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Assam Governor Approves Portfolio Allocation for New Ministers
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Thursday approved the allocation of portfolios to the newly inducted members of the Council of Ministers in the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, according to an official communication issued from the Lok Bhavan.The approval came...
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'God-given Responsibility': CM-designate Satheesan Seeks Support to Build New Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Thursday struck a careful balance between gratitude, humility and political messaging in his first reaction after being chosen by the Congress high command as the 13th Chief Minister of the state, declaring that the massive...
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Thunderstorm, Heavy Rain Claim 89 Lives in UP; CM Yogi Orders Immediate Relief
At least 89 people lost their lives, and 53 others were injured after a powerful thunderstorm, heavy rain, hailstorm and lightning strikes battered several districts of Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread destruction on Wednesday evening, officials said. Chief Minister Yogi...
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Meghalaya CM Flags off New Fleet of Police Vehicles to Boost Operational Capabilities
Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, on Thursday flagged off a new fleet of police vehicles in Shillong, aimed at strengthening the operational preparedness, mobility, and emergency response capabilities of the state police force.The programme was held at the Police...
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Party above All, Says Venugopal after Congress Names Satheesan as Kerala CM
In a display of calculated restraint after one of the fiercest leadership contests the Congress party in Kerala has witnessed in recent years, party General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Thursday publicly accepted the high command's decision to appoint V.D. Satheesan as...
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EAM Jaishankar Flags Fragile West Asia Situation, Says Safe Waterways Vital for Global Economic Well-being
Highlighting the fragile security environment in West Asia, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said that persistent tensions in the region, along with threats to shipping routes and energy infrastructure, remain a matter of global concern.Delivering...
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Surprise Move: Bengal BJP Names First-time MLA as Candidate for Assembly Speaker
The Leader of the House in the West Bengal Assembly, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, made a surprise announcement on Thursday, naming first-time party legislator Rathindra Bose as the nominee for the post of Speaker.Initially, it was perceived that the seniormost party MLA...
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Surprise Move: Bengal BJP Names First-time MLA as Candidate for Assembly Speaker
The Leader of the House in the West Bengal Assembly, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, made a surprise announcement on Thursday, naming first-time party legislator Rathindra Bose as the nominee for the post of Speaker.Initially, it was perceived that the seniormost party MLA...
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Tribal Artisans Earn over RS 5.31 Lakh at Vibrant Gujarat Exhibition in Surat
More than Rs 5.31 lakh worth of tribal handicrafts, herbal products and traditional goods were sold within five days at the 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition-2026' in Surat, with the earnings going directly to tribal artisans without any deductions or operational costs,...
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Congress Finally Decides for Kerala: VD Satheesan to Be the New CM
After days of suspense, endless speculation and high-voltage lobbying stretching from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, the Congress high command finally picked V.D. Satheesan as Kerala's 13th Chief Minister, marking what many within the party describe as the formal arrival of a...
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Cyberabad Police Send Teams in Search of Bandi Bhageerath Absconding in POCSO Case
Cyberabad police has sent teams to Delhi and Karimnagar in search of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay's son Bandi Bhageerath allegedly involved in a sexual assault on a minor girl.As Bhageerath failed to appear before police on Wednesday despite a...
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Mamata Banerjee in Lawyer's Robes at Calcutta HC to Argue PIL on Post-poll Violence
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday appeared at the Calcutta High Court as a counsel to argue in a public interest litigation (PIL) filed at the division bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen on the post-poll violence...
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Bengal Govt Decides to Decentralise WBSSC for Better Efficiency, Transparency
The new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led West Bengal government has decided to decentralise the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC), which was marred by controversies over massive irregularities in the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff in state-run...
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Following in Footsteps of Andhra CM, Dy CM, Lokesh Curtails His Convoy after PM'S Appeal
After Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Deputy Chief Minister, Pawan Kalyan, state IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh and other ministers also decided to reduce the size of their convoys in response to the appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fuel...
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Growing Expectation for BRICS to Play 'constructive, Stabilising Role' amid Global Uncertainty, Says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday said there is a growing expectation among emerging markets and developing countries that BRICS will play a "constructive and stabilising role" amid global uncertainty, conflicts and economic challenges.He made the...
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BJP Begins Internal Review after TN Poll Debacle, to Prepare Detailed Report
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched an internal review following its disappointing performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, where the party managed to win only one seat despite contesting 27 constituencies as part of the AIADMK-led alliance.The poor...
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Rohit Pawar Accuses Maha Govt of 'fooling People' over Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Probe
NCP(SP) legislator Rohit Pawar on Thursday intensified his demand for a CBI probe into the fatal plane crash of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, which occurred on January 28, and challenged Dy CM Sunetra Pawar to use her influence within the Mahayuti...
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EAM Jaishankar Welcomes Global Delegates at Bharat Mandapam for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meet
Foreign ministers and senior diplomats from BRICS member and partner nations began arriving at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Thursday for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting being hosted under India's 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping.External Affairs Minister...
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'Paper Leaks Are New Mantra', Shiv Sena(UBT) in 'Saamana' Criticises NTA, Centre
The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) on Thursday said the integrity of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has come under severe scrutiny once again as the Central government was forced to cancel the examination following widespread reports of a...
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NDRF earned trust of 140 crore Indians in just 20 years: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended the President's Colour Award Ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad and praised the force for earning the trust and confidence of the people through its dedicated service over...
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EAM Jaishankar holds series of key bilateral meetings on sidelines of BRICS meet
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and reviewed progress on the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and ASEAN cooperation.In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, "Glad to welcome FM...
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Kerala CM Puzzle to End Today with Cong High Command Finally to Announce Name
The suspense over who will be the next Chief Minister of Kerala continued in Delhi, with hectic backroom discussions in Delhi keeping party leaders, workers and even alliance partners on edge.While the Congress high command appeared to be inching towards a decision, the...
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Rajasthan CM'S Morning Stroll in Village, Distributes Chocolates to Kids on Way to School
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Thursday took a morning walk in Panseri village of Jalore district, where he interacted with villagers, schoolchildren, farmers, and livestock rearers during his visit.The Chief Minister greeted local residents and inquired about...
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DMK District Secretaries to Meet Today to Review Poll Defeat, Chalk Out Future Strategy
In the backdrop of the DMK's defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the party's district secretaries are set to meet on Thursday at the Anna Arivalayam headquarters in Chennai to review the electoral setback and discuss the party's future political and...
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MK Stalin expresses gratitude to DMK partners but omits Cong; pledges secular front's battle for TN
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin expressed gratitude to all alliance partners, party workers and leaders of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), asserting that the coalition would continue its ideological and political journey despite...