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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gelatin sticks found near PM Modi event venue in Bengaluru

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"Third force has emerged in Tamil Nadu": Odisha Deputy CM congratulates TVK chief Vijay

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 10, 2026 3:25:48 PM IST

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Sunday, congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay who took oath Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, and termed it as a significant political shift in the State. ... read..

"Time to fulfil those promises which Govt has made to people": Tamil Nadu Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 3:25:45 PM IST

Congress in-charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar on Sunday said the party was happy that Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new state government led by TVK chief Vijay. ... read..

UP Minister Narendra Kashyap hails UP cabinet expansion as a "noble initiative"

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 3:25:43 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Narendra Kashyap on Sunday praised the upcoming Uttar Pradesh cabinet expansion as a "noble initiative" by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee seeking support because her strength has "faded": Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 3:25:41 PM IST

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday lashed out at Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee, highlighting that she was demanding support from those very parties whom she had tried to destroy earlier. ... read..

"Backed by support of 102 MLAs": JP Nadda after Himanta Biswa Sarma elected as NDA leader in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 2:57:00 PM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda on Sunday said Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party in Assam and has the support of 102 MLAs to form the next government in the state. ... read..

"We will do all good things": TVK minister Venkataramanan in new Vijay-led Tamil Nadu Govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 2:56:56 PM IST

TVK leader and newly-inducted Tamil Nadu minister P Venkataramanan on Sunday expressed happiness after being given a ministerial berth in the new government led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. ... read..

Resolve of double-engine govt will gain greater strength: CM Dhami on Himanta Biswa Sarma elected as NDA Legislature Party Leader in Assam

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 10, 2026 2:56:54 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Himanta Biswa Sarma on being elected as the leader of the NDA Legislature Party in Assam. ... read..

BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana says, "People of Bengal voted for 'double-engine government' to end corruption and lawlessness"

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 2:56:50 PM IST

BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana on Sunday said the people of West Bengal voted for a "double-engine government" to end lawlessness, corruption and illegal immigration in the state, expressing confidence that the newly formed BJP government would now focus on de ... read..

"ED and CBI are being misused": AAP Minister Harbhajan Singh slams Centre over Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora's arrest

Amritsar (Punjab) | May 10, 2026 2:25:51 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party minister, Harbhajan Singh ETO, on Sunday criticised the Central government following the arrest of his colleague Sanjeev Arora by the Enforcement Directorate. He claimed that central agencies are being used to pressure opposition leaders t ... read..

Tamil Nadu Govt appoints P Senthilkumar, G Laxmi Priya to key posts in CM Vijay's office

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 2:25:48 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu Government on Sunday appointed P Senthilkumar as Additional Chief Secretary/Secretary-I and G Laxmi Priya as Secretary-II to the newly elected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. ... read..

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

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 2:25:46 PM IST

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

Pune: Woman dies by suicide after jumping from 8th floor following dispute with husband

Pune (Maharashtra) | May 10, 2026 2:25:44 PM IST

In a disturbing incident in Pune's Talegaon MIDC area, a 35-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the eighth floor of a residential building following a dispute with her husband, police said. ... read..

"Entire Tamil Nadu is celebrating": TVK leader Selvam says CM Vijay to release White Paper on state's financial status

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 2:25:43 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader T Selvam on Sunday said the "entire Tamil Nadu is celebrating" after C Joseph Vijay took oath as Chief Minister, and announced that the new government would release a white paper on the state's financial status. ... read..

'He has been an inspiration to the family': Keerthana on Vijay taking charge as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 2:25:39 PM IST

Among those congratulating Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay, who was officially sworn in on Sunday, was a special message from his cousin Keerthana, who wished the superstar on his new political journey. ... read..

Delhi Police arrests gangster Rohit Chaudhary's aide linked to international arms trafficking and terror module

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 2:25:36 PM IST

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a close aide of gangster Rohit Chaudhary and a key operative allegedly linked to an international arms trafficking and terror module, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

"Those angered over agencies' misuse should introspect what they were doing in state...": Manish Tewari on ED Raids against Punjab AAP leaders

Chandigarh | May 10, 2026 1:56:03 PM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday alleged misuse of central agencies by the BJP following the ED raid on Punjab AAP leaders, adding that successive governments in the past, both at the Centre and in the states, have tried to misuse agencies to target th ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy congratulates "Thalapathy" Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 1:56:00 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday has extended his felicitations and warm congratulations to Joseph C Vijay on assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

MK Stalin congratulates Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu CM, warns against blaming DMK government over finances

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 1:55:58 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Sunday congratulated newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, while also cautioning him against blaming the previous government over the state's financial condition and urging him to f ... read..

"Historic chapter has begun": TVK leader KG Arunraj after taking oath as Tamil Nadu Minister

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 1:55:55 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader KG Arunraj said the historic chapter of Tamil Nadu has begun after the new Chief Minister Vijay and nine ministers were sworn-in on Sunday. ... read..

"Matter of good fortune": AGP's Atul Bora after Himanta Biswa Sarma elected as NDA leader in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 1:55:51 PM IST

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Sunday termed it a "matter of good fortune" that Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and NDA Legislature Party in Assam. ... read..

"Will do complete audit of all departments": Tamil Nadu minister R Nirmalkumar outlines newly elected TVK-led government's 'transparency plan'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 1:55:49 PM IST

Newly elected Tamil Nadu Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader R Nirmalkumar on Sunday thanked the people of the State for giving the party a strong mandate and promised a transparent governance approach from day one. ... read..

"Nitish Kumar's son is educated, not 9th standard fail": Bihar BJP chief slams Tejashvi Yadav over Nishant Kumar's appointment as Health Minister

Patna (Bihar) | May 10, 2026 1:55:46 PM IST

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday hit out at Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav over his remarks targeting Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar, accusing the RJD of promoting dynastic politics while defending Nishant Kumar's appoin ... read..

"We had been together in politics for last 30 years": G Parameshwara on demise of Minister D Sudhakar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 1:25:23 PM IST

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday expressed grief over the death of state minister D Sudhakar, adding that he was a close friend and long-time political associate for over 30 years. ... read..

Delhi HC orders takedown of deepfakes, fake endorsements and objectionable content in Aman Gupta's personality rights case

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 1:25:19 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has passed an ex parte interim injunction in favour of businessman and Shark Tank India judge Aman Gupta, restraining several entities and online platforms from using his name, image, voice, likeness and other personality attributes w ... read..

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai offers prayers at Jagannath Temple in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | May 10, 2026 1:25:17 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Raipur and attended the Akhand Harikirtan Nam Yajna organised at the temple complex. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu has chosen": Rahul Gandhi congratulates CM Vijay, calls it 'new generation, new voice'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 1:25:13 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday extended his wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay after he took the oath of office, saying the state had opted for a "new generation" and a "new imagination". ... read..

Society more powerful than politics and government: PM Modi

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 1:25:12 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that society is more powerful than politics and government as he hailed Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's 'The Art of Living' foundation for significantly contributing in uniting the society. ... read..

Will work towards "transparent government" ensuring development and social justice: Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 1:25:06 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA Aadhav Arjuna on Sunday emphasised that victory of his party is dedicated to the state's people. ... read..

"We aim to take state forward...": Himanta Biswa Sarma after elected as NDA Legislature Party leader in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 1:25:01 PM IST

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the NDA aims to take Assam forward and develop it into one of the most developed states in the country after being elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and NDA Legislature Party. ... read..

"Change is here": Youngest minister in Tamil Nadu cabinet Keerthana says CM Vijay's Govt "will last 35-50 years"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 1:24:59 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister and the youngest MLA in the Cabinet of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader S Keerthana, who was among nine ministers that were sworn in on Sunday, expressed optimism about the government of the newly elected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, ... read..

"Real secularism and social justice": CM Vijay slams DMK's Rs 10 lakh cr debt, promises transparent rule in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 12:55:37 PM IST

Newly elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Sunday, in his first speech after being sworn in, emphasised that his government would mark the "new beginning" and era of "real, secular and social justice." ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay vows 'white paper' on DMK's finances; signs document ensuring free power and STF for women's safety

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 12:55:36 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Sunday promised to release a "white paper" related to the finances of the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in the state. ... read..

Himanta Biswa Sarma elected NDA Legislature Party leader in Assam, to take oath as CM on May 12

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 12:55:34 PM IST

Assam caretaker CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was on Sunday elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party in Assam ahead of the formation of the new state government. ... read..

"Agitations should be avoided, clear cut direction from leadership": Congress' K Muraleedharan on Keralam CM race

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | May 10, 2026 12:55:29 PM IST

Congress leader K Muraleedharan said that the party's high command has directed workers to avoid "agitations" as they decide on the new Chief Minister of Kerala after their decisive victory in Kerala Assembly elections. ... read..

"Development of West Bengal priority for BJP:" UP Minister Danish Ansari

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 12:55:27 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Sunday said the development of West Bengal remains a priority for the party and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of progress for the state would be fulfilled. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay vows 'white paper' on DMK govt's finances; signs document ensuring free power and STF for women's safety

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 12:55:25 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Sunday promised to release a "white paper" related to the finances of the previous Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in the state. ... read..

Vijay officially takes charge as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after swearing-in ceremony in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 12:55:24 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay officially assumed charge at the Tamil Nadu Secretariat in Chennai on Sunday, shortly after taking oath as the 13th Chief Minister of the state following TVK's historic electoral vic ... read..

Vijay's selfie moment with Rahul Gandhi after taking oath as CM of Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 12:55:22 PM IST

Actor-turned chief minister of Tamil Nadu, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President Vijay on Sunday, who came dressed in a black suit to take oath of office, added a personal cinematic flourish to the ceremony with a selfie moment with Lok Sabha Leade ... read..

UP Council of Ministers was incomplete, vacant quota seats expected to be allocated today: Minister Anil Rajbhar

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 12:55:14 PM IST

As the Uttar Pradesh government prepares for a cabinet expansion, Anil Rajbhar on Sunday welcomed the move and said some seats in the Council of Ministers were vacant and expected to be filled soon. ... read..

BJP's Tarun Chugh says AAP's 'honesty' exposed after ED arrest of Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora

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

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora was remanded to Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in a money laundering case linked to alleged fraudulent Good ... read..

"We will restore respect of women", says West Bengal Minister Kshudiram Tudu

Purba Bardhaman (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 12:25:46 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Kshudiram Tudu on Sunday said the newly formed BJP government in the State would focus on restoring women's safety, protecting tribal rights and accelerating development across West Bengal following the party's historic victory in the ... read..

CM Suvendu Adhikari to drive West Bengal's development, says BJP's Arun Singh

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 12:25:44 PM IST

(BJP) National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Arun Singh on Sunday welcomed his party's first-ever government formation in the state, saying it marks a historic milestone for the state under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"I wish state reaches new heights": Naveen Patnaik congratulates Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 12:25:41 PM IST

The Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Sunday congratulated actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay after he was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and expressed hope that Tamil Nadu would achieve new h ... read..

Himanta Biswa Sarma elected as NDA Legislature Party leader in Assam, set to take oath as CM on May 12

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 12:25:39 PM IST

Himanta Biswa Sarma was on Sunday elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party in Assam ahead of the formation of the new state government. ... read..

"Congress only knows how to betray": PM Modi calls opposition party 'parasitic political force'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 11:55:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress during a public meeting in Bengaluru, accusing the opposition party of "betraying" allies and people alike, while describing it as a "parasitic political force" surviving at ... read..

Assam CM swearing-in ceremony on May 12 will be 'historic moment': BJP's Dilip Saikia

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 11:55:32 AM IST

Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Sunday said preparations are underway for the swearing-in ceremony on May 12, which will be a "historic moment" with the Chief Minister taking oath along with 102 MLAs in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ... read..

TVK workers distribute sweets, burst crackers as Vijay becomes Tamil Nadu CM

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 11:55:28 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) cadres celebrated across various districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday as party chief Joseph Vijay took charge as the 13th Chief Minister of the state. ... read..

BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla congratulates Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM, says "he has to deliver a hit daily"

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:55:26 AM IST

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay after he was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, saying the actor-turned-politician now faces the challenge of delivering stable ... read..

NGO donates 400 helmets to Vizag Home Guards; City Commissioner flags rising road accident deaths

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 11:55:24 AM IST

Citing rising road fatalities, Visakhapatnam City Police Commissioner Shanka Brata Bagchi on Sunday stressed the need for proper helmet use, as NGO Aap Sabki Awaz donated 400 helmets to home guards of the city police. ... read..

Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expresses grief over death of Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:55:22 AM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday expressed grief over the death of Karnataka minister D Sudhakar, describing him as a dedicated leader who served the state with compassion and whose contributions to public life will be remembered. ... read..

Polling underway for municipal corporation election in Ambala, Panchkula and Sonipat

Chandigarh | May 10, 2026 11:55:20 AM IST

Polling is underway for the election of Mayor and ward councillors in the municipal corporations of Ambala, Panchkula and Sonipat in Haryana. ... read..

In his first speech 13th Tamil Nadu CM signals 'people-centric' governance, assures Gen Z "Vijay Mama will always be there for you"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 11:55:18 AM IST

Tamil Nadu marked a new dawn of politics on Sunday morning as Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay took oath as 13th Chief Minister of the state. ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu CM, says Centre will keep working with State

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:55:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay after he took oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, assuring continued cooperation between the Centre and the state government for the welfare of the p ... read..

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora remanded to seven-day ED custody in over Rs 100 crore GST fraudulent case

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 11:55:13 AM IST

A special court in Gurugram has remanded Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora to seven days' Enforcement Directorate custody in a money laundering case linked to alleged fraudulent Goods and Services Tax (GST) transactions over Rs 100 crore. ... read..

Follow MGR, Jayalalithaa's footsteps: VK Sasikala wishes 'excellent administration' to new TN CM Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 11:55:11 AM IST

Expelled AIADMK leader and AIPTMMK founder VK Sasikala on Sunday extended her congratulations to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay after he took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Embodiment of all sacred places: Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends greetings on Mother's Day

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 10, 2026 11:25:21 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Mother's Day, describing mothers as the "embodiment of all sacred places." ... read..

Tamil Nadu: N Anand, Aadhav Arjuna and seven others sworn in as ministers in Vijay's cabinet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 11:25:19 AM IST

Nine Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leaders, including party leaders N Anand and Aadhav Arjuna, on Sunday took the oath as Ministers of Tamil Nadu as the new era of state politics began, bringing an end to the duopoly of DMK and AIADMK. ... read..

"100% in favour of Himanta Biswa Sarma": BJP's Bhupen Kumar Borah ahead of BJP Legislature Party meeting

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 10:54:56 AM IST

BJP leader Bhupen Kumar Borah on Sunday expressed full support for Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of the BJP Legislature Party meeting in Guwahati. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Vijay share stage in Chennai ahead of TVK chief's oath taking ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 10:54:54 AM IST

As Tamil Nadu ushered in a new political era today, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, attended the swearing-in ceremony of Vijay at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. ... read..

Tamil Nadu enters new era of politics as Vijay takes oath as CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 11:25:23 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the thirteenth Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following his majestic success in debut elections. ... read..

"We have to fulfil expectations of public": TVK MLA-elect Arunraj ahead of 'Thalapathy' Vijay's swearing-in ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 10:54:51 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA-elect from the Tiruchengodu constituency, K G Arunraj, on Sunday thanked the people of Tamil Nadu for placing their trust in the party and said the new government would work to fulfil public expectations ahead of TVK chi ... read..

PIL in SC seeks minimum wages, employee status for priests and staff in state-controlled temples

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 10:54:49 AM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and States to constitute a Judicial Commission or Expert Committee to review the wages, service conditions and welfare benefits of priests, sevadars an ... read..

BRS leader Ravula Reddy congratulates Vijay ahead of Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony, wishes "good governance"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 10:25:14 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) spokesperson Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Sunday congratulated Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay on becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, ahead of his swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, m ... read..

Assam: Preparations underway in Guwahati for BJP Legislature Party meeting ahead of CM oath ceremony

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 9:55:10 AM IST

Preparations are underway in Guwahati for the BJP Legislature Party meeting on Sunday to formally elect its leader, followed by a joint NDA meeting to choose the alliance leader. ... read..

Vijay arrives at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 9:55:08 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay on Sunday arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, where he will take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, beginning a new era of state politics. ... read..

Mixture of experience and youth: Nine TVK leaders to take oath as ministers in Vijay's maiden cabinet

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 9:55:07 AM IST

Nine Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA-elects will take oath as cabinet ministers along with TVK chief Vijay, who will be sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"Politically motivated and orchestrated": Sanjeev Arora's lawyer on Punjab Minister's arrest

Gurugram (Haryana) | May 10, 2026 9:55:05 AM IST

Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora's lawyer, Arjun, termed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate as "politically motivated and orchestrated", alleging that the probe agency has not investigated the alleged corruption case. ... read..

"Big day for Tamil Nadu," says TVK's S Keerthana ahead of Vijay's swearing-in ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 9:25:06 AM IST

Ahead of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay taking the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, TVK MLA-elect from the Sivakasi constituency, S. Keerthana, termed the occasion a "big day ... read..

Assam poll results 'extremely disappointing', will take full responsibility: Gaurav Gogoi

Guwahati (Assam) | May 10, 2026 9:25:04 AM IST

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday said the results of the recent Assam Assembly polls were "extremely disappointing" and that he would take full responsibility for the outcome. ... read..

Delhi LG appeals to citizens to help build safer, decongested capital

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 9:25:02 AM IST

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Sunday urged residents and visitors in the national capital to follow traffic rules and cooperate with the Delhi Traffic Police in ensuring safer and smoother roads across the city. ... read..

Vijay's cousins thank supporters ahead of swearing-in, say "he will do the best as chief minister"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 9:25:01 AM IST

Vijay's cousins on Sunday thanked the people and supporters of Tamil Nadu ahead of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay's swearing-in as the next Chief Minister, expressing confidence that he would "do the best out of everything" as the state's new ... read..

Will see how Vijay runs state: DMK leader TKS Elangovan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 9:24:59 AM IST

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Sunday said it remains to be seen how the new government functions and fulfils its promises under TVK chief Vijay. ... read..

Delhi: Two criminals injured in Police encounter

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 9:24:56 AM IST

An encounter broke out between the Delhi Police Central District team and suspected criminals in the national capital, police said on Sunday. ... read..

Delhi: 16-year-old boy stabbed to death in New Usmanpur, police launch probe

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 9:24:54 AM IST

A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in Gautam Vihar within the limits of New Usmanpur Police Station in the national capital. ... read..

"Dynamic new star on TN horizon": Abhishek Manu Singhvi hails Vijay ahead of swearing-in as Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 8:55:20 AM IST

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi hailed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay ahead of his swearing-in as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, calling him a "dynamic new star on the TN horizon" and expressing confidence that "the best is yet t ... read..

CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Tirumala; prays for 'peaceful elections'

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 8:55:17 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar, along with his spouse, offered prayers to Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala. ... read..

'We have to rebuild Bengal': Minister Dilip Ghosh promises immediate action after BJP forms government in state

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 10, 2026 8:55:15 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said that the newly formed BJP government in the state faces the massive challenge of rebuilding governance and restoring public confidence after coming to power in the 2026 Assembly elections. ... read..

"Rendered exemplary public service": DK Shivakumar condoles death of minister D Sudhakar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | May 10, 2026 8:55:13 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressed deep sorrow over the death of state minister D Sudhakar on Sunday. ... read..

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