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"Very happy": Vijay's parents express delight ahead of TVK chief's swearing-in ceremony

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 8:55:12 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is all set to be sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, after he delivered an unprecedented performance to break the three-decade-old 'duopoly' of Dravidian parties in the state. ... read..

Vijay all set to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM; security tightened at Chennai stadium

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 8:25:13 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay is about to leave his Neelankarai residence around 9 AM on Sunday to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. ... read..

DRDO successfully carries out long-duration test of full-scale scramjet combustor

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 7:54:35 AM IST

Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles by successfully conducting an extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor, a ... read..

"Always respected the law, political hit job...dragging children into political battles reflects desperation": Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 7:54:32 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP leader Bandi Sanjay Kumar has alleged there was a "political hit job" aimed at maligning him and said dragging children and family members into political battles "only reflects the desperation of those who lack the courage" to fight ... read..

Vaathi Coming: TVK chief Vijay to take oath as CM today as Tamil Nadu gets its 'Thalapathy'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 7:25:26 AM IST

As the legacy Dravidian duopoly ends in Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is set to take oath as the Chief Minister on Sunday, scripting history. ... read..

KTR slams BJP, Telangana government as Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son files police complaint over alleged honey-trap, extortion threats

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 10, 2026 7:25:24 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao has strongly condemned the handling of the case registered by Telangana Police against the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar. The Union Minister's son, Bandi Sai Bhagirath, has filed a com ... read..

"PM Modi had accused Suvendu of corruption": Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP over ED action against Sanjeev Arora, AAP leaders

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 6:25:09 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi had once accused newly appointed West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari of corruption. ... read..

Delhi: Saket court grants three-day police custody of Al-Falah University Chairman in PMLA case

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 6:25:07 AM IST

The Saket court on Saturday approved a three-day police custody of Al-Falah University Chairman, and Director and major shareholder of Tarbia Education Foundation, Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui, who was arrested on March 24 in connection with a Prevention of Money ... read..

Maharashtra: Vehicle rams into NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule's car, says "everyone safe"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 10, 2026 4:54:54 AM IST

A vehicle rammed into the car of Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule while she was travelling from Pune to Mumbai on Saturday, the Lok Sabha MP said. ... read..

Gurugram sessions court grants a 7-day remand to Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora

Haryana (Gurugram) | May 10, 2026 4:54:52 AM IST

The Gurugram sessions court has granted a seven-day remand of Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) presented him before the court on Saturday. ... read..

"Chit from Delhi arrived?": Akhilesh gives air to UP cabinet expansion rumours, seeks women's representation

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 10, 2026 4:24:56 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday gave air to the speculation over a cabinet expansion in Uttar Pradesh and took a swipe at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, questioning whether the Centre signalled the move. ... read..

Outgoing Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan arrives in Delhi for CPI(M) Polit Bureau meeting

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 2:54:28 AM IST

The outgoing Keralam Chief Minister and senior CPI(M) leader, Pinarayi Vijayan, arrived at the Delhi airport on Saturday to attend the Polit Bureau meeting in the national capital. ... read..

ED presents Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora before Gurugram sessions court

Gurugram (Haryana) | May 10, 2026 2:24:36 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday presented Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora before the Gurugram sessions court, following his arrest in connection with an ongoing Rs 100 crore money laundering investigation linked to alleged fraudulent Goods and ... read..

Vijay set to create history as he takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM today, to prove majority by May 13

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 10, 2026 1:54:54 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is slated to take oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister today, crowning his party's debut performance in assembly polls with a government that took shape after prolonged negotiations with smaller parties who were kee ... read..

Will arrange seating in Parliament as per DMK's request: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 10, 2026 1:54:49 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the seating arrangements in Parliament would be made as per the request of DMK MP Kanimozhi, who had written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking separate seating from Congress after ... read..

"Single post, can only be given to one leader": Congress concludes deliberations on Keralam CM choice; Rahul, Kharge to decide

By Siddharth Sharma New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:55:36 PM IST

Amid apparent jostling for the post of Chief Minister following results of assembly polls, All India Congress Committee (AICC) leadership has conveyed to its Keralam unit that while the party has many capable leaders including KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chenith ... read..

PM Modi enquires about DyCM Eknath Shinde's well-being after his helicopter returns mid-air due to bad weather

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 11:55:28 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday personally approached Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and enquired about his well-being after his helicopter recently "went out of its scheduled route" but returned safely after the pilot noticed an "approachin ... read..

"If anyone indulges in corruption, there will be action, no political angle: Kiren Rijiju over Punjab Minister's arrest in money laundering case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 9, 2026 11:55:26 PM IST

After the Enforcement Directorate arrested Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora in connection with an ongoing Rs 100 crore money laundering case, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that if anyone "loots people's money", there will be legal action. ... read..

"Tamil Nadu looks forward to change, new hope...": Manickam Tagore hails Vijay's appointment as CM-designate

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 11:55:24 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday extended warm greetings to the Tamil Nadu CM-designate and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay, saying that the State expects a change and new hope. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM approves release of Rs 130 crore under SDRF

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 9, 2026 11:24:59 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday approved the release of Rs 130 crore from the residual funds of the 15th Finance Commission under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), according to the Chief Minister's Office. ... read..

LoP Rahul Gandhi to attend Tamil Nadu CM-designate Vijay's swearing-in ceremony tomorrow

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:55:02 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu CM-designate Vijay in Chennai on Sunday. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Karnataka, Telangana on May 10; to inaugurate Rs 9,400 crore development projects in Hyderabad

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:55:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Karnataka and Telangana on May 10, where he will participate in the 45th anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living in Bengaluru and later travel to Hyderabad to unveil and lay the foundation stone of ... read..

"Tamil people have succeeded through Vijay...": TVK Chief's father after 'Thalapathy' gets Governor's nod to form govt

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 10:54:59 PM IST

Father of the TVK Chief Vijay on Saturday expressed his happiness over the appointment of the actor-turned politician as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, exhorting him to "Do everything for Tamilians." ... read..

Suvendu Adhikari sworn in as West Bengal's first BJP CM, says 'Sonar Bangla era' has begun

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:57 PM IST

The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari came under sharp political attack on Saturday from opposition parties, even as several NDA leaders hailed the formation of the "first BJP governm ... read..

TMC appoints Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as LoP in Bengal Assembly, Firhad Hakim appointed chief whip

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:55 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Saturday announced key legislative appointments on the day BJP government assumed office in the state. ... read..

"New chapter in West Bengal history": Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam on government formation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 9, 2026 10:54:53 PM IST

Maharashtra's Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Saturday welcomed the formation of the West Bengal government as Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the state's Chief Minister, calling it a "new chapter" in the state's history. ... read..

Delhi Court rejects AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's plea for fair investigation, discharge

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:54:52 PM IST

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court has rejected the plea of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan seeking a fair investigation and discharge in the case. He prayed for a fair investigation or to be discharged in a case of assault. The court said that there is ground to presum ... read..

CM Suvendu Adhikari to hold first administrative meeting with police officials on May 11

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 10:54:50 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, who was sworn in on Saturday, will hold his government's first administrative meeting on May 11, officials said. ... read..

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar's son files police complaint over alleged honey-trap, extortion threats

Karimnagar (Telangana) | May 9, 2026 10:25:28 PM IST

Son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Bandi Sai Bhagirath on Saturday filed a police complaint at Telangana's Karimnagar over a purported honey-trap and extortion attempt targeting him, according to a press statement. ... read..

"Everything is solved": Congress's Sunny Joseph hints at clarity on Keralam CM Post

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 10:25:26 PM IST

Following the decisive victory of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Keralam Assembly polls, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President Sunny Joseph on Saturday confirmed that the final decision regarding the next Chief Minister ... read..

"Powers should not be misused": AAP's Ashok Parashar slams BJP over ED action on Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (Punjab) | May 9, 2026 9:54:39 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Ashok Parashar Pappi on Saturday criticised the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) raid on Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora, alleging misuse of power by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ... read..

Abrogation of Article 370 restored rights of Valmiki Community in J-K: Himachal Governor

Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) | May 9, 2026 9:54:41 PM IST

Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta on Saturday asserted that the abrogation of Article 370 was a landmark and historic step towards justice for the long-suffering Valmiki community of Jammu & Kashmir. ... read..

"Full faith in judiciary": Sanjeev Arora's Hampton Sky Realty after ED action in Punjab

Ludhiana (Punjab) | May 9, 2026 9:54:36 PM IST

Hampton Sky Realty Limited, linked to businessman and Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora, on Saturday issued an official statement in response to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) action and his arrest, asserting that it has "full faith in the judiciary and the ... read..

Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, to take oath tomorrow

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 9:54:43 PM IST

Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday appointed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly before May 13. ... read..

"Will definitely build memorial on this very land": Amit Shah at Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava in Karnataka

Chitradurga (Karnataka) | May 9, 2026 9:25:04 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday attended the 'Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava', organised to mark 50 years of the political journey of former Karnataka Chief Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader B S Yediyurappa, hailing his decades ... read..

Delhi LG reviews DDA plan to rejuvenate 77 water bodies across capital, sets strict timelines for phased restoration

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 9:25:02 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday reviewed a comprehensive presentation by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) outlining plans for the rejuvenation, restoration, and long-term conservation of water bodies under its jurisdiction a ... read..

"Outcome shaped by alliance support, ground work of cadres": DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai congratulates TVK on government formation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 9:24:58 PM IST

DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Saturday extended congratulations to actor-turned-politician Vijay, who is being projected to form the government in Tamil Nadu, stating that the outcome reflects the strength of alliance dynamics and the organisati ... read..

"BJP's rise based on Syama Prasad Mookerjee's ideology": West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 9:24:57 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday visited the residence of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata, paying tribute to the leader while underlining his ideological influence on the rise of the Bharatiya Janata P ... read..

K Kavitha writes to PM Modi raising 4 demands on Telangana; calls for inclusion of OBCs in Women's reservation, Census

Hyderabad (Telangana) | May 9, 2026 9:24:51 PM IST

Telangana Rakshana Sena (TRS) Chief K Kavitha K. Kavitha on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging immediate attention to four issues she described as "critical to Telangana and the broader pursuit of social justice in India." ... read..

Former EC special observer for SIR Subrata Gupta appointed adviser to West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:55:05 PM IST

Retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Subrata Gupta was on Saturday appointed as adviser to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, according to an official order issued by the state government. ... read..

Congress leadership taking note of post-poll "unruly incidents" in Keralam; High Command to take final call on CM, says Deepa Dasmunshi

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 8:55:04 PM IST

Congress leader Deepa Dasmunshi on Saturday said that the party leadership, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi, held detailed discussions regarding the situation in Keralam following recent incidents involving p ... read..

"Heartiest congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari": Tripura CM Manik Saha on Bengal CM taking oath

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:55:00 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday congratulated Suvendu Adhikari after he took oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, calling the BJP's victory the result of years of struggle and sacrifice by party workers in the state. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami approves Rs 256 crore for development projects, Kumbh Mela 2027 works statewide

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | May 9, 2026 8:54:55 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial sanctions amounting to Rs 256 crore for a range of development initiatives across the state, including key infrastructure projects connected to the upcoming Kumbh Mela-2027, the release ... read..

Gujarat CM participates in oath ceremony of West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | May 9, 2026 8:54:53 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, the release said. ... read..

Karnataka: 4 killed in head-on collision between car and lorry in Tumakuru

Tumakuru (Karnataka) | May 9, 2026 8:54:51 PM IST

Four people were killed in a head-on collision between a car and a lorry near Jigani Palya in Kothagere on Saturday, police said. ... read..

"Will work to revive Bengal": Agnimitra Paul after taking oath as minister

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:25:09 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul on Saturday said that women voters played a significant role in the party's electoral victory and thanked the party leadership, including Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Mini ... read..

Bombay HC order granting Mira-Bhayandar land to private developers to be challenged in Supreme Court: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 9, 2026 8:25:06 PM IST

The Maharashtra State Government is set to challenge the Bombay High Court order granting approximately 254.88 acres of prime land worth hundreds of crores in Mira-Bhayandar to two builders. According to state minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the govern ... read..

MP: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV in Sehore tomorrow

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) | May 9, 2026 8:25:04 PM IST

The silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and the national launch of PMGSY-IV will be held in Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district on Sunday, marking a major milestone in the development journe ... read..

"We are still with DMK-headed alliance...": VCK Prez clears stance on TVK support

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 8:25:02 PM IST

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday clarified the party's stance, saying that VCK is still associated with the DMK-led alliance, and that the party has extended support to the TVK only for the government formatio ... read..

"Himachal wants freedom from Congress loot, corruption": BJP's Saudan Singh ahead of Municipal Corporation polls

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | May 9, 2026 8:24:59 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party has organised a massive workers' convention at Vipasha Sadan in Mandi ahead of the Municipal Corporation elections in the state. BJP National Vice President Saudan Singh attended the event as the chief guest. ... read..

Security beefed up near Delhi BJP office after terror threat alert

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 8:24:57 PM IST

Security has been intensified near the Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi office and several government establishments in the national capital following an alert regarding a possible terror threat, sources said on Saturday. ... read..

TVK Chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor ahead of govt formation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 8:24:55 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan after his party and supporting allies crossed the majority mark required to form the government in the state Assembly. ... read..

TMC suspends spokesperson Riju Dutta for six years over alleged indiscipline

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 8:24:51 PM IST

Following the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Saturday suspending party spokesperson Riju Dutta for a period of six years over alleged violations of party discipline, Dutta has said that he was punished for "speaking the truth", and questioned the ... read..

AITC issues 'show cause' notice to Kohinoor Mazumdar over "defamatory remarks"

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 8:24:50 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Saturday issued a 'show cause' notice to party leader Kohinoor Mazumdar for allegedly making "false, defamatory, and prejudicial statements" against the party in the public domain. ... read..

"Greatest transfer of power about to occur": Aadhav Arjuna hails VCK support, says TVK will fulfil Thirumavalavan's vision

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 8:24:42 PM IST

In a significant political development to form the government in Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Aadhav Arjuna on Saturday hailed the support extended by Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol. Thirumavalavan and two VCK MLAs t ... read..

Tamil Nadu: VCK chief says 'long-term political perspective' core reason behind extending support to TVK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 7:55:07 PM IST

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) President Thol Thirumavalavan on Saturday said that the decision to extend unconditional support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was based on a joint discussion between the Left parties and VCK with a long-term p ... read..

Bihar Minister Nishant Kumar congratulates new government in West Bengal

Patna (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 7:55:02 PM IST

Bihar Minister Nishant Kumar on Saturday extended his congratulations to the newly formed government in West Bengal and wished them success in their tenure. ... read..

"To keep BJP forces out of power": DK Shivakumar on Congress supporting TVK for Tamil Nadu government formation

Puducherry | May 9, 2026 7:24:55 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said that the Congress party's decision to extend support to TVK in Tamil Nadu was guided by its broader political objective of keeping the "BJP forces out of power". ... read..

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin thanks VCK, left parties for maintaining alliance on "policy grounds", slams Congress for betrayal

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 7:24:54 PM IST

Shortly after Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam secured the support of the required number of MLAs for Tamil Nadu government formation after Left parties and the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) extended their support, former Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturd ... read..

"Politics of hate will not work in here": Punjab CM Mann responds to ED action against minister

Fatehgarh (Punjab) | May 9, 2026 7:24:50 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party "doesn't love Punjab, it hates Punjab," while accusing it of fomenting unrest in different parts of the country. ... read..

Court grants bail to accused linked to interstate luxury car-lifting syndicate

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 7:24:45 PM IST

Patiala House Court granted bail to Brij Mohan Kapoor, who is allegedly linked to an interstate luxury car-lifting syndicate and is involved in the sale and purchase of used vehicles. ... read..

Delhi government Cooling Zones bring relief amid heatwave

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 7:24:43 PM IST

Amid a severe heatwave sweeping across the capital, the Delhi Government has set up 'Cooling Zones' in crowded areas, bus stands, and metro stations to provide much-needed relief to the public. ... read..

DMK welcomes TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu, says support by parties avoided a "critical crisis"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 7:24:41 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday welcomed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) forming the government after securing support from various smaller parties in Tamil Nadu, saying that the crucial support of parties avoided a "critical crisis" in the sta ... read..

IUML extends unconditional support to TVK, Vijay now has support of 121 MLAs in Tamil Nadu assembly

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 6:56:35 PM IST

In a boost to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's efforts to form a government in Tamil Nadu, IUML on Saturday extended its "unconditional support", taking the total number of parties supporting TVK to five. ... read..

TVK chief Vijay expected to meet Tamil Nadu Governor soon after Arlekar conveys time for meeting

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 6:56:31 PM IST

With TVK having requisite letters of support to cross majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly, Governor Rajendra Arlekar has conveyed to actor-turned politician Vijay to meet him today evening, sources said. ... read..

Former WB CM Mamata Banerjee holds Rabindra Jayanti at her residence, alleges celebration restrictions

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 6:56:29 PM IST

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti by garlanding his portrait at her residence, while also alleging restrictions on public celebrations of th ... read..

"Rangla to Kangla": Raghav Chadha attacks AAP over Punjab governance after ED action on Sanjeev Arora

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 6:24:38 PM IST

Rajya Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raghav Chadha on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), following the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora, alleging large-scale financial irregu ... read..

"BJP promotes capitalism": SP chief Akhilesh Yadav claims price of petrol, diesel to increase soon

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | May 9, 2026 6:24:37 PM IST

Samajawadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday alleged that the Central government is planning to increase the price of petrol and diesel amid the supply disruption caused during the West Asia conflict. He claimed that reports of oil corporations ... read..

"Muslims being targeted under planned agenda": Asaduddin Owaisi

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | May 9, 2026 6:24:33 PM IST

AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday alleged that Muslims are being targeted under a "planned agenda" and claimed that issues such as Special Intensive Revision (SIR) are being linked with National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Popula ... read..

"West Bengal has accepted BJP": Manipur CM congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on taking oath as CM

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 6:24:26 PM IST

Congratulating Suvendu Adhikari and his entire cabinet, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said that West Bengal has "accepted the BJP." ... read..

"Doesn't respect Constitution, EC": Suvendu Adhikari's father attacks Mamata Banerjee, stresses jobs for youth

East Midnapore (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 5:55:29 PM IST

In a politically charged reaction following the formation of the new government in West Bengal, Sisir Adhikari, father of the newly appointed Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday said that the expectations of the people of Midnapore had been fulf ... read..

"Mouthpiece of BJP-RSS...": TVK leader T Selvam slams Tamil Nadu Governor over govt formation row

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 5:55:27 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader T Selvam on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, accusing him of acting as a "mouthpiece of the BJP-RSS" and alleging that he was functioning under the direction of the ... read..

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam gets VCK backing in Tamil Nadu, Vijay expected to meet Governor as he gets majority support

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | May 9, 2026 5:55:25 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on Saturday received the support of VCK's two MLAs and inched closer to forming a coalition government in Tamil Nadu. ... read..

Heartfelt congratulations to Suvendu Adhikari and his entire cabinet: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 5:55:22 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Suvendu Adhikari on swearing-in as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday. ... read..

India successfully tests Agni missile with MIRV system

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 9, 2026 5:55:20 PM IST

India has conducted a successful Flight trial of an Advanced Agni missile with MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on May 8 2026. ... read..

Andhra CM hails West Bengal's new "double-engine sarkar"; predicts development on "autopilot"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | May 9, 2026 5:55:16 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday hailed the formation of the new West Bengal government, describing it as an "extraordinary win" and expressing optimism about the state's future growth and development trajectory. ... read..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andhra Pradesh: Coalition gagging voice of dissent claims YSRCP

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Manipur: Abducted women safely rescued by Assam Rifles in Kamjong

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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