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Governor RN Ravi dissolves Bengal Assembly; Mamata Banerjee no longer CM

KOLKATA: West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Thursday, May 7, 2026, dissolved the Legislative Assembly, paving the way for the formation of a new...

‘Majority must be tested on floor’: Pol leaders attack TN Governor over TVK stalemate

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Thursday conveyed to TVK chief Vijay that his party does not have the requisite support...

India asks Bangladesh to expedite nationality verification for repatriation of illegal immigrants

NEW DELHI: Days after Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Government of India (GOI) on Thursday asked Bangladesh to...

BJP responsible for deaths of 700 farmers in Punjab: CM Mann

CHANDIGARH: As the “Shukrana Yatra” reached Amritsar on its second day, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann drew a sharp contrast between the Aam Aadmi Party...

‘TMC chor’: Mahua Moitra alleges harassment onboard IndiGo flight

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday posted a video on her X handle where she alleged that while travelling to Delhi...

Opp backs Mamata’s refusal to resign; BJP calls it disrespect of constitutional norms

MUMBAI: The Opposition on Wednesday supported West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to quit, with Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut calling it...

Bengal CM oath May 9; Suvendu Adhikari leads race

KOLKATA: The oath-taking ceremony of the new chief minister of West Bengal would take place on May 9, 10 am at the Brigade Parade...

Tamil Nadu: Vijay meets Governor, stakes claim to form govt after Congress support

CHENNAI: The government formation in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday picked up pace after Congress offered conditional support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which emerged...

Five key reasons why BJP outnumbered TMC in West Bengal

KOLKATA: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a historic victory in the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, marking an end to Mamata...

How 8% vote shift helped BJP turn tide, capture WB for first time

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s breakthrough in West Bengal has been powered by a sharp rise in its vote share, with an eight...

‘TMC’s good fight on uneven pitch’: Mahua Moitra

KOLKATA: Aday after Trinamool Congress (TMC) suffered a major defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on...

Rahul Gandhi targets BJP over Bengal poll results

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday sharply criticised the BJP’s victory in the Bengal and Assam assembly polls, calling it a “theft”...

Kiren Rijiju hits out at TMC, Congress

NEW DELHI: In the wake of the BJP’s strong showing in the latest Assembly elections, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday launched a sharp...

Stalin resigns as Tamil Nadu CM; focus shifts to govt formation by Vijay’s TVK

CHENNAI: A day after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results, DMK President M K Stalin on Tuesday resigned as Chief Minister following the party’s...

Chadha apprises Prez Murmu of ‘misuse of state machinery’ by AAP-led Punjab govt

‘I am their next target’ NEW DELHI: In the charged aftermath of a major political realignment, tensions between former allies have sharpened, spilling into accusations...

Super Earth discovered where temp during day is scorching 725°C

NEW DELHI: Astronomers have identified a scorching “super-Earth” beyond our solar system where daytime temperatures soar to an astonishing 725°C, offering a rare glimpse...

PM Modi hails ‘historic day’ as BJP surges in Bengal, Assam

Credits workers, leadership for mandate NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the BJP’s performance across states as a “historic day”, framing the...

What BJP wave in Bengal, Assam means for India: Push for uniform code, infrastructure

NEW DELHI: The BJP was set on Monday to record substantial victories in the four state elections, an outcome that could accelerate its landmark...

Vijay tsunami topples Stalin’s DMK govt in Tamil Nadu

Rangasamy-led NDA retains power in Puducherry CHENNAI: Apolitical tsunami christened Vijay has dethroned the MK Stalin government in Tamil Nadu, leaving the ruling DMK unable...

UDF wave hits Kerala; Left strongholds crumble

BJP wins three seats THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress-led UDF registered a massive victory in the Kerala Assembly elections, winning 102 seats in the 140-member house. The...

Issuance of new Aadhaar only to citizens up to six years requires legislative intervention: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said the issuance of new Aadhaar cards only to citizens up to the age of six years...

Strongrooms, counting centres become triple-security fortresses across Kolkata

BENGAL ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2026 KOLKATA: Strong rooms across West Bengal have been placed under a multi-layered security blanket ahead of the counting of votes for...

Chadha to meet President over ‘targeted action’ by Punjab govt against turncoat MPs

NEW DELHI: In a politically charged development, BJP MP Raghav Chadha is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to raise concerns...

Centre reviews energy, shipping, citizen safety amid deepening West Asia crisis

NEW DELHI: In view of the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia, the Government of India has intensified coordinated efforts to ensure uninterrupted energy...

Delhi CM calls on citizens to report illegal tree felling

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has appealed to the residents of Delhi to come forward to help prevent illegal felling of trees in...

Govt allows 100% FDI in insurance, amends FEMA rules

NEW DELHI: The Central Government has notified key amendments to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, significantly liberalising foreign investment norms in...

Mallikarjun Kharge attacks BJP-RSS over press freedom

Says independent media faces punishment NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday attacked the BJP-RSS over the issue of press freedom, saying their message...

BJP, TMC hail SC directions on counting of votes for West Bengal polls

KOLKATA: The BJP and TMC on Saturday both hailed the SC directions on the Election Commission's circular over the deployment of central government personnel...

Received extremely severe alert on your phone

What this means and how this emergency notification system works NEW DELHI: If you received an emergency alert on your phone, there is no need...

No cause for panic about heat conditions: Jitendra Singh

NEW DELHI: Union Minister Jitendra Singh reassured the public on Saturday that there is no reason to panic about the heat conditions expected this...

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