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Newly sworn-in West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will chair his government’s first administrative meeting on May 11 with district officials and police chiefs. The BJP government’s immediate focus is ensuring administrative continuity, law and order, and smooth functioning of welfare schemes
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Mamata Banerjee called on all anti-BJP political parties, student organisations and civil groups to unite against the new BJP government in West Bengal after Suvendu Adhikari took oath as Chief Minister. She also invited Left parties to join the proposed united front
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded that elections in India be conducted through ballot paper, citing the UK voting system. He also accused the BJP of voter list manipulation, misuse of the election process and failing to maintain law and order in Uttar Pradesh
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to BJP workers allegedly killed in political violence in West Bengal during the swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said the INDIA bloc remains united despite tensions between the DMK and Congress over support to Vijay-led TVK in Tamil Nadu. He said the alliance’s common objective is to keep the NDA out of power at the national level
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After nearly three hours of deliberations at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in New Delhi, the suspense over the party’s choice for Kerala’s next Chief Minister continues.
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Renowned educator Anand Kumar, celebrated for his transformative Super 30 programme, has unveiled his ambitious digital education initiative, Super Infinity. Launched with a cinematic animated video, the platform aims to make mathematics engaging through storytelling, animation, and music.
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The Enforcement Directorate arrested Sravanthi Group promoter Dandamudi Venkateswara Rao and two others in a Rs 284 crore money laundering case involving alleged shell companies, fake invoices, and loan fraud. Investigators also alleged massive bank losses linked to the company
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Amid the global hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, experts criticised the reduced role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saying the WHO led the response while the CDC appeared largely absent. Concerns were raised about America’s preparedness and weakened international public health coordination
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The political clash between the AAP and the BJP intensified after Arvind Kejriwal likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, following ED raids on Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora. The BJP dismissed the remarks, accusing Kejriwal of deflecting from corruption charges within his party.
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Both players struck two aces each, while Vaidehee committed five double faults against Justina's three.
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Sanjay Seth inaugurated India’s first International Ophthalmology Research Conference in New Delhi, bringing together military and civilian eye specialists. The event focuses on research, innovation, and civil-military collaboration in ophthalmology with participation from leading global experts
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In a dramatic turn in Tamil Nadu politics, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has extended support to C. Joseph Vijay’s TVK, enabling the party to cross the crucial majority mark of 118 MLAs in the Assembly. With backing from the CPI, CPI(M), VCK, and IUML, TVK now commands the support of 120 legislators.
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Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister after a decisive election win, defeating TMC’s dominance. His rise from opposition leader and former TMC minister marks a major political shift in the state
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The Enforcement Directorate arrested alleged crypto hacker Srikrishna Ramesh alias Sriki and two others in a money laundering case linked to Bitcoin theft. The probe also involves searches at Congress-linked individuals’ premises, stemming from a 2017 cyber hacking investigation in Bengaluru
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The Congress high command, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, held final talks in New Delhi to decide Kerala’s next Chief Minister after a UDF victory. Contenders include V D Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and K C Venugopal amid internal factional pressure
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Fuel prices may likely increase with OMC's facing severe financial strain and no sign of lowering demands.
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Arvind Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using ED raids for political control in Punjab and compared him to Aurangzeb. He alleged targeting of AAP leaders, while ED arrested Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora
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In Sohna, Gurugram, two adult women—one Hindu and one Muslim—reported living together in a same-sex relationship after allegedly marrying in a temple. Following a police complaint by relatives, they sought protection, citing threats, and were later allowed to leave after formalities
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Seven engineers suspended over the controversial 90-degree Bhopal overbridge have been reinstated by the Madhya Pradesh Public Works Department, even as an inquiry continues. The bridge, criticised for its unsafe design, is now set for structural redesign before reopening to public traffic
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After taking oath as West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari said his focus would be on restoring the state’s lost glory in education and culture rather than criticising opponents. He also paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the poet’s birth anniversary
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Sunburn Festival 2026 returns for its 19th edition in Mumbai with a new two-day format at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and a finale at NSCI Dome. The event, themed “Awaken the Core,” aims to deliver a more intense and focused experience
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Family members of veteran BJP worker Makhanlal Sarkar expressed pride after Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought his blessings during Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in ceremony. They said Sarkar dedicated decades to the RSS and BJP while leading a simple and principled life
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Asaduddin Owaisi defended accused Nida Khan in the TCS harassment and forced conversion case, calling it a “media trial” and insisting she will be proven innocent. He rejected links between All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and the case amid political criticism