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Government of India press release: Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia

Zero tolerance for violence, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar; State BJP leadership urges workers to remain calm; DGP tells aggrieved parties to approach police and not break the law

The police traced the call to a person in Sion; the individual has been detained for questioning and authorities are trying to establish why the call was made

Rubio will hold talks with Jaishankar and Ajit Doval, and call on Prime Minister Modi, in discussions that are expected to set the course for India-U.S. ties after several ups and downs over tariffs and sanctions

Congress leaders in Kerala should rise above personal ambitions

Whenever the two parties engaged in tough bargaining over seat-sharing—first in 2011, when the Congress insisted on being allotted 90 seats and eventually got over 60, and again in 2026, when negotiations reached a stage of brinkmanship—the alliance ended up losing elections

‘Low’ inequality conceals more than it reveals

In a shocking case of crime that has emerged from one of the most upscale colonies under the jurisdiction of Habibganj Police Station in Bhopal, a 75-year-old "lawyer" has been arrested for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl.

The US and its allies are pushing a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would open the door to sanctions or even military action if Iran doesn’t ease its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources said most Ministers from the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government are likely to be retained, and a few fresh faces will be introduced to fill all the 36 Cabinet berths

French national Christophe Stephane Monxion had been regularly going back to his country for short periods and returning to India on a new tourist visa each time while operating a restaurant in Gokarna

On February 6, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in a set of instructions to States and other government bodies said that all the six stanzas of Vande Mataram, that comes to a little over three minutes long, should be sung or played at official events

In case Mamata Banerjee continues to occupy her office, the Governor could send in the police force and "evict her," Mahesh Jethmalani said.

The TVK, led by Vijay, emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly

Siddaramaiah said the outcome was manipulated after valid postal ballot votes in favour of Congress' TD Rajegowda were tampered with during the recounting

Government of India press release: Swasth Bharat Portal Unveiled: Unifying Fragmented Health Systems to Power India’s D...

Gazette notification: Ministry of Power

G. Sukumaran Nair’s remarks are in response to queries on Congress leader V.D. Satheesan's role in UDF victory. Says his differences with Satheesan ‘still exist’ as NSS does not like the stand of the Congress leader on some issues

Mr. Pradhan further alleged that the Trinamool Congress leadership was resisting accountability and, in the process of “clinging to power”, attempting to erode the credibility of institutions

Newcomer Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay swept the State, bringing down Dravidian majors DMK and AIADMK in a historic shift. Here are graphics giving the overview of results.

For the first time in over 50 years, India has no Left government in power. From dominating states like Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura to near political irrelevance, what led to this dramatic decline? This video explains the rise, fall, and future of the Left in India.

Prime Minister's economic advisory panel EAC-PM has called for an overhaul of frameworks related to the care sector, with the demand for caregivers in the country projected to exceed 30 million by 2050

Haemorrhaging vote shares across regions, the CPI(M)-led LDF registers its lowest vote share tally since 1982; Congress and IUML led the UDF surge with the former winning 63 seats, and the latter securing 22.

The debilitating rout, especially in the party’s strongholds, has thrown up some big questions regarding the party’s campaign strategy, organisational cohesiveness, candidate finalisation, and efficacy of its political operations, including whether “misplaced confidence” of an “inevitable” third consecutive term in power had imbued the party’s electioneering with complacency from the booth level and upwards

Judicial Magistrate First Class D.P. Sutrakar said the “failure” of the cruise boat driver and other crew members to make any effort to rescue the drowning passengers constitutes an attempt to commit culpable homicide

The BJP won 82 of 126 seats, asserting their dominance in the State’s political landscape. Altogether, the BJP-led NEDA has swept the elections by winning 102 seats and the Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha has secured 21 seats.

Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC and Power Grid were the laggards

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95, then gained some ground and touched an early high of 94.95, registering a gain of 23 paise from its previous low

There is a growing desire to move beyond just saving toward more structured financial planning and wealth-creation, said analysts

On Monday evening Mamata Banerjee accused the poll panel of playing "nasty games", and pointed to defeats for non-BJP alliances in recent elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Bihar.

The Congress leader said that even while sitting in the Opposition, the party would continue working towards its vision of building a "new Assam".

Chief Electoral Officer refutes Mamata Banerjee's claims of EVM tampering and physical manhandling

The agency has sharpened its focus on core functions over the past three years

Rahul Gandhi alleged that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha secured his or her seat through “vote chori”

Vijay himself is in the early fifties, with his affidavits listing him at 51, although his perceived age could well be lower thanks to his reel-life persona

The Supreme Court criticised the original 2006 PIL, suggesting it was improperly filed and highlighted the potential misuse of Public Interest Litigation.

Vijay himself is in the early fifties, although his perceived age could well be lower thanks to his reel-life persona, where he still plays the angry young man

A businessman found dead is a prime suspect in a guest lecturer’s murder. Their suspected affair led to a premeditated crime linked to personal disputes.

The UDF's victory in Kerala elections was fueled by IUML's strong performance, winning 22 seats, including historic wins for women candidates.

The move, backed by warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, signals tighter control over one of the world’s most critical energy routes

Strong domestic demand lifts PMI; new orders strengthen even as overseas demand weakens amid West Asia tensions

The investments span aerospace, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, and are expected to create around 1,500 jobs in the US

The BJP’s West Bengal victory places this eastern state under the same party that rules at the Centre. This could improve its governance, give the region a boost and perhaps do something about India’s uneven economic emergence.

April retail data shows that India’s auto market has been firing on almost all cylinders. Even the EV transition has picked up, though there’s still no leadership shakeup on the horizon.

A top law firm has terminated one of its partners who was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) for the sexual assault of his own minor daughter.Senior leadership at the law firm confirmed to Bar & Bench that the accused partner's services have been terminated with immediate effect.A first information report (FIR) was registered on February 2 this year under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, after the mother of the child filed

The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a woman’s appeal challenging the denial of maintenance to her during the pendency of a divorce plea filed by her husband.The Court was dealing with a case involving a couple where the wife is a gynaecologist and her husband is a neurosurgeon. The wife alleged that she was removed from her job by a hospital after her husband filed a case and thus, was entitled to the support.However, the Division Bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Vivek Saran

Legal AI startup Jurisphere.ai has raised $2.2 million from four venture capital firms - Info Edge Ventures, Flourish Ventures, Antler and 8i Ventures.The funding was announced by co-founder Varun Khandelwal in a LinkedIn post.Khandelwal said that Jurisphere.ai has been used by over 500 teams across law firms, enterprises and public institutions over the past year. He added,“We’re evolving Jurisphere into a legal AI platform built for outcomes - combining our technology with a global network of

The Supreme Court recently took strong exception to the Allahabad High Court granting bail to a man accused of strangling his wife to death for not meeting repeated dowry demands including a Toyota Fortuner car and cash. A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi noted that the High Court had not even recorded facts properly and had granted bail primarily on the ground of delay in lodging the FIR without examining the surrounding circumstances or statutory presumptions applicable to dowr

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently threatened to send an advocate to police custody, observing that he had behaved “indolently” before it.A video of the proceedings before Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao has gone viral on social media and WhatsApp.The incident happened on Monday when the Court was hearing a petition challenging issuance of a Look Out Notice (LOC) against a litigant and impounding of his passport. The judge had expressed an inclination to adjourn the matter when the exchange h

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Eight injured, two critical after separate incidents at procurement centres during unseasonal rain and storm

NIA teams are expected to arrive shortly to support the Punjab Police and collect key evidence

Support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam after hung verdict triggers sharp backlash from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, raising concerns over INDIA bloc unity.

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, the judge ruled on Monday that Pitt, "has not met his burden" to override Jolie's claim that the communications are protected.

In a shocking early morning incident in Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai district, three masked men stole an entire ATM after failing to break it open, dragging it away with a Bolero SUV and fleeing towards Battalapalli; police are examining CCTV footage to trace the suspects.

Rahul Gandhi claimed that nearly every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha had won through “vote theft"

With Vijay set to take his oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2026, the film's prospects have been completely transformed.

To ensure security, a strong police presence has been deployed around the resort, with heightened surveillance measures in place

The notification has been sent to the governor of West Bengal, formally marking the end of the election cycle and setting the stage for the formation of a new government

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026. The Regulations aim to rationalise the authorisation and renewal framework for authorised persons and extend the principal-agent model for delivery of foreign exchange facility while maintaining appropriate checks and balances. 2. The Regulations have been issued after examining and suitably including feedback received from the stakeholders on the draft framework published on the Bank&rsq

In 2021, Banerjee lost the Nandigram contest to Suvendu Adhikari. But her party had returned to power, allowing her to re-enter the Assembly through a bypoll from Bhabanipur. This time, however, the situation is starkly different from 2021. Her party has lost elections.

Congress has broken one of India's longest-standing state alliances, ending 55 years with the DMK to support Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu's government formation

Government of India press release: UIDAI Expands Aadhaar Services in Punjab with New Aadhaar Seva Kendras in Hoshiarpur,...

The direction came after the Telangana CM Revanth Reddy took serious note of traffic congestion.

The Bombay High Court pulled up the vessel owners, accusing them of being the least interested in human lives and only being concerned about their vessels and commercial activities

It is decided by High Command in accordance with procedure in place, says senior Congress leader. Chennithala’s remarks come in response to queries on social media campaign in favour of V.D. Satheesan as Kerala CM on grounds that the latter led UDF poll campaign from the front

A ‘disturbance’ in the weather system brings rain to India during non-monsoon months but can also disrupt agricultural schedules and trigger extreme events

Shashi Shekhar Vempati has served in the UGC, television ratings agency BARC, and the Department of Science and Technology; he has been involved with the country’s AI ecosystem

Speaking to reporters in Salem, he conveyed his wishes to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Vijay Joseph on his political prospects

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister alleged that the developments seen in West Bengal could be replicated on a larger scale in Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly elections are due next year

The results were previously slated to be announced on May 8

The policy was first announced last year in August after an uproar over India's participation in cricket's Asia Cup in the UAE that also featured Pakistan

Poor publicity, limited connectivity to several heritage locations, lack of detailed development plans, and the absence of stronger government outreach, have been pointed as some of the main reasons for the slow uptake by the stakeholders

U.T. Khader says he spoke to the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday and put out his point of view

For decades, West Bengal resisted the BJP’s rise but that has now changed. How did the party move from the margins to the center of power in a state shaped by Left politics and strong regional identity? Here’s a deep dive into the political shift, key turning points, and what it means going forward.

Regular desilting of drains and removal of encroachments obstructing natural water flow have been made compulsory to prevent flooding and ensure smooth drainage during heavy rainfall

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning the BJP MPs’ legitimacy, claimed that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha won through ‘vote chori’, and also labelled them ‘ghuspethiya’

The standout performer, however, remains services exports, which surged to an all-time high of $421.32 billion in 2025-26

Match’s first-quarter revenue came in at $864 million, above estimates of $854.9 million, ‌according to data compiled by LSEG

Centre will write to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for early Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing on PM SHRI rollout after recent political developments in both states.

Four people were hospitalised, three of them with serious burns, according to another emergency official.

The Congress has said it would back Vijay's TVK, the newly formed party which made a blockbuster debut in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections but failed to get the majority.

Girish allegedly confessed to killing his wife, Priyanka and their young daughter, Pari, before burying their bodies inside his home.

AP ICET 2026 Provisional Answer Key has been delayed. Check latest update, response sheet details, objection process, and result date here.

As far as profound camera tech leaps go, Vivo’s ambitious and extravagantly priced X300 Ultra proposition needs to be contextualised as a phone and separately for lens accessories

SC to hear on May 20 pleas on legislative power to tax mineral rights

Actor-politician Vijay-led TVK has won 108 of the 234 Assembly seats, just short of the 118 required for a majority.

A 35-year-old tourist from Shirur rescued after he fell nearly 150 feet into a gorge at Sinhagad Fort in Maharashtra’s Pune on Wednesday evening while trying to click sunset photographs

Even though Congress has formally agreed to back Vijay's TVK in the state, the numbers it offers are not enough to form the government in the state.

West Bengal election results LIVE: The Bharatiya Janata Party's historic win with 207 out of 294 seats in Bengal polls has set off a massive political drama in the state as a defiant Mamata is not willing to step back and has refused to resign as the CM, while alleging irregularities in the poll.

Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: Congress said its support would be contingent on keeping out any “communal forces” that do not believe in the Constitution of India.

Suggests exploring feasibility of dual pricing mechanism for sugar

New Delhi unlikely to join US-led small group as General Council resumes talks on moratorium extension and TRIPS alignment

Berkshire Hathaway succeeded on Buffett’s mantra of value investing. But that takes time to prove its worth, sometimes even decades. Whether his successor Greg Abel has time on his side in an AI-exuberant market isn’t clear yet.

A review of proposed changes to India's Securities Market Code offers an opportunity to close the space for interpretive differences in the imposition of penalties for violations. Market participants value certainty and the statute must provide it.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the manner in which a group of reformists challenged the top court's 1962 ruling which upheld excommunication practices followed in the Dawoodi Bohra community [Kantaru Rejeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association].The Court said that the petition, filed under Article 32, seemed legally unsustainable since it was against an earlier ruling of the top court. Hence, filing a review or curative petition would have been the proper remedy, the Court stated.Th

The emergence of the basic structure doctrine was developed by the Supreme Court of India in response to sustained tensions between parliament and the judiciary. The doctrine introduced a substantive limitation on the amending power: constitutional change, however wide in scope, cannot extend to the destruction of the Constitution’s core identity.What began as a domestic resolution of institutional conflict has since acquired a wider comparative significance, particularly across Commonwealth jur

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has appointed a new leadership team for its India practice. Partner Alan Montgomery, who was previously Co-Head of the firm’s India practice, has been appointed as Chair. Partners Siddhartha Shukla and Dhananjaya Chak have been appointed as the new Co-Heads of the practice.Collectively, they take over from former Chair Chris Parsons, who has retired from the firm, and former co-head Roddy Martin, who will continue to be a key member of the India practice.Shukla arr

The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant … Continue reading "UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 6 May 2026" The post UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 6 May 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Prepara

Despite its ally BJP’s lacklustre show, Chief Minister Rangasamy’s AINRC improves tally to power NDA to a decisive victory.

The index is based on a single question asking how the level of business activity compares with the situation the month before.

Lawsuit alleged that Apple deceived consumers with a marketing campaign that promoted features that did not yet exist and misled them into buying the devices.

M4M is expected to have a wide release across the United States through AMC theatres and local cinema chains in nearly 15 states from May 7 onwards. Jo Sharma expressed confidence about the film’s prospects, pointing out that it has already won recognition at several international film festivals, including the Los Angeles and New York film festivals.

There are critical questions about the balance between development, rights and sustainability in Odisha’s Tribal Belt.

Two-day meet in Amaravati to review growth, welfare, governance; collectors and SPs to present best practices

After undergoing surgery, she delivered a baby girl. However, a nurse identified as Aktari Begum allegedly told the mother that the newborn had died soon after birth. Fatima was discharged after three days and returned to Medak five days later.

The power of nostalgia has been evident since the release of his biopic.

He portrayed iconic characters that still resonate across generations.

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Government of India press release: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Reviews NMHC Progress, Sets July 2026 Target for Ph...

Government of India press release: Reform Linked MoUs signed with Mizoram and Ladakh under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

On a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided to conduct a Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction on Thursday, May 07, 2026, as under: Sl. No. Notified Amount (₹ crore) Tenor (day) Window Timing Date of Reversal 1 75,000 4 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM May 11, 2026 (Monday) 2. The operational guidelines for the auction will be same as given in Reserve Bank’s Press Release 2021-2022/1572 dated January 20, 2022. Ajit Prasad

Rules mandate that a quorum at a Gram Sabha is achieved only if 50% of the adult population is in attendance, but figures submitted in Calcutta High Court show attendance was between 1% to 12% of the total population of the villages

Initial inquiry revealed that illegally mined sand had been transported to private contractors in the district

Zero tolerance for violence, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar; State BJP leadership urges workers to remain calm; DGP tells aggrieved parties to approach police and not break the law

Hotel owners shut outlets and stage protests outside petroleum company offices and Central government institutions; All Kerala Caterers Association to stage a State-wide kitchen-closure strike against the LPG price hike

Bengaluru has also been completely shut out of the playoff schedule, with Dharamshala and New Chandigarh set to host the Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 and Eliminator outings

BJP legislature party meeting will be held on May 8. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several Chief Ministers of BJP and NDA-ruled States will be present during the swearing-in on May 9

New norms extend SMC mandate to secondary schools; 75% of members to be parents, 50% must be women; SMCs to execute all school civil works costing up to ₹30 lakh, review budgets, monitor PM-POSHAN

Reliance Industries to set up a ₹1,08,010 crore data centre in Vizag and a solar power project, along with a battery energy storage system, in Sri Sathya Sai district with an outlay of ₹51,300 crore

In this episode: Congress backs Vijay’s TVK after breaking with the DMK, as post-poll violence grips West Bengal, alongside Iran–U.S. tensions and key national developments.

The direction came after Revanth Reddy took serious note of traffic congestion

The National Highways Authority of India has completed 90 per cent of work on the project in the 12.75-km-long corridor

The two sides signed as many as 13 agreements which will provide for deeper two-way engagement in a range of areas

The BJP had petitioned Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to direct the Speaker to administer the oath to D.N. Jeevaraj, while Congress has continued to question the recount process

The threshold will be tested every six months, the capital market watchdog said

Police said the man had remained in contact with Chanchal Rana even after her marriage, which led to tension within the household.

JD(U) leaders believe that Nishant Kumar's induction as a minister will ensure continued coordination and synergy between the government and the party organisation

NEET UG Provisional Answer Key 2026 Out:The provisional answer key for NEET UG 2026 has been released by the National Testing Agency for medical aspirants.

While everyone was taken aback by the TVK's resounding victory, some leaders within Tamil Nadu Congress had sensed this "Vijay tsunami" well in advance.

Modi, To Lam set $25B trade target by 2030; 13 deals in defence, tech, critical minerals and digital payments boost India-Vietnam ties

A 3.5-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered by 65-year-old labourer on May 1. Postmortem hinted that the child had been gagged during the assault.

With Congress on board, Vijay’s tally stands at 113. He still needs five more legislators to secure a stable government.

West Bengal election results highlights: The BJP's historic win with 207 out of 294 seats in Bengal polls has set off a massive political drama in the state as a defiant Mamata is not willing to step back and has refused to resign as the CM, while alleging irregularities in the poll.

The community-led groundwater management initiative is being implemented in Maharashtra, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha using its Community Driven Vulnerability Evaluation Visual Integrator tool

India is facing external economic shock from energy supply disruptions, rising oil and gas prices and currency volatility, says report

The Bombay High Court has barred IT company Rolta India's founder Kamal K Singh from selling or creating any third party rights in any of the assets owned or controlled by him [Pinpoint Multi-strategy Master Fund v. Kamal K Singh 7 Ors.]Justice Abhay Ahuja passed the order in a suit seeking to enforce a New York contempt judgment against Singh and others for allegedly obstructing recovery of about $188 million (around ₹1,770 crore).The Court restrained Singh from "selling, transferring, alienati

The Madras High Court recently observed that preserving temple festivals is itself a constitutional value and that miscreants throwing chappals at devotees during religious processions must be dealt with “with an iron hand.” [Sundaravadivel Vs District Collector].Justice L Victoria Gowri of the Madurai Bench made the observation while directing the Madurai police to intensify security during the Chithirai Festival and prevent such acts during the Lord Kallazhagar ceremonial procession.“Preservat

In addition to the 433 arrests made for direct involvement in cases of post-poll violence, the DGP said that 1,100 persons have so far been placed under preventive detention.

Kerala, Puducherry and West Bengal led in solving the crimes.

The petition, filed as a PIL, was at the scrutiny stage following registry objections. The court observed that the petitioner should first approach the authorities before seeking judicial intervention.

The drive was conducted in the Malkajgiri and Trimulgherry traffic divisions to ensure smooth pedestrian movement and prevent traffic congestion caused by illegal occupation of footpaths and roadsides.

A Pakistani source and another source briefed on the mediation confirmed information initially reported by the US media outlet Axios about a proposed 14-point, one-page memorandum that would formally end the war.

The plates, comprising three leaves and a ring, are preserved at a temple in Gowripura village of Davanagere district in Karnataka.

Nasir said the pending honorarium dues to mouzans and imams had been cleared soon after the present government assumed office, and that proposals were being prepared to extend benefits to more eligible beneficiaries.

The PIL challenged the “efforts of the state government to regularise 54.79 acres of land worth several thousands of crores” in Visakhapatnam.

He stressed on continuous monitoring of feeders to prevent breakdowns and ensure reliable power supply.

A delegation led by the association’s state president Vidyasagar urged the government to extend 16 per cent HRA to employees working in the newly created district headquarters of Markapuram, Rampachodavaram and Polavaram.

He instructed that vehicles coming from the opposite direction should not be stopped unnecessarily and that traffic regulation must minimise disruption.

Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat, he sought to allay farmers’ concerns, stating that a state-level nodal officer was continuously supervising procurement centres.

Two-day Amaravati conference to review growth, welfare and admin efficiency

Steady increase in number of heart ailments and cancer cases raises concern among doctors

Operation Sindoor, carried out on May 7 last year, involved precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.

Klaasen and Kishan made Punjab Kings pay dearly for their sloppy fielding, powering SRH to a handsome 41-run win to jump to the top of the table in the IPL

Two men drowned after being swept away by strong waves in the sea at Mundalli Nasta beach in Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada district on Wednesday evening: Reports

President Donald Trump said he’s looking forward to meeting Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, signaling that his plans for the high-stakes summit are still on despite fresh tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Himanta Biswa Sarma says the Trinamool Congress had been a barrier in checking infiltration along the India-Bangladesh border

Party leaders reject Congress charge of ‘collusion with BJP’, say will conduct forensic review of poll loss to identify and correct ‘aberrations’, both ‘real or imagined’

The LDF’s unprecedented decade long-run has come to an end with the UDF winning the mandate by offering change and speaking to concrete grievances

The BJP’s strategy of conflating Hindu and Assamese identities, along with promoting welfare and development schemes, has led to its decisive victory in the State

The AINRC has improved its tally by two seats in the 2026 Assembly polls, while the BJP’s seats in the Puducherry Assembly have come down by two from its present strength of six

The Trinamool government, through its anti-democratic practices and failure to focus on economic development, has lost its connect with the people

C. Joseph Vijay, once known as ‘Illaya Thalapathy’ or young commander among his fans, transitioned a decade ago to Thalapathy (commander), a moniker prescient enough, for he has led his people through one of the most historic debut political appearances in the history of elections in India

The LDF’s campaign, like its government, was strikingly at odds with Left tradition and revolved around Pinarayi’s personality; the UDF must now resist the temptation to imitate this model

Government of India press release: Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the value of truth and persev...

Analysts note that broader voter consolidation, including among majority communities, can play a crucial role in determining outcomes in Assembly elections

The four-day festival organised by the Centre for Pastoralism and the Pune International Centre will also have an economic consultation on ‘Revival of Desi Oon’ to secure pastoral livelihoods in the Deccan region

The mishap occurred near Devaragudda in Ranebennur taluk when a ‘Pallakki’ bus of KSRTC’s was proceeding from Bengaluru towards Gadag

His pregnant wife had gone to her mother's place for delivery for their baby

The 42-year-old man has been associated with the TSPC for the past 15 years. At least 16 criminal cases are pending against him in multiple districts of the state, a senior police officer said.

On April 24, the Aam Aadmi Party suffered a jolt when seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs quit and merged with the BJP

Having acted in over a hundred films as well as television serials since the early 1980s, Santhosh was a familiar face to the Malayalam audience

On May 4, 2026, three Indian nationals were injured after a fire broke out on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone (FOIZ) in the UAE following a drone strike originating from Iran

Not only has the BJP been able to hold its strongholds of north Bengal and southwest Bengal but made significant inroads in erstwhile Trinamool bastions of Kolkata and adjoining district.

The party may have failed to win in Assam and Tamil Nadu, but in its defeat there is a silver lining: its pre-eminence in the INDIA bloc is further cemented

No human casualties have been reported. However, a dog domesticated within the warehouse died in the fire.

C. Joseph Vijay, once known as ‘Illaya Thalapathy’ or young commander among his fans, transitioned a decade ago to Thalapathy (commander), a moniker prescient enough, for he has led his people through one of the most historic debut political appearances in the history of elections in India

Two-wheeler retails continued their momentum in April’26, reaching 19,16,258 units, up 13% YoY, the best-ever April for this category

Elon Musk's lawyers called Greg Brockman to the stand in an effort to show the jury that OpenAI's founders manipulated their original benefactor to transform a philanthropic mission into a money-making enterprise

Suvendu Adhikari likened the TMC to the Aam Aadmi Party, calling it corrupt, family-oriented and devoid of any ideology.

JEE Advanced 2026 registration deadline has been extended. Check the last registration date, direct link, steps to apply, and exam date scheduled here.

As the single largest party, Vijay's TVK is likely to be invited by the governor to form the government, even if it begins as a minority administration.

Yogi Adityanath assures prompt resolution of public grievances and strict action on illegal land grabbing in UP.

IB SA/MT Final Result: The final selection has been made based on candidates' combined performance in Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations.

TVK's strategy of fielding candidates from humble backgrounds resonated with voters, Rhevanth Charan said.

Shashi Tharoor also asked his own party, Congress, to do some “very serious introspection” after its return to power in Kerala.

The DMK, which along with its allies, had swept the Lok Sabha polls two summers ago, lost the assembly polls to debutant Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)

Chief Minister and AINRC leader N Rangasamy won from Thattanchavady and Mangalam, the two seats from which he contested the April 9 Assembly elections in the Union Territory

Thalapathi Vijay's transition from a film star to politician culminated in his party TVK winning 107 seats in Tamil Nadu.

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, loved as Didi by her supporters, has failed to hold on to her fortress, which is finally within BJP's reach.

There was a time when Vijay did not want to enter politics at all. And he had even sued his parents for pushing him to do the same.

‘Joy Ma Durga’ instead of ‘Joy Shree Ram’ and a focus on booth- level management are key factors behind BJP's win in Bengal.

The INDIA bloc, started in 2023 to present a combined challenge to the BJP, is now left with six state governments including four led by the Congress.

Election results 2026 LIVE: After the BJP won in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the historic victory and said that lotus has bloomed in the state. “From Gangotri to Ganga Sagar, the lotus has blossomed everywhere,” he said.

So what really won West Bengal for the BJP? The answer is an extremely powerful anti-incumbency wave which has communal polarisation tailwinds.

The BJP has been working assiduously to expand its footprint south of the Vindhyas. In 2016, the party drew up a plan to overcome the barriers it faced.

The BJP will gain one seat to reach 114 while the DMK will be reduced to seven seats in the Rajya Sabha from the current eight.

The architecture of TVK’s campaign that defeated the DMK and pushed the AIADMK-led combine to the third spot rested on Vijay’s five decisions

Kerala voters rejected the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front, winning only 35 seats, marking its worst performance in over 40 years

May 4 was a day of many historic firsts as some political parties made immense strides, while others saw one of the biggest setbacks ever.

BJP is set to take power in Bengal for first time, defeating Mamata while Vijay’s stunning electoral show disrupts Tamil Nadu’s long-standing political order

Thanks to the actions of Donald Trump, the US may be weakening the foundations of its own financial power. This echoes what happened to the Roman currency after the profligate reign of emperor Nero. However, it's still unclear what could replace the US dollar.

The rightist BJP has ousted a Marxist party’s inheritor of power in West Bengal, while Tamil Nadu’s originator of Dravidian ideology has lost to a less ideological party led by film star Vijay. How investor-friendly will debutant regimes be?

The Supreme Court of India recently directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to refund over ₹164.91 crore to Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Limited, paid by it in 2007 for purchase of a commercial plot in Jasola [Reliance Eminent Trading and Commercial Pvt Ltd v. Delhi Development Authority]After the acquisition of the subject land by DDA was declared as lapsed by Delhi High Court in 2018, Reliance lost its rights over the plot purchased in a public auction. It then led to a civil

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) recently set aside the admission of insolvency proceedings against Equinox India Developments Limited, now known as Embassy Developments Limited, in a case filed by Canara Bank. (Rajesh Kaimal v. Prabhat Ranjan Singh)A coram of Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Technical Member Barun Mitra allowed an appeal filed by Rajesh Kaimal, suspended director of the corporate debtor, against a December 9, 2025 order of the National Company Law Tribun

The Allahabad High Court has said that a constitutional functionary entitled to an honorific like ‘Hon’ble’ cannot be referred to without it [Harshit Sharma And 2 Others v State of UP and 2 Others]In an order passed on April 30, the Bench explained that honorific 'Hon'ble' is to be appended to the names of constitutional functionaries who exercise sovereign functions of any of the three organs of the government. It added that civil servants, howsoever high, are not entitled to use the honor

ORF Expert Speak: The Iran Precedent and the Legal Jeopardy of Nuclear Governance

A total of 35 ministers from the outgoing government contested elections. Of these 22 lost. This means 63 per cent of the cabinet led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced defeat.

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on May 5 ruled out stepping down as Chief Minister, alleging that the West Bengal Assembly poll result was “not a people’s mandate but a conspiracy"

Mr. Siddaramaiah accused the then Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government of being complicit with lower-level government personnel, who “tampered” with the postal ballot papers after counting.

“Today, democracy is threatened. In 2014, there was a wave in favour of Narendra Modi, and they kept winning elections. In February 2015, they won only three seats in Delhi. If they come to power in Punjab, they will ravage the State," says Mr. Kejriwal

Banaganapalle Tahsildar Ramireddy Rajeev Reddy and surveyor S.K. Hussain Basha caught accepting the second instalment of a ₹1 lakh bribe demanded for regularising land

Pixxel said that the award supports the US government’s effort to evaluate and integrate emerging commercial hyperspectral data sources into the agency’s expanding remote sensing architecture.

The Bombay High Court pulled up the vessel owners, accusing them of being the least interested in human lives and only being concerned about their vessels and commercial activities

The commercial aviation engine components manufacturing plant will be fully operational in 2027, create over 350 skilled jobs in next five years

"The people have endorsed coalition government in 2026, ten years after VCK had promised it during 2016 Assembly elections (when it was a part of Makkal Nala Kootani)," he said.

A.K. Antony signalled that the names of Mr. Venugopal, Leader of the Opposition, V D Satheesan, and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala were in play for the Congress Chief Minister’s post

Mr. Stalin said it was the duty of the DMK to meet voters and thank them personally, and he called upon party candidates to do so

According to the notification, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi have been appointed as co-observers for Assam and West Bengal respectively

“We have not received any request so far. If he approaches us, we will consider it, as in a democracy we must respect every political party,” party State secretary M. Veerapandian said

“The Indian approach needs to focus both on stepping up oil exploration domestically and hastening the transition to alternative sources”, says Nagesh Kumar, director of the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development

Vijay has steered his fledgling new party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, to a massive mandate in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections

AP ICET 2026 answer key to be released May 5 at 5 PM. Check download steps, objection window till May 7, and details to calculate your score.

At the heart of the dispute is the April 24 move in which seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, two thirds of the party's strength in the Upper House, announced their merger with the BJP.

When the first elections were held in the country in 1951-52, it was the Communist Party of India that had the highest number of seats among Opposition parties in the Lok Sabha.

Ministers handling critical portfolios such as women and child development, industry, housing, power, education, transport and backward classes have all been turned away.

Passengers further stated that due to the fire, the cabin of the flight filled with smoke.

KA Sengottaiyan was expelled from the AIADMK in November 2025 due to “disagreements” and he joined the TVK.

Raut feels Mamata should have listened to Rahul and held discussions with him on how to prevent the BJP from gaining power in the state.

Senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu minister for co-operatives KR Periakaruppan lost the Tiruppattur Assembly seat by a razor-thin margin of 1 vote.

Raghav Chadha, alongwith MPs Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal met President Murmu and flagged concerns regarding the AAP-led Punjab government's actions.

Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the CII-BFSI summit 2026, Advani highlighted that input costs across the manufacturing sector have seen an unprecedented surge

In the financial year ending March 2026, a total of about 21.2 lakh households were benefited from rooftop solar installations under the scheme

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday announced the two-week extension from the previous May 9 cutoff to ensure no cultivator is left out of the support price scheme, an official said

With 2Ws at 13%, 3Ws at 7.19%, PVs at 12.21%, CVs at 15% and tractors at 23.22%, the categories registered all-time April records

The point of a wealth tax, it now seems, is to rein in the power of the rich. But all such a levy might effectively do is empower bureaucrats who decide how much wealth is worth taxing. This merely shifts power from the market to the government.

The World Bank has endorsed the idea of industrial policy with some conditions, reversing its stance of the early 1990s. What its new paper doesn’t address, though, is what happens if every country goes for it.

The case lodged by Lilavati Trust against HDFC Bank Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan stemmed from a personal vendetta rather than genuine criminal conduct, the Bombay High Court observed on Tuesday [Sashidhar Jagdishan v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.]In its order order quashing criminal proceedings against Jagdishan, the High said that the case filed by Lilavati Trust against Jagdishan was a fallout of recovery proceedings initiated by HDFC bank against the Trust."A personal vend

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said that it would appoint three Senior Advocates as amici curiae to assist it in the case challenging the discharge of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other accused in the Delhi Excise Policy case.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the direction after Kejriwal and two other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders – Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak - decided to boycott the proceedings before her in the revision plea filed by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday stayed proceedings against BJP MLA DN Jeevaraj in the voter ballot tampering case registered against him. [DN Jeevaraja v. State of Karnataka & Ors]Justice V Srishananda noted that the first information report (FIR) was lodged after a recount and revision of the election result."Raje Gowda lost, State filed an FIR. This is a motivated FIR. Government has other work to do, not to do this. The case happened in 13.5.2023, now State has registered case. If the

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His visit came after Raghav Chadha, one of the seven MPs who defected, met the President and submitted a representation alleging that the ruling party in Punjab is resorting to ‘vendetta politics’

The DMK president met and thanked supporters. Voters recalled his contributions to the constituency, including the construction of flyovers, community halls, and other facilities

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on May 5 ruled out stepping down as Chief Minister, alleging that the West Bengal Assembly poll result was "not a people’s mandate but a conspiracy"

Have you been introduced to urrak, the summer drink that refuses to be gentrified?

Since Mr. Vijay has to resign from one of the two constituencies (Perambur and Tiruchi East) he was elected from, effectively, the TVK would have 107 MLAs. This would bring down the strength of the House to 233. Thus, even if the Congress decides to support the TVK, the party would need the support of five more MLAs to cross the half-way mark

Attacks have been reported on Christian places of worship, forceful disruption and closure of prayer meetings, and instituting false charges of unlawful religious conversion on the clergy, says the People’s Tribunal

The service lane has remained unrepaired for months even after the opening of a new underpass in February; NHAI cites the delay to the rising cost of bitumen due to fluctuations in global market

For the first time in over 50 years, India has no Left government in power. From dominating states like Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura to near political irrelevance, what led to this dramatic decline? This video explains the rise, fall, and future of the Left in India.

The State president of Shiv Sene has said that residents have been struggling for years without assured access to potable water

The Opposition’s ‘three Gogoi’ formula to counter the BJP failed as both Congress state chief Gaurav Gogoi and AJP chief Gogoi lost from their respective seats in Jorhat and Khowang.

The exploits of the 'robber bride', who had already been married eight times previously, came to light when she made a man from Beed's Umapur village her ninth victim.

IndiGo Flight Evacuated As Power Bank Catches Fire After Landing In Chandigarh

Sanyal pointed out that the state, once a major economic hub, has seen a long-term decline in its economic share.

Sethupathy, reflecting on the dramatic turn of events, expressed deep gratitude and attributed his success to TVK president and actor Vijay.

The US ambassador said this is what a “true win looks like for the American economy”, adding that the details would be revealed soon.

TVK emerged as the single largest party in the assembly elections, winning 108 seats, but remains 10 short of the majority mark needed to stake claim to power.

Attempt to abduct Padma Shri awardee social worker Phoolbasan Bai Yaday foiled

Even if West Asia settles soon, it will take 3-4 months for logistics, energy capacities to stabilise.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted relief to over 4,200 home and office space buyers of the stalled Earth Infrastructures Limited projects which is currently under corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP)[Alpha Corp Development Vs Greater Noida].A Bench of Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe restored the resolution plans submitted by two firms, Roma Unicon Designex Consortium and Alpha Corp Development Private Limited, for the completion of the projectsThe Court also criticised the

Within the span of 11 days this April, two High Courts ruled on the preventive detention of two sitting elected representatives and arrived at opposite ends of the constitutional spectrum. On April 16, 2026, a Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu dismissed Amritpal Singh's challenge to his third consecutive detention under the National Security Act, 1980, in a 15-page judgment that concluded the order was "immuned from the powers of judicial review.

Led by the grand old party, the UDF makes a strong comeback after 10 years, riding on anti-incumbency to post a record win.

Even as we guard against turning the Lok Sabha into a political rally, we should address the distortions of the electoral system by adopting a hybrid of first-past-the-post and proportional representation.

India’s rangelands store carbon, support millions, and have been ignored by climate policy for decades. Now that markets have noticed them, the question is whether rights or revenues will arrive first.

The author of Karukku discusses enduring legacy of B. R. Ambedkar, and the evolving realities of caste, resistance, and identity in India.

Addressing media on Tuesday, SP P. Jagadeesh said the racket with links across several Indian states had been coordinated by a kingpin identified as Shiva from Philippines.

Lokesh stressed that it was the responsibility of the cadre to take the government’s welfare and development initiatives to the grassroots.

Ponguleti recalled that the previous regime had discouraged paddy cultivation, while the present government is providing ₹500 per quintal bonus for fine variety (sanna) paddy, in addition to the minimum support price (MSP).

The deputy CM was in the district along with other cabinet ministers Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Tummala Nageshwar Rao and Ponnam Prabhakar on Tuesday.

The main accused, Hyderabad‑based Dr Syed Ahmed Mohiuddin, along with Azad and Mohammad Suhel from Uttar Pradesh, have been chargesheeted before the NIA special court in Ahmedabad under the UA (P) Act, BNS and Arms Act.

The government’s review has found that public perception is not satisfactory in Kadapa and Nandyal districts as well.

Pemmasani Chandrasekhar reviews disputes, infra gaps in capital region

The Cumbum Tank is considered one of Asia’s largest and oldest man-made lakes.

What set the Bengal campaign apart was Mr Shah’s decision to virtually camp in the state, transforming the election into a hands-on, command-driven operation. To break the impregnable bastion of Mamata Banerjee's TMC, Mr Shah not only reviewed booth-level-data, but also held marathon meetings with district leaders and constantly fine-tuned saffron tactics based on feedback and ground reports

CSK completed the chase in just 17.3 overs giving a huge boost to their net run-rate

The BJP’s victory in West Bengal is sullied. Whether it is the case or not, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls, and the 2.7 lakh deletions, and the presence of 70,000 Central paramilitary forces, with armoured vehicles to boot, has make the BJP’s victory quite distasteful

The fact is there are many options ahead of Mr Vijay’s party, but he must choose wisely lest he compromise the principled way he campaigned for bringing about a change from the old ways of Dravidian rulers. Having come to power as the agent of promised change, he must ensure that positive change does take place

“Extending our vehicle warranty is a direct reflection of the confidence we have in every vehicle we bring to India,” said Hikaru Ikeuchi, President of Lexus India.

The association said they are facing a severe financial crisis due to competition from multiplexes and OTT platforms: Reports

Rayudu announced his new role on Tuesday, thanking the association’s leadership for the opportunity. The appointment has been cleared by Justice P. Naveen Rao (SMC), HCA Secretary M. Jeevan Reddy, and the Apex Council

He is expected to focus on strengthening digital services, improving grievance redressal, and ensuring timely settlement of claims for employees and employers across Telangana: Reports

“Shato Kantthe Sahosro Kanttho… a vocal presentation in unison with choral singers over eleven states across India will be paying homage on the occasion of his 165th birth anniversary”: Organisers

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that for some time now, his party has been drawing attention to a fundamental problem preventing the economy from achieving higher real GDP growth rates

Security personnel had been deployed across every inch of the premises

Police traced Mahalakshmi and Reddappa near the MLC Kalyana Mandapam at Kallur on May 4 evening and took them into custody.

Police were at a nearby apartment complex where Ho was listed as having recently lived. Neighbors said they didn’t recognize the name.

The revised cost estimates have significantly increased the project outlay. Initially pegged at ₹15,000 crore for the 161.518-km stretch, the cost has now risen by nearly ₹9,000 crore, sources added.

Olympian Circus at Qutbullapur Play Ground.

Earlier in the day, intense heat conditions prevailed across Telangana. The highest temperature in the state was 45.4°C at Mendora in Nizamabad district.

Officials said the decision follows directions from the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) to the Tribal Development Department (TDD) to ensure access to higher secondary education for tribal students in nearby areas

The demolition has sparked intense protests, with locals alleging that the contractor levelled the shrine arbitrarily.

Regulated entities (REs) are, in normal course, not expected to come into possession of non-financial assets in lieu of their regular lending operations. However, in exceptional cases, where the exposures become non-performing and legal or contractual remedies have been invoked, REs may, as part of recovery strategy, acquire ownership of an immovable asset furnished as collateral security. A controlled and timely disposal of such asset, on an arm’s-length basis, may enable the RE to maximi

The government’s 2025-26 Economic Survey showed that health inflation came down to 3% in December 2025 from 6% in 2023. However, the Aon’s Global Medical Trends Rate 2026 report and other market reports place medical inflation in India at 11-13%.

Counting trends from five States point to the most consequential state-level shift since the 2024 general election.

Addressing reporters at the party office in Karattur near Gobichettipalayam, Sengottaiyan said TVK party president Vijay is to emerge as a decisive leader and that the 2026 verdict will be historic

Majority of exit poll projections gave an advantage to DMK+. However, Axis My India gave a massive 98-120 seats to TVK

The Chief Electoral Officer said 53,984 postal ballots had been issued to service voters, of which 20,028 had been received as of May 1.

Six counting centres have been set up across the Union Territory; Chief Electoral Officer says elaborate arrangements have been made for counting of votes

“I pray that I will not die till I see the revival of Gandhi’s philosophy again”, says National Conference president

Several VVPAT slips, which ensure that a voter's vote has been registered in the voting machine, were found in a roadside drain at Madhyamgram in the district.

The mandate for West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will be unveiled today. With three-Opposition ruled states up for grabs, the election is crucial for the INDIA Bloc, which is being eased out of states at a steady pace.

The majority mark in the Union Territory is 16 and every seat counts - something that has been made more complicated with the entry of actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).

A political row erupted in West Bengal on Sunday after a few hundred slips, believed to be from voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT) machines used during the April 29 assembly polls in Noapara constituency

Tamil Nadu election result LIVE: The ECI will begin counting votes for all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu at 8 am on Monday, with the DMK, AIADMK and Vijay’s TVK all in the race for the majority mark of 118.

Election results LIVE: Votes for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will be counted today from 8 am, with results likely by evening. Bengal’s Falta seat will vote again on May 21, so its result is pending.

West Bengal election result LIVE: The assembly polls in West Bengal witnessed several incidents of Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party workers clashing despite heavy security deployed across the state. The polling was done in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

The postal ballots will open across 823 seats in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry first, followed by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

The Supreme Court’s attempt to probe a four-decade delay in a criminal trial led to an unexpected moment of institutional introspection, as it emerged that the proceedings had effectively remained frozen for over a decade because the original records had been requisitioned by the top court in 2013, and never returned.

Ahmedabad’s new Innovation and Startup Policy marks a bold shift from rigid tender-driven procurement to innovation-led solutions for everyday urban challenges. Could this become a new model for Indian cities?

It predicted severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hailstorms, dust storms and moderate rainfall, along with gusty winds in Delhi.

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Vijay is worth approximately ₹600 crore, as per his election affidavit filed in late March. He has declared movable assets of ₹404 crore and immovable assets of ₹220 crore. 

Counting of votes for the high-stakes Assembly elections is under way, with the verdict set to decide whether the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC returns to power for a fourth consecutive term or the BJP scripts history by forming its first government in the State

In terms of vote shares, however, the three formations are remarkably close

AINRC-led NDA leads in 11 seats, tailed by Congress in 3 seats, as counting progresses

The BJP is aiming for a third consecutive term in Assam, while the Congress is attempting a comeback after a decade out of power

“There has been no incident of violence. Any poll-related death was reported from anywhere in Bengal,” Mr. Agarwal said

The trend triggered concern among TMC supporters, prompting party leaders to exercise caution in making claims of a landslide victory

AIADMK in second slot, Stalin-led DMK trails

Addressing an event in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Rajnath Singh emphasised that while the armed forces "showed patience", they were clinical in destroying terrorist infrastructure

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Commission held a special training workshop in Vijayapura to create awareness about the Right to Information Act for district-level officials and public information officers of various departments

The police registered the case based on a complaint by Congress candidate’s poll count agent soon after the BJP candidate was declared the winner following the recount of postal ballots

He was declared the winner after a recount of postal ballots

BJP candidate Harshadbhai Parmar received 33,745 votes after the completion of the ninth round, compared to 23,310 votes polled for Mr. Chauhan, as per the Election Commission’s website

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee touched 94.95 against the U.S. dollar in initial trade, registering a fall of 11 paise over its previous close

Rain lashed several areas in Delhi between late night and early morning hours. Safdarjung recorded around 5.7 mm of rain in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am on Monday, while Palam received about 5.7 mm.

In the traditional UDF bastion, Sajeev Joseph led by 2,393 votes in Irikkur, and Sunny Joseph maintained a lead of 111 votes in Peravoor

No human casualties have been reported. However, a dog domesticated within the warehouse died in the fire.

The matter arises from a dispute regarding the non-issuance of warrants in favour of Kalanithi Maran after the transfer of ownership to Ajay Singh, the controlling shareholder of SpiceJet

Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of the American worker

Kerala Election Results: Shashi Tharoor added that it was not merely a question of forming the government, which the UDF had been expecting, but of achieving what he described as a historic majority.

Puducherry Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: A record voter turnout of 89.87% was reported, marking the highest participation ever in the Union Territory since its merger with India in 1964.

TVK, barely two years old, looks set for a debut performance that vaults Vijay into the top tier of state politics even without an outright majority in the 234member Assembly.

Counting trends from the ECI showed Vijay’s fledgling outfit leading in 105 of the state’s 234 seats, breaking the decades-old duopoly of the DMK and AIADMK

As of the latest trends, the BJP is leading in Assam, Bengal and Puducherry, Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu, and the Congress-led UDF in Kerala.

TVK, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, appeared to be pulling off a historic debut performance as it led in over 130 seats in Tamil Nadu, where the magic number is 118.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury served as the leader of the Indian National Congress in the 17th Lok Sabha  and has been a long-time MP from Baharampur.

Anit Thapa, GTA Chief and BGPM founder has emerged as a dominant force in Darjeeling Hills

Sabina Yasmin, mother of a girl killed in a bomb blast during post-bypoll celebrations, is contesting from Kaliganj as a CPI(M) candidate.

Live updates on election results for Vasudevanallur, Kovilpatti, Ottapidaram, Srivaikuntam seats in Tamil Nadu. Track vote counting trends announced by the Election Commission for these seats in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

V. Senthil Balaji has been nominated by the DMK for the 2026 Assembly elections in Coimbatore South, departing from his traditional base in Karur.

However, rising input costs driven by global factors, including the Middle East conflict, pushed inflation to multi-month highs.

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State of Karnataka to clarify whether Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is being provided basic amenities in jail, after his lawyer alleged that he is being denied even minimum facilities available to undertrial prisoners. [Darshan v. State of Karnataka]A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi issued notice and sought a report from the State on the issue.“We would also like to know from the State whether the basic amenities which an undertrial p

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected the review petition filed by SpiceJet airlines and its managing director Ajay Singh against an order requiring the airline to deposit ₹144 crores in connection with a long-running arbitration dispute with Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways Pvt Ltd [SpiceJet Vs Kal Airways].SpiceJet had offered property belonging to Singh for attachment instead of having to deposit the ₹144 crores.However, Justice Subramoniun Prasad today rejected the review petition and also

The contract does not fail everywhere. It fails exactly where enforcement begins.That sentence, stripped of any jurisdiction clause or party name, reflects a pattern appearing with increasing regularity as cross-border commerce deepens its presence in India. Two parties often a foreign licensor and an Indian licensee, or an overseas brand and a domestic distributor enter a relationship governed by a carefully negotiated agreement. The agreement reflects assumptions about courts, remedies, and wh

Unilever has appointed Priyank Mangal as the Regional Legal Counsel – North, East & Central Region.Mangal is a 2015 graduate of National Law University, Jodhpur.With over a decade of experience across both in-house roles and law firms, Mangal specialises in Litigation Management, compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, and intellectual property law.Mangal has been associated with Unilever since 2018, when he joined as a Legal Consultant. Prior to getting elevated to his current ro

India’s remote gems, now within reach. From the serene landscapes of Leh to the vibrant energy of Delhi—air connectivity is bringing destinations closer and boosting tourism like never before.#IndiaByAirpic.twitter.com/gTwNYrdBhx

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has, by an order dated April 29, 2026, imposed a monetary penalty of ₹20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) on Mogaveera Co-operative Bank Ltd., Mumbai (the bank) for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on ‘Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy – Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs)’. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers conferred on RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(

From 2011 to 2026, Mamata Banerjee's TMC faced significant clashes with the BJP-led Centre. The 2026 elections show a decisive BJP victory, ending Banerjee's 15-year rule and establishing a double-engine government in West Bengal for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Government of India press release: Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia

The DMK’s downfall in Chennai is drastic compared to the previous election in 2021, in which the alliance it led not only won all the 16 constituencies in the district, but also secured over 50% of vote share in 11 of them

According to initial counting trends, G. Sudhakaran was ahead by more than 6,000 votes

Businessman Jose Charles Martin, founder of LJK, has pulled off a victory in Kamaraj Nagar, Puducherry. Previously, the seat was held by BJP. Mr. Martin found the LJK late 2025. He won with a whopping margin of 10205 votes

Congress-led United Democratic Front has the last laugh in 2026 Kerala Assembly polls with a historic win as CPI(M)-led LDF falters. BJP secures Nemom, Kazhakuttam and Chathannoor seats

NDA alliance, led by Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma is looking for a hat-trick in the state.

State BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar said "this was an anti-CPI(M) election" as the people were "fed up with their corruption and alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala"

Not only has the BJP been able to hold its strongholds of north Bengal and southwest Bengal but made significant inroads in erstwhile Trinamool bastions of Kolkata and adjoining district.

The elections brought an end to Trinamool Congress’s run in power from 2011 to 2026; the BJP, which built its campaign on religious polarisation, was able to sell a dream of industrialisation and providing jobs to the electorate

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Joseph C. Vijay, has emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Rs 10,900 crore scheme replacing FAME-II to promote adoption of electric vehicles. Provides demand incentives for e-2 wheelers, e-3 wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks, and supports EV charging infrastructure deployment.

Rooftop solar programme providing free electricity up to 300 units per month to 1 crore households through subsidised rooftop solar installations. Government subsidy covers panels up to 3 kW capacity.

Opens up India's Exclusive Economic Zone for commercial mining of offshore minerals. Establishes a framework for granting licences and leases for offshore mineral exploration and production.

Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.

Rs 19,744 crore mission to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. Targets 5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, reducing fossil fuel dependence.

Amendments to strengthen the regulatory framework for power distribution, promote renewable energy, and enable delicensing of distribution for increased competition. Introduces provisions for payment security mechanism.

Universal household electrification scheme to provide electricity connections to all willing un-electrified households in rural and urban areas. Achieved near-universal household electrification by March 2019.

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Part of NAPCC, targeting 20 GW of solar capacity by 2022 (later revised to 100 GW). Introduced feed-in tariffs, viability gap funding, and RPO mechanisms to promote grid-connected solar power.

Launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change with a target of 20 GW solar power by 2022 (later revised upward to 100 GW). Catalysed India's solar energy revolution through VGF subsidies, RPOs, and competitive bidding.

Landmark agreement enabling civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States, ending India's nuclear isolation. Allowed India access to civilian nuclear technology and fuel from the global market.

India's first comprehensive climate policy framework comprising eight national missions including Solar, Energy Efficiency, Water, Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Habitat, and Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.

India's comprehensive climate change strategy with eight National Missions: Solar, Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Habitat, Water, Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, and Strategic Knowledge.

Comprehensive legislation consolidating laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. Introduced open access, delicensed generation, created regulatory commissions, and laid groundwork for power sector reform.