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Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
FIR against Mamata Banerjee over 'provocative' remarks during Bengal poll campaignA person lodged a complaint at the Netaji Nagar Police Station, alleging that Banerjee's comments at a party programme at the Metro Channel...
'Will not contest in Trichy bypoll, no desire for ministerial post,' says VCK chief Thol ThirumavalavanThol Thirumavalavan, VCK chief, will not contest the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly seat. He declined an offer to become a minister in the T...
US manufacturing activity scales four-year high in May, ISM saysAmerican manufacturing saw a significant boost in May, reaching its highest point in four years. Businesses are ordering ahead due to risin...
BJP alleges Mamata Banerjee pressured private hospital to admit Abhishek BanerjeeThe BJP has accused Mamata Banerjee of pressuring a private hospital. This was to admit her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, after an alleged att...
Why did TMC candidate Jahangir Khan withdraw from Falta just 2 days before repoll?Why did TMC's Jahangir Khan withdraw: Just days before the Falta repoll in West Bengal, TMC candidate Jahangir Khan abruptly withdrew from ...
Tamil Nadu will work with Centre but resist ‘unfair’ delimitation, says TVK ministerThe new Tamil Nadu government will work with the Centre for the state's progress. However, it will oppose the BJP-led central government on...
Who is IITian Manoj Agarwal, West Bengal’s new chief secretary, and why is the opposition criticising his appointment?Senior IAS officer Manoj Agarwal has been appointed as the new chief secretary of West Bengal. This appointment has sparked controversy, wi...
As PM Modi calls for conserving FX, what steps can India take?India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for conserving foreign exchange due to rising oil prices and a weakening rupee. The nation is ex...
Vijay 'Thalapathy' takes oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, TVK chief's core team finds place in cabinetVijay swearing-in ceremony: Joseph Vijay has become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His party, TVK, formed a coalition with several other...
Tamil Nadu government formation: Left support takes TVK closer to majority, Vijay to meet Guv againThe Left parties, both part of the DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, said that the decision was taken in order to prevent BJP's "backdoor ent...
US jobless claims increase less than expected amid low layoffsAmerica's job market shows resilience. New unemployment claims saw a small increase last week. Layoffs remain low, providing stability. Job...
EC issues notification for constitution of new assembly in West BengalThe Election Commission has officially notified the constitution of a new West Bengal assembly, marking the end of the electoral process. T...
How the three Ms and paramilitary forces may have played a major role in West Bengal outcome 2026In the 2026 assembly elections of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, known for her long, strong hold over the state, faced unexpected hurdles. T...
Why Mamata Banerjee will win West Bengal: Swaminathan AiyarExit polls predict a BJP victory in West Bengal, but this analysis suggests otherwise. Mamata Banerjee is expected to return as Chief Minis...
TN polls: All arrangements in place for vote counting, says TN CEO PatnaikVote counting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is set for May 4. Extensive security measures are in place at 62 centres. Over 1.25 lak...
Donald Trump disapproval ratings jump to record high as U.S midterm race enters last six months with Republicans, Democrats eyeing CongressDonald Trump's method of handling inflation has been disapproved by 72 per cent, cost of living 76 per cent. A staggering 66 per cent of re...
Bengal awaits May 4 results; TMC looks to retain power, BJP aims historic win after record turnoutWest Bengal awaits election verdict on Monday after intense campaigning, with the TMC aiming to retain power against a BJP push for a histo...
Exit polls 2026: What are post poll surveys? Are they reliable? How are they conducted? All details hereWest Bengal's high-stakes Assembly elections conclude with Phase 2 voting, shifting focus to exit poll projections due on April 29 after 6:...