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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi halves convoy, urges citizens to use public transport

Move follows PM Modi's appeal for fuel conservation and restrained consumption amid West Asia crisis

TVK govt wins trust vote in TN Assembly, AIADMK rebel group backs govt

The main opposition DMK staged walk out before voting on the resolution

Congress to announce its Kerala chief ministerial pick on Thursday

The Congress-led UDF had won a two-thirds majority in the Kerala Assembly polls. The results were announced on May 4.

Assam cabinet approves UCC bill, certain tribes to be exempt: Himanta Sarma

The UCC Bill will be laid before the new legislative assembly on May 26, the chief minister said at a press conference

WB govt grants CBI sanction to investigate officials accused in graft cases

The West Bengal government said it has cleared pending CBI sanctions in recruitment scam cases, signalling a tougher stance on corruption

TN govt revokes order appointing astrologer Radhan Pandit as OSD to CM

The decision to withdraw the Government Order (GO) comes less than 24 hours after the appointment was made on Tuesday, following a wave of sharp criticism from political opponents

Bengal CM Adhikari to retain Bhabanipur, give up Nandigram Assembly seat

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Wednesday that he will retain the Bhabanipur Assembly segment and give up Nandigram.

Kejriwal calls on Gen Z to demand accountability on NEET paper leak

Kejriwal alleged that several such incidents had taken place in states ruled by the BJP

NEET-UG 2026: Kerala student linked to Rajasthan guess paper circulation

NEET-UG 2026 probe links Kerala MBBS student to Rajasthan guess paper circulation network

NITI Aayog cancels all in-person events amid PM Modi's austerity push

NITI Aayog's administration division reportedly instructed programme directors and division heads to suspend all scheduled in-person events

Faima moves SC, seeks overhaul of NEET-UG exam system over 'paper leak'

The NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3 by the National Testing Agency (NTA) was cancelled on May 12 amid allegations of paper leak which is now being probed by the CBI

Haryana civic poll results: BJP leads in Ambala, Panchkula, Sonipat

Polling for the election of the mayor and ward councillors in Ambala, Panchkula and Sonipat, for the president and councillors in the Rewari municipal council were held on Sunday

Hinduism way of life, not mandatory to go to temple to prove belief: SC

The observation of a nine-judge constitution bench headed by CJI came while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala

Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger son Prateek Yadav dies after sudden illness

Prateek Yadav, 38, had suddenly fallen ill and was rushed to the civil hospital in the early hours of the day but declared dead at the hospital

Delhi CM orders curbs on official vehicles after PM's austerity push

CM said that in line with the PM's appeal, she herself, her Cabinet colleagues, BJP MLAs, public representatives, officers and Delhi govt departments would minimise the use of official vehicles

N Rangasamy takes oath as Puducherry Chief Minister for fifth time

Two other cabinet members--Malladi Krishan Rao from the regional party and A Namassivayam of the BJP, also took oath as ministers in the AINRC-led NDA government

Heatwave intensifies in west India, Delhi may get light rain, storms today

The national capital may receive a brief spell of rain during the forenoon, with winds of 30-40 kmph gusting up to 50 kmph, according to the IMD

PM Modi significantly reduces convoy size days after appeal for austerity

The reduction was done while maintaining essential security components as per SPG protocol

2.2 mn students' dreams shattered: Kamal Haasan slams NEET-UG cancellation

The controversy erupted after the Centre decided to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which was originally held on May 3, following allegations of paper leaks and irregularities

NEET 'solver gang' busted in Nalanda; 3 held with cash, forged admit cards

Three individuals, including a second-year MBBS student, were apprehended after being found in possession of substantial cash, forged admit cards, and incriminating digital evidence