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'Crisis came to mind after elections': Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over PM Modi's seven-point appeal
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 11, 2026 10:24:12 AM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seven-point appeal to citizens in view of the ongoing West Asia crisis and to make India stronger and self-reliant was an "admi ... read..


Light rain, gusty winds likely over Delhi-NCR and adjoining states in next 2 hours: RWFC
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 10:24:10 AM IST
The Regional Weather Forecast Centre, Delhi, on Monday issued a nowcast warning for light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30-50 kmph over Delhi and NCR during the next two hours. ... read..


Newly elected Tamil Nadu MLAs to take oath at Chennai Secretariat
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 11, 2026 9:54:00 AM IST
Newly elected MLAs, including those from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), are set to take oath at the Secretariat in Chennai following the party's victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. ... read..


Tamil Nadu govt orders to set up 'Singappen STF' with dedicated police wing for women's safety
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 11, 2026 9:53:58 AM IST
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the formation of the "Singappen Special Task Force" to strengthen women's safety and preventive protection measures in the state. ... read..


PM Modi recalls 1998 Pokhran tests on National Technology Day; says 'tech key pillar of self-reliant India'
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 9:53:55 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the country's scientific community on National Technology Day, calling the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests a "landmark moment" that showcased India's scientific excellence and unwavering commitment. ... read..


Liquor shops exist for those whose faith permits it, not to encourage consumption: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 11, 2026 9:53:51 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday defended the administration's policy on liquor shops in the Union Territory, saying the government was not encouraging alcohol consumption but allowing individuals whose religious beliefs permit it ... read..


"Congress CM endorsing Gujarat's model is strange": BRS's Ravula Sridhar Reddy alleges "unholy nexus" between Congress and BJP in Telangana
Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 11, 2026 9:53:49 AM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Monday criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his remarks during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hyderabad visit and alleged an "unholy nexus" between the Congress and the BJP in ... read..


"Symbol of India's spiritual consciousness": Rajnath Singh extends wishes on Somnath Temple's 75th anniversary
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 9:53:48 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday wished on 75th anniversary of Somnath temple's reconstruction, calling it "powerful symbol of India's spiritual consciousness and faith." ... read..


"It is their problem, not ours," West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on suspension of TMC's Riju Datta's
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 9:53:46 AM IST
West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday reacted to the suspension of All India Trinamool Congress leader Riju Dutta, saying the developments within the ruling party were its internal matter. ... read..


'PM Modi's advice for nation's security': Bihar Minister Ramkripal Yadav backs seven-point appeal
Patna (Bihar) | May 11, 2026 9:53:44 AM IST
Bihar minister Ramkripal Yadav on Monday extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seven-point appeal to citizens to make India stronger and self-reliant, calling it necessary for national security amid "a time of crisis." ... read..


Uttarakhand Police tightens security to ensure safety of 'Char Dham Yatra' pilgrims in Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | May 11, 2026 9:53:42 AM IST
Uttarakhand Police has strengthened security arrangements in Rudraprayag to ensure the safety of pilgrims, arriving in huge numbers to offer prayers at Kedarnath Temple. ... read..


"These aren't sermons-proofs of failtures": Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi's seven appeals to counter West Asia crisis
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 9:53:41 AM IST
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent 'seven appeals' to counter ongoing West Asia crisis, and termed them as "failures" rather than "sermons." ... read..


"I am reaping rewards of my honesty," says veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar after PM Modi felicitates him in West Bengal
Siliguri (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 9:23:54 AM IST
Veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar on Sunday said he was "reaping the rewards of honesty" after Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated him and sought his blessings during the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal. ... read..


West Asia conflict's impact not felt in India due to preparedness of NDA govt: RLD leader Malook Nagar
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 9:23:50 AM IST
Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Malook Nagar has praised the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he has not let the country feel the impact of the West Asia crisis. ... read..


"Double-engine govt needs to give everything double": TMC's Nayna Bandyopadhyay sets bar for new BJP govt in Bengal, questions poll outcome
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 9:23:48 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and West Bengal Legislative Assembly Deputy Leader of Opposition Nayna Bandyopadhyay said the newly-formed BJP government in the state would have to work extensively to meet public expectations and asserted that TMC remains ... read..


AIIMS New Delhi's Neurobiochemistry laboratory launches advanced Therapeutic Drug Monitoring facility for epilepsy patients
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 9:23:46 AM IST
The Neurobiochemistry Laboratory at the Neurosciences Centre (NSC), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), has launched specialised Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) services for the antiepileptic drugs Levetiracetam and Lamotrigine for both OPD ... read..


Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde to tour 22 Maharashtra districts ahead of local body polls
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 11, 2026 9:23:44 AM IST
In view of the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, Shiv Sena Parliamentary Party Leader and Kalyan Lok Sabha MP Shrikant Shinde will begin a constituency-wise interaction tour with party workers, office bearers, and public representati ... read..


Uttarakhand: Garhwal Commissioner urges Char Dham pilgrims to exercise utmost caution after IMD issues Orange alert
Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | May 11, 2026 9:23:42 AM IST
Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey appealed to pilgrims and tourists taking the Char Dham Yatra to plan thier journey with utmost caution after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange warning for Uttarkashi and Tehri Garhwal dist ... read..


Rajnath Singh to chair meeting of Informal Group of Ministers over West Asia conflict at 10:30 am
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 9:23:41 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair a meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM) constituted to monitor the situation in West Asia at 10:30 am on Monday. The meeting will be held to review the evolving situation in the region and di ... read..


Manipur: Security forces book two KCP cadres, recover arms and ammunition
Imphal (Manipur) | May 11, 2026 9:23:39 AM IST
Laishram Gopen Singh, alias Punshiba (40), identified as an active cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba), was arrested on Sunday by security forces from Tentha Mathak Leikai in the Thoubal district from his locality under the Khongjom police st ... read..


"Telangana model to reach 1 trillion economy by 2034": CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 11, 2026 8:53:29 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said the state aims to become a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034 and contribute ten per cent to the nation's GDP under the vision of "Telangana Rising 2047". ... read..


Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails Operation Sindoor, lauds PM Modi's leadership
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 8:53:26 AM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta remembered the impact of the Pahalgam terror attack on the country and said that the entire nation "seemed to shudder in shock" when the tragedy broke out and the terrorist "unleashed a bloodbath." ... read..


"Congress has no ideology, only opportunism": Shiv Sena's Nirupam slams TVK alliance, Kerala CM delay
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 11, 2026 8:53:24 AM IST
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam accused the Congress of political opportunism, alleging that the party aligns with whichever group is in power. ... read..


Karti Chidambaram questions "PMO directives", demands Parliament session over PM Modi's '7 Appeals'
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 8:23:53 AM IST
Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram on Monday said that the government immediately convene Parliament to brief the nation over "seven appeals" made by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India stronger and self-Reliant. ... read..


Maharashtra CM Fadnavis urges citizens to follow PM Modi's call for responsible fuel use amid West Asia crisis
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | May 11, 2026 8:23:51 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for responsible consumption amid rising global tensions and warned that improper use of fuel resources could eventually lead to shortages in India as well. ... read..


J-K: Ramban DC flags off Maharana Pratap Run 2026 under Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | May 11, 2026 7:24:03 AM IST
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan on Sunday flagged off the "Maharana Pratap Run 2026" in Ramban, organised as part of the ongoing 100-day 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan.' ... read..


Lucknow: Fire breaks out at restaurant in Hazratganj area, no casualties reported
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 11, 2026 6:54:05 AM IST
A fire broke out at a restaurant in the Hazratganj area of Lucknow on Sunday night. ... read..


"A black swan event, good thing that it happened": Annamalai on TVK's win in debut Tamil Nadu polls
San Francisco | May 11, 2026 6:23:40 AM IST
BJP leader K. Annamalai praised the win of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), asserting that the subsequent defeat of traditional Dravidian parties in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election has emerged as a "black swan event" for the state. ... read..


"He seems to have memory loss": Congress' Chennithala hits back at PM Modi's jibe over Kerala CM suspense
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 6:23:38 AM IST
Amid suspense over the next Kerala Chief Minister, Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remarking that the PM appears to have "memory loss" regarding his own party's history of leadership delay ... read..


'BJP won in West Bengal because of deleted voters': Shashi Tharoor, says Congress benefited from SIR in Kerala
San Francisco | May 11, 2026 5:23:47 AM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has raised pointed questions over the electoral process in West Bengal, suggesting that large-scale deletions from voter rolls and delayed verification of appeals may have had a decisive impact on the state's election outcome. ... read..


Shashi Tharoor warns South may feel "Disenfranchised" post-Delimitation: Annamalai says North deserves more representation as per Census numbers
San Francisco | May 11, 2026 4:53:38 AM IST
A sharp debate over delimitation and political representation unfolded at the Stanford India Conference in San Francisco, with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor cautioning that southern states could feel "disenfranchised" if parliamentary seats are redistributed ... read..


Udhayanidhi Stalin congratulates Vijay on becoming CM; expresses gratitude to MK Stalin on appointing him LoP in Tamil Nadu Assembly
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 11, 2026 4:23:36 AM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. ... read..


"We're seeing resurgence of Swami Vivekananda's fundamental principles": BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on West Bengal polls verdict
San Francisco | May 11, 2026 3:23:54 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya said the outcome of the West Bengal Assembly Election marked a turning point in the ideological landscape of West Bengal, asserting that the state is witnessing a "resurgence" of the principles espoused by Swami Viv ... read..


"Never experienced such profound impact stemming from an electoral outcome": PM Modi says Bengal verdict sparked 'nationwide emotion', hails BJP workers' sacrifice
Jamnagar (Gujarat) | May 11, 2026 2:54:05 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the BJP's first-ever victory in West Bengal as an emotionally charged moment that resonated across the country, saying he had never before witnessed an election outcome evoke such deep national sentiment. ... read..


"I-PAC running party, corruption at lower level and women disrespect": Suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta highlights 3 reasons for poll defeat
Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 11, 2026 2:24:37 AM IST
Suspended TMC leader Riju Dutta on Sunday levelled accusations of I-PAC "running" the party, threatening its members, and earning from the party, and asked for TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee to "take responsibility for ... read..


IT Ministry denies involvement in blocking Rahul Gandhi's reel, photo featuring Vijay oath taking ceremony
New Delhi | May 11, 2026 2:24:32 AM IST
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has denied any involvement in the blocking of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's Instagram posts featuring TVK Chief Vijay's swearing-in ceremony, clarifying that MeitY had nothing to do with ... read..


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..


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