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Senior JD(U) leaders hold series of meetings in Patna, including at the residence of the party’s national working president, Sanjay Jha, leading to speculation over possible political debut of Nishant Kumar

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Lawyer Abdi Abas Sayyed, a Govandi resident, highlighted the non-commencement of pre-monsoon desilting work and submitted that the BMC has not started desilting work in wards 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140 and 141

“The Governor has requested him [Mr. Stalin] to continue in office until alternate arrangements are made,” a statement from the Lok Bhavan said.

State party president Gaurav Gogoi says Congress will learn important lessons from this defeat

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: While most exit polls have predicted DMK's second straight win, one suggested a huge wave of the "Vijay effect" in the state this time.

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

"Dismiss Mamata Banerjee If She Doesn't Resign": Himanta Biswa Sarma To NDTV

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee alleges election in 100 seats ‘looted’; experts say defiant stance has no constitutional backing

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay has reached out to the Communist Party of India (CPI) for support.

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.

Bengal Election Results 2026: The BJP on Monday won 208 of the state's 294 seats, while the Trinamool was reduced to 79.

The Trinamool Congress, meanwhile, alleged that the BJP carried out "bulldozer action" at its party office after the election results.

Ramaswamy aggressively positioned himself for the job early with the help of endorsements from President Donald Trump and the state Republican Party

Government of India press release: List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to In...

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Governor has accepted his resignation along with his council of ministers.

Senior BJP leaders, including state president Samik Bhattacharya and national general secretary Sunil Bansal, arrived at Nabanna on Wednesday.

TN’s All India Congress Committee in-charge Girish Chodankar said TVK president C Joseph Vijay has formally requested the Congress to extend its support for forming a government in Tamil Nadu

According to BJP functionaries, Agnimitra Paul could be an ideal CM candidate if the BJP wants to replace Mamata Banerjee with a woman candidate of its own.

While there’s no official confirmation on when the oath taking ceremony would take place, BJP office bearers indicated that it might happen either on May 12

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AGP proposes name of Himanta Biswa Sarma to lead NDA in state.

Dharamshala and New Chandigarh to stage key knockout matches; final shifted from Bengaluru due to logistical constraints

Government of India press release: PRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS PRESIDENT OF VIETNAM

Government of India press release: First Day of 2nd BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting concludes in Thiruvananthapur...

Both sides signed the Rules of Procedure to oversee the implementation of India-Algeria defence cooperation, which will guide future joint commission engagements and streamline collaboration mechanisms between the two countries

Forty-five of the UDF’s 102 MLA-designates are from Kasaragod, Wayanad, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakkad districts

"Let them dismiss me. I want this to be a black day," Mamata Banerjee said

Modi, Vietnamese President To Lam welcome cooperation in digital payments, new initiatives in rare earths; 13 MOUs signed

The Rangareddy job mela will be held on May 11 from 9 am at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, near LB Nagar.

At a meeting with newly elected TMC legislators at her Kalighat residence, she also indicated plans to challenge the poll outcome legally, including approaching the Supreme Court.

Dhyanachandra said enumeration of citizens as part of the census process is underway across the VMC limits since May 4, 2026.

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.

Government of India press release: PRESIDENT OF INDIA PAYS FLORAL TRIBUTES TO GIANI ZAIL SINGH ON HIS BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

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

In a social media message, the DMK president said he accepted the people’s verdict and congratulated the victors on their win

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

Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of District Disaster Management Authority Harshal Bhoyar has issued an alert notice to the public

Government of India press release: UIDAI joins hands with NFSU to enhance cybersecurity and digital forensics resilience...

Government of India press release: Second BRICS Employment Working Group Meeting to Begin in Thiruvananthapuram on 6 May...

The accusation comes after Sandeep Pathak's security was withdrawn by the Punjab government and also booked under non-bailable sections. Raghav Chadha has also alleged that the MPs who have switched faced intimation

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde meets residents of victim’s village and assures justice

State BJP president addresses victory celebrations at Srikalahasti over party’s performance in West Bengal and Assam; says party will not tolerate sacrilege in temples, refers to Tirumala ghee adulteration issue

Effectively, the party has 107 MLAs as TVK president C. Joseph Vijay has won from both Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchi East.

Bengal Election Results: "Election Commission Played Nasty Games": Mamata Banerjee's Big Attack

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: While most exit polls have predicted DMK's second straight win, one suggested a huge wave of the "Vijay effect" in the state this time.

“We fought like tigers and will bounce back, but this government’s direct interference is deeply concerning,” said Mamata Banerjee after the assembly poll loss

The case relates to a conspiracy allegedly hatched by Dawood, later designated an international terrorist, and associates based in Dubai and Pakistan to avenge the demolition of the Babri Masjid.

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

West Bengal CM announcement LIVE updates: According to a senior BJP functionary, the party could “reward” Suvendu Adhikari for defeating Mamata Banerjee twice.

Tamil Nadu government formation news LIVE updates: DMK's Elangovan says Vijay’s TVK can’t form govt with Congress alone; hints AIADMK support may be needed, questions BJP’s role. Vijay presided over a meeting of its newly elected MLAs, a day after the party secured 108 seats in the elections.

The President congratulates Prime Minister Modi on this recent, historic, and decisive election victory, White House spokesperson Kush Desai said.

Khurshid’s comments came hours after Mamata Banerjee refused to resign as Chief Minister, saying that the West Bengal election results did not reflect the people’s mandate but were the outcome of a conspiracy.

Experts say organisations that create opportunities for employees to improve and excel through upskilling or reskilling often reap the benefits in the long run

He was appointed Advocate-General on December 16, 2023, for a second term, following the resignation of S.N. Mookherjee

The sound of the blast was so intense that it was heard up to a kilometre away, causing alarm among nearby residents and passersby.

"The President congratulates Prime Minister Modi on this recent, historic, and decisive election victory," White House spokesman Kush Desai told IANS.

West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates:

PM Modi’s discussions with Lam are expected to focus on bilateral relations and regional and global issues, the external affairs ministry said.

“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.

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao said the rally would mark a political shift, signalling a surge “from Gangotri to Ganga Sagar”: Reports

The role of the EC played a significant part in the results besides other factors, says NC leader; PDP chief alleges “electoral manipulation” in West Bengal

US President Donald Trump congratulates Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his recent ‘historic and decisive election victory’, White House spokesperson Kush Desai says.

In an interview with The Jamaican Gleaner, Mr. Jaishankar also said that both countries “must continue to work together to build a deeper and more resilient partnership that works for both our people and contributes to a more just world”

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

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president says Omar Abdullah government remained silent as Siraj-ul-Uloom in Shopian in south Kashmir was closed

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Government of India press release: Prime Minister extends birthday greetings to Vice President Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji

TVK president Vijay leads in Tiruchi East and Perambur; Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is trailing in Kolathur as of 10.30 a.m.

Born on May 4, 1957, at Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu, Mr. Radhakrishnan took charge as the vice president of India on September 12 last year.

VP Ramalingame nomination in 2021 to Puducherry's legislative assembly strengthened BJP’s presence there.

Longtime Congress leader Debabrata Saikia runs for re-election in Nazira, focusing on transparency and youth employment.

Government of India press release: Enrolment Open for IICT’s National AI Skilling Programme for the Creative Sector

Large-scale internship programme offering 1 crore internship opportunities with top 500 companies over five years. Provides Rs 5,000 monthly allowance and Rs 6,000 one-time assistance targeting youth aged 21-24.

First full budget of NDA III government with focus on employment and skilling (Rs 2 lakh crore for 5 schemes), new income tax regime slabs, abolition of angel tax, and Rs 11.11 lakh crore capex allocation for infrastructure.

Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools, covering 18 trades including carpentry, blacksmithing, and pottery. Provides skill training, toolkit incentives, collateral-free credit up to Rs 3 lakh, and digital payment incentives.

Consolidated 29 central labour laws into four codes: Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security, and Occupational Safety. Aimed to simplify compliance, extend social security, and improve ease of doing business.

Micro-credit scheme providing affordable working capital loans (Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 in three tranches) to street vendors affected by COVID-19. Includes digital payment incentives and cashback rewards.

Flagship skill development scheme to enable Indian youth to take up industry-relevant skill training with monetary rewards and certification. Target of skilling one crore youth over four years.

Provides micro-finance loans up to Rs 10 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small/micro enterprises through three categories: Shishu (up to Rs 50,000), Kishore (up to Rs 5 lakh), and Tarun (up to Rs 10 lakh).

Defines and prohibits sexual harassment at the workplace and establishes Internal Complaints Committees and Local Complaints Committees for redressal. Applies to both organised and unorganised sectors.

Legislation to protect women from sexual harassment at workplace, mandating Internal Complaints Committees in organisations with 10+ employees, defining sexual harassment, and establishing complaint and redressal mechanisms.

Aimed to increase manufacturing sector's share of GDP from 16% to 25% by 2022 and create 100 million additional jobs. Proposed National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) with simplified regulations.

Expanded the National Skill Development Corporation's mandate to skill 150 million people by 2022 through public-private partnerships. Set up Sector Skill Councils and standardised vocational training frameworks.

Provided social security framework for unorganised sector workers covering life and disability cover, health and maternity benefits, and old age protection. Established National and State Social Security Boards.

Guarantees 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer for unskilled manual work. The world's largest work guarantee programme, covering over 700 districts.

Guaranteed 100 days of wage employment per year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. The world's largest public works programme, providing a social safety net to millions. Later renamed MGNREGA.