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TVK MLA elected by one-vote margin barred from Assembly proceedings
The Madras High Court has restrained Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate R Seenivasa Sethupathi from participating in the legislative proceedings of the Tamil Nadu Assembly.
TMC v/s BJP after poll body chief named Chief Secretary
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has strongly opposed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led West Bengal government's decision to appoint Manoj Agarwal, the chief of the state's poll body, as the new Chief Secretary.
Vijay's party member arrested in ₹25cr fraud case
An official of actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has been arrested for allegedly committing a financial fraud of over ₹25 crore, according to Hindustan Times.
Himanta Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for 2nd time
Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term on Tuesday.
CBI takes over probe into Suvendu Adhikari's PA murder
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
'Don't travel...marry at Statue of Unity': PM repeats austerity appeal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again urged Indians to adopt austerity measures in light of the ongoing crisis in West Asia on Monday, urging Indians to avoid overseas destination weddings.
US envoy Gor arrives in Assam for Himanta Sarma's swearing-in
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has landed in Guwahati for the swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assam's chief minister.
Shanmugam-led AIADMK faction backs Vijay's government in Tamil Nadu
A faction of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), led by rebel MLA CV Shanmugam, has extended support to actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government in Tamil Nadu.
In 1st administrative decision, Vijay shuts 717 liquor shops
Vijay, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has ordered the closure of 717 state-run liquor shops in his first major administrative decision.
Voters deleted during SIR higher than winning-margin: TMC tells SC
The number of voters deleted during the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was more than the vote difference between a winning Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate and a losing Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate, senior Advocate Kalyan Banerjee argued before the Supreme Court on Monday.
'Girls don't need education': Bihar education minister's remarks spark outrage
Bihar's newly appointed Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari has sparked controversy with his recent comments on girls' education.
Nehru opposed Somnath temple restoration, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dig at former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for allegedly opposing the restoration of the Somnath Temple.
'Government committed to sushasan': Suvendu Adhikari in 1st Cabinet meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held his first Cabinet meeting on Monday, announcing a series of key decisions.
Vijay meets ex-CM MK Stalin, his son Udhayanidhi
Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay met former CM and DMK chief MK Stalin on Monday, a day after the actor-turned-politician took the oath following a historic election win that ended the decades-long dominance of Dravidian parties.
Who will be Kerala's next CM? Congress high command silent
The suspense over who will succeed Pinarayi Vijayan as Kerala's Chief Minister continues, with the new Assembly needing to be constituted before May 23.
How much would Vijay's pre-poll promise cost Tamil Nadu
Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), won the most seats in recent assembly elections.
Adhikari-led government to implement all central welfare schemes across Bengal
The newly formed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal has decided to implement key central welfare schemes across the state.
AIADMK faces leadership crisis as EPS, Velumani factions emerge
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is witnessing fresh leadership churn after the party's newly elected MLAs arrived at the Assembly in two separate groups, as per NDTV.
BJP worker paralyzed after man shoots him over 'AIDS' taunts
In a shocking incident in Lucknow, a 25-year-old Vaibhav Bajpai was arrested for shooting Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) member Chetan Tiwari over public humiliation.
'Proofs of failure': Rahul Gandhi slams Modi's 'WFH' appeal
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seven appeals to citizens that included work from home (WFH) and avoiding foreign travel for a year due to economic concerns over the West Asia conflict.
How UPI payment led to arrest of Suvendu aide's killers
Three men have been arrested for the murder of Chandranath Rath, the personal assistant of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
3 arrested from UP, Bihar in murder of Suvendu's aide
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, has made three arrests.
Congress alleges government blocked Rahul-Vijay reel; Centre denies
The Indian National Congress has accused Instagram of blocking a reel and photo post of Rahul Gandhi, featuring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.
Suvendu aide's murder: UP link, UPI toll payment under scanner
The investigation into the May 6 murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and newly-elected West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, has taken a new turn.
'You have funds...': Stalin to Vijay after TN oath ceremony
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has congratulated his successor, C Joseph Vijay, on his swearing-in.
Rahul backs Venugopal for Kerala CM post: Report
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has reportedly backed KC Venugopal as the party's choice for the Chief Minister's post in Kerala.
Tamil Nadu: Meet members of Vijay's 1st cabinet list
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay has announced the first list of ministers in his cabinet, marking a historic shift in Tamil Nadu politics.
'Vande Mataram' sung at Vijay's swearing-in; Rahul Gandhi present
The full version of the national song Vande Mataram was sung before the national anthem at TVK chief C Joseph Vijay's swearing-in ceremony in Chennai.
Himanta to be Assam CM, swearing in on May 12
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Legislature Party in Assam.
PM Modi slams Congress for 'betraying' DMK in Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Indian National Congress (INC) for allegedly betraying its long-time ally, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), in Tamil Nadu.
Free power, white paper: CM Vijay signs first orders
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. He wasted no time in implementing key poll promises, signing several files within hours of taking office.
Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM, delivers emotional speech
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Vijay becomes TN's new CM, DMK congratulates actor-politician
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured enough support to form a government.
Vijay takes oath, to head TN's first coalition government
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Karnataka planning minister D Sudhakar, 66, dies after prolonged illness
Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister D Sudhakar passed away early on Sunday morning at the age of 66.
Vijay to take oath as Tamil Nadu CM today
C Joseph Vijay, the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
Vijay stakes claim to form Tamil Nadu government
After a four-day political impasse, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has officially staked his claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu.
VCK chief backs Vijay's TVK for Tamil Nadu government
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay, has emerged as the single largest party in its debut Tamil Nadu assembly election.
ED arrests Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora after raids
Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday.
UP minister objects to nursery rhyme 'Rain, rain go away'
Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyaya has raised objections against the nursery rhyme Rain, Rain Go Away. He argued that it goes against Indian cultural values and should not be taught in schools.