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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

Kerala CM buzz intensifies; anti-high command posters surface in Wayanad

Party leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) presidents in Delhi to gather their views and help end the prolonged uncertainty

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

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

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

People-to-people contact key to breaking Pakistan deadlock: RSS's Hosabale

Hosabale said Pakistan's military and political leadership have lost India's confidence and it is time for civil society to lead the way

Road map set for Indian P&I club, says DFS secretary M Nagaraju

West Asia bound vessels to benefit from coverage under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool

Supreme Court says Kapur family feud would make 'Mahabharata seem small'

Supreme Court to hear Rani Kapur's plea alleging attempts to alter control of family-linked firm despite ongoing mediation in Sunjay Kapur estate dispute

IMD launches two AI-enabled monsoon forecast models for first time in India

IMD says 2026 monsoon likely to reach parts of south Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea and Andaman & Nicobar Islands by the weekend

CJI forms panel to assess court infrastructure, seek ₹50,000 crore

The panel will assess judicial infrastructure gaps, recommend reforms, and build a case for a dedicated Rs 40,000-50,000 crore allocation

Centre cancels NEET-UG 2026 amid paper leak allegations; re-test to follow

NTA further said the Government of India has decided to hand over the matter to the CBI for a 'comprehensive inquiry' into the allegations

Vijay shuts 717 liquor outlets: Tamil Nadu's long battle with prohibition

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay's decision to shut 717 TASMAC liquor outlets has revived the long-running debate over prohibition, liquor regulation and state-controlled alcohol sales in Tamil Nadu

CBI takes over probe into killing of Suvendu's aide Chandranath Rath

The central probe agency has also re-registered the FIR earlier lodged by the police, they said, adding that a DIG-rank officer is heading the SIT

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for second straight term

The swearing-in ceremony marks the formation of the third successive NDA government in the state

CM Vijay orders closure of 717 retail liquor shops across Tamil Nadu

There has been widespread demand, especially from women and a few political parties in the state, that all the liquor shops in the state should be closed

BMC announces 10% water cut across Mumbai from May 15 over monsoon concerns

The authorities appealed to the citizens of Mumbai not to panic and advised judicious use of water

BJD demands rejection of disputed votes cast during March 16 RS elections

The Naveen Patnaik-led BJD alleged grave statutory violations in the Odisha Rajya Sabha elections and sought an independent probe into the issuance of second ballot papers