AIADMK moves to disqualify 24 rebel MLAs after Tamil Nadu CM Vijay wins floor test
May 13, 2026, at 09:06 pm
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, led by Edappadi Karuppa Palaniswami, on Wednesday moved to disqualify 24 of its MLAs who voted in favour of the newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu government led by Vijay, triggering a fresh political and legal battle in the state.
Big rail boost! Modi govt clears semi high-speed train project for Gujarat
May 13, 2026, at 06:11 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)–Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line project of the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of ₹20,667 crore.
Viral video exposes TTE’s ‘discount seat’ offer on Vande Bharat, Indian Railways takes action
May 13, 2026, at 05:06 pm
A Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) of Indian Railways has been suspended after a viral social media video allegedly showed him offering passengers a seat on the Vande Bharat Express at a discounted rate without issuing a proper ticket.
Big Boost for Nagpur! Cabinet clears mega airport modernisation plan under PPP model
May 13, 2026, at 04:35 pm
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the extension of the lease period of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) land leased to MIHAN India Limited (MIL) beyond August 6, 2039.
Three Kuki church leaders killed in ambush in northern Manipur's Kangpokpi
May 13, 2026, at 03:52 pm
Imphal/IBNS: At least three Kuki church leaders were shot dead, and several others were injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed two vehicles in northern Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, triggering a blockade on National Highway-2 and raising tensions across the region.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay revokes astrologer’s appointment as OSD after political backlash
May 13, 2026, at 03:05 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has revoked the appointment of his astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Chief Minister’s Office following sharp criticism from alliance partners and opposition parties.
Vijay-led TVK wins Tamil Nadu floor test as AIADMK split plays out
May 13, 2026, at 12:34 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has won the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly with the support of 144 MLAs, including a faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), media reports said.
Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram
May 13, 2026, at 12:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, media reports said.
Modi walks the talk! PM halves convoy size after austerity call
May 13, 2026, at 11:13 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a 50 percent reduction in the number of vehicles in his convoy to conserve fuel following his call for austerity amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, media reports said.
Mulayam Singh's younger son Prateek Yadav dies at 38
May 13, 2026, at 09:05 am
Prateek Yadav, son of late Samajwadi Party founder and ex-UP CM Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died in Lucknow, media reports said.
NEET paper leak probe finds Nashik coaching hub nexus, Telegram network, shadow server
May 12, 2026, at 11:43 pm
The investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal has uncovered what officials describe as a sophisticated multi-state conspiracy, allegedly planned in Nashik and executed through Sikar, a major coaching hub, media reports said.
No posters, no public nuisance: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s fresh order after liquor shop crackdown
May 12, 2026, at 11:22 pm
Vijay, Tamil Nadu’s new chief minister, continued his first full day in office with a second major order after shutting down hundreds of liquor outlets — directing party workers not to place banners, posters or public displays that inconvenience people.
China-Pak ties during Operation Sindoor exposed, India says 'we already knew'
May 12, 2026, at 09:37 pm
India on Tuesday said reports that China supported Pakistan during Operation Sindoor only “corroborate what was known earlier,” and urged Beijing to reflect on the consequences of backing terror-linked infrastructure.
Kolkata: Maoist leader carrying Rs 15 lakh bounty arrested, another surrendered
May 12, 2026, at 08:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A woman Maoist leader carrying a Rs 15 lakh reward on her head was arrested by Kolkata Police from the North Kashipur police station area of Kolkata on Tuesday.
2 killed, 3 critically injured in multi-storey building fire in Kolkata's Tiljala
May 12, 2026, at 07:46 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Two people were killed, and three others suffered critical burn injuries after a fire broke out in a five-storey residential building in Kolkata’s Tiljala area on Tuesday afternoon.
May 12, 2026, at 06:30 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appointed his personal astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as Officer on Special Duty (Political) in the Chief Minister’s Office, according to media reports on Tuesday.
INS Sunayna’s big Bangladesh mission ends, Indian Navy ship heads to Sri Lanka after maritime drill
May 12, 2026, at 06:19 pm
The Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna, deployed under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, departed Chattogram, Bangladesh, on May 10 after a successful port call marked by professional engagements, maritime cooperation, and cultural exchanges with the Bangladesh Navy.
May 12, 2026, at 05:59 pm
DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday said in the Tamil Nadu assembly that Santana Dharma should be abolished since it “divides the people.”
PM Modi’s massive 5-nation Europe-UAE tour begins May 15 — Big deals on energy, AI, defence expected
May 12, 2026, at 04:55 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on May 15, where he will meet the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and exchange views on bilateral issues, in particular energy cooperation, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
May 12, 2026, at 03:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Controversial Bengali rights activist Garga Chatterjee has been arrested by Kolkata Police’s Cyber Cell for his alleged provocative remarks ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
Modi’s ‘don’t buy gold’ appeal echoes Indira Gandhi’s 1967 call
May 12, 2026, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging people to refrain from buying gold as part of austerity measures amid the escalating West Asia conflict has triggered a sense of déjà vu for many Indians.
Protests erupt in Delhi after NEET UG 2026 cancellation over alleged paper leak
May 12, 2026, at 01:48 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Massive protests rocked the national capital Delhi after a controversy erupted over the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 examination held on May 3, media reports said.
AIADMK cracks widen after Tamil Nadu defeat; faction backs Vijay-led TVK government
May 12, 2026, at 12:37 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Cracks within All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam have widened after the Tamil Nadu Assembly election defeat, with a faction of the party on Tuesday extending support to the coalition government led by C Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, media reports said.
Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for second term after BJP’s landslide win
May 12, 2026, at 12:07 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Himanta Biswa Sarma, the poster boy of Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam, on Tuesday took oath as the state’s Chief Minister after the saffron camp stormed back to power for a third consecutive term.
Vijay’s bold move in Tamil Nadu: 717 TASMAC outlets near schools, temples to be closed
May 12, 2026, at 10:45 am
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor shops located within 500 metres of educational institutions and religious places across the state, to be implemented within two weeks.
Bengaluru couple swims from Sri Lanka to India via Ram Setu route in 11 hours, creates history
May 12, 2026, at 12:00 am
In a remarkable endurance feat, Bengaluru-based IT professionals Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade have become the first couple to complete a side-by-side open-water swim from Sri Lanka to India, crossing the Palk Strait via the historic Ram Setu route.
May 11, 2026, at 10:48 pm
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has strongly criticised the appointment of senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal as West Bengal’s Chief Secretary in the newly formed BJP-led government, calling the move “deeply questionable” and raising concerns over electoral neutrality.
Former Bengal Minister Sujit Bose arrested by ED in South Dum Dum recruitment scam
May 11, 2026, at 10:10 pm
Former West Bengal fire services minister Sujit Bose was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on Monday evening in connection with the alleged South Dum Dum Municipality recruitment scam.
'Kerala CM or nothing': VD Satheesan hardens stand, Congress faces leadership deadlock
May 11, 2026, at 09:34 pm
The Indian National Congress is facing a growing leadership crisis in Kerala after senior leader V D Satheesan reportedly made it clear that he is unwilling to accept any post other than Chief Minister, NDTV, quoting sources, reported.
Vijay meets Stalin day after oath, courtesy call signals new political chapter in Tamil Nadu
May 11, 2026, at 08:46 pm
Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay met his predecessor, M K Stalin, on Monday, a day after taking oath, following a historic election victory that ended the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK.