The second edition of the Joint Commanders' Conference, on the theme 'Military Capability in New Domains', will be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on May 7 & 8. ... read..
Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi on Wednesday chaired a meeting with all Zonal Deputy Commissioners, emphasising sanitation as a top priority and calling for a robust and effective action plan to strengthen cleanliness across the city, according to an official re ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday criticised Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign after her party's electoral defeat, saying she must accept the verdict with humility and warned that the "nation will never forgive" such a ... read..
The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday reserved an order on the bail plea of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Deputy Commissioner Lt Col Abhishek Kumar Mishra. He has been arrested in a bribery case alongwith another official of MCD. ... read..
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 6, 2026 9:23:01 PM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating elections and distorting the democratic process, claiming that "it's not a 'matgarna' (counting of votes), it's 'mangarna'." ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nisith Pramanik on Wednesday criticised Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign after her party's electoral defeat, accusing her of being "greedy for power" and claiming that she had "bankrupted Bengal" over the past 15 ... read..
Marking another major milestone in India's healthcare transformation, the 'Swasth Bharat Portal' was launched recently during the 10th National Summit on "Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India's Health Future" by the Union Minister for ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 6, 2026 8:53:15 PM IST
Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, on Wednesday hailed the oath-taking ceremony of BJP MLA DN Jeevaraj from Shringeri assembly after a long legal and administrative struggle following the 2023 state ass ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 8:53:07 PM IST
Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a meeting of newly-elected MLAs of her party and stated she will not resign from her post in the wake of assembly poll results and the Centre can dismiss her, Trinamool Congress sources said on ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 6, 2026 8:53:03 PM IST
Panic gripped parts of Shimla after a poster warning of a bomb threat to the SDM office and local court in Rohru were found pasted along Bharari Road. ... read..
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday reacted to the results of the West Bengal Assembly Elections, stating that the outcome was unexpected but reaffirming his party's commitment to its ideology and principles. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 8:23:26 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rahul Sinha on Wednesday accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of internal factional violence, stating that TMC's Harmad Bahini is responsible for the unrest. ... read..
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Deputy Coordinator KP Munusamy on Wednesday denied the alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, asserting that the "party would not support TVK" chief Vijay in any situation. ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday claimed that the "INDI alliance will be destroyed" within a few weeks, saying that the "blame would fall on Congress" leader Rahul Gandhi's head. ... read..
Amid rising temperatures across India and globally, senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai warned of a looming heatwave threat, citing the possibility of a super El Nino after 140 years. ... read..
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday condemned the twin explosions in Punjab and launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's response to the incidents, declaring that by attributing the blasts to domestic political conspiracies rather t ... read..
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann following the low-intensity twin blasts in the state, alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is "entirely responsible" for ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 6, 2026 7:23:11 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday clarified that the decision to shift the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad was taken due to the larger stadium capacity in the latter city and was not connected to ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | May 6, 2026 7:23:09 PM IST
Panic gripped parts of Shimla after a poster warning of a bomb threat to the SDM office and local court in Rohru were found pasted along Bharari Road. ... read..
Congress MLA-elect from Peravur Assembly, VD Satheesan, held a roadshow in his winning constituency on Wednesday. He was accompanied by party cadres in large numbers, waving at the passing public. ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 6, 2026 7:23:00 PM IST
Janata Dal (Secular) Youth Wing State President Nikhil Kumaraswamy on Wednesday criticised the Karnataka government following the shifting of the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, asserting that stadiums belong to fans and not VIPs. ... read..
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday launched a major summer safety initiative to combat the ongoing heatwave, flagging off 13 Mobile Heat Relief Units across the national capital and unveiling the 'Heat Action Plan 2026.' ... read..
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is unlikely to take oath tomorrow as Chief Minister as the actor-turned politician firms up support to cross the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly, sources said on Wednesday. ... read..
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Wednesday spoke at the Telangana Farmers' Struggle Conference. Accusing the Revanth Reddy led Congress government of ignoring farmer he called the state government lame. ... read..
Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Wednesday expressed commitment of the NDA government towards advancing Assam's development and preserving its culture, after a resounding hat-trick in the assembly elections. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 7:22:44 PM IST
Senior West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including State President Samik Bhattacharya, on Wednesday announced that the party will hold a legislative party meeting on May 8 at 4 pm to elect its legislative leader, followed by a swearing-in ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 6:52:59 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) West Bengal State General Secretary and MP Locket Chatterjee on Wednesday said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should accept the mandate of the people and step down, asserting that she is now a "former Chief Minister" foll ... read..
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday firmly stated that the decision rests with the party's "high command" over the Chief Minister's post in the state. ... read..
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is unlikely to take oath tomorrow as Chief Minister as the actor-turned politician firms up support to cross the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly, sources said on Wednesday. ... read..
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Delhi government over the handling of the Vivek Vihar fire tragedy, alleging delayed rescue efforts and a pattern of shifting blame onto victims instead of addres ... read..
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday criticised Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for accusing the BJP of the twin explosions in the state, calling his remarks "deeply regrettable." ... read..
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | May 6, 2026 5:52:38 PM IST
Two persons were burnt alive while another sustained serious injuries after their car crashed into an electric pole and caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday, a police officer said. ... read..
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema held the BJP responsible for the twin explosions in Amritsar and Jalandhar, saying that by "sowing seeds of hatred" in Punjab, BJP cannot reap its political harvest. ... read..
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday flagged off 13 Mobile Heat Relief Units from the Delhi Secretariat to provide on-ground assistance to residents amid the ongoing severe heatwave in the national capital. ... read..
The Patiala House Court on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of 6 Ukranian citizen and one US Citizen for 30 days in the Myanmar terror training case. ... read..
The BJP swept seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Assam and West Bengal in the assembly poll results announced on Monday, marking a strong consolidation across reserved constituencies and a political realignment. ... read..
Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik (Retd.) on Wednesday hailed the coordination among the Indian armed forces during the successful execution of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, describing it as a reflection of strong leadership and operational synergy. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 4:53:10 PM IST
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including State President Samik Bhattacharya and National General Secretary Sunil Bansal, arrived at Nabanna in Kolkata on Wednesday to attend a crucial meeting. ... read..
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan and staked a claim to form the Government in the state after emerging as the single largest party in the Assembly elections, securing 108 se ... read..
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) is set to hold its first Legislative Party meeting for newly appointed MLAs on Thursday. The session is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am at the headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, said KPCC President Sunny Joseph ... read..
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following her party's defeat in t ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 6, 2026 3:52:59 PM IST
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Vice President VT Balram on Wednesday described the recent election results as 'historic win' for the United Democratic Front (UDF). The victory comes after a decade of the party's efforts to return to a dominant p ... read..
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday left the party office to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar after his party emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly elections, securing 108 seats. ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 6, 2026 3:23:04 PM IST
Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President N Ramchander Rao on Wednesday strongly condemned Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee for her refusal to resign from the Chief Minister post following her party's defeat in the recent elections. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 3:23:01 PM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Minister Aroop Biswas's public office in Kolkata was attacked on Wednesday, with unknown miscreants damaging furniture and official documents. This incident occurred as political activity remained high in the state following the a ... read..
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | May 6, 2026 3:22:56 PM IST
A dispute between two families in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior district turned violent, escalating into a firing incident that left one person dead and three others injured, a police officer said on Wednesday. ... read..
Delhi Police from the Outer North District on Wednesday arrested two men for cheating a 21-year-old man out of Rs 1 lakh through a fake currency scheme promoted on social media. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 3:22:47 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Wednesday submitted the Gazette Notification of the recently concluded Assembly election results to Governor RN Ravi, paving the way for government formation in the state. ... read..
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 6, 2026 2:53:04 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Minister Jaiveer Singh on Wednesday strongly criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for disrespecting the people's mandate and "insulting the beauty of democracy" by refusing to resign following her party's loss in the recent ... read..
Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai and the party's state incharge Girish Chodankar on Wednesday met with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay at the TVK Headquarters in Chennai, confirming thier support to the debutant party in forming the n ... read..
Amidst the recent criticism from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over Congress' alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu, Congress MP Jothimani on Wednesday justified the move, stressing that in politics, "forming" and "breaking" allianc ... read..
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 6, 2026 2:23:08 PM IST
Following the West Bengal Assembly election results, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav is set to visit West Bengal tomorrow for an important meeting with the state's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..
Assam caretaker Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday cleared the path for the formation of a new cabinet by tendering his resignation. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that BJP National President Nitin Nabin appointed JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Sain ... read..
Nandigram (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 2:22:57 PM IST
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday assured that the party will take necessary actions against goons in West Bengal after the party secured a comfortable victory in the assembly elections, ending TMC's Mamata Banerjee's 15-year-long rule. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 2:22:55 PM IST
As power equations changed in West Bengal, so did the security set-up outside TMC MP Abhsishek Banerjee's house in Kolkata. The area has seen considerable downgrade in the security for the MP with residents of the area now free to move around. ... read..
The Centre is set to reach out to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu to push for implementation of the PM SHRI scheme, expressing fresh hope after recent political developments in the two states. ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party's digital strategy played a decisive role behind NDA's thumping victory in Assam, securing more than 100 seats to confirm Himanta Biswa Sarma's second term as Chief Minister and the party's third successive term. ... read..
Sandeshkhali (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 1:53:10 PM IST
Following an attack on police personnel and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali, Inspector General of Police (Barasat Range) Amit P Javalgi said on Wednesday that security forces were attacked while investigating earlier incid ... read..
Delhi Police have filed a charge sheet in the Tarun murder case linked to a Holi-day incident in Uttam Nagar, invoking charges of murder and provisions under the SC-ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. ... read..
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday inspected the sites of recent low-intensity blasts reported from Amritsar and Jalandhar, and said preliminary assessment indicates involvement of Pakistan-backed elements attempting to dist ... read..
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 6, 2026 1:52:54 PM IST
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday downplayed the recent twin blasts in Punjab, saying such incidents are not new in the country. ... read..
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over his formal resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya following a decisive victory in the Assam poll. ... read..
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday condemned recent incidents of explosions in Amritsar and Jalandhar, calling them part of a larger effort by the BJP to instigate violence ahead of elections. ... read..
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | May 6, 2026 1:23:05 PM IST
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday outlined a new vision for India's defence manufacturing sector at the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj, saying the event will act as a key step in the country's push for self-reliance. ... read..
The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday arrested a 38-year-old man wanted for the July 2025 murder of national boxing champion Vikas Bhinda. ... read..
Bar Council of India Chairman and Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra has written to the Chief Justice of India seeking "institutional intervention" regarding the reported conduct of Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao in directi ... read..
By Sushil Batra New Delhi | May 6, 2026 1:22:58 PM IST
The Union Cabinet's decision to increase the strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges has been widely welcomed by members of the legal fraternity, who described it as a timely step to deal with rising pendency and growing litigation before the a ... read..
The Congress on Thursday formally announced its full support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its chief Vijay in forming the next government in Tamil Nadu. ... read..
In one of the biggest political upsets of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, Congress youth leader AD Thomas on Wednesday stormed into the Keralam Legislative Assembly by defeating senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) leader and sitting MLA P ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 12:53:14 PM IST
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday said that the Congress party will formally support a government headed by Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) following the party's 108-seat performance. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 12:53:03 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has confirmed to ANI that he will meet TVK chief Vijay on Wednesday evening after TVK claimed that they have the majority to form the government. ... read..
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday reached the residence of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi as the party is yet to decide on Keralam's next Chief Minister after the thum ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 6, 2026 12:23:55 PM IST
As the speculation on Keralam's next Chief Minister grows, Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday said that the party's observer will create a detailed report on which the top leadership will make a decision. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 6, 2026 12:23:52 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday expressed support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent remarks about the BJP of "looting" the democratic process, affirming that the Election Commission's role in the polls was questionable. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 12:23:45 PM IST
As Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam attempts to stitch an alliance to cross the 118 majority mark, the party's General Secretary N Anand on Wednesday met with AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS). Other senior TVK leaders have also contacted the ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 6, 2026 12:23:43 PM IST
Following the Keralam Assembly election results, Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary Binoy Viswam on Wednesday admitted that the outcome was a clear defeat, but emphasised that the party would not dwell on it. ... read..
In a major development following the West Bengal election results, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a strong and unprecedented stand in the RG Kar Medical College case, significantly escalating pressure on the Ministry of Health & ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 6, 2026 11:52:59 AM IST
Congress leader Sama Rammohan Reddy on Wednesday said that they are happy to extend their support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay in forming the new government in Tamil Nadu. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 11:52:53 AM IST
The Congress is ready to end one of its longest standing alliances as it gears up to support TVK and Vijay with its 5 MLAs to form the government in Tamil Nadu. ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 6, 2026 11:52:49 AM IST
Following the recent Keralam assembly election results, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader and MP P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday said that they need "new faces" to lead the Opposition, describing his party's poll performance as a "humiliating and embarra ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 11:52:47 AM IST
Amid ongoing speculation about a possible post-poll alliance between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Congress in Tamil Nadu, Congress state in-charge Girish Chodankar confirmed on Wednesday that the party has received a letter from TVK. ... read..
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit West Bengal on Thursday evening as part of the party's ongoing political engagements following party's historical win in the state. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 11:52:42 AM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader TKS Elangovan on Wednesday slammed the Congress, amidst party's alliance rumours with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 11:23:27 AM IST
As Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam intensify its efforts to form government in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam on Wednesday said that his party will take the final decision over allying with TVK. ... read..
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday morning moved to secure forensic evidence and gather information from the sites of the recent blast in Punjab. The team will assist state authorities in investigating the explosion, the sources said. ... read..
In a sharp response to ongoing debates surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, BJP MP from Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday firmly stated that it would be incorrect to claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party benefited from the SIR proce ... read..
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday slammed Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee after she refused to resign from the Chief Minister post, criticising her for "rejecting" the people's mandate after defeat in West Bengal Assembly elections. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 11:22:55 AM IST
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Wednesday confirmed "momentum" within AIADMK and TVK, while dismissing rumours of "rift" or "split" within the party. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 10:52:58 AM IST
While actor-turned-politician Vijay's unprecedented victory in Tamil Nadu elections sent shockwaves to both 'Dravidian' parties, dissent seems to be brewing within the AIADMK, as upset MLAs are likely to arrive at senior party leader CV Shanmugam's office ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 6, 2026 10:52:57 AM IST
Congress Member of Parliament Manickam Tagore on Tuesday signalled optimism after the recently concluded assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, asserting that "victory is certain and even in defeat, there is no failure." ... read..
In a sharp criticism of Congress, BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala on Wednesday accused the party of betraying its allies, claiming they 'use and ditch' their alliance partners. ... read..
The Connaught Place Traffic Circle, in collaboration with the New Delhi Municipal Council, conducted a special one-day enforcement drive on Tuesday to curb unauthorised parking and wrong-side driving along Baba Kharak Singh Marg near Shri Hanuman Mandir. ... read..
North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | May 6, 2026 10:23:17 AM IST
Amidst the continuous cases of post-poll violence and clashes in West Bengal, miscreants opened fire at a police team accompanied by central forces in another incident, which was patrolling in the region, as per locals. ... read..
Following the results of the Assam Assembly election, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and MLA-elect from Bokakhat, Atul Bora, on Wednesday, expressed his party's satisfaction with the electoral outcome, attributing their victory to the tireless work of ... read..
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 6, 2026 10:23:13 AM IST
Kashmir is seeing a rise in the number of tourists as people from different places come to enjoy its beauty. Visitors are especially loving the calm Dal Lake and the cool, pleasant morning weather. ... read..
