New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) In her 15 years of uninterrupted rule, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is now facing a formidable challenge from a resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state where she is being largely projected as having lost the initial political edge.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict has also brought out the contrasting styles in which India and China deal with their neighbours in an hour of need.
Gandhinagar, May 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Gujarat has demonstrated a shift from anti-incumbency to pro-incumbency, citing sustained electoral support for governments focused on development, in a letter to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on the state’s 66th foundation day.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Noida International Airport on Friday announced that commercial flight operations will commence from June 15 -- marking a major milestone for aviation connectivity in North India.
Chandigarh, May 1 (IANS) BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on Friday said that a breath alcohol analyser test should be conducted before any floor test in the Punjab Assembly, calling it his primary demand amid ongoing political tensions.
Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), May 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Additional Director of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) centre in Meerut, along with her private assistant, in connection with a bribery case linked to the transfer of a staff member, officials said on Friday.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and Tanzania reached $9.02 billion in 2025–26, rising from $8.64 billion in 2024–25, the government said on Friday, reaffirming a shared commitment to further strengthen bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
Bhopal/Kanha, May 1 (IANS) The heart of India’s wildlife conservation framework has been shaken by the devastating deaths of Tigress T141 and her entire litter of four cubs at the Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh in a span of just nine days. Preliminary investigations have pointed towards the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) as the likely cause of the deaths and veterinarians and wildlife forensic experts are working to confirm the source of the deadly outbreak.
Shimla, May 1 (IANS) President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces Droupadi Murmu visited Headquarters of Army Training Command (ARTRAC) in Shimla on Friday, lauding its role in the operational preparedness of the Indian Army.
Kolkata, May 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal on Friday stated that strict action will be taken against those who create trouble or on account of any laxity during the vote count for the state Assembly polls.
