Manoj Agarwal, who oversaw Bengal Assembly polls and SIR, appointed West Bengal Chief Secretary
May 11, 2026, at 08:44 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Election Officer Manoj Agarwal, who supervised the recently concluded Assembly elections in the state as well as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of West Bengal.
TMC tells Supreme Court SIR may have altered Bengal results; top court responds
May 11, 2026, at 07:43 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India on Monday said Mamata Banerjee and other parties could file fresh petitions if they believed voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had influenced the outcome of West Bengal Assembly polls.
No need to panic, says Rajnath Singh as Indian govt takes big steps amid Middle-East crisis
May 11, 2026, at 06:31 pm
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday assured countrymen that they should remain calm and avoid panic since the government is taking concrete steps to prevent shortages or disruptions in supply chains amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Big boost for Jammu and Kashmir: Centre to auction 12 limestone blocks in major economic push
May 11, 2026, at 05:44 pm
The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, is set to launch the second tranche of auction of limestone blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on May 12, 2026, at Srinagar.
IAF’s 88-Hour ‘Op Sindoor’ Run in Delhi leaves citizens stunned
May 11, 2026, at 04:39 pm
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an 88-hour "Op Sindoor Commemorative Run" from May 7 to May 10 at New Delhi.
Suvendu Adhikari Cabinet clears BSF land transfer, census rollout, Ayushman Bharat in Bengal
May 11, 2026, at 04:10 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In its first major policy push after assuming office, the West Bengal Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, approved the transfer of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing along the Bangladesh border and authorised the immediate implementation of the Census exercise in the state.
Modi’s Bengal triumph could keep him in power well beyond 2030: Bloomberg analysis
May 11, 2026, at 03:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have strengthened his path to another term in office and extended the BJP’s dominance well into the next decade, according to a new analysis by Bloomberg.
Mamata govt's welfare schemes to continue: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after first cabinet meeting
May 11, 2026, at 03:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that all social welfare schemes launched by the previous government led by Mamata Banerjee would continue under the new Bharatiya Janata Party government.
‘One of life’s most emotional moments’: PM Modi performs grand Mahapuja at Somnath Temple
May 11, 2026, at 02:12 pm
Veraval (Gujarat)/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday performed "grand mahapuja" at Somnath Temple on the occasion of Somnath Amrut Mahotsav.
UPI trail cracks Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath murder case; three arrested
May 11, 2026, at 01:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Three people have been arrested in connection with the killing of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath, media reports said.
'Avoid foreign trips, don’t buy gold’: PM Modi calls for economic restraint amid West Asia conflict
May 11, 2026, at 12:28 am
Telengana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged Indians to adopt austerity measures in view of the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that the global crisis could severely impact India’s economy through rising fuel prices and pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
Big boost for India-Vietnam ties as INS Sagardhwani completes crucial mission
May 10, 2026, at 10:54 pm
INS Sagardhwani, the Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, concluded a successful visit to Cam Ranh, Vietnam from May 4-8, reinforcing the strong maritime and scientific partnership between India and Vietnam.
PM Modi attends mega Art of Living event in Bengaluru. All details inside
May 10, 2026, at 10:30 pm
PM Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in the 45th Anniversary Celebrations of The Art of Living in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
PM Modi congratulates Vijay, promises full support to Tamil Nadu government
May 10, 2026, at 08:57 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated C. Joseph Vijay after he assumed office as Tamil Nadu’s new chief minister and reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to work closely with the southern state for its welfare and development.
INS Sudarshini’s Cape Verde visit strengthens India’s global maritime power play
May 10, 2026, at 08:34 pm
The Indian Navy’s sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, successfully concluded an engaging port call at Mindelo on May 8 as part of its ongoing expedition, Lokayan 26.
Vijay’s first orders as Tamil Nadu CM: Free power, drug crackdown, women’s safety push
May 10, 2026, at 01:00 pm
TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay began his first day as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu with a series of headline-grabbing decisions, announcing free electricity, action against drugs, and enhanced measures for women’s safety shortly after taking oath on Sunday.
‘I am a common man’: Vijay’s first message as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
May 10, 2026, at 11:51 am
TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay struck a personal and assertive tone in his first address after taking oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, calling himself a “common man” with no political lineage and promising clean, accountable governance.
Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM, ends six-decade DMK-AIADMK era
May 10, 2026, at 10:39 am
TVK chief C. Joseph Vijay has taken the oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, ushering in a historic political shift in the state.
Vijay to take oath today as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in historic shift
May 10, 2026, at 09:18 am
Vijay will take oath on Sunday as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a watershed moment in the state's political history after days of uncertainty over the numbers needed to form a stable government.
‘Communal’ BJP’s swearing-in ad on CPI(M) mouthpiece front page raises eyebrows
May 10, 2026, at 02:14 am
Kolkata/IBNS: In a politically loaded irony in West Bengal, CPI(M) mouthpiece Ganashakti on Friday carried a full front-page advertisement announcing the swearing-in ceremony of the new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state — the very party the Left is opposing as “communal”.
EC’s Bengal SIR observer Subrata Gupta appointed adviser to CM Suvendu Adhikari
May 09, 2026, at 11:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The newly formed BJP government in West Bengal has moved swiftly to shape the Chief Minister’s Office, appointing retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as adviser to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
Mamata calls on Left, Ultra-Left, other opposition parties to unite against BJP in Bengal
May 09, 2026, at 10:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept to power in West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee reached out to her political rivals and urged them to close ranks against what she described as the state’s “first enemy”.
After BJP’s Bengal win, Kolkata Police unfollow Mamata and Abhishek, adds Modi and Amit Shah on X
May 09, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ended the Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) 15-year rule in West Bengal, the official X account of Kolkata Police underwent a noticeable change.
TVK crosses majority mark with VCK, IUML support; Vijay turned away by Governor
May 09, 2026, at 06:24 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The political drama in Tamil Nadu persists even after TVK gathering majority as Governor Rajendra Arlekar refused to meet actor-turned-politician Vijay who rushed to Lok Bhavan to stake claim to form the government.
India, Singapore unite for tough action against terror and transnational crime
May 09, 2026, at 05:54 pm
The 5th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime between India and Singapore was held in New Delhi on May 7, with both nations underscoring the importance of enhanced bilateral cooperation in countering terrorism and transnational threats.
Big defence boost: India successfully tests advanced Agni MIRV missile
May 09, 2026, at 05:40 pm
India on Friday successfully conducted the flight trial of an advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
May 09, 2026, at 05:20 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) utilised Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in ceremony not only to mark its historic rise to power in West Bengal, but also to send a carefully crafted political message across the state’s key social and regional blocs.
May 09, 2026, at 05:13 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: As Suvendu Adhikari took oath as West Bengal’s first chief minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Saturday responded not with a statement but with a quiet edit to her social media profiles.
I bow before Bengal: PM Modi’s powerful gesture at Suvendu Adhikari’s oath goes viral
May 09, 2026, at 03:15 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday bowed before the people of West Bengal while attending Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s swearing-in ceremony, marking one of the most striking moments of the grand political event in Kolkata.
May 09, 2026, at 02:18 pm
West Bengal witnessed a historic political moment on Saturday as Bharatiya Janata Party strongman Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the saffron party’s first Chief Minister in the state. However, amid the grandeur of the ceremony, the spotlight also fell on a 97-year-old BJP veteran whose presence on stage drew special attention — and even prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to warmly embrace him and seek his blessings by touching his feet.