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Hyderabad police have imposed a ban on drones, para-gliders and micro-light aircraft on May 10 as part of security measures for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit. The restrictions cover areas under Cyberabad and Malkajgiri police limits, including Madhapur, Begumpet, Bowenpally and Marredpally.
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Twelve labourers were killed and 20 injured when a pick-up van carrying them overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday night. Authorities confirmed that the victims were returning home when the driver lost control near Chikliya crossing.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi intensified his campaign in West Bengal, accusing the ruling Trinamool Congress of fostering lawlessness, corruption, and fear. He promised sweeping reforms if the BJP comes to power, including implementing Ayushman Bharat, granting citizenship to Matua refugees under the CAA, and reviving industries in Hooghly.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee declared that the Trinamool Congress is already poised for victory after the first phase of polling, which saw a turnout of nearly 90%. At rallies in Kolkata and Tollygunj, she vowed to unite opposition parties against the BJP in Delhi.
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A roadside vendor in Jhargram, West Bengal, served jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an unscheduled stop, sparking viral memes falsely claiming he was an SPG officer in disguise. Despite the misinformation, eyewitnesses confirmed the visit was genuine, spontaneous, and deeply human.
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The Election Commission has issued a show cause notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for prima facie violating the Model Code of Conduct after calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "terrorist" during a press conference in Chennai. The EC clarified that Kharge must respond within 24 hours or face action.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing the women's reservation issue to target Opposition parties during elections. Stalin alleged that Modi’s April 18 televised address violated the Model Code of Conduct, calling it a political speech rather than an official prime ministerial address.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Jhargram, framed the upcoming West Bengal assembly election as a battle to protect the state’s identity. He accused the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government of favouring infiltrators, neglecting tribal regions, and presiding over corruption and extortion.
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at the launch of the Somnath Swabhimaan Yatra in Lucknow, alleged that Jawaharlal Nehru opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath temple and discouraged President Rajendra Prasad from attending its consecration in 1951.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation, reiterated his government’s commitment to women’s empowerment despite the setback in Parliament over the Women’s Reservation Bill. He framed the issue as part of a larger pattern of resistance to reforms by the Opposition.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Congress and its allies for opposing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan’ Amendment, a landmark Bill aimed at ensuring women’s representation in Parliament. He reiterated that meaningful development in India cannot be achieved without women’s rightful place in decision-making bodies.
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The NDA faces a tough battle in Parliament to secure the passage of the Women's Reservation Bill and the 131st Constitutional Amendment. With 293 members in the Lok Sabha, the ruling alliance falls short of the two-thirds majority required. Abstentions from opposition parties like the Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, or DMK could prove decisive.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Women’s Reservation Bill will transform India’s politics by empowering women. The Lok Sabha approved its introduction after a division, with the Opposition demanding a recorded vote amid intense political debate in the House
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed the situation in West Asia and bilateral ties during a phone call. India welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran, emphasising peace and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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At a rally in Siliguri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC of supporting the "tukde-tukde" gang that allegedly threatened to sever the strategic Siliguri Corridor, vital for connecting the Northeast to the rest of India. He labelled the TMC as anti-tribal, anti-women, and anti-youth, criticising its appeasement politics and alleged neglect of North Bengal.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Asansol, accused the Trinamool Congress of fostering a “syndicate Raj” and coal mafia stranglehold in West Bengal. He alleged rampant black marketing of coal and rising crimes against women under the Mamata Banerjee government.
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The BJP has announced its list of star campaigners for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several senior leaders alongside celebrities like Mithun Chakraborty and Leander Paes.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing a rally in Idukki, declared that the United Democratic Front is poised to form the next government in Kerala. He accused the ruling Left Democratic Front of corruption and mismanagement, while alleging a covert understanding with the BJP.
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Families of victims of the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the release of cockpit and flight data recorder information. The letter highlights frustration with the slow pace of the investigation and poor communication from authorities and Air India.
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The Rajya Sabha sought clarification on whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel in late February had any connection to subsequent military strikes on Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that no such discussions took place during the visit.
