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After the All India Trinamool Congress lost power and Mamata Banerjee was defeated in Bhabanipur, barricades outside her Harish Chatterjee Street residence in West Bengal were partially removed, signalling reduced security

Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has staked claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu after winning 108 Assembly seats and emerging as the single largest party. With no clear majority, political negotiations have intensified as parties weigh possible alliances and support options

Indian celebrities dazzled at the Met Gala 2026, blending heritage and haute couture with art-inspired ensembles, as Isha Ambani, Karan Johar and others showcased craftsmanship rooted in Indian culture

Senior DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Minister KR Periyakaruppan lost the Tiruppattur Assembly seat by just one vote to TVK candidate Seenivasa Sethupathy R. The closely fought contest highlighted the strong debut performance of actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the elections

Mamata Banerjee refused to resign after the TMC’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, alleging that the verdict was the result of a conspiracy and irregularities in counting. She also accused the Election Commission of working in favour of the BJP

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a murder accused, stressing the right to speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, after four years in custody without witness examination

All India Trinamool Congress’s defeat in West Bengal reflects a deep organisational collapse, with weakened mid-level leadership and centralisation under Mamata Banerjee aiding Bharatiya Janata Party’s decisive surge

In West Bengal, shifting women voter sentiment and higher cash-transfer promises by the Bharatiya Janata Party may have dented All India Trinamool Congress’s support, signalling a move beyond welfare schemes toward governance concerns

After a sweeping win in Kerala, the Indian National Congress faces a fierce leadership contest for Chief Minister, with K. C. Venugopal’s entry intensifying internal power struggles and high-command involvement

The Supreme Court of India rebuked the Indian Young Lawyers Association over its Sabarimala PIL, calling it an abuse of process and questioning its locus, while stressing focus on genuine public causes and bar welfare

Bharatiya Janata Party swept West Bengal with 206 seats in the Assembly polls, surpassing its 200-seat target, while All India Trinamool Congress secured 80, marking a dramatic shift from previous election outcomes

Shilpa Shirodkar shared nostalgic 90s photos with Madhuri Dixit from an Indore show, delighting fans while also highlighting her upcoming web series Shankara: The Revolutionary Man and her spiritually enriching experience working on it

The Delhi High Court will appoint amici curiae to represent Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others in the CBI liquor policy case after they boycotted proceedings over a rejected recusal plea

Minsiter Sridhar Babu called upon the industries to train the engineers to make them industry-ready. Industries must take up the task as their responsibility, he said

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann demanded a constitutional provision for recall of elected representatives, stressing accountability and protection of democratic values.

Samrat Choudhary-led Bihar government will expand its cabinet on Thursday in Patna, with Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and NDA leaders attending, signalling consolidation after recent political shifts

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, staking claim to form government as Governor R. N. Ravi weighs options amid a hung verdict

Jaguar Land Rover India has reduced prices of its imported Range Rover models by up to Rs 75 lakh, citing expected benefits from the proposed India-UK free trade agreement. The revised pricing applies to UK-imported CBU vehicles and is effective immediately

India ranks fifth among the world’s most spam-affected countries, with telemarketing and sales calls leading the problem. A Truecaller report shows 68 billion spam calls globally in 2025, with financial services and scams also contributing significantly in India.

DMK leader TKS Elangovan said Vijay’s TVK cannot form a government in Tamil Nadu with Congress support alone and may require AIADMK backing. He also alleged BJP interference in the state and said the DMK is reviewing the reasons behind its defeat

DMK President MK Stalin resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after the party-led alliance suffered a major defeat in the Assembly elections. The alliance secured only 73 seats, while Stalin also lost the Kolathur constituency to TVK candidate VS Babu

Hotels and eateries across Kerala will shut for 24 hours on May 6 as Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association leads protests against LPG price hikes, suspending food delivery and organising statewide demonstrations demanding a rollback

Raghav Chadha and fellow MPs met Droupadi Murmu alleging misuse of Punjab state machinery after joining Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming harassment, while urging protection of constitutional rights amid escalating political tensions

The Supreme Court of India criticised misuse of PILs as “private, publicity, paisa and political interest litigation” while hearing the Sabarimala case, stressing only genuine public causes deserve consideration amid concerns over frivolous petitions