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The emergence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, has significantly reshaped Tamil Nadu’s political landscape following the 2026 Assembly elections. Reports suggest that internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) adopted during the campaign may have helped the party secure close to 52% voter preference in key segments, marking a strong debut for the newly formed party.
In a major political escalation following the desertion of seven Rajya Sabha members, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5, 2026. The meeting, set for 12:00 PM at Rashtrapati Bhavan, aims to address what Mann describes as a “betrayal of the people’s mandate.”
In a significant administrative move during the peak of the state’s electoral process, the Central Government has granted a six-month service extension to West Bengal’s Director General of Police (DGP), Siddh Nath Gupta. The 1992-batch IPS officer, who was originally slated to retire on April 30, 2026, will now continue to lead the state’s police force until the end of October.
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose resigned on March 5, 2026, just weeks before the state’s Assembly elections. While Bose cited “sufficient time served” as his reason, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged the move resulted from central pressure. Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has been named to take over the post, sparking a fresh row over federal cooperation.
A sharp exchange of words has erupted between West Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya and Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal. After the CEO lectured officials on “service rules,” the Minister hit back by citing a past CBI chargesheet involving his family’s assets. Mr. Agarwal has dismissed the claims as an attempt to “give a dog a bad name and hang him,” pointing to a court acquittal and decades of transparent tax filings.
In Alipur, a small village about 70 kilometres from Bengaluru, life slowed to a halt…
Friday afternoon was moving along as usual in Kolkata when, for a few brief seconds,…
A sudden bomb threat at the Kolkata Passport Seva Kendra in Anandapur triggered widespread panic on Thursday, forcing a complete evacuation of the building. As hundreds of applicants and staff were rushed to safety, police and bomb disposal squads launched a high-stakes search operation to secure the premises and trace the source of the alarm.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured on Wednesday afternoon during a protest at Kannur…
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