Rijiju welcomed seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs into the BJP after Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan approved their merger. He hailed their entry into the “nation-building” BJP under PM Modi and criticized the INDIA bloc, calling it the “Tukde-Tukde INDI Alliance,” sharpening opposition-BJP political sparring in Parliament.
PM Modi wrote to people of West Bengal expressing confidence in BJP’s victory and said he looks forward to celebrating the party’s chief minister swearing-in together. He highlighted development, change, and governance as key themes, urging public support while projecting optimism about the BJP forming the next government in the state.
TMC MP Mitali Bag alleged BJP workers vandalized her car in Hooghly while heading to an Abhishek Banerjee rally. BJP denied the charge, calling it staged drama and blaming TMC instead. Bag was hospitalized. The Election Commission has sought a report, while security forces have been deployed and the area remains calm. Tensions continue to […]
Counting of votes for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election held on April 23 will begin at 8 AM on May 4, starting with postal ballots, CEO Archana Patnaik said. EVM counting begins at 8:30 AM across 62 centers after postal ballots are completed. Separate arrangements and officials are in place. Over 3.36 lakh officials voted […]
Western Tamil Nadu is likely to see heavy rainfall from April 30, with Nilgiris, Coimbatore, and Erode expected to experience intense showers for three days. IMD said a low-pressure system will bring widespread rain across the state till May 2. Gusty winds, waterlogging, and local disruptions are also possible in several districts during this period.
The rift between AAP and Raghav Chadha escalated after he cited a “toxic work environment” for his political shift. Leader Saurabh Bharadwaj strongly rebutted the claims, accusing him of conspiracy against the party. He also referenced Chadha’s rise and marriage, attended by top AAP leaders, intensifying the political war of words.
Rumours about an MS Subbulakshmi biopic have taken multiple twists, with Sai Pallavi initially linked and later Rukmini Vasanth reportedly replacing her. However, latest buzz claims neither actress is involved and the film may not be happening at all. The producer has denied involvement, and there is no official confirmation from the makers.
India and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement boosting exports, investment, and jobs. The pact gives India duty-free access for all exports to New Zealand, supports MSMEs, and opens labor-intensive sectors. It also enables $20 billion investment, expanded services trade, and 5,000 skilled work visas, strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
The Calcutta High Court asked the Election Commission to act on TMC’s complaint over a police observer meeting a BJP candidate in South 24 Parganas. With two days left for West Bengal’s second-phase polls. TMC sought removal of the officer. EC said the meeting was official. The court requested disposal and communication of the decision.
Bomb threats sent via emails to four Delhi schools, including three Army Public School branches and a CRPF School, triggered panic today. Fire services, police, and school staff conducted searches and evacuations. No suspicious items were found, and the alerts were declared hoaxes. Authorities are investigating the source of the emails.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Behala, Kolkata, in support of BJP candidates Indranil Khan and Shankar Sikdar for West Bengal Assembly elections. He urged voters to back the BJP during the campaign event across the constituency and highlighted the development agenda and local issues in the region ahead of the polls.
Mehbooba Mufti called govt action against a Shopian school a flagrant injustice to the underprivileged, alleging bias and ill intent. She criticized declaring the institution unlawful under the Unlawful Activities, saying there was no solid evidence of anti-national activity, and warned against targeting altruistic institutions serving vulnerable communities.
A Thiruvananthapuram court sought a report from Madhya Pradesh Police on an alleged underage marriage case linked to the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela. The petition seeks POCSO action against several leaders and temple officials. The court noted an ongoing MP investigation and asked for a report by May 20. The Kerala HC has granted interim protection […]
The Supreme Court urged mediation in the Sunjay Kapur estate dispute, advising 80-year-old Rani Kapur against prolonged litigation. She alleges fraud in a family trust that diverted assets. The court flagged risks of a lengthy battle over the Rs 30,000-crore estate and will hear the case while encouraging an amicable settlement.
A bomb threat email received by Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, today triggered a security alert. Authorities immediately conducted thorough checks across the premises. After detailed screening, no suspicious items were found. Police later confirmed that the threat email was a hoax, and normal operations at the airport resumed.