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Devotees had gathered at the temple to seek the blessings of the deity. However, strong winds began sweeping through the area towards the evening hours, causing some of them to take shelter beside an under-construction wall. Six devotees, including some children, were killed and more than a dozen others were injured after an under-construction wall on the…

Additional troops have been deployed and the entire area has been cordoned off. “The troops continue to dominate the area and maintain a high state of operational readiness across the sector,” the Indian Army said. The Indian Army on Tuesday foiled a major infiltration attempt by suspected Pakistani terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu…

The warning sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users comparing the situation to India, where roadside fruit trees are often freely accessed by locals. An Indian woman living in Singapore has gone viral after sharing a surprising warning about the country’s strict public property laws. In a post on X, Priyanka Sinha claimed that even…

Prateek Yadav was the husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav and half-brother of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. Prateek Yadav, son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, died at the age of 38 years in Lucknow. He was brought dead at the Lucknow civil hospital on Wednesday. He was the husband of BJP…

The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on gold and silver imports, taking the effective import tax to 15% from 6%. India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas…

In retaliation for the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26, New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor, dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK India on Tuesday said that reports of China supporting Pakistan during Operation Sindoor “corroborate what was known earlier” and urged Beijing to introspect. “We have seen reports that corroborate what was known earlier, Operation…

Customs officials at Amritsar airport arrested a passenger after finding suspected MDMA tablets hidden inside soft toys. The seizure has widened an investigation into concealment methods and a possible international trafficking network. A passenger arriving at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar has been arrested after Customs officials seized over 25 kg of suspected…

According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bose had allegedly recommended around 150 candidates for various posts under the South Dum Dum Municipality in exchange for monetary benefits. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in connection with the alleged municipality recruitment scam. Bose is expected to be produced before a Special…

The “digital arrest” scam came to light after the elderly man discussed the matter with family members, who suspected foul play and advised him to approach the police. In yet another case of a senior citizen being targeted through a “digital arrest” scam, an 87-year-old retired executive from Pune was allegedly duped of Rs 3.46 crore by…

BJP MLA Arjun Singh said the administration had already issued strict directives on several matters, including public order, illegal activities and religious gatherings on roads. The Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government in West Bengal has moved swiftly on one of its key political promises, with state BJP MLA Arjun Singh saying roadside namaz will be restricted and prayers…

BJP’s Northeast strongman Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam chief minister for a second consecutive term along with four ministers on Tuesday, marking the NDA’s third straight government in the state. The stage is set for the swearing-in of the third BJP-led NDA government in Assam, with the saffron party’s Northeast strongman Himanta Biswa Sarma…

PM Modi urged Indians to hold weddings and holidays within the country instead of going abroad. The appeal tied personal spending choices to conserving foreign exchange during the West Asia-linked global disruption. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Indians to avoid overseas destination weddings and instead celebrate within the country, a day after appealing to citizens…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour ​taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May ‌15-20, India’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday, as the Middle East crisis drives up global oil prices and ​strains India’s foreign currency reserves. Modi is to visit the UAE on ​May 15 and…

Manoj Kumar Agarwal, a 1990-batch IAS officer of the Bengal cadre, is the second officer connected to the elections to be appointed by the new government. West Bengal chief electoral officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who received both praise for conducting a largely violence-free assembly election and criticism for the mass disenfranchisement during the special intensive revision…

In voting for the Bengal election last month, the BJP won 207 of the state’s 294 seats for its first ever poll triumph in the eastern state, and to peg back Mamata Banerjee who had denied it space for nearly 15 years. Controversy over the Bengal election results – i.e., the removal of 90.8 lakh names after…

VD Satheesan – who is the choice of the people as well as the Congress’s Kerala ally and UDF constituent IUML — is not ready to accept a secondary role. Congress’s VD Satheesan, aspirant for the top job in Kerala, has hardened his stance, sources close to him said, making it clear that he is not ready…

15 people have been detained in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, with a Jaipur-based man identified as the alleged mastermind. The Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) has so far detained 15 people in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, with investigators now probing the extent of the suspected network…

Police briefly detained the madrassa manager and the man who had donated the fan after a photograph of the Pakistani-made appliance went viral on social media A routine repair job at a madrassa in Kushinagar snowballed into a police probe after the repairman discovered “Made in Pakistan” written on a ceiling fan. The Uttar Pradesh Police have…

Companies across sectors spent years bringing employees back to office citing productivity and collaboration concerns. PM Modi now wants some Covid-era flexibility reconsidered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the second day in a row, asked private and government sector companies to allow work-from-home for their employees. He made the remarks again on Monday while inaugurating Sardardham Hostel…

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to conserve fuel, avoid non-essential imports and revive work-from-home practices to help India tackle global economic disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict. Addressing a BJP rally in Hyderabad, he asked people to use public transport, reduce foreign travel and prefer Made-in-India products to save foreign exchange and curb rising…

For the first time in its modern history, a sacred Kumbhabhishek will be conducted atop the temple’s 90-metre-high Shikhar using holy water gathered from 11 prominent pilgrimage sites across the country. The Somnath Temple is set to witness a historic spiritual milestone on May 11, marking the “Somnath Amrit Parv 2026” with a ritual never before performed…

The woman allegedly claimed she lived in London and planned to visit India carrying 95,000 British pounds, worth around Rs 1.22 crore. A supposed London tourist, promises of British pounds and a few WhatsApp chats later, a contractor in Gwalior found himself allegedly duped of Rs 1.23 lakh in a cyber fraud. According to police, Kamalkant Yadav,…

Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his call to save fuel and defer gold purchases. The row sharpened the political contest over energy security and the West Asia crisis. The Congress on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his appeal urging people to save fuel and postpone gold purchases, accusing him…

Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as Assam chief minister on 12 May in Guwahati. The ceremony follows the NDA’s 102-seat victory and his unanimous election as alliance leader. Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as the chief minister of Assam for the second straight term on the morning of 12th May. An official notice…

Police have made no arrests more than four days after Chandranath Rath was shot dead near his Madhyamgram home. Investigators believe the killing was a planned operation, with clues pointing to outside shooters and local support. A UPI payment made at a toll booth near Kolkata has emerged as a crucial lead in the murder probe of…

Speaking at a public programme, PM Modi said patriotism was not limited to sacrifices by soldiers but also included responsible behaviour by citizens in everyday life Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to people to make small changes in their daily lives to help India deal with economic pressure caused by the ongoing conflict in West…

Several party leaders have publicly spoken out against Mamata and Abhishek’s Banerjee’s leadership of the party, after the TMC suffered a massive defeat against the BJP in Bengal. Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing an existential crisis in West Bengal after a massive defeat to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently-concluded election, with several…

A couple in Bengaluru shared their monthly expenses of ₹1.3 lakh, sparking debate on social media about living costs in the city. How much does it take to live ‘comfortably’ in an expensive city like Bengaluru? That is the question social media is busy debating after one couple broke down their ₹1.3 lakh monthly expenses. Radhika and…

More than 80,000 students failed the Marathi first language paper in the Maharashtra SSC examinations this year. The figures have sharpened concerns over how regional languages are being taught and used. More than 80,000 students failed the Marathi first language paper in the Maharashtra Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations this year, raising concerns among education experts about…

Ahead of Mother’s Day, working women across Mumbai spoke about balancing motherhood with demanding careers. From taxi driver Sarika Randive to police officer Dipshikha Ware, women shared stories of sacrifice, resilience and emotional challenges while raising children alongside professional responsibilities, highlighting the support systems and determination that helped them continue forward. On the occassion of Mothers’ Day,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched the feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar during the BJP government’s oath ceremony at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground. Sarkar, a close aide of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, played a key role in early Jana Sangh and BJP movements in North Bengal. Close aide of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and senior-most Bharatiya Janata Party…

A viral video from Katihar Junction allegedly showed vendors colouring pale cucumbers bright green before selling them to passengers, raising food safety concerns online. The Railway Protection Force confirmed the footage was genuine and detained nine women vendors for questioning. Authorities seized cucumbers and launched an investigation, while social media users demanded more hygiene checks A disturbing…

Sources said the Tamil Nadu governor wanted to examine the support letters from the VCK and IUML. They met four times in as many days and TVK supporters had accused the governor of delaying government formation, but when Vijay went to the Lok Bhavan again on Saturday, his meeting with Rajendra Arlekar was cordial throughout, sources have…

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister on Rabindra Jayanti, May 9, and the symbolism of the date is impossible to ignore. After a long and intense election campaign built around Hindutva, border security, Bengali identity and development politics, the choice of Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary for the swearing-in ceremony appears to be…

India successfully tested the Agni-5 MIRV missile from Odisha, boosting its ability to strike multiple targets with a single nuclear-capable weapon. India conducted a successful flight trial of an advanced Agni missile with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) technology, the defence ministry said on Saturday. This capability allows the weapon system to deliver multiple nuclear warheads…

By Saturday, both VCK and IUML gave support letters to TVK, taking Vijay’s tally to 120, beyond the majority mark. The Governor was set to fly out, but did not. Five days after Tamil Nadu delivered its verdict, Vijay has his majority, the Governor’s nod, and a time and place for his oath. Between the hung verdict…

A software engineer’s Reddit post warning students against joining the tech industry has sparked debate online over layoffs, pressure and job insecurity in IT. A post by a software engineer has sparked discussion online after he warned students against choosing software engineering as a career. The user claimed the tech industry has become unstable, stressful and heavily…

A white SUV—bearing a Gujarat registration number (GJ13CF5257)—grazed the side of the MP’s car while attempting a reckless manoeuvre at high speed Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader and Baramati MP, Supriya Sule, had a narrow escape on Saturday evening after her vehicle was struck by a speeding SUV on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The incident occurred…

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant publicly refuted a false casteist statement attributed to him, labeling it as a “vile, brazen and mischievous” fabrication. In an unusual outburst, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday condemned and denied a casteist statement attributed to him, calling it a “vile, brazen and mischievous” concoction. “To manufacture a…

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to AAP Gujarat’s plea against the suspension of its social media accounts. The petition questions whether Section 79(3)(b) can be used to order blocking and seeks to void related directions. The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre’s response on a plea filed by the Gujarat unit of…

Celina Jaitly’s legal battle with husband Peter Haag intensified after Mumbai Police initiated criminal proceedings against him based on her complaint. The actor had previously accused Haag of domestic violence, alleging she was denied access to her children in Austria. Actor Celina Jaitly has filed a complaint against her husband, Austrian national Peter Haag, following which the…

Home Minister Amit Shah took a dig at Mamata Banerjee, while declaring Suvendu Adhikari as the BJP’s chief ministerial face in West Bengal, saying the TMC chief had been “defeated on her home turf” in south Kolkata’s Bhabanipur. Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took a sharp dig at Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee, while announcing…

Following the BJP’s sweep in West Bengal and Assam and India doubling down on its “core issue” of the repatriation of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Dhaka has put its international border on alert. The move by Dhaka suggests Bangladesh fears that the BJP’s electoral victories in the border states could translate into more aggressive “push-ins” from India. Even…

An elderly man travelling on a cycle rickshaw with four stray dogs has gone viral online, touching hearts with his compassion. The dogs stay close, some riding with him while others walk beside him, showing deep loyalty. Social media users praised his kindness, saying love and humanity matter more than wealth, and many called him truly rich…

Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, explained that the fruit was purchased by his wife, Ritu, from a local vendor for a late-night snack. Popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, better known as Flying Beast, recently sparked online safety concerns after sharing a video of a watermelon oozing heavy foam. In a vlog titled “Tarbooz Mein Nikala Zeher (Poison found…

Lt Gen (retd) NS Raja Subramani will also serve as the as Secretary to government of India, Department of Military Affairs. The government on Saturday named Lieutenant General (retd) NS Raja Subramani as the country’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the new Navy chief. Orders announcing both new appointments were…

Vijay contested from two seats and won both. The 51-year-old must resign from one seat within 14 days of the election result being notified. Suspense over government formation in Tamil Nadu reached a fever pitch on Friday as actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay met governor Rajendra Arlekar for the third time in three days and the Tamilaga Vettri…

A 27-year-old woman was saved from a knife attack in Bengaluru by passersby who overpowered her alleged assailant, her husband, amid reported domestic discord. A 27-year-old woman escaped a possible fatal attack after passersby intervened and overpowered a man who allegedly assaulted her with a knife on a busy road on the outskirts of Bengaluru, police said…

A second woman linked to the C-section delivery case at Kota’s New Medical Hospital died on Thursday. Jyoti, 20, reportedly suffered kidney failure after surgery in the hospital’s gynaecology ward. Earlier, Payal, 28, died on May 5. Relatives staged a protest demanding action, while District Collector Piyush Samariya said a technical inquiry into the incident is underway.…

TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleged she was harassed by a group of men aboard an IndiGo flight while travelling to attend a parliamentary meeting. She claimed the men shouted slogans, filmed her, and violated her safety. TMC leader Saket Gokhale criticised the airline and BJP over the incident. TM MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday alleged in a…

Forensic tests reportedly found zinc phosphide poison in the bodies of four Pydhonie family members who died after eating watermelon in Mumbai on April 25. Police told FPJ they are probing murder and suicide angles after the same substance was allegedly detected in a half-cut watermelon kept at the Dokadias’ home. Investigators may register a murder case…

Indore police are investigating three abandoned bags found on Sanwer-Ujjain Road with currency bundles inside. The seizure drew alarm after many packets were found stuffed with fake notes and coloured papers. Police in Indore are investigating after suspicious cash worth nearly Rs 2.83 crore was found inside three abandoned bags on the Sanwer-Ujjain Road on Thursday morning.…

At least three people were reportedly injured in a shooting near a Publix in Cane Bay Boulevard, Summerville, South Carolina, before the suspect fled toward a nearby elementary school. Multiple people were injured in a shooting Thursday night in the Cane Bay community near a Publix and McDonald’s in Summerville, South Carolina, according to emergency dispatch reports…

  Conservationist Krithi Karanth has become the first Indian to be named the 2026 Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year for her wildlife work. Krithi K. Karanth has spent years working closely with wildlife and the people living around forests in India. From helping farmers deal with crop damage caused by animals to teaching children how…

Two Indian women, Praveen Shaikh and Barkha Subba, received the Whitley Award for their conservation efforts protecting the Indian Skimmer and Himalayan salamander. Two Indian women among six received the Whitley Award, which is also known as the “Green Oscar” award, for local solutions to create a future where communities and wildlife thrive together on a healthy…

Police in Beed are investigating a complaint that a woman married multiple men through agents before fleeing with cash and jewellery. The case has raised concerns about an alleged racket targeting unmarried men in rural parts of the district. A suspected “looter bride” racket allegedly targeting unmarried men through fake marriages has come to light in Maharashtra’s…

Pakistan’s standard repair time after Operation Sindoor: Months for most bases, and nearly a year for the deepest scars. A year after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, its scars remain far from healed. India struck 11 critical defence locations and nine terror sites under Operation Sindoor in May last…

The CBI has uncovered a trafficking network that sent Indians to scam compounds in Southeast Asia. The case points to a wider cyber slavery racket involving coercion, ransom demands and cross-border crime. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a suspected organised human trafficking network that lured Indian nationals to Southeast Asian countries under the guise…

While the chief ministerial face has not yet been officially announced, Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari is widely seen as the frontrunner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah areli kely to be among top BJP leaders attending the swearing-in ceremony of the party’s first government in West Bengal, scheduled for May 9…

Adhikari termed the killing a “cold-blooded murder” as police began probing the role of bike-borne attackers and a suspicious car. West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday termed the killing of his close aide Chandranath Rath a “cold-blooded murder”, hours after the latter was shot dead in Madhyamgram in North 24 Parganas district. Speaking to reporters…

Operation Sindoor shelling in Uri left children like 5-year-old Amaira traumatized, homes and shops damaged, one civilian dead, and led to calls for safer civilian bunkers. In her small home in Bandi village of Uri, located on the foothills of a hill that still echo with distant memories of gunfire, 5-year-old Amaira keeps a tiny box. Inside…

The man’s post about leaving the corporate world has resonated with many, prompting varied reactions on social media. The conversation around millennial burnout has been reignited following a viral video of a man documenting his final day in the corporate world. He shared a heartfelt reflection on his 11-year tenure, revealing how he spent three years preparing…

“Let them dismiss me. I want this to be a black day,” Mamata Banerjee said Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee, who has refused to put in her resignation from the Chief Minister post, is adamant about the decision, come what may. “Let them dismiss me. I want this to be a black day,” she said amid the condemnation…

Chandranath Rath, Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant, was shot at point-blank range by unidentified assailants on a bike on Wednesday night. BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday said the killing of his personal assistant (PA), Chandranath Rath, was a “pre-planned murder” and alleged that the killers had carried out “recce for two to three days”. Rath, 41, was shot…

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has admitted a petition against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleging disproportionate assets and seeking a CBI probe, filed by petitioner S Vignesh Shishir. The matter was listed on May 6 before a division bench and accepted for urgent chamber hearing. ED, Income Tax, SFIO and MHA were also named…

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 Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar is learnt to have asked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president…

A founder shared how her remote team uses Slack statuses like “grind,” “normal,” and “survival” mode to manage workload and avoid burnout at work. A founder has started a discussion online after sharing how her remote team uses Slack statuses to show how they are feeling during the workday. The idea, she explained, helps employees avoid burnout…

The Gujarat High Court rejected Narayan Sai’s plea for relief in the 2013 Surat rape case. The court also refused to stay his conviction or grant bail, underscoring its stance on serious offences. Narayan Sai has suffered a major setback after the Gujarat High Court rejected his plea for relief in a rape case registered in Surat…

A bag containing cash, gold ornaments and land documents was found inside the operation theatre of a rural hospital in South 24 Parganas. The recovery triggered a BJP protest, rival claims over ownership and a police investigation. Days after the election results, a government hospital in the state has landed in controversy after a large quantity of…

Kejriwal also took a jibe at the seven defected MLAs who recently switched sides and joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Calling them an enemy that damaged the party internally, Kejriwal said that the BJP stole seven seats that belonged to the people of Punjab. Launching a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya…

For 15 years, Mamata Banerjee and her regional Trinamool Congress (TMC) party seemed to embody a political law of India’s West Bengal state: they always found a way to survive. On Monday, that ended. The firebrand populist’s defeat to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ended her bid for a fourth consecutive term as chief minister – a…

The Congress is set to back Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu after the party’s landmark debut election performance left it just 10 seats short of a majority. The Congress has decided to extend support to the Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu after the debutant party emerged as the single largest force in the 2026…

It was the second explosion incident hours after a blast occurred outside the headquarters of the BSFs Punjab Frontier in Jalandhar district around 8 pm on Tuesday. A blast outside the BSF camp in Amritsar took place on late Tuesday, hours after a grenade attack in Jalandhar. No casualties or injuries were reported. The Khalistan Liberation Army…

Taking a jibe at BJP’s ‘poriborton’ (change) slogan, the TMC said that the change has arrived with bulldozer. Tensions in West Bengal refuse to die down after announcement of election results, as Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has alleged ‘bulldozer action’ by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which recently won with huge margin in the state. The TMC…

Nepal has formally objected to a key pilgrimage route via Lipulekh, sending a protest to India and China. The move revives a long-standing border dispute, even as Kathmandu calls for dialogue. India has pushed back against Nepal’s objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route via Lipulekh, saying its position on the issue remains “clear and consistent” and…

Bhopal Crime Branch has arrested six people for allegedly extorting Rs 1.89 crore from IAS coaching director Shubhra Ranjan. Police have frozen the transferred money and are probing a wider conspiracy, including an alleged plan to flee abroad. In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch in Bhopal has solved a high-profile extortion case involving Rs 1.89 crore…

Police in Maharajganj arrested four women accused of arranging fraudulent marriages to cheat men. The case has spotlighted a planned con in which victims were allegedly stripped of cash and jewellery. Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, have busted a “looteri dulhan” (fraud bride) gang involved in cheating unsuspecting men under the pretext of marriage, arresting four women…

The timing is notable. The test window overlaps with the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, conducted in early May 2025. India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) designating a vast stretch of the Bay of Bengal as a danger zone for a long-range missile test, with the warning active from April 25 to May 6, 2026.…

TVK’s Vijay Dhamu, an auto driver, won Royapuram by defeating Subair Khan and D Jayakumar on Monday. The upset cracked a long-held North Chennai stronghold and underlined the party’s striking debut in Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Assembly election. In what is being hailed as the biggest David vs Goliath story of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, K Vijay…

The review looked at 217 clinical trials, which together included more than 15,000 people with knee osteoarthritis. It is a common joint problem in which the cartilage that cushions the bones in the knee slowly wears away. A new study has found that aerobic exercise may be the most effective way to ease the pain and stiffness…

Through every phase, the supporters themselves carried a distinct identity.They were often called “Anil” a term rooted in Tamil political memory. The word “Anil” means squirrel. Vijay’s TVK is closing in on the 118-seat simple majority mark in Tamil Nadu, pushing the DMK alliance down to 70 and AIADMK to 51, but this outcome was not born…

BJP was on track to become the single-largest party in the West Bengal Assembly, crossing the critical halfway mark of 148 seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the Election Commission and those involved in conducting the assembly elections for maintaining the dignity of India’s democracy. The prime minister was addressing party supporters gathered at the…

Adhikari, who took the lead after several rounds of counting were complete, polled over 67,000 votes in the high-stakes contest. The closely-watched electoral battle between BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari and Trinamool Congress chief went down to the wire Monday, ending in the former breaching the TMC stronghold. Adhikari, in what seemed to be a reiteration of the 2021…

Rahul Gandhi also claimed that they have witnessed the same playbook before. He cited the examples of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Maharashtra. He also claimed that the votes were stolen in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 as well. Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi came down heavily on the Bharatiya Janata…

A sharp price hike in commercial LPG cylinders has triggered protests across Punjab, with AAP leaders taking to the streets and launching a strong attack on the Centre over rising costs. The Aam Aadmi Party launched protests across Punjab after a sharp increase of nearly Rs 1,000 in the price of commercial LPG cylinders, calling the move…

A first-year PhD scholar at IIT Ropar has accused an assistant professor of assault, harassment and intimidation. The institute has placed the faculty member on forced leave as an internal inquiry and police investigation proceed. A first-year PhD scholar at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar in Punjab has accused an assistant professor of physical assault,…

In the aftermath of a brutal crime in Pune, the victim’s father has issued a firm message to political leaders. His demand is clear – justice first, and only then will he open his doors. Amid rising outrage over the rape and murder of a minor in Maharashtra’s Pune, the victim’s father has issued a clear appeal,…

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for a firing at a cafe in Surrey, Canada, near a restaurant linked to Kapil Sharma. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for a firing incident at a cafe and bar in Canada, according to posts circulating on social media. As per the claims, members of the gang opened…

Bengal election results on May 4: The election is seen as a direct face-off between CM Mamata Banerjee and BJP’s state leadership led by Suvendu Adhikari The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election unfolded as a high-intensity, bipolar contest between the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with other parties playing only a…

Ex-JPMorgan employee Chirayu Rana faces scrutiny after AI chat reveals inconsistencies in his harassment claims, as internal probes find no supporting evidence A former employee of JPMorgan Chase has come under renewed scrutiny after reports revealed that he had described similar allegations on an online legal chatbot months before formally accusing a senior executive of sexual harassment.…

Nine people, including a toddler, died in a Vivek Vihar residential fire in Delhi, where a locked terrace door, single staircase and iron grills blocked escape. A locked door leading to the terrace trapped a family inside a burning building in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar, resulting in the deaths of nine people. The fire broke out around…

As counting for 293 West Bengal assembly seats began, BJP leaders expressed strong confidence in securing a landslide victory. State president Samik Bhattacharya claimed voters had rejected the ruling TMC and Mamata Banerjee. BJP candidates echoed the sentiment, asserting that people voted for change, while TMC aims for a fourth consecutive term. West Bengal BJP president Samik…

Around 15 to 20 per cent of these seats are located in areas like central Kolkata, south Bengal, and Southwest Bengal Bengal remains one of the most keenly watched states in the election results to be announced on May 4. Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool is seeking a fourth-consecutive term, while the BJP is fighting to form its first…

Police say Priyank believed the academy director had substantial wealth and hatched the conspiracy to extort a large amount from her. In a chilling crime that has stunned Bhopal, the director of a Delhi-based IAS coaching academy was allegedly kidnapped, held hostage for nearly four hours and forced to transfer Rs 1.89 crore online while a pistol…

In commemoration of the day, Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities organised the third anniversary separately in their respective dominant districts of Manipur. Rallies and shutdowns on Sunday in both Kuki-Zo and Meitei-dominated areas marked the third anniversary of ethnic violence, erupted on May 3, 2023 that claimed over 260 lives and displaced more than 60,000, followed by the…