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Two days after winning the Baramati assembly bypoll with a record margin, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Wednesday tendered her resignation as a Rajya Sabha member.Pawar, 62, submitted her resignation to Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P...
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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari/File image
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant Chandranath Rath was shot at from close range by unidentified assailants in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday night, sources said.The incident took place in the Madhyamgram area, where the victim, who serves...
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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has scheduled a hearing in connection with the controversy surrounding the song 'Sarke Chunar', summoning actor and dancer Nora Fatehi in the matter.Nora Fatehi has been asked to appear before the Commission on May 7 (Thursday) at 11:30 am.Earlier in March,...
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday arrived in the Bihar capital, where he is scheduled to attend the expansion of the state cabinet, which will take place in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Shah, who is also a former BJP president, was received at the airport here by Chief...
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The second edition of the Joint Commanders' Conference, on the theme 'Military Capability in New Domains', will be held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on May 7 and 8.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and chief of defence staff General Anil Chauhan will grace the conference, which assumes significance as it...
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In a sharp rebuke of the long-standing Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-Congress alliance, DMK treasurer TR Baalu on Wednesday accused the Congress party of blatant betrayal and opportunism following the defection of five Congress MLAs to the Opposition.Launching a scathing attack on the Congress party,...
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Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed a meeting of newly-elected MLAs of her party and stated she will not resign from her post in the wake of assembly poll results and the Centre can dismiss her, Trinamool Congress sources said on Wednesday.They said Mamata Banerjee...
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A fire broke out in the Laxmisagar area of Bhubaneswar on Wednesday, claiming the lives of three people, an official said.BJD MLA Ananta Narayan Jena expressed grief over the incident, calling it unfortunate and sad. He visited the site and confirmed the casualties.According to preliminary...
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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday alleged that the Trinamool Congress was attempting to incite post-poll violence in West Bengal through its workers impersonating as BJP supporters to malign the saffron party and warned that they will face the full force of law.BJP national spokesperson...
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Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner/Courtesy X
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner passed away at his home on Wednesday. He was 87, reported CNN.Turner founded CNN in 1980 as the first 24-hour news network.The Atlanta businessman built a massive empire including cable superstations, movie channels, and cartoon networks, according to...
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The government has extended for four weeks its order to withhold the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for TV news channels with the aim of curbing display of sensationalism and speculative content amidst the West Asia conflict, officials said on Wednesday.The ministry...
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Prabhas and Triptii Dimri in 'Spirit'.
Putting an end to swirling speculation about its release timeline, the makers of Prabhas starrer Spirit have issued an official clarification reaffirming that the film remains firmly on schedule.The much-anticipated project is set to hit cinemas worldwide on March 5, 2027, as originally...
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The family of retired Brigadier Mukesh Joshi, who was killed in a crossfire between two groups in the Rajpur area here, has demanded Rs 1 crore compensation from the Uttarakhand government, citing his distinguished service.The 74-year-old former army officer was on a morning walk on Mussoorie...
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Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan/ANI Photo
Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan on Wednesday dissolved the 15th Legislative Assembly with effect from May 5, the Lok Bhavan said.Elections to the 30 Assembly constituencies were held on April 9 and the results were announced on May 4.N Rangasamy is all set to lead Puducherry for...
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The Al India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday said that it will not extend support to Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in government formation in Tamil Nadu.The party has not backed the TVK under any circumstances so far, it said.TVK secured an impressive 108 seats on its maiden...
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The cost for undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has gone up by 20 percent this year, with the total pilgrimage fee increasing to Rs 2.09 lakh, officials said on Wednesday, attributing the rise to currency fluctuations.The annual pilgrimage via the Lipulekh Pass in Pithoragarh district is...
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Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar (middle)/File photo
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday dissolved the 16th legislative assembly with effect from May 5, the Lok Bhavan said.Elections to the 234 Assembly constituencies were held on April 23 and the results were announced on May 4. The incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam...
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The rupee appreciated 61 paise to close at 94.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as Brent crude prices retreated from elevated levels towards $100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran.Forex traders said that with the Indian rupee facing...
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US President Donald Trump threatened to resume air strikes against Iran in a Truth Social post on Wednesday.He promised to end 'Epic Fury' and lift the Hormuz Strait blockade if Tehran accepts his terms.Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to, which is, perhaps, a big...
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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi an unfit leader incapable of leading the INDIA bloc, and asserted that the opposition alliance is on the verge of disintegration due to his leadership.BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra hit out at Gandhi for alleging...
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Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati, was on Wednesday appointed chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) by the government.Vempati will succeed Prasoon Joshi, who has been appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati. He will hold the office for three years.The...
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As Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for the twin blasts, alleging this was how the party was preparing for the 2027 assembly polls, its state unit hit back, daring him to give proof or resign from his post.Calling Mann's statement reckless and irresponsible,...
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TVK chief Vijay after winning Tamil Nadu assembly elections in Chennai./ANI video grab
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is unlikely to take oath tomorrow as Chief Minister as the actor-turned politician firms up support to cross the majority mark in the Tamil Nadu assembly, sources said on Wednesday.Sources said TVK does not have official figures as of now and the...
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Eateries across Kerala remained shut on Wednesday as part of a statewide strike led by the Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association, protesting against rising cooking gas prices.From large hotels to small tea shops, establishments remained closed in many areas, showing strong support for the...
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Two persons were burnt alive while another sustained serious injuries after their car crashed into an electric pole and caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday, a police officer said.The accident took place near Arru Tiraaha on National Highway (NH)-44 under the jurisdiction of Dabra police...
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Benchmark Sensex rallied by 940 points on Wednesday following a sharp decline in crude oil prices after US President Donald Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran towards an agreement to end the war.Helped by fag-end heavy buying, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 940.73 points, or 1.22...
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Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders, including State President Samik Bhattacharya and National General Secretary Sunil Bansal, arrived at Nabanna in Kolkata on Wednesday to attend a crucial meeting.Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah was scheduled to visit West Bengal on Thursday...
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Crude oil price slumped over 11 per cent to Rs 8,588 per barrel in futures trade on Wednesday, tracking sharp losses in global benchmarks amid signs of a potential breakthrough between the US and Iran.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude for the May delivery plunged Rs 1,110, or 11.45 per...
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JD(U) president Nitish Kumar's son Nishant has agreed to join the Samrat Choudhary government in Bihar, and he is likely to be sworn in at the cabinet expansion function on Thursday, according to a source close to both the ex-CM and his son.The 45-year-old leader, who joined the JD(U) less than a...
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Senior Congress leader Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday said there were voices within his party favouring an alliance with actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK even before the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.There were voices within the party that mooted an alliance with TVK before the...
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Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Wednesday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her allegations against the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following her party's defeat in the Assembly elections, stating that such...
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AI-generated image of the possible US, Iran peace talks
Negotiations between Washington and Tehran are reportedly advancing towards a preliminary accord aimed at halting current hostilities and establishing a framework for expansive nuclear talks. According to an Axios report, which cited several American officials and sources acquainted with the...
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And another image of TVK chief Vijay meeting Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan.
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TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar
TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and stakes claim to form a government.The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam founder met the Governor at 3.30 pm.Vijay on Tuesday sent an email communication to the Lok Bhavan here staking his claim to form the government backed by his...
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All eyes are on TVK headquarters in Panaiyur in Chennai as a delegation of Congress MLAs arrived for a high-profile meeting with actor-turned-politician Vijay.The visual of the legislators entering the TVK premises has sent ripples through the state's political corridors, signalling a potential...
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Questioning the fairness of the West Bengal Assembly polls, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday demanded that the Supreme Court take immediate cognisance of the poll process and that the video recording of vote counting be made available to the people.When court proceedings have...
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A suspected Pakistani boat was found abandoned in a creek area along the coast of Gujarat's Kutch district on Wednesday, BSF sources said.Fishing equipment was found in the boat during the initial search, and nothing suspicious was recovered, they said.The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel...
14:21
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif says he's grateful to President Trump for pausing Project Freedom. Sharif posts on X: I am grateful to President Donald Trump for his courageous leadership and timely announcement regarding the pause in Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz.President Trump's...
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National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday downplayed the recent twin blasts in Punjab, saying such incidents are not new in the country.Hindustan mein blasts hote rehte hain, kaunsi nayi baat hai, Farooq Abdullah told reporters in Hindi, which means 'Explosions keep happening in...
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A blast, which occurred near the army cantonment boundary wall in Amritsar's Khasa, was a low-intensity explosion, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday.The blast occurred on Tuesday night, and no injuries were reported, police said.The DGP mentioned that no group has claimed responsibility...
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The Congress on Thursday formally announced its full support to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and its chief Vijay in forming the next government in Tamil Nadu.Vijay's TVK delivered an outstanding performance in its debut elections, outperforming Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India...
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Ahmedabad to host IPL final on May 31, says BCCI. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will host the TATA IPL 2026 Final on May 31. The marquee match was shifted from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad due to logistical and operational considerations. The playoffs will begin on May 26 in Dharamshala,...
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The Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal and Officers of ECI met the Governor of West Bengal at Lok Bhavan, Kolkata, earlier today.
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Following the formal notification of the results of Assam Elections 2026 and to enable the formation of the new government, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma tendered his resignation as Chief Minister along with that of the Council of Ministers to Hon'ble Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya today at Lok...
12:16
As temperatures shoot up across different parts of the country, online platforms that employ gig workers are rolling out a mix of tech-driven tools, infrastructure upgrades, and welfare measures.Companies such as Amazon, Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy, BigBasket, and Flipkart say they are strengthening...
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit West Bengal on Thursday evening as part of the party's ongoing political engagements following party's historical win in the state.According to the top BJP sources, Amit Shah will first attend the cabinet expansion oath-taking ceremony in Bihar...
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The Indian Rupee is likely to trade broadly sideways at around Rs 95 per US dollar by end-2026, from its current level of Rs 95.20 per US dollar, with the Iran conflict expected to weigh on its value, BMI said on Wednesday.However, slowing profit repatriation and central bank currency...
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Italy PM Giorgia Meloni has a virtue that most politicians lack -- the ability to laugh at herself while pointing out the gravity of the situation. Reacting to a semi-nude AI-generated pic on X, Meloni says (translated from Italian): In these days, several fake photos of me are circulating,...
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The TMC party office in Jagatballavpur ablaze
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, an official said on Wednesday.The Election Commission's directive came after two persons were killed in alleged incidents of...
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Dost dost na raha...
In a sharp criticism of Congress, BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala on Wednesday accused the party of betraying its allies, claiming they 'use and ditch' their alliance partners.He pointed out that Congress had used and discarded parties like RJD, Shiv Sena, NCP, and now DMK, branding the INDI...
10:30
The Iran embassy in Ghana roasts US President Donald Trump for his post on Truth Social. @IRAN_GHANA says: BREAKING: The United States has successfully completed the PowerPoint presentation Project Freedom.UPDATE: Pentagon confirms it will continue as a podcast.President Donald Trump said...
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Average US gas prices topped USD 4.50 a gallon on Tuesday, the highest level recorded in nearly four years, according to an ABC News report.This price milestone comes as the war in Iran continues and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical channel for international oil trade, remains restricted,...
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha secured his or her seat through vote chori and asked if they should be labelled ghuspethiya in that party's own parlance.Gandhi also claimed that the BJP would not be able to win even 140 seats today in the...
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Much of the repair and restoration work on the second floor of the main block is complete. Flooring, too, has been finished in large sections, a visit by the Telegraph showed. Read more here.
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BJP leader Dilip Ghosh, on Tuesday, criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her refusal to step down following the state assembly election results.Talking to the reporters, BJP's victorious candidate from Kharagpur, Dilip Ghosh, said, One day you have to leave the world, so the...
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The US Department of State on Wednesday announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, citing safety concerns for its diplomatic personnel and better resource management.The U.S. Department of State is announcing the phased closure of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar....
09:30
Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi has held high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, according to a report by Iran's state-run Press TV.Araghchi arrived in the Chinese capital...
09:25
The fissure in the INDIA alliance have come out in the open with one of the longest standing alliances between the Congress and the DMK now at breaking point after the Congress gave its ascent to support a Vijay led government in Tamil Nadu.Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan...
09:15
India and the US are very, very close to signing the trade deal and need to get over that last hurdle, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Tuesday.Landau said that India and the US have been negotiating for months and it was important for the two sides to reach some closure...
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The Tamil Nadu Congress has decided to support TVK leader Vijay in forming a secular government in the state, sources said.The decision to support the TVK was taken at an urgent meeting of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Tamil Nadu Congress late on Tuesday night.AICC in-charge for Tamil...
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Hours after a blast in Jalandhar, another explosion occurred in Punjab, this time in Amritsar near the Army cantonment area in Khasa late Tuesday night. No one was hurt in the incident, police said. Amritsar (Rural) SSP Suhail Mir Qasim said, We received information around 11 pm that a...
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In a move signalling a potential shift in regional dynamics, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday formally extended its congratulations to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following its electoral victory in West Bengal.Speaking to ANI, Azizul Baree Helal, information secretary of the...
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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan expressed his sorrow over the death of his fan, who he regarded as a part of his extended family.Taking to his blog, Amitabh Bachchan mourned the death of his fan named Shalini Singh, who hailed from Prayagraj. He described the death of his fan as the...
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AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami/File image
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MLA-elect Leemarose Martin on Tuesday claimed that the party's general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami was in talks to provide support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam led by actor-turned politician Vijay to form a stable government.The talks are going between...
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