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Locked in a prestige battle with Congress’s Kamal Dewan, Outgoing Sonipat Mayor Rajiv Jain said he was relying on his public image and the work done during his nine-month stint as mayor after winning the bypoll in March last year

AIADMK rules out support to TVK; two deaths and 433 arrests since counting day, Bengal police say

TVK’s victory points to the importance of alternative modes of outreach

Of the 48 deaths this year, 20 took place on tracks between Kalamassery and Irinjalakuda, while 17 occurred on lines connecting Irinjalakuda with Vallathol Nagar

TNCC says TVK, which emerged as the single-largest party, should not seek support from BJP or its alliance partners; Vijay likely to meet the Governor on May 6 to stake claim to form govt or seek time

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee extended its support to the TVK, but said that the TVK shouldn't seek the support of the lone winner from the BJP in the State, or any alliance partners of the BJP

The ship’s crew members to engage in joint training exercises with the Indian Navy to strengthen operational ties

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

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the ECLGS 5.0, having an outlay of Rs 18,100 crore, would help airlines as well as MSMEs impacted by the West Asia crisis.

The Congress on Tuesday decided to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu in the interests of “protecting the Constitution” and secular values

The TMC office was allegedly set ablaze, and a bulldozer demolished a site in West Bengal overnight; Vijay seeks CPI’s support to form Government in Tamil Nadu

‘I am not exploring any broader platform or planning to join any political party. I will remain an independent MLA. This allows me to raise issues freely and intervene in matters that benefit society,’ says Sudhakaran

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

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee extended its support to the TVK, but said that the TVK shouldn't seek the support of the lone winner from the BJP in the State, or any alliance partners of the BJP

TVK stands at 108 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly and is just 10 short of the 118 halfway majority mark.

The episode, which unfolded before Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao on Monday, triggered a wave of reactions on social media after a video of the proceedings surfaced

Congress's support to the TVK is seen as a big gain for Vijay's party which stopped short of the majority mark in the state despite winning over 100 seats.

Taking a jibe at BJP's ‘poriborton’ (change) slogan, the TMC said that the change has arrived with bulldozer.

‘The most important change Op Sindoor brought to the India-Pak dynamic is that Islamabad will now be far more circumspect before attempting any mischief’

NHAI uses Cron AI platform to implement barrier-less toll collection; Rajasthan and Telangana among the first with live locations

The projects will expand the Indian Railways network by about 901 km, improve access to key tourist destinations, and enhance freight capacity.

Iranian ports pose war-zone risks, while visa restrictions and logistical hurdles along the Arab states lining the Gulf’s southern shores make it difficult for many sailors to leave their vessels

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

Reports indicate that a section within the AIADMK is inclined to support Vijay and his party

R B Choudary was reportedly nearing his 99th production and was looking forward to entering the elite club of producers with a century of films.

The film's music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It was released in July 2025.

The attacks -- hitting the cities of Zaporizhzhia, Kramatorsk and Dnipro -- came hours before a Ukrainian-suggested ceasefire

Government of India press release: Chandigarh Youth Invited to Apply for PM Internship Scheme with Financial Support

"Turnouts should continue to be a major focus area in track maintenance," the Railway Board said

Delivering a joint press statement, the Prime Minister highlighted the specific measures taken to enhance market access and trade volume.

Security forces stood firm as pillars of strength while operating in Manipur: Guv Bhalla

Speculation on the TVK's next steps in Tamil Nadu are high, with Opposition Congress, DMK and the AIADMK's latest remarks adding to the alliance buzz.

B. N. Jha said India exports over 250 varieties of spices and value-added products to more than 180 countries and continues to hold significant growth potential in the European market

Services exports jump to $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, a growth of 8.71%

A curated collection of reportage and analysis examining the Pahalgam attack, focusing on security failures, the political response, and its continuing impact on Kashmir.

Amsalem expressed readiness to extend support, including potential funding, for setting up a dedicated Water Resource Museum or Innovation Centre in Andhra Pradesh.

The launch is part of a broader vision to reach 1 crore households across India with learning material that supports not only academic development but also the building of character, clarity, and purpose among students.

The Pakistani source said ‌a report earlier by the U.S. media outlet Axios on the proposed memorandum was accurate

Phase II of the Hyderabad Metro includes three corridors of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Future City (9.6 km), Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) to Medchal (24.5 km), and JBS to Shamirpet (22 km).

He portrayed iconic characters that still resonate across generations.

AIADMK rules out support to TVK; two deaths and 433 arrests since counting day, Bengal police say

Instead of booking criminal cases, police counsel youth, warning them about legal consequences of harassment and stressing the importance of respecting women in public spaces

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

The TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu Assembly, winning 108 seats in the 234-member House; DMK’s allies CPI(M), CPI, and VCK, which have won two seats each, are yet to decide on support; IUML has refused backing

Recounting how it has stood by the Congress through thick and thin, the DMK has now accused it of being "opportunists."

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) directs Broadcast Audience Research Council to continue suspending TV news TRPs for another month

Loans capped at ₹1,000 crore per carrier; government offers up to 90 per cent credit guarantee support

He also instructed officials to take up road repair works immediately after completion of the pipeline expansion and related works.

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

The incident occurred between 11:30 am and 12 noon near Kanipada village under Odagaon police limits, when the boy had ventured into the forest at Baunsagadia to collect honey: Reports

BJP retains strongholds in north and southwest Bengal and makes inroads in Trinamool bastions of Kolkata and adjoining districts; party’s vote share touches 45.8%, the Trinamool’s drops to 40.8%

Telangana govt to 'hand over' probe report on 'irregularities' in PPAs during BRS regime to CBI

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

Kwatra thanked Shapiro for his strong support to the Indian American community in Pennsylvania

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

Brij Mohan Meena was earlier charged in a separate case in December 2024 by the CBI for allegedly collecting bribes worth ₹5 crore from individuals or companies

What makes the BJP’s victory really important this time is the fact that it has won more than a simple majority – 82 out of 126 MLAs in the state – on its own

The discussions also explored future pathways under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), along with broader frameworks for economic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region

The new zone will include Guntakal, Guntur and Vijayawada divisions, fulfilling a long-pending demand following Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation

Government of India press release: Prime Minister condemns attacks on UAE, reiterates support for peace and regional sta...

India’s 18th railway zone, headquartered at Visakhapatnam, to be carved out of the existing East Coast Railway and South Central Railway from June 1, 2026; will integrate Guntakal, Guntur, Vijayawada and the new Visakhapatnam division

For the time being, the party would not extend support to the regime that is likely to be formed by the TVK, according to leaders

While the move would offer Apple a secondary option beyond its longtime partner ​Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing ‌Co., the iPhone-maker is also concerned about using non-TSMC technology, the report said

The Range Rover SV is repriced from ₹4.25 crore to ₹3.5 crore and Range Rover Sport SV is repriced from ₹2.75 crore to ₹2.35 crore

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results: Vijay reported Rs 213.36 crore parked in a single savings account at Indian Overseas Bank.

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.

CIC recommends DoPT include sub-caste data in UPSC results to broaden reach of affirmative action

Construction falls 78 per cent year-on-year as FY26 misses target; no budget boost for FY27 limits recovery hopes

India ships arabica and robusta varieties, as well as instant coffee.

The report notes that the coverage and scale of these transfers have expanded sharply, but the rising fiscal burden on states poses a key risk for the bond market going forward

Crew members have reported hearing radio broadcasts warning vessels of new boundaries defended by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

The system has been designed to enhance safety at cross-service roads, where aircraft and ground vehicle movements intersect

Government of India press release: NITI Aayog Launches Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) Portal to Strengthen Real-Time Gov...

DMK was able to bag only Tiruvannamalai and Vandavasi (SC) Assembly constituencies

State Secretariat to return to the Writers’ Building from Nabanna after 13 years

Valte was assaulted by an Imphal mob on May 4, 2023, suffering life-threatening injuries; after his death in February 2026, his family refused to perform his last rites till the arrest of those behind the attack

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

CM Mamata Banerjee accuses BJP of targeting TMC workers; PM Narendra Modi calls for an end to the cycle of violence; reports emerge of arson, stone-pelting, along with videos of bloodied workers

TVK chief Vijay has requested Congress support to form government in Tamil Nadu: KC Venugopal

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three railway projects worth Rs 23,437 crore across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pra

These projects include Nagda - Mathura 3rd and 4th Line, Guntakal - Wadi 3rd and 4th Line and Burhwal - Sitapur 3rd and 4th Line.

Banerjee, 71, underlined that she had the support of the country’s top Opposition leaders and that her party would be back on its feet.

The notice was circulated across airports, railway stations and other transit points to order to prevent possible attempts by the official to leave the country.

Jointly opens first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam with Indian Railways

Approving a proposal from the Karnataka government, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned the procurement of 9,023 metric tonnes of sunflower under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the Rabi 2026 season

The Supreme Court’s dismissal of a challenge to the clearance of over thousands of trees near Delhi’s airport raises hard questions about what counts as a forest when the law privileges planning documents over ecological reality.

The Chief Minister, in a statement, thanked the PM and Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for issuing the notification.

The 2002-batch IAS officer was serving as the state transport secretary for the last three years.

The BJP won 207 of the 293 Assembly seats in West Bengal. The voter turnout exceeded 90 per cent, and no major incidents of violence were reported during the polling process.

The operation began around 11 am, with ACB officials scrutinising files and records in the department: Reports

At Beleghata in North Kolkata, a TMC worker, Bishwajit Pattanayak (44), was in charge of a booth during the second and final phase of the polls on April 29: Reports

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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

The AIADMK leaders feel that since the TVK will anyway manage to cobble up the numbers required to form government; they themselves could volunteer to bail out the party by extending support and facilitating the formation of the government.

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The second round of counting by ECI has indicated Banerjee leading from Bhabanipur seat by over 16,706 votes

As soon as officials received information about the gap between the two slabs, they acted promptly to remove all vehicles and people from the spot, says Bhagalpur District Magistrate Nawal Kishor Choudhary

The report noted that although conditions were better than in March 2026, new orders and output remained historically low, while input prices surged in April

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A 15-year-old tribal girl’s body was left on a roadside for hours after post-mortem in Madhya Pradesh due to lack of official support.

But one question doing the rounds right now is whether TVK would join hands with the DMK or the AIADMK if it needs support from another party to form the govt.

The report stated that online food delivery’s share has risen from about 3% in 2018 to roughly 11% now

A Delhi court recently pulled up the police over serious lapses in the investigation into the disappearance of two community dogs from Indira Gandhi International Airport. [Rashim Sharma v. GMR Airports Limited]Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Pranav Joshi of Patiala House Courts, by an order dated April 29, directed the Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport Range) to conduct a fresh and comprehensive investigation into the incidents and submit a report.The Court came down sharply on the i

Vijay's TVK supporters cheer as party leads in Tamil Nadu

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.

Comprehensive bill to replace the Aircraft Act 1934, modernising India's civil aviation regulatory framework. Addresses drone regulation, air navigation services, and enhanced safety provisions for the growing aviation sector.

Aims to reduce logistics cost from 13-14% of GDP to global best of 8% through efficiency improvements. Establishes Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP), Ease of Logistics (ELOG), and System Improvement Group.

Integrated multimodal infrastructure planning platform using GIS-based tools to coordinate projects of 16 ministries. Rs 100 lakh crore plan covering highways, railways, airports, ports, waterways, and logistics infrastructure.

Regional air connectivity scheme to make flying affordable for the common citizen by capping airfares on unserved and underserved routes. Revival of unused airports and subsidised operations for airlines.

Urban renewal programme to develop 100 smart cities with core infrastructure, sustainable environment, and technology-driven solutions. Total investment of Rs 2.05 lakh crore across selected cities.

Port-led development programme to modernise India's ports, enhance port connectivity, develop coastal economic zones, and promote coastal shipping. Envisaged investment of over Rs 8 lakh crore.

Massive urban infrastructure programme targeting 63 cities for integrated development of urban infrastructure, services, and governance reforms. India's first large-scale urban rejuvenation initiative.

Expansion of the rural roads programme to provide all-weather connectivity to unconnected habitations with population of 500+ in plain areas and 250+ in hilly and tribal areas.