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.
Bengal turns a new page: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as CM amid massive NDA show of strength
May 09, 2026, at 01:30 pm
The historic Brigade Parade Ground in the heart of Kolkata witnessed yet another landmark transition in West Bengal’s political history on Saturday as Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the Chief Minister of the state at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Historic Bengal power shift: Suvendu Adhikari set to be sworn in as first BJP CM today
May 09, 2026, at 09:01 am
BJP strongman Suvendu Adhikari will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday at a grand ceremony at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Grounds.
May 09, 2026, at 12:11 am
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp political attack on outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after the Bharatiya Janata Party’s decisive electoral victory in the state, ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule.
KC Venugopal emerges as the frontrunner in Kerala CM race, Congress decision soon
May 08, 2026, at 10:06 pm
Senior Congress leader K C Venugopal has moved ahead in the race to become the next Chief Minister of Kerala, NDTV, quoting sources, reported on Friday, after party observers submitted their report to chief Mallikarjun Kharge.
Vijay likely to take oath tomorrow as Tamil Nadu chief minister after dramatic majority push
May 08, 2026, at 09:14 pm
Actor-turned-politician Vijay is likely to be sworn in as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Saturday after staking claim to form the government and telling Governor R V Arlekar that he has the support of 118 MLAs — the exact number needed for a majority in the 234-member Assembly.
May 08, 2026, at 06:52 pm
Sixteen members of seven families in Sandeshkhali, once considered a stronghold of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in North 24 Parganas, have finally returned home days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) swept the West Bengal Assembly polls, ending the 15-year rule of former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
May 08, 2026, at 05:59 pm
Pakistan’s ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti module was allegedly planning to attack a historical temple in New Delhi, a popular Dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway, and a military camp in Hisar, media reports said.
Suvendu Adhikari named BJP's first Bengal CM, to take oath tomorrow
May 08, 2026, at 05:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first West Bengal Chief Minister on Saturday (May 9).
Vijay’s TVK reaches magic number by securing support from Congress, Left, VCK: Reports
May 08, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is likely to cross the majority mark with support from the Congress, VCK, CPI and CPI(M), according to media reports, paving the way for the party to form its first government in the state.
Big change ahead: Railways to phase out 40-year-old reservation setup from August
May 08, 2026, at 03:22 pm
The Indian Railways will gradually begin migrating trains to an upgraded passenger reservation system from August, marking a major shift from its nearly 40-year-old ticketing infrastructure, the Ministry of Railways said on Thursday.
Will AIADMK dump BJP to join hands with DMK as Tamil Nadu stalemate continues?
May 08, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The stalemate over government formation in Tamil Nadu continues amid rapid political realignments and alliance negotiations in the complex post-election scenario, media reports said.
DRDO, IAF successfully test TARA weapon in maiden flight trial amid Operation Sindoor anniversary
May 08, 2026, at 01:41 pm
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 7, 2026, at a time when the country marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
Who will be BJP’s first Bengal CM? Amit Shah in Kolkata for crucial meeting
May 08, 2026, at 01:31 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The suspense over who will succeed Mamata Banerjee is expected to end soon as Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Friday to chair a crucial BJP meeting to select the next Chief Minister of West Bengal.
'People have chosen their CM': BJP's Khushbu Sundar backs Vijay amid Tamil Nadu political drama
May 08, 2026, at 12:09 pm
Chennai/IBNS: Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar has backed Vijay as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid intense political activity over government formation, media reports said.
“Didi, you have not lost”: Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata Banerjee after TMC’s Bengal defeat
May 08, 2026, at 02:57 am
Kolkata: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav visited Kolkata on Thursday to meet Mamata Banerjee following the All India Trinamool Congress’s defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
“Chor, Jai Shri Ram!” — TMC MP Mahua Moitra alleges harassment on IndiGo flight, moves DGCA
May 08, 2026, at 02:06 am
New Delhi: Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday alleged that she was harassed by a group of men aboard an IndiGo flight while travelling to Delhi for a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on defence.
TCS ‘conversion’ case: Key accused Nida Khan arrested after going on the run
May 08, 2026, at 12:00 am
Nida Khan, a key accused in the forced religious conversion case linked to the Tata Consultancy Services unit in Nashik, was arrested in Maharashtra on Thursday, media reports said.
Vijay’s TVK makes fresh bid for majority, reaches out to AMMK lone MLA amid Tamil Nadu deadlock
May 07, 2026, at 10:15 pm
Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has reportedly reached out to one more MLA as the race to form the next Tamil Nadu government intensifies.