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Vijay likely to head Tamil Nadu's 1st coalition government
Superstar Vijay's political journey has taken a major turn as he is likely to form the first coalition government in Tamil Nadu.
Vijay's fan attempts self-immolation over delay in actor's CM oath
A 40-year-old worker of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party attempted self-immolation in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday.
Mamata updates X bio after rival Adhikari takes oath
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has updated her social media bio on X (formerly Twitter) to reflect her previous terms as the state's chief minister.
Suvendu Adhikari's cabinet takes oath in West Bengal swearing-in
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as West Bengal's Chief Minister on Saturday, leading a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Along with him, a cabinet of five members was also sworn in.
Modi touches feet of 97-year-old at Bengal oath ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sought the blessings of 97-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari in Kolkata.
Bengal logs zero political killings on paper, ground reality differs
The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has recorded zero political killings in West Bengal since 2022.
Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as BJP's first Bengal CM
Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday, making him the first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to hold the position.
Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as West Bengal CM today
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari will take oath as the Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday. He is the first BJP leader to hold this position in the state.
AMMK files complaint against TVK over 'forged' support letter
The political tussle in Tamil Nadu has intensified with the Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) filing a police complaint against the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Vijay's swearing-in ceremony called off after TVK numbers fall short
Actor-turned-politician Vijay is unlikely to be sworn in as chief minister in Tamil Nadu today after his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has reportedly been unable to produce the proof of support of 118 MLAs.
Congress's Vijay support 'dreadful': Aiyar slams party for alliance
Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has slammed his party's decision to ally with the Thalapathy Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Vijay hasn't proven majority, no oath ceremony tomorrow
In yet another dramatic twist, actor-turned-politician Vijay is unlikely to form the government in Tamil Nadu after his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has reportedly been unable to produce the proof of support of 118 MLAs.
Vijay to take oath as TN CM tomorrow at 11am
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has been invited to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
Venugopal emerges front-runner for Kerala CM post
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has emerged as the front-runner for the Kerala Chief Minister's post, with 47 of the Congress's 63 elected MLAs backing him.
Suvendu Adhikari to be West Bengal's new chief minister
Suvendu Adhikari has been named the Chief Minister of West Bengal, following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) historic win in the recent assembly elections.
DMK requests change in Lok Sabha seating arrangement: Report
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has requested a change in the seating arrangement of its members in the Lok Sabha.
Vijay to stake claim to Tamil Nadu government today
Actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reportedly secured the support of key opposition parties, including the Congress, Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Communist Party of India (CPI), and Communist Party of India-Marxist [CPI(M)].
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari emerges top pick for Bengal chief minister
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to form its first government in West Bengal, with Suvendu Adhikari emerging as the frontrunner for the chief minister's post.
TVK's technical error blocks Vijay's path to Tamil Nadu CM
Vijay, the leader of the TVK, has been turned back by the state's Governor twice after his party emerged as the single largest in its debut election.
Ditch BJP first for any alliance talks: DMK tells AIADMK
The ongoing political stalemate between Governor RV Arlekar and actor Vijay has paved the way for an unexpected alliance in Tamil Nadu.
Suvendu Adhikari's slain aide's mother blames TMC for son's murder
Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Wednesday night.
DMK to decide on AIADMK's support request today
Tamil Nadu's political landscape has taken a surprising turn as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin has reportedly informed his party MLAs about the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)'s request for support.
Governor dissolves Bengal Assembly even as Mamata refuses to resign
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi has dissolved the state assembly, ending Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee's tenure as chief minister.
'They killed my aide because I defeated Mamata': Suvendu Adhikari
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that his aide Chandranath Rath was murdered because he defeated Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur election.
BJP serves Punjab CM legal notice over twin blasts' allegations
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tarun Chugh has served a legal notice to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
'Unacceptable': DMK, CPI show Vijay support as government formation delayed
Political parties in Tamil Nadu, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and Communist Party of India (CPI), have rallied behind actor-politician Vijay.
Suvendu Adhikari had lost former PA, bodyguard in 2013, 2018
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in a "pre-planned" ambush in Madhyamgram on the outskirts of Kolkata on Wednesday night.
5 BJP workers injured in explosion outside Ratna Debnath's house
A bomb blast near St Xavier's Institution in Panihati, West Bengal, has left five Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers injured.
TMC gets ₹100cr defamation threat from Messi India tour promoter
Satadru Dutta, the promoter of Lionel Messi's GOAT Tour in India, has threatened to file a ₹100 crore defamation suit against the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Bihar cabinet expansion: Nitish Kumar's son, 31 others take oath
Bihar's political landscape has changed with a major cabinet expansion.
'Come with 118 signatures': TN governor sends back Vijay again
Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar summoned actor Vijay, the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to his residence on Thursday.
Who was ex-IAF officer Chandranath Rath, Suvendu's aide shot dead
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead on Wednesday night in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
AIADMK MLAs moved to Puducherry resort as TVK seeks majority
Amid the ongoing political uncertainty in Tamil Nadu, over 25 All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs have been moved to a resort in Puducherry.
Suvendu Adhikari's close aide shot dead
Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday night.
TVK office-bearer arrested for sexually assaulting 10-year-old girl
A 35-year-old office-bearer of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was arrested on Wednesday for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Chennai.
Akhilesh ends ties with I-PAC after TMC, DMK poll defeats
The Samajwadi Party (SP) has reportedly decided to end its association with the election management firm Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections.
Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, stakes claim to form government
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Wednesday and staked his claim to form the next government in the state.
Conman posing as Rahul Gandhi's secretary cheats politicians of crores
Dehradun Police have arrested a conman who posed as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's personal secretary, cheating politicians across India.
Mamata-appointed retired bureaucrats barred from entering WB government offices
All retired bureaucrats appointed by outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have been barred from attending government offices, NDTV reported.
Congress extends full support to Vijay's TVK with a condition
The Indian National Congress said it has decided to extend its full support to actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in forming the next government in Tamil Nadu.