Government has appointed Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), who shall also function as the Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption ... read..

Tamil Nadu: VCK's X handle suspended amid TVK attempting coalition govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 7:55:27 AM IST

In a major, dramatic political turn, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK)'s X account on Friday was suspended, citing "violation of X rules." ... read..

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on May 10-11; to attend Somnath Amrit Mahotsav, inaugurate Sardar Dham

Jamnagar (Gujarat) | May 9, 2026 7:55:24 AM IST

Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on May 10 and 11, during which he will attend the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav and inaugurate Sardar Dham in Vadodara, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said. ... read..

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