The Indian rupee strengthened for the second consecutive session on Friday, rising 63 paise to close at 95.73 against the US dollar. The recovery was supported by lower crude oil prices, positive domestic stock markets and expectations of RBI intervention…
The Congress on Thursday announced V.D. Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of Kerala after the UDF alliance secured a massive win in the 2026 Assembly elections with 102 seats. Thanking the party leadership and people, Satheesan said he is…
C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a major political change in the state after decades of DMK and AIADMK rule. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath at…
Suvendu Adhikari is set to be sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal on May 9 after the party’s massive victory in the Assembly elections. The oath-taking ceremony will be held at 11 AM in the…
The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera in a case filed by Assam Police over his remarks against Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. The court set aside the earlier order of the Gauhati High Court, observing that…
The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 993 from Friday, taking the new rate to Rs 3,071.5 in Delhi. This is the third hike since March amid rising global energy prices linked to the…
The Haj Committee of India has increased Haj 2026 airfare by ₹10,000 due to rising aviation fuel costs linked to the Middle East crisis. Pilgrims have been asked to deposit the additional amount by May 15 through online or bank…
Voting for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 gained momentum on Wednesday, with a voter turnout of 39.97% recorded till 11 am, according to the Election Commission. Polling is underway in 142 constituencies across…
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday dismissed reports claiming a possible increase in petrol and diesel prices, stating that no such proposal is under consideration. The ministry termed the reports “misleading” and accused them of creating unnecessary…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, campaigning in West Bengal, stirred controversy by urging alleged illegal immigrants, especially from Bangladesh, not to vote for the BJP. He claimed Indian Muslims are supporting the party and reiterated plans to implement the…