West Bengal, May 9 : In a major political turning point for West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday took oath as the state’s first-ever Chief Minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party, following the party’s decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the historic Brigade Parade Grounds in Kolkata in…
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New Delhi, May 9, 2026: The Government of India has appointed Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the next Chief of the Naval Staff, marking a significant leadership transition in the Indian Navy. He will succeed Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, who is scheduled to retire from service on May 31, 2026. Vice Admiral Swaminathan currently serves…
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Kolkata, May 9, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary at Kolkata’s iconic Brigade Parade Ground on Saturday, shortly before the historic swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari as West Bengal’s first Bharatiya Janata Party Chief Minister. The Prime Minister’s visit marked a…
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New Delhi, May 8 – Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, . Rajesh Khullar, on Friday held a video conference with all Deputy Commissioners of the state from Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi. During the meeting, he directed all district administrations to ensure grand celebrations of Somnath Swabhiman Parv on May 11 and complete all…
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New Delhi, May 8, 2026: The Delhi High Court on Friday indicated that it will soon pass an interim order aimed at protecting the personality rights of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor after he approached the court over the circulation of deepfake videos misrepresenting him on digital platforms. Tharoor has sought urgent judicial intervention, stating that…
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New Delhi, May 8, 2026: Renewed national attention has turned toward India’s abortion laws following recent observations by the Supreme Court urging the Central government to reconsider existing legal time restrictions on medical termination of pregnancies, particularly in cases involving minor rape survivors. The discussion gained momentum during proceedings involving a 15 year old rape…
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Mumbai, May 8: A forensic investigation into the mysterious deaths of four members of a family in Mumbai has confirmed the presence of rat poison in their bodies, police officials said on Thursday. The victims died last month under circumstances that initially raised several questions. According to officials, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report detected…
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New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is preparing to introduce postgraduate and doctoral programmes in education, marking a major expansion of its academic role in the country’s higher education landscape. Officials from the Ministry of Education confirmed that the institution will soon begin offering MA, postgraduate and PhD-level research programmes…
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an OpEd ahead of his forthcoming visit to Somnath Temple on May 11, reflecting on the historic and spiritual significance of Somnath and its deep connection with India’s civilisational heritage. Sharing details about the article through a post on X, the Prime Minister said the day holds…
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New Delhi, May 7, 2026: A significant intellectual gathering focusing on women’s leadership, national service, and social responsibility was held at Hall of Harmony in the national capital under the guidance of noted author and social activist Dr. Shobha Vijender, with support from Kamala Trust. The event opened with traditional lamp lighting and a spirited…
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