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TMC''s Lok Sabha MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar resigns from all party posts

The move came a day after she attended Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's administrative review meeting in Kalyani despite her party allegedly instructing her not to participate in it

Suvendu claims 3 million women under TMC's cash transfer scheme ineligible

Adhikari introduced a form for the 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, as announced by the BJP government to provide ₹3,000 per month for eligible women in the state

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has decided to resign: Senior Cong MLA Deshpande

They insisted he should not resign and said they would discuss the matter with the party high command

State working on land, data centre policies: West Bengal BJP chief

West Bengal's new BJP leadership has promised fresh land and data centre policies, along with incentives and tax breaks, to attract investment and revive industrial growth in the state

India-US trade deal may be sealed in weeks, not months: Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the India-US trade deal could be finalised within weeks and reaffirmed President Donald Trump's support for India

Quad meet on Tuesday: West Asia crisis, energy security in focus

Quad foreign ministers will discuss maritime security, critical minerals and global conflicts amid rising concerns over energy flows and Indo-Pacific stability

Fresh setback for BJD as Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray quits

Senior BJD leader and Rajya Sabha MP Debashish Samantaray resigned from the party and the Upper House, alleging he was being sidelined within the organisation

'Mehangai manav' strikes again: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi on fuel hike

'Mehangai manav' Modi has just one job: promises during elections, and attacking people's pockets at other times, Rahul Gandhi said

From election strategy to Tamil Nadu industries: The rise of S Keerthana

Shine Jacob profiles TVK's youngest minister, handling the high-profile industries portfolio

Congress' delicate balancing act in managing Kerala's power equations

The Congress' central leadership announced Satheesan's name as Kerala's 13th CM on May 14

'Invisible weapons' attacking social harmony in country: Akhilesh slams BJP

Yadav claimed that lawyers are saying that legality of properties linked to BJP leaders and their associates -- homes, shops, offices, and establishments -- should be checked

Congress should stop being 'obstructionists', says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Responsible Opposition does not engage in fear-mongering, says FM Sitharaman

Naxalism eradicated before March 31 deadline due to forces' sacrifice: Shah

The minister said some intellectuals have been arguing for years that "Naxalism flourished because development could not reach these areas"

Economic storm looming, PM not heeding own austerity appeal: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday warned of a massive economic storm moving inexorably towards the country, the likes of which "we have never experienced." Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi for flying off on a five-nation tour right after his appeal to the people to refrain from going abroad, Gandhi also said that the grand economic structure built by Adani-Ambani will collapse in the storm but the tycoons will be in their palaces while the common person will bear the brunt.

Delhi HC assigns excise policy case to Justice Manoj Jain after row

The Delhi High Court reassigned the excise policy case involving AAP leaders after Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated contempt proceedings over social media posts

PM Modi tours iconic Dutch dam; eyes cooperation in water management

Calling the Afsluitdijk Dam a "symbol of excellence and innovation", the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) highlighted its role in water management, flood protection and freshwater storage

Vadassery Damodaran Satheesan wins the race for Kerala chief minister

V D Satheesan has emerged as Kerala's next chief minister after the Congress leadership backed the popular Opposition leader following strong support from party workers and the public

After PM Modi's call, ministers, NDA chief ministers cut convoy size

Government says Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal focuses on prudent fuel use and reducing import dependence, not fiscal tightening or spending cuts

Bengal BJP president signals new land policy for industrial growth

Samik Bhattacharya indicated a rethink on land acquisition, SEZs, and contract farming while assuring businesses of a more industry-friendly environment

Kejriwal questions PM Modi over austerity appeal, cites economy concerns

Kejriwal also said the obvious reason behind the austerity measures suggested by Modi was the ongoing war between America and Iran, but 'there could be some other reason too'