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Ahead of Somnath visit, PM Modi pays tribute to those who protected, restored temple’s glory

IANS | May 8, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote an OpEd on Friday about his forthcoming visit to Somnath, Gujarat, on May 11, and why this day will always be important in relation to Somnath and the greatness of our civilisation. He paid homage to everyone who endured all sorts of challenges yet always protected Somnath and restored its glory.

Bengal Assembly dissolved, Mamata Banerjee maintains 'Chief Minister' tag on social media

IANS | May 8, 2026 9:59 AM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Mamata Banerjee is officially now a “former Chief Minister” of West Bengal, following Governor R.N. Ravi's announcement of the dissolution of the state Legislative Assembly, which also means the automatic end of the previous state Cabinet led by her.

HM Amit Shah to chair BJP meeting to decide Bengal Chief Minister

IANS | May 8, 2026 9:43 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Kolkata on Friday to chair a crucial meeting of the BJP’s newly elected MLAs to decide the party’s chief minister for West Bengal, in a key step ahead of government formation in the state.

Time for greater workforce formalisation, expansion of social security coverage: SBI report

IANS | May 8, 2026 9:27 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Despite regional differences, informal employment remains the predominant form of employment across all states, an SBI Research report said on Friday, highlighting the need for greater workforce formalisation and expansion of social security coverage.

Nashik TCS conversion case: Key accused Nida Khan arrested in Maharashtra

IANS | May 8, 2026 9:25 AM

Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Nida Khan, one of the main accused in the alleged religious conversion and harassment case linked to the Nashik office of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), was arrested by Maharashtra Police after evading authorities for days.

AIADMK hopes rise amid TN deadlock, Palaniswami tells MLAs 'good things will happen'

IANS | May 8, 2026 8:31 AM

Chennai, May 8 (IANS) Amid continuing uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) has reportedly told party MLAs that the AIADMK would eventually form the next government in the state, raising speculation of fresh political realignments in the post-election scenario.

‘Operation Sindoor: 100 Sarvshreshth Kavitayen’ anthology released at IGNCA

IANS | May 8, 2026 12:45 AM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a significant literary gathering took place at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts in Delhi.

'Sign of Mamata-led govt's appeasement politics': Sharmishtha Panoli on arrest over Op Sindoor related post

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Sharmishtha Panoli, who was arrested last year in connection with a controversial video on Operation Sindoor, on Thursday blamed the then Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government's "appeasement politics" for her arrest.

BJP's Phoolka questions need of Punjab's anti-sacrilege law, says govt officer can't decide punishment (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:38 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Senior advocate and BJP leader HS Phoolka on Thursday questioned the need for the recent stringent anti-sacrilege law in Punjab, passed by the Bhagwant Mann-led government. He asserted that punishment for disrespect to Guru Granth Sahib should be decided by Sikh religious leaders and not by the police.

Rural Self Employment Training Institute empowering youth in J&K’s Doda through self-employment training

IANS | May 7, 2026 9:28 PM

Doda (Jammu & Kashmir), May 7 (IANS) The Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI), a collaborative initiative between the Ministry of Rural Development and SBI, is emerging as a major platform for empowering rural youth in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district by equipping them with self-employment skills.

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Ahead of Somnath visit, PM Modi pays tribute to those who protected, restored temple’s glory

Bengal Assembly dissolved, Mamata Banerjee maintains 'Chief Minister' tag on social media

HM Amit Shah to chair BJP meeting to decide Bengal Chief Minister

Time for greater workforce formalisation, expansion of social security coverage: SBI report

Nashik TCS conversion case: Key accused Nida Khan arrested in Maharashtra

AIADMK hopes rise amid TN deadlock, Palaniswami tells MLAs 'good things will happen'

‘Operation Sindoor: 100 Sarvshreshth Kavitayen’ anthology released at IGNCA

'Sign of Mamata-led govt's appeasement politics': Sharmishtha Panoli on arrest over Op Sindoor related post

BJP's Phoolka questions need of Punjab's anti-sacrilege law, says govt officer can't decide punishment (IANS Exclusive)

Rural Self Employment Training Institute empowering youth in J&K’s Doda through self-employment training

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